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El Pollo Pio Pio

4.7 (290 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Jason Y.

Amazing. Wood grilled chicken is the way to go. Soo flavorful and juicy. Such a good deal. A whole chicken with 2 sides, salsa, and tortillas for $30. The tortillas are homemade which make them unique and tasty in its own way.

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Gregory G.

I can't believe I found this hole in the wall place! A friend brought me here to try their amazing chicken and it did not disappoint. After walking in, you can see their menu. It's pretty simple, you choose from their displayed picture menus of their different combinations. I ordered the 2 piece chicken and 2 tacos combo. The indoor seating is a little small, but the service is quick. The lady brought our plates to our table and everything was fresh. Once I tore into the chicken, it was still smoking. Meaning there was a steady stream of steam coming from the chicken. Cause it was just pulled off the grill. I had to let it cool down for a while. The amount of food was enough to keep me full for the remainder of the day. 2 piece chicken, 2 tacos with rice and beans, makes me feel like I'm at a backyard bbq. The prices are really reasonable, and there's even a person grilling the chicken right outside of the restaurant! You have to walk past him when you walk in. It doesn't get any fresher than this! You have to stop by this place. The food is outstanding and the people are really nice and hard working. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood. I guarantee you'll be coming back to this place.

Aldo P.

Such a hidden gem!!! Will be returning!!!! I had no idea this place existed. It's a little hidden but definitely worth checking out. Easy way to get your protein in after a good workout

Homemade tortillas & grilled chicken
Natalie T.

On a road trip here we stopped for gas. We googled this spot & it did not disappoint! The grilled chicken was grilled to perfection. The homemade tortillas, the coleslaw was delicious & the rice was fluffy. I burned my mouth with the salsa but if you like spicy salsa then go for it, it had good flavor. The last at the front was really nice & that makes me always want to come back.

Two piece dark plate

Enjoy having lunch here. I had the two piece dark plate. The rice was excellent. The chicken was a bit overcooked and dry. The beans were good. Excellent home made tortillas. The price, excellent at $9.99!

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Sean S.

Love wood fired anything by. Small spot, specializing in mesquite grilled chicken. Burritos and the like. Not really a dine in spot but I think there is two small tables. Inexpensive and filling, definitely a bargain. Nice people.

3 Piece chicken meal
Jason V.

Parking will probably be the only downside. Walking up to the business you immediately can smell the chicken and you haven't even open the door yet. Ordered at ease and food was served quickly. Everything on this plate was delicious but the game changer was the tortilla hecho a mano!! The salsa isn't to spicy but has the perfect flavor for the chicken. Pollo pío Pío is definitely the best

A whole dry and overcooked chicken.

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3 years ago

Best chicken al carbon in town you should try this place just ask them for juicy grilled chicken! They have good rice and beens

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6 years ago

Best chicken in Tujunga/Sunland area HANDS DOWN! Staff is so kind! Even the tortillas are AMAZING! love this place :)

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8 years ago

This place is the definition of dive with great food. Great chicken and sides. Worth a visit and I will definitely go back.

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5 years ago

This place is great. The family that owns it is very nice and their food tastes great. Great food great people what more can you ask for!!!

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Thanks to Sam lost 50 $ in the store an she gave me them back so sweet an to top it off that food is good

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I just ordered tamales pork and chicken and they are good the texture and the inside they great !!! I would go back and order more

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Back for a chicken dinner and a few papusas. Friendly crew, order ready and hot in just a few minutes. Did not disappoint.

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Supper bomb moist , grilled chicken and hand made Tortillas can't go wrong home made version of El pollo loco

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Is this restaurant still open or did they close down? I've been trying to order from here but the past 2 days there is no one picking up. Anyone know if they are still in business?

Definitely still open

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