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    El Pollo Norteño

    3.6 (120 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Nasty rice - you can tell by the color.
    Isabel S.

    Prices up, quality and service down. The chicken is clearly reheated from leftovers so you may not always get fresh chicken. This particular meal had a weird flavor. The rice today was absolute trash. No flavor, barely any color and so dry. You can't tell me that no one is tasting the rice or sees the lack of color ? If so that means they just don't care.

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    Vicki H.

    I have eaten here a few years ago and decided to try them again. I ordered through Post Mates. I ordered a two taco combo. One was carne asada and the other was carnitas. The carne asada was tough and didn't have much flavor but the carnitas was much worse. I'd say the lion share of the filling was FAT! I had to pull off what little pork there was in the tortillas to be able to eat it. The rice and charro beans were great. Even though I was not hungry after trying the Fat carnitas, I decided to take a look at the carnitas torta. Surprise surprise! It wasn't carnitas. I tasted the meat was dry and I wasn't sure what the meat was. Bad! Bottom line if it wasn't for the rice and beans in the combo, I would have had to make some soup. What a total waste of $28.00!!! I need a refund!!

    Tacos lengua
    Leslie Y.

    Coincidentally, my other favorite Mexican restaurant was called "El Norteno Tacos", but they have since changed their name. This one matches their deliciousness, and the food is served with a smile to boot (the other place isn't so friendly). I ordered my standard--tacos lengua con arroz y frijoles. It was yummy! Their horchata was a bit too sweet, but it's quite flavorful (instead of the watered down version in many other establishments). I won't be a regular here, but only because it's too far from home and work. Nevertheless, if I am ever in the neighborhood, I'll be sure to stop by.

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    4 months ago

    Great customer service. Friendly staff, food is always amazing. Thank you guys for everything. I will be back!!

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    Amazing juicy chicken, great deal great food. good for catering as well. Go get yourself some!

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    4 months ago

    Customer service was very Good. Food is even better tasting. I would definitely come back

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    6 months ago

    Great food! I drove 30min for this place. it is our families favorite chicken. Service is great

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    4 years ago

    Great employees, treat you like family, always provide superior service. Quality of food is great. The red salsa is awesome.

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    Best pollo Asado in OC and SA ! Definitely recommended! Frijoles charros are the best!

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