Worse "birria" tacos ever. We ordered a 50 dollar worth of food just to receive plain old shredded bistec tacos no flavor and no cheese on birria tacos for 19 dollars. That's is wild better find another taco or another name. This is ridiculous read more

I honestly love this place and it went amazing and the food was really delicious. The waiter and cashier were nice. The place was amazing.

Excellent food, good service, and the new magical green sauce. recommended. Good ambience

Awesome chicken!!! I strongly recommend this place! The breast meat was still moist and flavorful. I wish they had more sides read more

El Pollo Supremo - Spinach, peas, and rice or rice and peas depending on the islands lol The main event the chicken great!!! - Latin American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The food is amazing and the staff are heartwarming, especially Lourdes. The nachos are incredible and are at a good price. This restaurant is worth every penny. read more

Fuck this place. Has cancelled my order more than twice after still having a whole hour open. Don't bother ordering from this place after a long day at work. They clearly don't give a fuck about customer service. read more

El Pollo Supremo - order of chicken wings - Latin American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

There's dependable, no-nonsense grilled chicken, but I'm most intrigued by the ribs. I'd say that they're not for everyone but I thought they were great. Not as symmetrical and orderly as what you might expect, they offer stunning pork essence. The sweet sauce is a fine counterpoint to the meat, expertly applied to help but overshadow it. read more

El Pollo Supremo - chicken in a styrofoam container - Latin American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Picked up food from here tonight . Ordered the 3 piece chicken with a side of small congri. The chicken was super dry and for a congri there was no meat in it. I got beans and rice. It's been some months since my last visit and I don't find anything special about this place anymore. read more

El Pollo Supremo - a plastic bag with a sign on it - Latin American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Accepted a GrubHub delivery order - when I called Pollo Supremo and asked where the order was (after an hour plus), store member told me they don't have a driver. He refused to believe they took the order and hung up on me. GrubHub service promptly issued a refund after I called them. read more

This server gave a customer attitude and while on her phone. As you can tell, gave a customer attitude, and screaming on the phone, blaming another customers screaming it was "his mistake" he forget his order. Very unprofessional and very disrespectful. All this happened as I was waiting over half and hour for my food. She also didn't attend me in the correct order. So I changed my order from dine in to take out since she seemed to be having a very bad day and rather talk to her coworkers and be on the phone than to receive my money. Food is decent. But the customer service is horrible. Attention to the customer is horrible. And it wasn't even busy. Do not come here. Order take out is recommend. But if u visit the store you'll find yourself with this lady on her phone, talking to others, disrespectful service, attention to detail and she'll take it out on you. read more

El Pollo Supremo - This server gave a customer attitude and while on her phone. - Latin American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Ive been coming here for years, I love their food abd the attentiveness from their staff. I constantly order food from this place whenever I'm having a party. I have no complaints at all. read more

Eh read the other reviews The chicken soup wouldn't have been bad until I say the chicken necks in it Tossed right in the garbage! The chicken was ok-kind of dry... The rice was very dry and the flan was strange The only thing good about the meal was the sweet delivery guy So many better places read more

Very affordable price! Quick service is a must. Especially for a good quality of chicken this is my go to place.

Sadly after ordering her for several years I would advice to think twice before ordering here. Was trying to support a local business and it back fired. Extremely rude service, food delivered was incorrect, person on the phone was very insulting when I asked for help and said no one was available to help. Good luck with getting your order. read more

Go anywhere else. Go to Gino's Pizza up the block. Go to Noches. Go to the Italian sub place across the street. Go anywhere else. This place reminds me we're in a recession and I paid $15 for the combination chicken and ribs. They can't hold a candle next to Elm Street Grill in the Ironbound section of Newark. Respectfully Submitted read more

dry chicken, laughable prices, and terrible service. The difference in treatment of the Hispanic patrons and myself was distinct. Also relatively sure they intentional failed to bag one of my items. And a few to takeout?! What?! This place is a glorified crown fried. Just go up the street, in either direction, and get a much better experience at any of the restaurants you find. read more

Heard this place had good food for low prices so we stopped by for a quick meal on a gloomy Saturday. Ordered 2 orders of the 2 piece combo, rice and beans, fried bananas and a Snapple - under $20 bucks. The chicken was good, not earth shattering, but definitely worth a try. The rice and plantains were much better made. Eating area was clean. The bathrooms not so much. I would return and try other menu items but not in the near future. read more

0 if I could. Ordered a large soup and there was barely any edible chicken... got a neck and some part where it was the dark black organ like meat...couldn't eat any of it...Don't order the soup. read more

Food gets 4 stars but had to deduct 1 point for service. This place is your average chicken spot. Relatively clean with a quick turnaround time for food to be ready. You'll find many patrons coming in and out at any given time. My major beef with them is lack of disclosure when something costs extra and this time around they did not give me the parts of the chicken I originally requested. Take-out is an extra charge and when I asked what drinks come with the takeout combo, they listed a plethora of drinks and then I chose the tamarindo drink. I thought the price was a little high when I left, but I was in a rush and the guy seemed a little apprehensive about me viewing my food before leaving. I glanced at it, but I was on my lunch break, working from home so I couldn't tarry. I get home, look at my receipt and open the box and lo and behold, there was a 50 cent charge for the drink and 30 cent charge for takeout. It's kinda silly considering it's pretty much the same kinds of containers for dine-ins. Why not just factor that into the cost in general? Then for the drink, he most certainly should have told me it was extra up front. I'm not going to lose sleep over 80 cents but it the mere principle of the situation. I have a right to know any info that might influence or impact my purchasing decisions. Insult to injury, they gave me a mangey help of a wing, dried up small leg and a thick chicken breast. I specifically asked for dark meat. I don't like white meat, especially when grilled and not cut up/butterflied as this is the driest part of the chicken and I like it juicy. On the bright side, at least the flavor was good. Will go again but will ask what's extra upfront and check my food before leaving. read more

El Pollo Supremo - I asked for dark meat only and they gave me a big chunky breast and a dried up wing and starved leg. - Latin American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Fast delivery! Food always comes hot and fresh. I love their roasted chicken and maduros! Everything that I've ordered is full of flavor. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for good Spanish food. read more

I put an order through grubhub. The manager or supervisor on duty calls me letting me know they are closing soon and that my order is ready(has been) for pick up. I'm aware because I am already in route there. I tell him I'm 5 minutes away, it's 6:55 I show up at the restaurant at 7:00....the guy at the register claims I already picked it up and that they showed him my name on their phone. I'm angry because you lied if you just threw it away tell me that and help get a refund don't fucking lie to me that I came to pick it up and someone show you my phone with my order. That's basically saying I don't care about your order or your business I just want to close get out of here. I was literally on the phone with you 5 minutes ago. This is the third time my order was messed up Congratulations on losing a customer permanently. I'm genuinely a forgiving person but when someone messes up an order or more than two occasions, I don't see why I or anyone I know should continue giving you business read more

i ordered take out and for one chicken and two sides the family pack it was nearly $38. unreal! to top it off the chicken was dry as well as the vegetable rice. the sweet plantains were drenched in oil and not tasty at all. I am very disappointed at the price and quality. u read more

This little jem is not known for its decor, but if you're looking for the MIckey D's of chicken, beans and rice you just found what your looking for. I for one love the steak with onions which comes with two sides. So if need some Latin food in a flash your in good hands. read more

El Pollo Supremo - Latin American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We moved from out west and were jonesing for some El Pollo Loco. These guys hit the spot, chicken is very similar and exactly what we were looking for. Sides are a bit different though, with a Latin American focus. Holly crap that was a lot of plantains!!! Order small unless you are feeding an army. read more

This is one of my best steak and chicken orders of had in awhile from a Spanish restaurant. And if you do try it Some day. You need to try to my doodles is this sweet fry ripe plantains. read more

It seems as though this location of El Pollo Supremo gets mixed reviews on almost all the social media sites. However, I'm happy to say I've never had a bad experience here. Only once did I stray from the chicken and get something different (tacos, which came three to an order and were just fine). Chicken has always been tender, flavorful, and juicy. I like their congri rice. My favorite side, though, is their fried yuca. A small order is plenty and each time I've ordered it, it's been perfect: super crispy and golden on the outside, sinfully starchy and creamy on the inside. I don't find it to be terribly expensive as others have said. Generally, a single meal will run you about $6-8, but the portions are pretty filling (at least for me). You won't stand around here because of slow service, it's because everything is made to order. I'm usually pretty impatient, but this has always been worth the wait. read more

Food is just as good as it was when i had to go to bergenline to get it...now that its closer my way even better!...the half chicken burned to death.....idk its just me but i like the grilled charred flavor they give the chicken....with my choice of beans and rice, fries, side of sweet plantains ...a must try read more

El Pollo Supremo - I had the half chicken, vegetable rice, side of fries and plantains. Bok bok bokkkkk - Latin American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I am not a local around here but i came by and saw this store. its one of the few that opens late around this area. very nice area. i didnt order the chicken so i cant say much for that. i ordered the congri which is rice, bacon and sausage mixed together and the large chicken soup. the chicken soup is good, very tasty and smooth. it felt really spanish flavored with the corn mixed in. the congri was really dry, i felt like it didnt have enough flavor. the bathroom is awesome and the store is great. friendly people. i felt like this place wasnt cheap at all. 1 taco is $3?! i never had that before. a bit too high for me. around my area its $2 per taco and if i wanted to get cheap good taco ill go to brooklyn which is $1.50 per taco! read more

This place has lost all professionalism and provide very poor service to the community. Today I called in my order and received my food incorrectly through delivery for the second time. The lady on the phone admitted to getting my order wrong; however she was very rude. I explained to her that this mistake has happened before and this should have been on the house. I have ordered from this place for years and they always got my order properly so being busy should not be an excuse. The female that I ordered the food from started talking to the a gentleman in the background and they were making fun of me in Spanish. I speak Spanish and that is such a lack of etiquette. I will never be ordering again from here too bad things used to run smoothly. read more

Prices are a bit expensive when compared to other places in my opinion, but I know most people consider it fairly cheap. I've went there quite a few times. One time in particular I was disappointed. I was promised a certain amount of meat and there was no way that what I received matched the description. In addition to this, I waited a long time for my chicken (to be fair, I was warned beforehand). I was okay with waiting. That is, until I left (I was in a rush to meet up with my boyfriend). I meet up with my boyfriend and he cuts into the chicken and sure enough, it's pink. The small chicken piece I waited 34 minutes for was raw. I was upset, embarrassed, and I felt cheated. It's usually the same girl that takes my order when I get there, and she's nice. Can't complain about the service. I bump into her sometimes on Central and we always say hi and smile. However, as another yelper commented, there are charges they do not inform you about. The smallest things come with a charge, including take out. It sucks when I'm like thirty cents off and can't buy my man a meal just cause I'm getting charged extra for something most other places would give me 100 of for free. It's mainly just the principle of it. I don't get why I have to pay extra to take my food elsewhere. Especially that day. So I waited a long time, got charged extra, and then come to realize that they have me an underweight piece of raw chicken. I told my boyfriend not to eat it because I didn't want him to get sick. He swore up and down he has a strong stomach and that he'd be fine, but my man shouldn't have to make a freaking sacrifice to eat chicken. I'm genuinely upset by this. I should've gotten a free courtesy meal or something to compensate for the completely ruined meal they gave me. Oh, and they forgot my side, which sucks because literally all I ordered was rice and chicken. So I had skinny, raw chicken and no rice. read more

I must say that their food is really good! BUT it's only worth buying it if you are going to pickup your order. Why??? Well this is the second time that they short me on an item when I order to deliver. Then they have the audacity to tell you that they don't have a driver at the moment to pass by to pickup your missing item like if it was your mistake. The first time I let it slide and went all the way to jersey city heights from downtown jersey City, so now not only did I spent money on delivery fee and driver tip but I also had to spend gas and my time driving all the way up there. Second time around now I'm not so happy and I get the same damn response regarding their driver! No I am not going all the way up there AGAIN and now you have lost a customer! Not only won't I ever purchase anything from these irresponsible people but I will not allow my husband to spend a dime in this place which sucks because this is one of his favorite spots! But enough is enough! read more

Pulled up an hour late with soggy fries, hard rice, and little pieces of chicken smh. I ate it I wanted like a good 2 hours AND Then ya boy throws up all the food he just paid for...OH WAIT there's more THEN you charge me twice of the same order.. Never again read more

OK, El Pollo Supremo has been my goto place for about 4 years now. THIS PLACE HAS AMAZING CHICKEN AT A FAIR PRICE! The chicken is fall off the bone, except for the breast which is always a bit tougher. There are a lot of sides to chose from and their boiled/fryed Yuca is ridiculous. This place is also great for any fellow Celiacs out there because everything they serve there is naturally gluten free (Except their fries, I'm not sure on those, avoiding fryed foods altogether is normal for most of us anyway). The prices are excellent. Half chicken, 2 sides and a drink for 8 dollars. O yah. Bathrooms are new and clean. I wish there were more around. I hate Jersey City, but I love El Polo Supremo. BTW, the reason I did not give 5 stars is because it's a chicken place for god sakes, and I will never give 5 stars, unless I actually orgasim at the table. Let's stop giving everything 5 stars fellow yelpers. Let's leave some room for the restaurants that truly deserve it. Update: I have been getting sick here. They may have started using different preperation practices or have selected different vendors for some of their ingredients. I am going to keep the rating the same but if you are Celiac I would stay away. read more

I got the PR rice which in the explanation doesnt say pork is inside, chicken was bland and flavorless, I get its grilled but its as if they themselves never heard of adobo or at least salt. Yucca was too sweet, and I ordered dulce de leche and got these sweat bread crumbs thing which was the only highlight of the 30$ wasted. read more

Love getting catering from here! Pablo is the best, always helps me get the order right :)

Horrible service. I just called and placed an order for delivery. They said they'll deliver in 25 minutes. An hour went by and these inept people hadn't delivered. In fact they never delivered. I called and they gave me some bogus excuse. Didn't even apologize. Horrible service, don't eat there. read more

This place is stellar. My only gripe is that they aren't open very late, but the food's amazing. None of their chicken is fried, which caters to my healthier side, and aside from the french fries, mostly everything on the menu my mother would approve of. They've plenty of options and combinations and don't strictly serve chicken only (which is amazing enough as it is). Anyway, enough of my rambling. Highly recommended. read more

This is cheap fast food at its finest. Grilled chicken lovers welcome to your new home. Pollo Supremo is one of those places which can cause a foodie ephinanny of sorts. You know the kind where you wonder how come it took this long to discover this place. But great things are to be had with great discoveries. Pollo Supremo is a mini chain of sorts. With a cpl of locations on Bergenline. Please see my review for the Union city location. The one on Bergenline has been the one I ve gone to for years. One of the perks of being raised in a Colombian household and having family in the area : ) This past week 9/9/12 was my first time trying this location out and it held up to its name and memory of the other locations that I've been too. Whole chickens marienated overnight with wonderful South American spices and cooked over an open grill afford with birds with a wonderful locked in juiciness and flavor that is simply remarkable. The birds are very similar to pollo a la brasa and are cooked over that open flame as they should be as many of this name sake usually are not and are just cooked in a rotating oven without an open flame. That flame produces a huge differences, believe me. It adds to the flavor, not only by locking in flavors and also by providing a light char that simply an open flame can provide. The meat is extremely flavorful and very juicy. The sides run the gamet from yellow mixed rice to fries, yucca fries, to sweet plantains. The plaintains are deep fried and extremely greasy. Much more greasy then I would like. Overall this is a great lunch option if you work or live in the area during the week or a nice spot to check out if you live in the general Bergen/Hudson county area during the weekend. read more

I have lived in the area for years and cant tell you how many times a month i see a professional cleaning company scrubbing this place down. They are obsessed with keeping the restaurant clean. Now on to the chicken... The chicken is perfectly seasoned and very moist. The price makes the chicken taste even better. Also , there is a fast turn around time on the chicken so nothing is laying around too long. read more

This is half a block away from the Stop & Shop on Central Ave. if you're headed toward the Police Station on Hutton. Parking sucks, but I'd recommend this place if you're in the area. Reason is that Central Ave. actually has interesting stores and if you decide to take a walk around the area during a boring weekend, you'd probably buy a lot of items you never realized you needed. The chicken is really tender and the spices are just right. It's not too burnt but the skin is perfectly crispy. If you're not into spices, don't touch the jalapeno in the small cup. Average price per person is 5-7 bucks with a drink, 8 bucks would probably be a whole chicken. read more