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    El Pollo Dorado

    4.6 (76 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    James A.

    Finally remembered I needed to stop by El Pollo Dorado since I pass by it all the time and my mouth starts to water. I got the dinner plate which is half a chicken and 2 sides. It also came with some flour or corn tortillas and some delicious salsa. Service was very friendly and efficient. There are some tables to sit at which are covered but outside. Everything was very tasty and I'll definitely go back.

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    Alyeska G.

    Support your local businesses! If you're looking for a good rotisserie chicken dinner special look no further. A tiny walk up window with some outside seating and small parking lot. Super quick and helpful service. The chicken was bomb! The skin had soo much flavor and the chicken fell off the bone and was still juicy. We got the mini pack with a whole chicken, rice, beans, tortillas and salsa for $22.99. Fed 3 of us and still had one serving left. The beans were delicious too. The rice could use a bit more flavor but for the price all worth it. Will definitely be frequenting again.

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    RocioHdez D.

    Everyone loves this chicken. It's very affordable to get a family meal that comes with 2 whole chickens, 3 large sides, tortillas, salsa and a big soda. Our favorite item is the massive wet burrito they offer. Takes 4 to 5 people to finish it employees always very kind and nice. Never takes long to get your food . Small parking area but worth every effort. There is a couple benches with shade if you want to eat there.

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    Joan S.

    The area isn't my favorite but they do serve good portions for a good price. I got their half chicken meal with the rice and beans. The chicken was very flavorful, the rice and beans were good as well. My boyfriend got the chicken burrito and it was very meaty. They were not stingy with their chicken portions. Service was good but I did feel there was a lot of homeless around so I would honestly grab my food to go next time.

    Hole in the wall vibe with very limited parking (lot)
    Ronald S.

    I was in the area for work and decided to drop in for a quick lunch. When I say quick, I mean quick. I ordered their half chicken with corn tortillas and the food came out no less than 2 minutes after I ordered it. The guy out the window offered me both types of salsa to try out since it was my first time and enjoyed both of them thoroughly. The chicken came out crispy and hot and I the tortillas were steaming hot. The salsas were typical but flavorful and paired well with the chicken. The restaurant itself looks pretty janky with a limited parking lot that could support up to maybe eight cars, max. There's a outside dining area where you can enjoy your meal at and a little hand wash station to wash your hands after handling your food. All in all, it was a great meal spending only $8.99 for half a chicken and tortillas. They were quick and courteous and super convenient, especially if you're running tight for lunch. Definitely will be back whenever I'm in the area.

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    Jhamil W.

    I tried the dinner combo, my first time here. Impressed with the flavor and juiciness of the chicken. Good price point with a bang for my buck. Beans were tender and salted well. Rice was tender and salted well. Salsa was fresh. 10/10 no complaints at all.

    Vu C.

    Always good. Hot salsa is the best. I always gets extra so I can use it for other things.

    Whole chicken - incredibly soft and delicious

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    All day every day this place rules. We're definitely gonna make this an ongoing place for chicken.Highly recommend

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    Really good chicken here. We got the family pack with one whole chicken and two sides and tortillas. Everything was good. We will be back.

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    Great service, great food, made fresh. Not frozen like the big box places. What more can you ask for! Keep up the good Pollo Dorado peeps!

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    Still delicious! They ran out of potato salad which is soo good here. But I'm sure the beans and rice will still be good

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    Tiene un modo muy feo de contesta las llamadas y a tender a los clientes el pollo si esta bueno pero los empleados no sirven

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    Very good Chicken, Family pack is what I got, Great service and food was hot and fresh, try the potato salad was really good.

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