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    El Pollo Norteno

    3.8 (186 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Betty M.

    A friend recommended this to try the roasted chicken and Tri Tip. As simple as it can get but the flavors are so wonderful. On their sign pollo and Tri tip are their specialty and That's what we ordered. The combo plate cakes with baked beans and tortillas. 1/4 chicken white or dark meat and 4-5 pieces of Tri tip. Beef was tendered and chicken was moist and flavorful. Ordered at the counter and they will bring it out to your table. Cheese cake and flan are good as well. It was very affordable. Check this place out when you're in this area.

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    Jaz M.

    THIS PLACE IS FIRE. Do yourself a favor and come grab some delicious food that they are serving up here. Each time I have came they are fast and the food is so good. Very good quality food. For starters the chicken here is incredibly flavorful and juicy. You can get half a chicken with a side of beans and salads with tortillas for $11 bucks. Most recently I ordered the bean and rice burrito and I added cheese and sour cream and it came out to $9 bucks. THAT BURRITO WAS MASSIVE. So much flavor in something so simple and I can appreciate that. Great prices, great food, great service, what more can you ask for. Make sure to check out pollo Norte next time you are in the are. You will not regret it, till next time!

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    Emmanuel C.

    Local Legends in the Oxnard area. Pollo Norteño specializes in flame broiled chicken and tri tip. The family owned business has been serving up their specialty marinated meats since 1982. The chicken has great flavor, nicely marinated in a batter that is brushed onto the meat giving it a fire-orange color. The tri-tip has beautifully chard, grill lines and is served with meat juice from the grill. The cooking style is in it's name, paying homage to the ranching regions of northern Mexico, Monterrey and Sonora. All of their plates are served with whole pinto beans, fresh salsa (heavy tomato flavor) and warm tortillas. It's not my favorite salsa, but some people love it. I prefer a green tomatillo, jalapeño, and sereño salsa. You can substitute the salsa for rice, if you're not a fan of salsa. You can also purchase additional sides, such as marinated onions, rice, potato salad, chips and salsa, grilled jalapeños, and pickled jalapeños. The Norteño Bowl is perfect! Which is their version of a burrito bowl, with cheese and sour cream. It pairs nicely with pickled jalapeños and carrots. Looking for some nostalgia, order the Orange Whip drink! Delicious!

    I was there yesterday and mi wife pick it up and it was good and on time definitely come back again and recommended to others

    Brandy O.

    Come on now! If you don't know, your going to learn today! This place hits different than all the other Mexican spots in town. There tri-tip and chicken are . There salsa is . The flavors are . Just like a family's backyard plate of food. Good! Thanks Anna for such great service! Clean, delicious, friendly, and affordable. Ill be back!

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    Erica G.

    I had not been here in awhile but this was a fave growing up! I must say .. it tasted different to me. The tri tip def did :/ I enjoyed my burrito but it was not amazing . I remember the tri tip being juicy , I felt it was dry. Great prices . I got a burrito (tri tip) and large Jamaica for less than 15 bucks!!! Place looks the same as I remember. Super clean. Bright yellow and green ! Uff the memories! I had two tias that worked here when they were teens. I remember visiting them when I was a kid and looking up to them. I wanted to be a cashier when I grew up ! Oh kid memories! Great service! I love that this place is a great deal, spotless , has so much parking and great service ! I still come back for a quick /cheap meal! 3.4 /5 stars ! Nostalgia and great service will keep me coming back :)

    El pollo parece güilota la carne mas o menos, pero en lo k si se pasan la soda casi $5 dolares y miren la cantidad de hielo, sólo le di 3 sorbos y se acabo la soda, y cuando fui à decirles dijeron k si queria mas tenia k pagar $1.50 mas, y le dije pero es puro hielo, y me dijeron k así lo Servian, no vuelvo

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    Rod M.

    I do not really know if this is at all related to the major El Pollo chain. Completely different menu and a one of a kind small restaurant. Very old school built in late 1940's my guess. Been here twice. They have Tri-Tip which i personally didn't care for. Dry, chewy and over salted. The chicken bowl was ok, dry chicken breast a drizzle of sour cream with rice and beans. Major complaint is they charge for chips, only have one salsa, red mild. No green avocado like the chain. My second visit ordered the #2 half chicken meal. Chicken wasn't freshly made but still decent. The price , decent quality as portions are the reason to go here. That and the service was good. Doubt I'll be going back real soon. Think I'll stick with the chain instead. 4 stars and I'm being generous. Cheap decent food, price of a McDonald's meal but lot healthier.

    The Mixto burrito is charbroiled tri-tip, chicken, rice and beans. Served with fresh salsa and chips.

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    Haven't been to this place in forever but growing up this was our favorite spot. The orange drink there is one of a kind!

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    Pollo norteño, for as basic as it is ... hits the spot. Go to is the mixto burrito with an extra side of salsa . Their Salsa is addicting

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    21 days ago

    always my go to spot when I visit Oxnard, customer service is always so good! the food is fresh and grilled nicely

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    Quick tri tip and chicken nd rice spot. Family loves coming here for catering. Located right off oxnard blvd.

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    Can't go wrong with tri tip and chicken. Fresh salsa chips are ok but overall food is legit.

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    1 year ago

    Always delicious. All the time . A good selection and real efficient team getting things together.

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    1 year ago

    One of the best places to eat great service Love going to grab a bite I would recommend

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    The food was good, it was warm by the time we got home also packed well. Really like the salsa had a kick to it.

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    1 year ago

    Food here always hits the spot. Their chicken is always so tasty and their sides are solid. The service was also very fast.

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