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    El Pollo Loco

    3.1 (105 reviews)
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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 !!!

    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.

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    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.

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    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

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

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

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    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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    El Caudillo

    El Caudillo

    4.2
    (67 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    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!

    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.

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    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
    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

    Vallarta Tex-Mex & Cantina

    4.3
    (66 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    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.

    Not sure where 4.4 stars came from...definitely would not recommend. Food was mediocre and service…read morefor our table was horrible. 4 of us on a Friday at 1230pm - perhaps a dozen tables with customers. First our waiter tried to rush the order process - with a 7-8 page menu. When asked to give us a minute - completely disappeared. Several of us asked for to go containers - and it was piece mill process - and forget about drink refills. Definitely will not be returning for future team meetings.

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    Chilaquiles in red sauce.
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    Tacos Toreados

    Tacos Toreados

    3.9
    (31 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    This building has seen a few owners over the years, but I hope the current restaurant Tacos…read moreToreados will be around for awhile. Visiting here was a very random stop for me. The hunger pangs hit and I just happened to be near this place. I've only seen it in passing but haven't really seen much chatter on the local foodie pages on social media or on here. I arrived around the end of breakfast and there wasn't much of a crowd inside. Parking was easy right out front. I was a little confused at the ordering process. Was it counter service or table service? No one really pointed me in the right direction until my waitress Claudia told me to have a seat and she would be helping me. She did an amazing job from start to finish. I was expecting just a taco joint, but they have lots more to offer on their menu. They have gorditas, tostadas, tortas, burritos, quesadillas, burgers, breakfast items, soup and entrees. They also have your usual drinks options along with agua frescas, shakes, juices, margartitas and beers. I was torn between breakfast and lunch so I decided to try both. I went with the dish that has the same name as the restaurant. Tacos Toreados came with 3 tacos with a protein of your choice on a flour tortillas and what makes these different was that they came with grilled onions and mozzarella cheese. I also went with a bacon and egg taco just so I can really judge the place. What I didn't expect was how massive the tacos were going to be. I got mine with pastor and fajitas. It looked more like a tostada with the toppings covering the whole surface of the tortilla. The fajita and pastor was seasoned beautifully and was very tasty. The onions were sauteed just right but I do like raw onions and cilantro on my tacos a little better. The cheese was a nice addition as well. I barely got through two and on the third I just ate the meat. I saved just enough room to try the breakfast taco which was very good. Washed it all down with a Mexican Coke. This place is very close to my house and I will most definitely be back to make my way through their menu.

    Tacos toreados are what happen when someone confuses burnt with bold. They're basically tortillas…read morethat got mugged in a vat of oil, slapped with meat that's been fried until all personality died, and then bullied by salsa so aggressive it's clearly compensating for how dry everything else is. The tortillas? Greasy enough to leave fingerprints on your soul. Crispy on the outside, sure--but in that "I've been sitting under a heat lamp questioning my life choices" way. One bite and oil drips like it's trying to escape the crime scene. The meat is usually overcooked to the point where chewing feels like a personal challenge. Any natural flavor is gone, replaced with "salt + fry + regret." And don't get me started on the salsa: nuclear-level spicy, not because it's nuanced, but because pain is the only thing left to feel. Tacos toreados aren't about balance, craft, or love. They're about chaos. They're the taco equivalent of yelling "¡ÁMONOS!" and making bad decisions at 2 a.m. Delicious? Sometimes. Refined? Never. They exist purely to punish sobriety and reward drunk confidence. Still gonna eat them? Yeah. Proud of it? Absolutely not.

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    Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

    Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

    4.0
    (451 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    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.

    My husband and I came here the day before a holiday and the place was packed. We waited around 30…read moreminutes for a table. The hostess was very friendly and was getting people in and out as quickly as possible. Upon being seated we ordered the guacamole as an appetizer. Very fresh with big chunks of tomato and onions (the chunkier the better in my opinion). We also had fajitas for one and it came with quite a bit of meat compared to most Mexican restaurants we go to. The beef and chicken were both very tender and well seasoned. Overall we had a great experience!

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    Hash Kitchen

    Hash Kitchen

    3.9
    (278 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    This place is a whole vibe from the host staff to the Bloody Mary stand bar tender, to the manager…read moreon down to our waitress. It is amazing. I love it here.

    Hash kitchen was a great brunch spot I enjoyed with my friend who was visiting from Colorado. No…read morewait time. Welcoming Host, very nice waitress Vanessa was friendly and personable made us feel right at home. The GM Enesto was very caring and professional, when I mentioned the Matcha Latte experiences. I order "The best freaking Birria Hash and the classic waffle; & Ube Matcha Latte (seasonal drink) which was amazing. MY friend ordered the Brunch Sandwich which looked awesome. deep dive deets: The birria Hash, was way more potatoes than hash, it was better describe as lightly smushed baby potatoes, which was way more than the birria. -1 This Birria had a tad fat on it, not the kind of birria I'm use to. I did asked and was told that their's no fat. However, it wasn't much to complain about. (-1 uncooked onions could've been on the side) -1 I requested NO ice in my matcha, and ice on the side. I received a glass full, and when I received my replacement without ice, it was half a glass. Something about measurements. It was fantastic nonetheless. +1 I love that Christin gave me a future suggestion about the waffle; which the kid waffle is the same thing, but comes with a side for less. -1 I couldn't believe that a plain waffle w/sugar was $11, and to add fruit was nearly a $3 add on. +1 I like that my table guest was able to sub the sausage patty for extra beacon. (2 slices) +1 if you sign up for the rewards, you will receive a $1 mimosa. 10% Military discount is offered here.

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