I ordered a combo plate with chicken and beef because I wanted to try both and the meats did not disappoint! The plate came with some pinto beans, salsa, and a choice of flour or corn tortillas and all of that was just okay. The horchata was really tasty and refreshing, and I'd order that again. FYI, this restaurant only accepts cash. read more

El Pollo Supremo - Large Horchata (top left), Beef Plate w/ 3 Flour Tortillas (top), Small Rice (bottom left), 1/4 Chicken + 1/4 Beef Combo (bottom right) - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Very tasty! We were at Cowtown and Buffalo Exchange and we stopped in for dinner. We got 2 combos with tritip/chicken and 1 2-piece chicken and 1/4lb tritip with 3 drinks for $46. The place is a little dirty looking. The cashier was doing tortillas and also handling cash without gloves. I guess its not important to have clean hands? The meat and chicken were super juicy, the horchata was a little bit on the sweet side. They only accept cash and have no bathrooms. I guess take it as it is. read more

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Best grilled chicken I've had. Excellent quality and quantity is also good. The sides were also delicious

If they sold tshirts I would buy one. I'm such a fan of this place. It doesn't even have to be a good design. They only do a few things. Chicken or beef, corn or four tortillas, beans, pico. That's about it. And that's more than enough. I love their seasoned and grilled chicken. It's clean, quality, delicious food. Coming here feels like a throwback to old Tempe. Limited menu, cash only, served on a foam plate, tortillas wrapped in foil like your mom was packing your lunch. This is easily a top five restaurant in Tempe. The beans are fantastic. Not flashy, just really good. The chicken comes on the bone and you debone, pack the meat into a little tortilla, fork on some beans, top with onion and cilantro. It's an activity and a meal. It's a food ritual. Despite my last sentence it's unpretentious and delicious. There's an ATM next door at the head shop. Don't let a $2 ATM fee stop you from supporting a local favorite and from having a solid meal. read more

El Pollo Supremo - Chicken! Beans! Tortilla! Pico! - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The food is amazing but the lady at the front is the most miserable human I have ever interacted with. She was rude and refused to give me the correct amount of change. read more

it's delish! Very back yard homie grilling out feel! The chicken is perfectly cooked. The steak had amazing flavor. It's a little hidden across from Whole Foods. The rice and beans were bomb too! They serve it with salsa and tortillas. I didn't like it's cash only, but i will definitely come back ! read more

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This place is cash only which is a hassle. The food was decent, but for Arizona, there's much better Mexican food out there.

Still so good The steak is really good but the chicken is out of this world amazing!!! Home made tortillas and salsa and pickled onions. Yum! Definitely check them out. read more

Another fine meal from them, made with time and love!!!! Bought take out 1/2 beef with flower tortillas. Place was half pack with customer, and great service! read more

Love going off the beaten path. Was not disappointed. Highly recommend . Friendly service and great food!

This is my favorite spot for chicken but my absolute first choice for carne asada always amazing juicy and the flavor is on point everytime I drive down to Tempe from the west valley all the time just for lunch Cash only but the place next door has an atm Family friendly If you get cold like me take a light sweater read more

" YO THIS CHICKEN HIT SO HARD MY WHOLE BODY GOT THE CHILLS" I can't say this enough times but this is the most perfect meal after a workout!!! I can't wait to be back! I love their salsa so much! The quality is supreme! A little on the dry side today but I know next time I go it will be juicy! Great customer service! read more

Always good when we go! So good we started going 1x a week! The marinated onions are undefeated read more

The lady answering the calls is very unprofessional. I called to place an order for pickup, and instead of offering options or being helpful, she acted strangely. I said, "Hello, can I order to pick up?" and she responded, "I don't know, what do you want?" I said, "A whole chicken, please." Then she simply told me, "Cash only," and hung up without taking my name or confirming the order. With that kind of attitude, I'm really disappointed because I was genuinely looking forward to trying the chicken read more

Awesome. One of those places that you wanna keep a secret. Everything was delicious even the tortillas!

Best bang for your buck in town. Consistent and cheap. I like the no fuss menu. Give this place a try, the chicken is delicious!

You won't believe how good the chicken is, hasn't changed in 10 years. Not normal. Steak is insane too.

I am always looking for another tasty option hidden away and unknown from most folks. I found one of those today, thanks to the recommendation of a friend. El Pollo Supremo is a small, hole-in-the-wall, mom and pop, Mexican grilled chicken stop right in down town Tempe. The little strip mall location right off of University means that ASU college students have been enjoying this little gem for more than a decade. And this is to their delight. The portions at El Pollo Supremo are large. For just 8-10 depending on the selection, you get a full plate of food with 4 pieces of chicken or 1/2 lb of carne asada beef strips. In addition, this comes with a side of beans, 4 tortillas, large side of salsa and slices onions on the side. Everything was very good. I have tried all several available el pollo asada shops in the east valley, and this is by far the best. The chicken is fresh, hot and perfectly cooked and seasoned. I love the reddened tasty chicken skin when it is cooked just nicely between crispy and tender, while still leaving the meat inside juicy and delicious. No grisly dried out pieces of leather here! The staff is simply a wonderful older couple who are working their hearts out preparing nicely meals for people. I love it. The prices are very reasonable. Just about 8-10 for the larger meals. For average sized meals it is even less. The one thing to know before going is that this is a cash only eatery. Be sure to stop at your local ATM before heading out to grab a bite to eat. But it is definitely worth it. read more

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Best chicken you'll ever have. Love this place with all my heart. Cash only, no frills, and the sweetest owners! My husband and I visit here at least once a week and it's something we always look forward to. read more

What a Joke... I was really looking forward to eating here! Who would've thought that in this day and age, that any Business would Not accept Debit or Credit cards! Cash & Check only... who in the Hell carries either of those around anymore? If you make the Drive like I did, just walk around the corner and go to Otto's Pizza & Pastry! They are Up to Date with the Times and have Killer food...! Sorry El Crazy Pollo Supremo.... but, your Owners need to Wake Up and realize it's 2022...! read more

Been going here for more then 10 years !! Best chicken ever !! Willing to make the drive

I didn't know that the reason I drove from Phoenix to Tempe was to eat hear, until I unwrapped the steaming tortillas and nibbled my first bite of seasoned chicken. So delicious, perfectly seasoned, and piping hot. What initially drew me to El Pollo Supremo was it's hole-in-the-wall vibe, which clashes so fiercely with the Cheesecake Factory/California Pizza Kitchen aesthetic of so much of the area. Cash only was bit of an inconvenience, but I'm sure the smoke shop next door with the atm is doing crazy business off bank fees. While they get their name from the chicken, the seasoned tri-tip was just as mouth-watering, and the pickled red onions didn't last long against my appetite. I was halfway through my meal when a friend who grew up in Tempe told me I would like the place. Too late! read more

Only two items on the menu; fantastic chicken and beef. Order by increments of 1/4 chicken or 1/4 pounds of beef. Corn or Flour tortillas withe right mixtures of pickle purple onions, salsa and beans. Been one families favorite places to eat for 38 years. Ambiance is non existent. Just like 8 basic booths, but clean and well maintained. Service can take a little while when busy. Take out is always an option and be prepared to pay cash. read more

great food cheap too and good service. i would definitely come back to eat here it all tasted very fresh as well

I can't say enough great things about this place. The food is incredible. The service is just as amazing with a super welcoming staff. The prices are great read more

Just did some shopping close by walked by and their open sign was still on so was trying to see what time they close. As I'm looking for it the lady at the front desk just stared at me and shook her head no. I get it, it was about 25 minutes til close but I guess they don't need the business or they were out of chicken. Who knows I wasn't even able to make it in before she shook her head no haha. read more

Food to much coloring, not the freshest and place has no AC temperature outside was 113 degrees carne Asada reheated sand dry

Amazing authentic Mexican in Tempe. You can't skip this place. The owners are the best! Get the half chicken plate!

Delicious and authentic. Whole family loved it, including the young kids. My daughter asked if we could love to Arizona to eat here every week :) our family of 5 ordered 3 mixed plates, sour cream and extra tortillas, and had food left over. Absolutely recommend! read more

El Pollo Supremo - Mixed plate: chicken and beef - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Warning!! Eating this chicken will ruin chicken for you anywhere else you ever eat chicken again, don't say you were not warned. Ignore the horribly outdated decor and how dirty the place feels and just go straight for the chicken!! Seriously I almost rated this place 5 stars eventhough it's outdated inside and dirty, the chicken is that good! The flour tortillas are heaven too, don't order the corn. Also, stay away from the restroom before you eat your meal, the restrooms are always dirty. Some of you will be in for a culture shock though when you walk in here and feel like you were transported to Mexico, but don't run out before trying the chicken!! Sidenote, they also serve carne asada here but did I mention the chicken is read more

El Pollo Supremo - Half chicken platter - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I love this place so much,not because the food is crazy simple and perfect but the woman that works the counter most days,couldn't be any sweeter if you put her in a bowl of sugar. read more

This is a little local hidden gem. It's super tiny but amazing chicken and carne.. you get beans, tortillas ( yummy) onions and salsa to make your own tacos . I've been eating here for 30 plus years and can't say enough good things about El Pollo Supremo.. It's family run and they take cash only. Enjoy read more

First time coming here. The chicken was super delicious! Tortillas were super soft and warmed. Will be coming here again read more

El Pollo Supremo - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Still open since the 1980's. Best mesquite grilled chicken and beef combo dinner served with a side of beans, picked onions, salsa and your choice of corn or flour tortillas. read more

The food is so good you'll rip the bag open before u get home! It's small so I've never eaten there, but the owners/workers are so nice I'm sure it would be great read more

Always super delicious and always consistent! The lady here is super friendly... we just love ordering food from here. We have tried the chicken and the steak and they are both super good!! read more

The rotisserie chicken is well cooked and with food flavor. Good price and tasty sides. The service was good and friendly. I will come back! read more

I'm tellin' ya, if the Internet and Yelp existed in the 80's, they would have retired me as The Duke, 'cause I was here at least 3 days a week when I went to ASU. 20+ years later, they haven't changed the recipes: tortillas are tasty and served hot, chicken is juicy and tasty and comes right off the grill, beans/onions are yummy sides, and the salsa is my favorite of all time/anywhere!! I repeat, best salsa EVER! Cheers! RS read more

A good place to go! I have found they have good food and good service. Grilled chicken or beef - that's it! Plates come with beans, salsa and tasty tortillas! Rice is available for an extra charge. I would recommend that you give this place a try because I think you will enjoy it. When you go in - tell them that Chris from Yelp recommended you go there. They will have no idea who the hell I am but it might provide some interesting entertainment and a good laugh or two! Enjoy! read more

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AWESOME AWESOME OUTSTANDING...Need some real grilled mesquite chicken & asada combo plates. This is the place. Worth the time,drive. ALways a HIT for i send over. read more