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    Macho Pollo

    4.4 (110 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Overcooked and burned.

    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?

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    Elizabeth S.

    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.

    All chicken served with grilled onions and jalapeño peppers. Avocado and salsa are also provided. Salsa is DELICIOUS and very spicy.
    Ari C.

    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!

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

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

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    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..

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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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.

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

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

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

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

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    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.

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    This place was SO GOOD! I ordered the breakfast burrito with vegan chorizo, potatoes, and cheese,…read moreand I am not exaggerating when I say it was the best burrito I've had in decades. The vegan chorizo was incredibly flavorful--you absolutely do not feel like you're sacrificing anything by choosing it. Everything worked perfectly together. We also ordered an al pastor burrito wet, and that was delicious too. The sauce was rich, savory, and full of flavor and took the whole burrito to another level. And the chips and salsa? To die for. Seriously. Even the chips and salsa were memorable. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, and both the vegan option and the traditional meat option were excellent. We will absolutely be back. Five stars, easily!

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    3.1 mi
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