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    El Pollo Inka - Carson

    3.9 (133 reviews)
    Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lauren S.

    Obsessed with their soup! Perfect thing to warm you up in a cool or rainy day. The saltado was very colorful and delicious. Don't forget to snag some of the homemade green sauce. Service was smooth. The bill was a little confusing since we had a waiter but many were also checking out at the counter.

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    Randa H.

    Came last night, Service was Great and so was our Food!I asked for an extra green sauce and the Gentleman gave it to me with no problem.

    Arroz Chaufa de pollo/ fried rice with chicken
    Leticia S.

    We came here as passer byes as we were traveling and were not very satisfied. We order a chicken with fries and salad. The chicken lacked seasoning, the salad had a huge amounts of cores and not fresh, and the dressing was more vinegar than anything. The fry's were a small portion and not enough to go with the chicken. Then we order the fried rice, it was decent but lacked more soy sauce. Overall I was dissatisfied with the quality of the food. We did to go as we showed up right at 8:30pm and it was too late to eat inside. Can't speak much for the people as there was few people there eating and most were to go orders.

    Debbie F.

    Located conveniently off the 405 at Avalon, we found this cute Peruvian restaurant. The portions are sizable and flavorful. There is even a light green sauce served on the side which I didn't think I needed, but actually made it even better. Overall the dish i ordered was wonderful. It was a bit too salty which is why I removed a star. The service was great! I know time of day plays in as it was mid-afternoon, but great nonetheless. Food was out fast. Located within a small shopping center, there was a decent amount of parking when we arrived. Prices are very affordable! They have lunch specials each day with an even better price point.

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    E J.

    Terrible. Both of our lomo Saltados came with one tomato each and barely any onions. Rice was Al dente and definitely not cooked all the way. Will order from another location next time

    Agustin R.

    1st time actually sitting down and having dinner with my wife at this location and they had great service, unlike some of the other locations that are now more of a fast food place this location u can have them take your order like a real restaurant. Our waitress was nice and super friendly and the place is nice and clean will definitely be coming back again .

    Chandra H.

    I'm so glad they opened this location so I don't have to go to Gardena. The Peruvian food from this location is delicious! They keep this place clean and I love that you can dine in or take out. I'm always looking for the "A" in the window. As a friend of someone who owns a restaurant I know it's not hard to get a "A". You have to care about your customers, and this place does. Whenever I order by phone or in person they always give good customer service with a willingness to explain the menu to ensure I order exactly what I want. Now on to the food. Flavor, consistency and quality! Just delicious. I normally get Loma Saltado, Saltado de Pollo or Col de Pollo. Today we tried the Pollo Al La Brasa. The chicken was juicy, full of flavor with the skin grilled just right. The skin was crispy without being burnt or tasting burnt. If you like El Pollo Loco you will love this. It's so much better. The star of the show is that green sauce. You can put it in everything even fries. A must try.

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    Phoebe M.

    Wow! My first time trying Peruvian food and it was amazing. The waitress helped me to order and understand the menu on my first trip, she was so helpful. The food was next level amazing - the house soup, the ceviche, and the lomo saltida. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    Lomo Saltado and chicha morada.
    Ray V.

    First time here and the food and service were amazing. The Lomo Salado was steaming hot and amazing and greatly pared with chicha morada!

    Whole chicken meal with fried rice and French fries
    Jose S.

    This location may be small but it packs more flavor than the any of the others. Food is amazing, service is great and the atmosphere has a more casual vibe. My favorite Pollo Inka location hands down!!

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    Food was great ! My husband even ordered himself 2 plates ! And service was excellent ! Definitely recommend this place !

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    Very good Peruvian food. Great Lomo Saltado. The green sauce is delicious. I don't know what they put in it but it's sooo good.

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    Very satisfied, the food was extremely delicious, full of flavor. I can't wait to eat there again.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and good service.Like I said no complaints customer service was very nice and friendly

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    Horrible service super slow.. the place was very dirty nearly closing time.. and to top it off the food was thee worst

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    Great staff service and menu selections. The Peruvian food was very good as well. I tried the Mariscos combinado.

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    Fast service good food. Friendly workers. Call I orders made with quality and in good time

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    When I'm craving Peruvian rotisserie chicken, this is my go to place. The food is simple, freshly made, and affordable.

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    3 years ago

    The food was very good food. The service was excellent. It was a great pit stop between Los Angeles and San Diego.

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    3 years ago

    Food is delicious but a bit pricey. Restaurant could use a little bit of an update. Favorite dish was the lomo saltado.

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    We were very happy that they finally opened. The food quality was much better than the Gardena location.

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    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Hadn't been here in about 8 years. Went for dinner...wasn't crowded…read more Food was good but I could definitely tell the difference with the amount of food/sauce I received on my meal. I remember when the cream sauce was thicker and a bit more flavorful and it used to literally cover the fish. Not nearly as much sauce was on my plate this time. We were only given 1 serving of tartar sauce for our calamari (which was delicious) but for 2 people, it was not enough. At $3 for another serving! Nope I could buy a whole jar at that price. Food overall was good with good service.

    Came here for a nice Sunday family dinner and it was pretty chill. Tons of parking outside since…read moreit's right next to H Mart. We actually stopped by there after. We were seated right away and the restaurant was mostly empty. Upon sitting, they brought out some bread to snack on, kind of like a free appetizer. Our server gave us some recommendations. I went with the oxtail fettuccine and it came out as expected! Though, some oxtail was chewy instead of tender and the fettuccine was pretty standard. Serving sizes were huge, so all of us took home leftovers, which was nice! Kinda got 2 meals in one lol. We also got some maracuyá (passion fruit) juice that was refreshing. Just note you'll need to ask for ice on the side if you want it cold. Overall a solid spot for a chill family dinner. Would come back if I'm in the area.

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    4.7(2.7k reviews)
    12.2 mi•Historic South Central
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    3.5/5: I would say Holbox is definitely overrated. For sure their ingredients are fresh but there…read morewasn't the wow factor that I was expecting from all its surrounding hype. I ordered the ceviche mixto (4.5/5), whose sauce provided a nice tang with a bit of spice (some peppercorn perhaps?). The baja fish taco (2.5/5), on the other hand, was disappointing. I tasted mostly the breading, which closely resembled a spice mix used in fried chicken, and the spicy sauce was quite overwhelming relative to the gentler, sweeter nature of the fish. On the plus side, the mayo accompaniment was quite lovely. I must say their tortillas were their best offering. Crunchy, light, and fresh. You could really taste the smokiness from the grill. All in all, their items are slightly on the pricier side for the value that is given.

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    3.8(702 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    Good Peruvian chain spot in the southbay. They have solid Peruvian dishes such as lomo saltado,…read moreceviche mariscos & pollo a la brasa. We also got the plantains and soup and the anticuchos de corazon (marinated beef heart skewers). The beef hearts were tender and seasoned and sauced well! The ceviche was very tasty. The lomo saltado was decent and the plantains were a good side. We also ordered the beef chaufa which was also good. The service was good and staff was friendly and the deal on wine was pretty awesome. The place was family friendly with Spanish music playing in the background which gave it a bit of a lively atmosphere.

    I always love El Pollo Inka! One of my favorite places fro rotisserie chicken and of course their…read morelegendary Pollo Saltado!! Or Lomo Saltado is you prefer beef which I normally do but in this case I recommend the chicken. There are 4 or 5 El Pollo Inkas in the SouthBay so its a local favorite. This review is only for the Hermosa restaurant but all the locations are great. It's located on PCH at Aviation Blvd so its pretty easy to find. There is a medium sized parking lot but it is a very busy center so parking can be difficult sometimes. We both had the Pollo Saltado which comes with a cup of chicken soup and fresh rolls. The Saltado is shredded rotisserie chicken grilled w/ onions, tomatos, french fries and is served with garlic rice. I know, I know french fries & rice but believe me it works so wonderfully. And you must drench it in the Aji sauce, it's a magical thing and I put it on everything! The staff is friendly and the store is very neat and clean. Something that extends to the parking lot which is always well lit. If you need to walk off the meal there is a Trader Joe's & Five Below in the center.

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