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    El Pollo Loco

    3.1 (105 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Wrong order !!!!
    Susan R.

    I don't why I even bother coming here !!! I haven't been in months because they can never get my order right !!! Oh course I stop by today and guess what ?!?! My order was wrong !!! Had to throw away food and money because someone can't understand my order !!! I have spoken to manager and sent email to corporate but I guess no one cares !!! Ask for a meal with no beans and I get home and all it has is beans !!!

    I'm Loco for el pollo
    Fox E.

    It's time to Pollo-ver to the side of the road and write a review. This is a very popular chain in California that has been around forever. I used to eat this food a lot when I lived in Los Angeles because these restaurants were cheap and filling. It's not the healthiest stuff but it's not as bad as some fast food is. So you could say I'm a fan. Then again I'm not that much of a fan that I would rush out of my way to eat this in Houston, but I'm happy that it's now Houston and that's definitely a cool thing. This one is down in Pearland, and is fairly popular but not the busiest location. The food is pretty good and the employees aren't too bad. It definitely still tastes like chain food though, that's for sure.

    Their was a piece of plastic in my mothers rice. I don't know how it ended up in there but pollo loco should be more cautious.

    How could pollo loco improve? Maybe keep plastic out of the food. My mother took a bite out of her rice and immediately spit it out. This is absolutely ridiculous. What would happened if she swallowed this? Pollo loco do better.

    Chicken bowl
    Robbie V.

    Awesome food, awesome service! Food is always fresh and the place is always clean! I usually get the chicken bowel. Chicken taste great, beans and rice plus they have really good sauces! I think the difference is the fresh ingredients!

    2pc leg and thigh combo meal
    Kim T.

    I had a speedy drive thru since it wasn't too busy at around 2pm. I got the 2 piece chicken meal with sides of rice and mashed potatoes which also came with the avocado sauce and warm 2 tortillas. The chicken was very juicy and had plenty of flavor. The rice was delicate and the mashed potatoes was delicious.

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    Nathaniel H.

    Food was ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. Hard to eat and tasted like artificial chemicals. The beans and rice were tasteless and the burrito was VERY HARD TO EAT as it was TERRIBLE. The chips were STALE. NOT GOING BACK.

    Bleu J.

    Fast Food Vegan Options FTW! We found out that this fast food chain now offers a Plant Based option! You know we have to jump in on that! No complaints at all! We had the Street Taco & Burrito! Yummm!! Def would be back! -Drive Thru was only available -We ordered through the app, very easy & convenient. Free Chips & Guac bc of that! Yay! Thank you Pollo Loco for having vegan options

    Chicken tostada bowl; delicious.

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    1 year ago

    $5 3 Tacos Al Carbon with chips and a drink and salsa Fresca. They best yummy deal out there in fast food! Go enjoy!

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    Thanks so much for the kind words, Cori! We hope to see you back soon.

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    1 year ago

    I love their Tostada salad but they have forgotten the dressing two times now on Door Dash. I wouldn't recommend unless picking up yourself.

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    2 years ago

    Love this place, everything is delicious. Great for the whole family. One of my favorite fast healthy options

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    2 years ago

    I got food poisoning and they suck.there service was slow.and there ambiance sucked.

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    3 years ago

    They have these amazing salads right now. OMG super good and perfect for this hot weather. The manager was so nice.

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    Great food good service will come back again chicken is always perfect the tacos Al carbon are great to

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    I ordered a side of mashed potatoes and they literally gave me a container of gravy... no potatoes in sight.

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    Disgusting food. Food was served cold and the chicken had a chemical aftertaste to it. Threw up.

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    We appreciate you! Thanks so much for the continued support.

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    Taqueria Mi Pueblito

    Taqueria Mi Pueblito

    4.0(233 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    Came here for the first time on Saturday night with my husband for a little date ! We left stuffed…read morewith left overs in boxes and it was under $30, less than we spent on nasty McDonald's yesterday! So worth it! It was pretty busy but the staff was very friendly! I love that they have the à la carte menu! I got the barbacoa sope and a cup of charro beans, my husband got 4 fajita chicken street tacos, and a side of refried beans & rice, and then we also got the fajita chicken queso flameado which came with tortillas, I've never had queso flameado before there was a lot of grease from the cheese but we didn't care bc the flavor was delicious, it's kinda a mess to eat but that may be user error bc it was our first time ordering one of those haha Also my first time ordering a sope and that was delicious I will come back and get one of those again for sure!

    Taquería Mi Pueblito is a great local spot, and Taco Tuesday is absolutely worth the visit. The…read morestreet tacos are flavorful, generously filled, and served simply with fresh cilantro, onion, grilled onions, and lime...the way a good street taco should be. It's an especially great value on Tuesdays, which makes it very easy to order several different meats and try a little bit of everything. The atmosphere is casual and lively, the food comes out fresh, and the tacos pictured were delicious. Pair them with chips, salsa, and a margarita and you have a very solid Taco Tuesday. One important tip: come early on Tuesdays! The restaurant can get packed pretty quickly once the dinner crowd starts arriving, which isn't surprising given the Taco Tuesday special. Getting there earlier makes it much easier to grab a table and enjoy everything before the rush. Great tacos, great value, and a fun neighborhood atmosphere. Definitely one of my go-to Taco Tuesday options in Pearland!

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    El Caudillo

    4.2(67 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    We stopped by at least once every few weeks for lunch, dinner & brunch…read more Service is exceptional. They are attentive even during brunch time on the weekends. If you would like to avoid the rush on Sundays, stop before 11 AM. We arrived at 11AM. They gave us a timer & we waited at the bar. 15 minute wait took only a few minutes. If you are unsure what to order, try out their brunch. My favorite is pozole Verde. It is chicken and it does give you a slight kick in taste. If you are searching for less spice try the carnitas (pork). Their eggs are also relatively calm and easy to handle. I really also enjoy their coffee, café de olla. It is served with an authentic pottery mug. Their soup bowls are also in this same style. Arroz con leche ( creamy rice pudding with cinnamon) is very good. I also love their cute small pasty that looks like a funnel and taste like bunuelos (sweet crunchy rice cake with cinnamon). Great ambience and it feels like you are in a festive place.

    Came here for Sunday brunch buffet on Easter and was sat right away! Everything I tasted was…read morephenomenal! The decor was very cute felt like we were in Mexico even the little cups for coffee was cute ! Would recommend and would come back!

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    El Caudillo - Fajitas. Where is the rest of the meat and only have two tortillas. Not worth the price

    Fajitas. Where is the rest of the meat and only have two tortillas. Not worth the price

    El Caudillo - Pozole was watery with no flavor. Just spicy and hardly any hominy. Left over bad scraps of chicken. Trash

    Pozole was watery with no flavor. Just spicy and hardly any hominy. Left over bad scraps of chicken. Trash

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    Vallarta Tex-Mex & Cantina

    4.3(69 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    In from out of town and my husband says the "spicy" salsa is SPICY! We're from Louisiana and this…read moreman gets everything SUPER spicy, so that's saying something! Great service, the margaritas are fantastic, and the food is SO yummy! And Steven is hands down the best--and cutest--waiter! Definitely a great find while we're in town!

    This was an interesting experience. I am not sure how to best rate it, so three is a nice neutral…read more Located at the former residence of Killen's TMX, and across from Bogies, this joint sits in a decent sized parking lot that was designed by a crazy person. Bottom line, plenty of spaces. Side note, they're not all spaced the way you might expect. Walking in, the place was hopping. Much more crowded than the former business. Pretty good sized menu. They serve you the red salsa, but you can ask for the green. The kind that gives you heart burn for hours. Worth it. Both salsa were great, chips were fresh. We ordered house margaritas, and those were also very good. Pricing was average. For food we ordered the parrillada El Malecon. Mixed beef and chicken, with ribs and quail. Here's where things went a little rough. We ordered the "for two" but the entire was still in a " for one" portion. 3 pieces of steak, 3 chicken, one quail 2 rib portions. Definitely seemed off. The manager came by, and we discussed. On THEIR menu, the double portion is only 4 strips of steak, 4 of chicken, still only one quail, and two rib portions. The reasoning we were given is that people don't seem to like the quail. First, nothing about this is "for two." For 45.99 this isn't it. The chicken and beef were good, the quail was not seasoned well unfortunately, and the ribs were over sauced with a cheap syrupy sauce. Overall food was a no. But here's where I also have to give credit. They stuck with their defense, and while we discussed someone brought a plate of chicken and beef. While we weren't going to ask for anything, we do appreciate their thoughtfulness and speedy resolution. Maybe they knew it was coming , or maybe they just jumped ahead to make it work. Either way, we appreciated that effort. Overall, service was great, food was 50/50. Wouldn't do the parrilladas again, but would try other menu items.

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    Chilaquiles in red sauce.

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    Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

    4.0(454 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    It has been over 3 yrs since living in Houston, and I am surprised I had not written a review for…read morethis restaurant. It is after not being able to find a good Mexican restaurant here in Canton OH that is prompting me to write this review. Gringo had some of the best Mexican food that I have ever had. The food was always delicious. It was my first time hearing about, and tasting charro beans, and they had the most flavorful taste; and Gringos was never skimpy with the chips and salsa. I like how the chips came in sealed bags to keep the crisp and freshness for to-go-orders. Maybe one day Gringos can expand to Ohio to show us what real Mexican food tastes like (Pappadeaux eventually expanded to Ohio).

    On a recent trip to Houston, we asked some local friends where to find the best Tex Mex and they…read moresaid Gringo's Mexican Kitchen was their favorite, and we ended up loving it, too. This location in Pearland is near a shopping center and has plenty of parking all around. The inside is well decorated and has high ceilings and well-made furniture, plus there is quite a bit of seating so even when it is busy there is a good bit of room. We went shortly before 5pm on a weekend and only had to wait a few minutes to get a table. You can tell by how busy it stays that this is a popular place. I opted for the Plato Soldado (soldier plate) since they were running a Memorial Day/July 4th deal where a small donation was made for every order. It included a steak fajita taco, cheese enchilada, and pork tamale. All were excellent and there was plenty of steak inside. The sides were also great. My wife got the El Dorado (chicken smothered with sauce and other toppings) and really enjoyed hers. We also got some cheese dip and enjoyed plenty of chips, plus they give you some other sauces besides just salsa. All of their prices are quite reasonable and service was very quick, so I get why this place is so popular. Definitely check them out if you are in the Houston area, as they have many locations.

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