I happened upon this place today while I was waiting for my car getting a windshield chip repaired next door. The guy at the counter who took my order was friendly. I ordered a three chicken taco combo with rice and beans. With a can soda, tax, and a credit card fee, my total bill was about $17. More than I expected to spend, but oh well. The food was ready quickly, served on a cardboard plate that easily weighed 3 lbs. from the weight of the food, which included lime wedges, a bunch of grilled onions, and a whole grilled green chili pepper. The tacos were street taco style and stuffed with delicious chopped grilled chicken, tender yet crispy, and diced onions, cilantro, and fresh avocado slices included (no extra charge). Really good. The refried beans were so good, just the right consistency and flavor, with a little shredded cheese on top. Almost as good as my mom's. The rice was fluffy and plentiful, obviously made fresh. But it could've used a little more flavor. They offer three types of salsa that you serve yourself. I tried the green and the lighter red one. Both good. When I first got my order I didn't think I would be able to eat all of it because it was so much food. But it was really delicious and I was pretty hungry, so I devoured almost all of it (left some rice, the grilled onions, and the roasted chili pepper). I'm about to cook dinner now but I'm still thinking about that lunch I ordered. My dinner won't be as good as that was. Don't be turned off by the looks of the place (weird exterior; dark and unappealing interior). Some might call it a "hole in the wall". But you know, some of the best Mexican food can be found at those places. You can also order to-go if you'd rather not eat there. I think they also have a drive-thru. If I'm back in the area I'll make a point to get something to eat here again. read more

Macho Pollo - three taco combo (chicken) - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Food: The food was delicious. I got two whole chickens, around 57 dollars and some change. The chicken was so good and full of flavor. They do it on the grill, so it is charred. The onions that come with it are good. They are so tender, juicy, and sweet for some reason. The green and red salsas are good. The green salsa was spicy but good. Service: The service was excellent. The food came out fast, as we used the drive-thru. The cashier was friendly, too. Fyi, they are closed on Wednesday! Overall rating: 4.8 read more

Great chicken for a great price! Family combo came with 1 1/2 chicken, tortillas, rice, beans, grilled onion and jalapeno for under $40

Drive thru was reasonable timing , $1 card transactions fee, 1 red and 1 green Salsa given without asking . Overall taste /quality 3.9/5 read more

Macho Pollo - Combo #2, with receipt / price - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Hey no! Que decepcion! Chicken was overcooked, somewhat burned, no flavor at all! Had to add salt salsa and limon to eat. So sad! My chicken looked nothing like what was on the grill.​ Mind you I was there around 10:30am. Wad this yesterday's chicken? read more

Macho Pollo - Overcooked and burned. - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

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Excellent grilled chicken and great value. The chicken was flavorful, beautifully grilled and not dried out. The addition of the grilled onions and jalapenos added to the flavor. The the salsas were fresh and tasty. The rice and beans were good, nothing to write home about but better than el crazy chicken, the corn tortillas were fine but we used our own. I'll definitely be back to order a few chickens a la cart. Service was friendly and fast. I used the drive through so I can't comment on the ambience. read more

I was in the mood for chicken and was nearby. I tried their #1 which is a half chicken with beans and rice. They can add grilled onions and jalapenos on top as well. The sides were good and tasted fresh. The chicken was tender and came with sliced avocados and hot tortillas. The meat was tender and the skin was crispy. The grilled onions were soft and the salsa was hot and flavorful. The staff is nice, plenty of seating inside. read more

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Reviews are better than Juan pollo.. wanted to give it a try- no potato salad, no problem ... 5:58pm let's do this - can we get a family pack...sorry chickens not ready it will take 45 minutes...you wanna wait, girl it's dinner time , 45 minute wait NO thank you... read more

My go to chicken place! Chicken is delicious, rice, beans and the flour toritilla's (YUM)... drive thru and customer service is always so humble and friendly. Red salsa is everything - the perfect spice! read more

Macho Pollo serves up some of the best chicken around--perfectly tender and full of flavor. The rice and beans are equally impressive, making for a satisfying meal. While I haven't been inside, the exterior could use a little TLC. Service is fast in the drive thru. Prices are a bit higher than El Pollo Loco, but the quality is well worth it, and I'm happy to support a small business that delivers great food. Highly recommend! read more

Macho Pollo - All chicken served with grilled onions and jalapeño peppers. Avocado and salsa are also provided. Salsa is DELICIOUS and very spicy. - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

This place has one of the best firegrilled chickens in the area. The grilled onions and jalepenos with the rice abd beans make this a fantastic meal. Always friendly and fast service no matter the time of day. Place has a decent dining area and large parking lot. Wish they had a location in rancho cucamonga. read more

Always fresh and delicious chicken! Green salsa is a 10/10. Staff is super friendly as well.

Solid 3 stars , would probably come back. But the chicken was super small and a little dry. We asked for flour tortillas and got corn which was just not great. Wish they had better side options. Flavor of the chicken was good, maybe I'll give it another chance , beans and rice were ok nothing special read more

It was good for a family meal like twice but doesn't seem like too much food... The beans and rice are not that good..

By far.. amazing.. Food, Service, An even the people and place is and has always been an above average to amazing experience..

Food is delicious!! The green salsa is great! I miss this place. My dad used to buy this for me all the time before he passed away.

Best grilled chicken. The prices are good and the service is excellent. Try it out for sure.

High prices for small baby chicken. Better off going to Juan Pollo or El Pollo loco. In addition, chicken has no flavor, green salsa is good. Beans are the ONLY good thing here. First and last time coming here. Forgot to mention $1 added for Apple Pay? Other places have a minimum. Lastly keep your money. read more

El polo who??? Ditch that tasteless, dry, sad excuse of a bird that is shamelessly forced on you by the "big box"pollo gatekeepers. This place is the real deal. read more

Was in pomona for a mini trip and i had to use the bathroom super bad when i spotted this beautiful restaurant i asked to use the bathroom not wanting to buy anything but they let me use it anyway but then i was like might as well try the food i got 4 carne asada tacos for $11 what a steal food was fresh and amazing and the coca cola was amazing definitely coming back there salsa was seasoned and was delicious read more

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Really good chicken, beans, rice and salsas! Oh man this hit the spot, you know when protein and no carb overload. I can't believe more people don't know of this place. It's waaaay better than Pollo Loco. It's fire grilled chicken, good flavor not the juiciest but it was still great. The beans are delicious and the rice is authentic. They give you a generous amount of salsas, onions and jalapeños. The salsas are bomb! I can tell they work hard at giving you the best hearty meal you can get for $25. I got the #2 whole chicken with large sides. There are tables but it's not all that cozy inside so I opted to take home. They are busy, so don't expect conversation. You can't miss it.. bright yellow building with a chicken, drive thru available. read more

As we speak, they don't close on Saturday or Sunday. Don't be fooled, this is a legit grilled chicken hole in the wall. Best SALSA, best chicken, best grilled onion and jalapeno. Their Salsa Verde is to die for!!! read more

The taste and quality of the food is on point. Some of the best chicken I've ever had. Can't wait for the next sit down at Macho Pollo. Spacious, clean and welcoming. read more

The food is really good & the workers are super nice & welcoming , love coming here for my chicken

Good food Love the rice and beans I enjoy it Friendly employees I will be back again read more

Food is delicious. The chicken is cooked so perfectly. The rice is amazing. Make sure to ask for grilled onions. They are spread all over the chicken and gives it a tasty flavor. The beans are to die for. Loved it. The salsas are also a must have. The green one is my favorite. read more

The chicken was dry and hard, couldn't chew most of it. It was like left overs from the day before .

I love this place! The chicken is amazing the sides are good and the salsa de Arbol is fire! My honey buns and I have found our new favorite place. Highly recommend! read more

Food is always good! They have the best family meals. The green salsa is the best! Always up for Macho Pollo.

The food and service was great. I came in just before closing and they were very kind and my food was outstanding. Great chicken! Thank you.

Portions are child size servings, if your a adult.Especially the least expensive things on the plate rice and beans, portions are so small. I still left this place hungry. Way too expensive! Don't mind paying if the portions we're proportionate to the prices. Chicken is good but a little dry. Unfortunately, I do not recommend, will not be going back. read more

This place has the absolute best chicken I've ever had. Serio. Not like that crazy place or any other I'm sure you'll love it too. The homemade style flour tortillas rival any I've had too, even from Mexico. Be macho, get chicken. read more

So glad I found this place! Didn't even know it was here. The guys that work here are beyond sweet & accommodated me when they didn't have to. I ordered a breakfast burrito with beans( I know you're like who orders a meatless breakfast burrito at a chicken spot? This girl does LOL). Anyways it was a solid burrito but really I fell in love with the green salsa. I'll be back! read more

Macho Pollo - Breakfast burrito with beans - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

This chicken I delicious is better than Pollo Loco or Juan Pollo. Their salsas taste good. The only negative is that their portions are small, and if you eat their it feels stuffy. read more

The best and only grilled chicken spot in Pomona. Every other spot is rotisserie chicken in the area. Great take out option for large groups and prompt service. read more

Best chicken ! Stop buying Costco or pollo loco and try this place. Does take time but it's worth the quality taste. Service is great. read more

SLAYED. The food is amazing a little pricey but worth it. I got a burger combo with a chicken meal. Great portions. I ate that burger. Service was a 10/10. The lady who helped us was nice and made you feel welcomed. 10/10 overall would recommend read more

Macho Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Chicken is just perfect not dry or burnt cooks get down at this place rice n beans close to homemade salsas good really worth going to especially if your on a diet and want great tasting pollo service is friendly and prompt read more

3.5 stars Good, solid charbroiled chicken, but lacks flavor. In fact, the chicken is rather bland. I ordered a chicken and a half. It came with a side of beans, Mexican rice, tortillas, and three forms of salsa - $19.99. It's a good deal because it's proportionally generous. If you don't care too, too much about the flavor of the chicken, this is your place. Each order comes with a generous amount onions heaped on top of the chicken. It's good. The chicken is moist, has a good char to the skin, but at the end of the day, lacks flavor. The hottest sauce was just a lot of hot. The other two salsas were very okay. Meh. read more

Macho Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Real good chicken and salsa. Did I mention salsa, homemade and once of the best I've had. read more