We tried this place through a deliver app because it had good reviews. We ordered a mini salchipapa, half chicken plate, and the lomo saltado. The salchipapa was okay. The chicken was tasty though and cooked well. The lomo had good flavor but many of the meat pieces were tough to chew. Overall the food was not bad. read more

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Came at lunch time on a Tuesday and it was completely empty. We sat down anywhere and they immediately brought us bread and soup. The soup was very good. It didn't take long to get our food we ordered. We ordered the pollo ala brasa to share. The portion of rice and fries were huge and chicken was nice and juicy. My only complaint is that they don't make their own chicha. They only have bottles of it. Other than that, everything was great. read more

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I'm not sure how this place has so many reviews and still high up there. The food here was gross, borderline disgusting. The fish was not fresh and the seasoning was awful. We could not finish the dishes at all. Extremely expensive for the area and the quality. Never will return. read more

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Food was gross. I could only eat rice. Chicken looked off. Yelp failed me here. Who knows what these restaurants feed us now a days. I won't be coming back again. read more

Delicious chicken soup, with a hearty chicken leg! I always get Peruvian chicken soup when I'm not well and I really needed soup today. First time order from El Pollo Imperial and I am very pleased with my order! I ordered delivery as I'm unwell and couldn't pick up order. Came on time exactly. read more

El Pollo Imperial - Peruvian chicken soup - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

After a long day in Los Angeles eating around and my son visiting his friends, on our way back home I still wanted to have some Peruvian food since there aren't many Peruvian places to eat at in San Diego. So I searched on Yelp for some Peruvian restaurants and omg there's like a long list of selections of places to eat at for Peruvian food in the Los Angeles county . So I picked the closest one near the Freeway exit where we were at, which was EL POLLO IMPERIAL in Long Beach . Complimentary Bread and Soup was brought out to our table. We tried their bread & butter and it was just typical bread , but their SOUP was delicious, luckily for me, my Son is picky on soups and didn't eat his, so I got to eat his soup ;) We only ordered a few foods from their Menu since we just ate at another restaurant before coming here. What I ordered for us. *CHAUFA DE MARISCOS (SEAFOOD FRIED RICE) *TALLARIN SALTADO DE MARISCOS(SEAFOOD NOODLES) *SALTADO DE MARISCOS (STIR FRY SEAFOOD) The CHAUFA DE MARISCOS ( seafood fried ) rice was delicious, it had good seasoning. Same for the TALLARIN DE MARISCOS SALTADO , it was also good, I like the Savory, Sweetness and sourness from the seasoning on their TALLARIN DE MARISCOS SALTADO ( seafood noodles ) However, I was so dissapointed with the SALTADO DE MARISCOS ( stir fry seafood ) . My goodness it was way too SALTY! I would have told the server about it, but they were about to close, so I just set it aside and ate the Fried Rice and the Noodles . Also, the Cut of all their Squid on all our seafood orders were very THIN , especially the ones on our SEAFOOD FRIED RICE. Other than the issue of my SALTADO DE MARISCOS being very salty and the very THIN slices of squids on all of our orders, the 2 other foods we ordered were delicious, plus the customer service was amazing friendly here. read more

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Wasn't very impressed with the lomo saltado and the ceviche was average. The beef was super overcooked and chewy-- really hard to enjoy. There wasn't much of the soy sauce mix to mix into the rice either. I did however like their aji verde; is one of the better ones that I've had. Without it, I probably wouldn't have been able to eat the meal. I had a bite of my co-worker's saltado de mariscos and it was definitely better than mine. read more

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He venido varias veces antes . Hoy decidí volver y la comida muy mala Arroz con pollo :el arroz salado y el pollo seco y duro Pedí un 1/4 pollo a la brasa y el pollo es de días pasados yo creo y seco Voy seguido a lugares de pollo a la brasa y este no lo recomiendo Atención : pues que les diré Me trajeron otra pieza de pollo igual Una lastima pero no lo recomiendo ! read more

El Pollo Imperial - El pollo seco y duro - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Amazing food! Chicken soup is a must for those feeling under the weather! I love the fried fish with lentils and rice. We also love the chaufa (fried rice). I guess Peru has a large Chinese influence in their food. read more

El Pollo Imperial - Fried fish with lentils and rice - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've always loved coming to Apollo Imperial especially for the lomo saltado. It's usually tender, flavorful, and made just right. But unfortunately, today's experience (Monday, June 3rd at 6 PM) was nothing like what I'm used to. The beef was extremely tough, almost like it had been pre-cooked and then reheated. It didn't have the usual quality or freshness. It really felt like corners were cut this time. What made things worse was the attitude from the cashier. After I signed my credit card slip, she snatched it out of my hand. It clearly wasn't the regular owners or staff I've seen in the past. I'm guessing someone new was running things, and it really showed. I hope the owners see this and check who was working during that shift, because both the service and food were far below their usual standards. As much as I've supported this place, after this experience, I won't be coming back. read more

I am not an expert on anything Peruvian but my friend is and we have never been disappointed in our many visits. Green sauce is to die for and chicken is fantastic . read more

I've always loved this place!! Love that soup and bread!! The loma saltado was good! The fries were crunchy, and meat was good. However, the white rice was slightly undercooked on one side. Great big portion though. They definitely need to update the ceiling and some parts of the building, as the place has gotten old. read more

El Pollo Imperial - 12. Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We typically go to the location in Hawthorne and was pleasantly surprised that they had a location closer to us. This location was very clean and bright. The person who took our order was very kind and helpful. Parking was also very easy as it was part of a large plaza and was the first restaurant when we turned in. We ordered our usual: Lomo Saltado and Tallarin Verde Lomo Saltado was just as delicious as the Hawthorne location. The meat was juicy and not overcooked, and the fries were so flavorful! The green sauce and soup that comes with the order was also delicious. We can literally eat anything with the green sauce! Tallarin Verde was also delicious. We got 2 plates for our family lunch and everyone had great things to say about it. Would recommend trying this place out! read more

If I could, I would give a "0" star! My friend got food poisoning here. Don't waste your hard earned money. Food is terrible and has no seasoning. Place is filthy. Staff is rude! Owner is worst. He does not take responsibility for any mistakes the staff makes. Go to Aji verde in Paramount. read more

Tried the Chicken saltado and it was very homey tasting, came with a small soup and bread and ugh so good the green salsa soooooo good. Definitely going back. read more

El Pollo Imperial - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Be careful! This restaurant charges different prices than what's listed on the menu. When I asked about the discrepancy, they initially blamed taxes--yet we were charged taxes on top of the already higher prices. When I pointed this out, they changed the story and claimed it was because we used a credit card. That explanation didn't add up either: 1. We never even told them we were using a credit card. 2. There was no signage or mention anywhere of an extra fee for card payments. 3. Multiple items had different menu prices, but were all charged the same higher price--highly suspicious. At that point, I didn't want to argue anymore and just paid to leave. But beware: this place appears to be inflating charges and hoping customers don't notice. Very disappointing and dishonest experience. read more

I have been a loyal customer since this restaurant first opened its doors over a decade ago, often recommending it to friends and family. However, following the owners' recent separation and the changes in management, the overall quality of the food and service has noticeably declined, significantly impacting the dining experience. Recently, my friend ordered four servings of pollo salteado, spending nearly $100. While the price might have been justified if the food quality had remained high, it was ultimately disappointing. The chicken pieces were excessively dry and tough, with a texture suggesting they had been sitting out for several minutes, and the meat looked slightly discolorated and old. The saltado dish contained a large portion of oily fries, but there was a very small amount of chicken--perhaps only a few thin strips--and overall, the ingredients seemed minimal and lacked freshness. The flavor was unappealing, with an unpleasant aftertaste that lingered in the mouth. I didn't even eat the chicken it was so bad. I ate the fries. Given the high prices, such quality is unreasonable; even the more affordable pollo Inka offers better-quality options with fresh ingredients. I felt completely cheated by this experience, which fell far below my expectations. As a result, I have no intention of returning to this place and would definitely like my money back. read more

El Pollo Imperial - Salteado de pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I wanted something today that I haven't had in a long time it was #elpolloimperial. The food is always yummy cooked to order. The cookies are the best omg once I eat one it's a wrap all the others are gone. Will definitely return sooner than later..... read more

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One of my favorite restaurants! I love the Saltado de pollo and the complimentary soup. I also recommend the papa rellena. Excellent service. read more

Rating for take-out. They served spoiled food. I don't have strong sense of smell as compared to my husband. When I brought the food home, my husband said it smelled weird. Old rice and chewy beef in the lomo saltado as it has been cooked and reheated multiple times. The food isn't cheap. It's $22 per dish. Never coming back here again. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! The lady that serves is super sweet and friendly. Unfortunately I have no pictures but definitely worth trying read more

Aguadito de pollo with a healthy drizzle of aji verde is one of my all-time favorite rainy day cravings, and what with the super wet weather recently, I've been really wanting some Peruvian food. My husband and I were in North Long Beach and decided to visit El Pollo Imperial after not visiting for years and years, remembering how awesome their lunch specials used to be. The interior is still the same; several tables with plenty of seating in a casual space. Was a little dirtier than I remember it, but times have been strange. The prices have gone up significantly, with a lunch special costing around $15 nowadays but we were committed. A little steep for a lunch special but you gotta do what you gotta do. The lunch specials include fresh yeasty rolls and aji sauce, which were quickly demolished and generously replenished. The aguadito de pollo (cilantro-y chicken and rice soup with potato and other veggies) was fantastic; give it a squeeze of lime and you're golden. I ordered the lomo saltado and my husband got the arroz con pollo. My lomo saltado was delicious if not potato heavy, with flavorful (yet kinda chewy) strips of beef and a ton of red onion and a small mountain of fries, with a few chunks of tomato sauteed in a salty umami sauce served with rice. The arroz con pollo was a healthy chunk of their pollo a la brasa served with cilantro rice and salad. It was gone before I could try it. The little side salad that came with it looked like it would play a sad trombone if it could, but I don't think anyone expected it to be the star of the show. I can't complain about the notorious big yucky flies, maybe they were all asleep during our visit. But mad props to the little lacewing fly who waited until I was already full before it drowsily dove into my leftovers. read more

El Pollo Imperial - Lomo saltado lunch special serving. - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I thought the food overall was good. They served a soup before our main meal came in that was delicious. The rice was a bit under cooked and the waitress kinda disappeared on us for a while. It was a nice and chill place to eat if you're not going anywhere in a hurry. read more

I was eating Comfortably soup was good until I found a dead roach or bug with my bread read more

El Pollo Imperial - Roach - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Menus are not updated - no prices! Lomo saltado was ok! Pollo a la brasa seemed reheated and not fresh! Salad lacked presentation, straight from the bag! Service was so-so! The place seems to lack something! Spanish Music? Tables and chairs need a refresh! All to say, no reason to come back with so many Peruvian restaurants in the area! Sorry! read more

The food is fantastic. I had the loma saltado and the potatoes were fresh. I usually get the pollo saltado on rice, but I like the cambo of cebollas and tomato very well. Inka cola is great!! I came here day before Thanksgiving as si like to eat something good before I go for a thanksgiving the next day. Muy bueno! read more

The food was good just the place there's a little loving care. I recommend the food just don't hope on a fancy restaurant or to clean read more

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Español/English Ordené medio pollo rostizado ($13.30 en el menú en su página web). La verdad es que no me decepcionó ya que era precisamente lo que andaba buscando. El lugar me parece muy acogedor con buena música latina de ambiente a bajo volumen, lo cual se agradece. El sabor del pollo muy bien. Me encantó el caldo de pollo que sirven antes del plato principal. La salsa de ají verde es verdaderamente deliciosa. En general, me pareció bien ya que buscaba algo rápido para almorzar. Del servicio al cliente no me voy muy contento. Una sonrisa al menos se agradece y el baño necesita una manita de gato. Ordered half a rotisserie chicken ($13.30 on the menu on their website). The truth is that it was not disappointing since it was precisely what I was expecting. The place is very cozy to me with good Latin music at low volume, which is appreciated. Chicken taste is very good. I loved the chicken broth they serve before the main course. The green Aji sauce is truly delicious. Overall, it seemed fine to me as I was looking for something quick for lunch. I am not very happy about service because sometimes at least a smile is appreciated. Restrooms need a touch up. read more

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I haven't been here for awhile and I went there today. I was very disappointed. The food isn't like how it use to be. Chicken was a very small portion. The food was over salted and it has changed so much. Definitely going to find a new spot. read more

Hole in wall with a drive thru. There's a dozen tables inside, including a few booths. Like all Restaurants, Prices have gone up. Those $8-9 lunch specials from 4-5 years ago, are now $14+. So limo saltado is $14 lunch, $17 dinner. Still Great tasty food. One of my fav Peruvian spot. Nice service, generous portions:) read more

El Pollo Imperial - Lunch Prices 7/7/23 gone are the days of $8-9 lunches - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food was just ok. The service was not very warm. My soup had a great flavor. The Lomo saltado was mid. But it could just be me. My brother loved this place read more

Our first time here, I can't believe this place has been here for awhile and I never noticed it. So glad to have a local Peruvian spot, previously we would go to a place in Paramount. The service was good. The food was flavorful. We will def come back and would recommend it to those looking to try Peruvian food. The drive thru is a nice option if we don't want to dine in. read more

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For 17.95 I ordered the Arroz con Pollo. It came with soup, salad, two rolls, and rice and chicken. The rolls were cold and hard, the chicken was a dry breast piece. 1/10 I gave it to someone else. read more

I used Yelp today to find a restaurant to cease my peruvian food cravings. I was pleasantly surprised of this modest location. I ordered Lomo Saltado. It came with bread and a cilantro rice chicken soup. The soup was so delicious which got me excited about the main dish. I wasn't disappointed, the ratio of beef to fries, onions and tomatoes was just right. Now in regards to the flavor, it was mouthwatering. I definitely recommend this restaurant for take out or dine in. read more

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It's been awhile since we visited this spot that was once on our list of favorite lunch specials. Craving Lomo Saltado, we decided to give this place a try again and we were so happy that we did. We ordered ahead and once we arrived, we noticed that all transactions are done through the drive thru. We had a couple of cars in front of us, but our wait was less than 10 minutes. The lunch specials come with rice, chicken soup, bread rolls, and that delicious green sauce. We ordered the Lomo Saltado and Saltado de Mariscos. The steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the bread rolls were fresh and the chicken soup, although a tad salty, had a decent amount of chicken and was delicious as well. The green sauce tops it all off and the spice is welcomed. The total for three lunch specials and a liter of Inca Cola was $36. read more

El Pollo Imperial - Lomo Saltado lunch special - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time here. I ordered the Lomo Saltado - steak with a savory sauce, mixed with fries, tomato and onion; served with white rice, delicious chicken soup, and rolls with butter, and of course the amazing green sauce on the side! Imported Peruvian soft drinks are available. The food was so delicious and the service was friendly. I'll definitely be back! read more

I used to like this place, but I feel the restaurant has since been missing the mark. They have failed to maintain the quality of the food and the restaurant. To begin, the food is still decent, but clearly the kitchen staff isn't paying attention to the details of the plates they put out. We got served moldy Parmesan cheese with our tallarín verde, so we asked for more, only to be served moldy cheese again. So we asked a 3rd time and same thing. It was very unfortunate. Their chicha morada is not freshly brewed or even made in house. It was bottled and wasn't too tasty. We also ordered the lomo saltado, but the rice seemed old and stale. The meat seemed low quality and dry and wasn't cut proportionally. We also ordered a half order of Pollo a la brasa. Their sides are very stingy. When asked about the sides, they just said they'd have to charge if we asked for more. Which wouldn't have been a problem if the sides weren't so dang small. RESTAURANT UPKEEP To say the least, there was dust everywhere: window seals, fans, etc. You can tell there isn't a dedicated cleaning team. Seems like the only things that get cleaned frequently are the table tops. The server was either having a bad day or really just doesn't enjoy her job. She was less than happy to serve and seemed bothered when we would ask for extra napkins or something else. All in all, I'll need to find a new spot. If you're going to pay for Peruvian food (which is typically a bit more on the expensive side) might as well find a nicer looking place. Oh and I forgot to mention their parking lot is a little funky. For it being empty when we walked in, almost every parking spot had been taken except for 3. read more

My family use to love this place but it seems that it's not the same. First of all, I had a long hair in my food. Couldn't eat after see that . I did not ask for the ají sauce because it was normal that you get one sauce with your plate but when I look in my bag sauce was not there, i guess that now you have to pay for it . I had to buy one at the grocery store. Service was fast but food taste was not the best. Food was really expensive definitely not going back again . read more

El Pollo Imperial - Hair on my food, disgusting. :( - Peruvian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place has lost is way; the first red flag , the prices on the menu are erased with "white-out" ( that would have been my clue to leave). I've eaten here before, I gave them the benefit of the doubt. The food: The Ceviche the Mariscos was flavorless, I was actually concerned to eat it, came off as if it had not been kept cold enough, and stored for too long. The 1/4 chicken with rice and side salad. The chicken was soggy, the white rice was dry (old) and the salad bland. Lomo Salgado was a bit salty. And 2 diet cokes for a total of $71 dollars. They raised the prices and lowered the quality of the food, plus, they don't let you know what the price is before you order (yes, I can ask), but that's what the menus are for, so I should don't have to ask; but, it did open my eyes to know that this food is not worth my money. $71 dollars for food that's worth $35- $40 at best. The pros: The bite size table side bread they give you; but, if this is the only good thing about this place, that's an expensive "free" bread. read more

First time eating Peruvian food. It was amazing, all the hype was true. We had the lomo saltado, ceviche mixto and plantains. Everything was phenomenal ! The flavors were on point. The food came out very quick. The staff was polite and profesional, will defiantly be back ! read more

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