From the outside I never would have entered. But my friends invited us over for dinner and ordered from here and the chicken is DELICIOUS! I'm obsessed! The sauces are delicious as well! They have homemade sides like rice and beans! Just one thing to remember they are closed on Wednesday. read more

Esta chingon el pollo aqui. Siempre ordeno la especial de pollo y medio. Esto sines estilo michoacan.

The food here is Super good! The lady in the drive through window is the sweetest! And they have the best salsas!

It doesn't look like much when you drive in. The place needs some paint at least but try the food. We go to the drive thru but are never able to find the microphone so we just drive up to the window and order. The lady in drive thru is very nice. Shes always happy to take our order. Prices are reasonable. Food is delicious. I love the grilled onions and chiles. The salsa is excellent. I like that they give you different ones. They're fresh. Everything is great here the 2 times we've come. read more

What a let down.... I just moved into the area. Always pass by it from my way to work, tried it today. I ordered a whole chicken #4. Thinking rice and beans would come with it for $19. So then ordered small rice and beans additionally $8.99. With no tortillas. The chicken was dry and skinny. Beans and rice had no flavor! The salsa was good! Overall this place is overpriced, and food quality is poor. they charge $1 for any credit/ debit card charge. The drive thru lady was kinda rude tbh. Disappointed read more

If you aren't going to macho pollo what are you even doing? Incredible chicken. So flavorful!! Levels above Juan pollo. The chargrilled flavor is unmatched. And it's so well priced. read more

Excellent service and juicy chicken and hearty green salsa! The chicken was moist, tender, and oh so full of flavor! So glad I came across this place. Can't wait to go back. read more

Chicken is so flavorful. Always a treat to eat here, as far as I've experienced they try to complete your order and the most I've waited is some minutes. Never timed myself. Interior was remodeled and finished beginning of 2021, looks great! Staff is super nice and even the chef in the back acknowledges you. No Mayer what you get, food is always on point. Chicken isn't dry like Juan Pollo and rice, beans, salsa is all delicious! Not fake rice Juan pollo delivers. Doesn't break the bank and really filling. Also worth the price when buying for parties. Call ahead of time and give them notice, outside looks outdated but best hole in the wall chicken spot. Have preached this place to everyone that I know. They might have their days that something is off (haven't experienced yet) but they have a great staff and recipe. Oh! Also their hours are helpful since they only close one day and stay open pretty late. Toda la comida sale buena de aquí. Es un buen equipo y siempre alguien te saluda cuando entras. Se nota que trabajan bien todos y son eficientes. Nunca espero más de 10-15 minutos para mi orden (si está ocupado) si llego a bien tiempo salgo en 2-4 minutos o menos. Nunca miro el tiempo. La remodelación se ve muy bien y los tiempos que abren me permite agarrar comida saliendo del trabajo. No sale la comida seco como otros lugares (juan pollo) como el pollo, arroz y frijoles. Siempre me a salido la comida riquísimo y he convertido a todos a quien puedo que compren aquí. Precios están bien y agradezco este lugar mucho read more

I came for the first time through the drive thru. I stared at the menu and a voice came through the menu in Spanish. I told her I didn't understand and if she could repeat herself. It was silent for 2-3 minutes so I decided to go to the window. The gentleman there was very kind and took my order, the food was good but the girl left a sour taste. She was right next to the cook who took my order. Not sure why she didn't take my order. Food was good but due to her attitude I will not be returning. read more

Here we go, I really wanted to like this place. The good news is that I did like it the bad news is I wasn't overwhelmed. On a scale from 1 to 10 I have to say it's about a 6. The chicken was tender the beans were flavorful and the rice was good. I think the best part for me were the complimentary chips. The salsa was also good! I will try it one more time and update. On the same tip as Pollo Loco. read more

The chicken was really good. We got the platter since we had some family over and the price and servings were more than generous.

Always good chicken! I Like that their fast and friendly! We bought a couple of family packs for our events without notice and they came through! read more

My family has been coming here for so many years and it's incredible how consistent the food still is!! The chicken is so good with the onions and jalapeños. They're rice and beans are perfection. Omg the salsas.... I look forward to left overs of the Chile de árbol and green salsas cause they are so good. We usually order the family packs or trays so they give these foam cup portions that I'm so grateful for. The service is always great! Have always just picked up to go but seems like the dine-in guests are entertained by the "Grill Master". read more

We always take the chicken to go so I can't speak as to the restaurant's dine-in experience. However, I can attest that this place is the real deal. The chicken, sides, and salsas are all delicious and fresh. The chicken is always cooked to perfection and is seasoned just right. What I mean by that is that it does not overpower the sides or the salsas so everything works well together. It comes with grilled onions and chilies. The rice and beans are both good, but the stand out for me are definitely the beans. They taste homemade for sure. All three of their salsas are good. I really like the green and the red one (the darker of the two reds). They are great together - at least that's how I eat them. My dad is the person who always picks up and he says that the owners always offer those waiting complementary beans and chips. Macho Pollo is definitely worth a try. read more

At first walking in it looks very old and a bit run down. Doesn't matter because it smells good. I dined in alone. Friendly cashier and cook. I ordered the half chicken with rice and beans. I also got a side order of tortilla chips topped with some beans that was part of my plate special. I grabbed all 3 salsas to try them all. Green was definitely my favorite. I topped my tortilla chips with it. I noticed it had chunks of tomatillo, yum. Kinda wanted to ask for a to go cup of it hah. The chicken was good but what made it stand out was the skin. I usually don't eat the skin on most chicken. Don't care for it but I'll try a bit of it either way. Some of the skin taste almost like a chicharrón, some parts crispier than others, damn it was good. That made the chicken stand out for me. read more

Always super nice and they have the best grilled chicken in town! Their chicken is so well seasoned and has a great flavor. Their salsa verde is FIRE read more

I been coming to this place for many years now. I love their chicken and salsas. I prefer coming here than other chicken joints. The prices have increased; however, pries are increasing everywhere. If you want to enjoy delicious chicken it is worth the try here! You won't be disappointed. read more

The staff is always friendly and the chicken is delicious. Top it off with their onions and the best green salsa I've ever had. Love this place and am so happy they are still open in the middle of all of this Covid-19 business....thank you! read more

this place needs to answer the damn phone !!! why have a phone number if your not going to answer it

Been coming here for a few years, it's hands down the best bang for your buck, it's something perfect for a lazy sunday that a family of 4 could eat and def enjoy for under $30. Mind you if you go to a fast food place in Pomona don't expect gourmet, for what it is it's fantastic. Well seasoned (not super overpowering or over salted like other places, never super dry)Large enough sides, corn tortillas and the cashiers pretty chill and the service is pretty quick. I leave it 5 stars because I've read the disappointing 3 star reviews over things that don't make a difference. Tasty food and great price, place is clean... looks and decorations disappointed you... not a reason to ding it. read more

Best chicken around !! Great deals as well . I absolutely love this chips and salsa . Been coming here for over 6 years

This place has a fucking weird vibe. The interior is ugly and outdated. But that's not the point. This is hands down the best chicken I've had. It's more flavorful then any other place. And the beans feel home made not just out of some can. The Asian lady working there is very kind and speaks Spanish almost flawlessly! One other gripe is the price. It's a little pricey but their chicken really does speak for itself. I can't speak for the other items on their menu but the whole chicken is where it's at. read more

Super yummy tacos and chicken. Very authentic full of flavor. Will definitely come back for more.

Four dinning experiences via drive-thru. My thoughts: 1/4 CHICKEN BREAST COMBINATION PLATE: Priced just under $8 (including tax). Tasty marinated chicken that is juicy at every bite. The refried beans with sprinkle of melted cheese is also a winner, having a more buttery taste that goes well with the chicken. The plate comes with Spanish rice that is tasty as well, corn tortillas, avocado slices, long slices of grilled onions, and a jalapeño pepper cut length-wise and grilled. This is my favorite plate at Macho Pollo. Rating: 5/5. CARNE ASADA BURRITO: Priced under $6 (including tax). Melody of well-seasoned carne asada, Spanish rice, refried beans, and grilled onions. Add their in-house tomatillo salsa for a more flavorful experience. Rating: 4/5. CARNE ASADA COMBINATION PLATE: Priced under $11 (including tax). As noted above, each item is well seasoned with the refried beans covered with a dash melted cheese standing out. Same accoutrements accompany this combo plate as they did in the chicken breast plate. Rating: 4/5. 3 TACOS COMBINATION PLATE: Priced just under $8 (including tax). I ordered each taco with a different meat. Each taco comes with a slice of avocado on top of the meat, while the grilled jalapeño and onions are served alongside. -Buche: the meat was chewy, not fresh by any means. -Carne Asada: dry with little flavor. -Al Pastor: the worst of the lot, it was bone dry and could pass as beef jerky. Rating: 2/5. For your consideration: -Drive-thru: menu is on display in the back, but orders are made at the drive-thru window. -Parking is ample in the front. -Storefront is unkempt with loiters occasionally at the side of the store, facing the drive-thru window. -Staff is friendly and always offer a genuine smile. -Food is carefully packaged and served in Styrofoam containers. -Small tray of tortilla chips with refried beans and salsa on top served while you wait at the drive-thru window. Different to say the least, but a tasty treat nonetheless. read more

Great taste, employees are super nice and greet you with a smile and very fast food service.

Don't let the weird building color and decor fool you...this place is AMAZING! Best advice - take out at every chance you get at the Pollo.Their main focus is on the food than the image of the place so keep that in mind when you enter. I've also done catering for personal and work activities and they haven't disappointed me yet. Esther (owner I believe) is extremely accommodating and works within any type of budget. I've received so many compliments and try at every opportunity to recommend the Pollo to friends, family, co-workers and anyone that might be around Pomona for lunch or dinner. The marinate that they use has such great flavor while the homemade salsa packs in a punch of spice. Killer combo from the Pollo! If hunger strikes you while you're in the Pomona area, pick up some delish food from the Pollo. Its really THAT good! read more

Macho Pollo has THE BEST Mexican-style charbroiled chicken that I've found around the Pomona area. Along with excellent homemade salsas (I'm partial to the tasty/spicy green salsa), you can't go wrong with the rest of their selections too. Call in an order ahead of time or just drop on by and their friendly staff aims to please. Finding the location is easy because you can't miss the big orange and white building on the north side of Holt, just west of East End. I am heading back there today to pick up chicken, rice, beans, tortillas, salsa, grilled onions and jalapenos for the fourth consecutive Super Bowl party in a row. It's been such a success in past years that my friends have made Macho Pollo a foregone conclusion and insist on me picking it up to help us celebrate the Big Game. We used to barbecue, now we spend more time together watching the game. This will be the main meal for a party of 15. I've turned friends, family and coworkers on to Macho Pollo and they are hooked on the chicken. Give it a shot! I'm sure you'll get hooked too. read more

This place NEVER fails to deliver. The chicken here is BOMB. when you order the chicken it comes with grilled onions and grilled chili with rice n beans n tortillas. Awesome combo!! The self serve salsa bar is awesome!!! They provide free chips and salsa even if you're order is to go. The food has NEVER disappointed me in over 10 years that I've been coming here. The actual restaurant looks a bit run down- but the food is EXCELLENT. Get it to go and enjoy the food! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

Macho Pollo - Yummmmm - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Great staff very welcoming and first time i ever get chips and salsa through the drive thru while waiting for my order amazing definitely a 5 star and definitely will be back for more read more

Macho Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

To be honest, the outside looks terrible and very unattractive. But don't be fooled by its outside appearance! I went today around 3:00pm and ordered the Half Chicken Plate ($7.99). It came with Mexican rice, beans with cheese on top, half a chicken, 3 slices of avocado, grilled onions, a grilled jalepeño, and 4 warm corn tortillas on the side. Also, red and green salsa given with the order. Such a great price for the amount of food you're given! Everything was on point! Great food! The chicken was delicious! I will certainly be coming back here! read more

Macho Pollo - Half Chicken Plate ($7.99) - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Like Heather said on 4/26, if you are looking for some yummy, cheap, delicious Mexican food in Pomona - go to Macho Pollo! The chicken is grilled fresh and the grilled onions are sweet and compliment everything well. The salsa is wonderful (if you like spicy) and the green salsa has just the right amount of fresh cilantro, onions and jalapenos. The service was friendly. The only thing I didn't like was that there was not an accssible bathroom. read more

Don't let the outside fool you! We were shopping for furniture and a coworker referred us to the furniture store on the right side of the restaurant. My husband was kidding about buying chicken from there but I yelped the place and it had great reviews so we really decided to try it! Best chicken ever. My middle child is picky n just seeing him eat that chicken made me give this restaurant 5 stars. The green salsa and the red mild salsa are bomb. Customer service was good! No complaints. We asked for more chips with beans n they gave it to us without hesitation. Really recommend this place! read more

Macho Pollo - My son eating everything but the bones! Great chicken! - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

If you're looking for some healthy-ish, cheap, and delicious Mexican food in Pomona, Macho Pollo is the best! The chicken is juicy, the carne asada is flavorful, and everything comes with grilled jalapenos, onions, and 3 incredibly fresh (but spicy) salsas. The service is very friendly too. I'm having this place cater a lunch for 60 people and they're providing a TON of food for only $5.50/pp. They have a lot of great options for family dinners to larger events and are extremely helpful. Highly recommend! read more

The Mexican chicken, the most delicious in America, the atmosphere of a house, the smells and tastes that are reminiscent of Mexico, and the owner, very polite and nice, thank you for a delicious experience, every time anew, I highly recommend. read more

this is like el pollo loco done right. The portions are pretty large. The chicken was succulent and tasty. I think the 2 person chicken deal isn't really cheap, but it's definitely a decent price per person. Again, this is one of those places that has pretty good food...but a disgusting bathroom. this seems to be a common thing in pomona....disgusting bathroom, good food. I guess you can't have it all. read more

Best chicken and salsas I've had plus friendly service. They always make us feel like home.

I was getting my windshield replaced at Payless Auto glass which is just next door. While waiting I decided to check Macho Pollo out, besides I was getting a little hungry waiting for my truck. So I ordered their Carne Asada tacos and let me tell you, they were amazing and packed with meat, large slices of avocado and so delicious!!! I will definitely be back for more and they have a drive through for convenience. You gotta give them a try....muy bueno!! read more

Food here is really good. The place looks a little rough from the outside but the food is great. I like that they give you chip with beans as you wait for your order. read more

If I based my review of this place off of my first experience alone, Macho Pollo would get five stars, hands down. My co-worker made the Macho Pollo run and brought me a carne asada burrito and a side of salsa. It was love at first bite. The tortilla was fresh and, although thin, sturdy enough to stand up to a giant burrito stuffed with delicious carne asada, tender rice and tons of beans. The tortilla actually took me back to my great-grandma's kitchen at home in San Diego; she used to make all of her tortillas by hand and it was almost like she made that one just for me. The burrito was huge and despite the food baby that ensued, I ate it all. The salsa made me sweat, which is pretty much my family's indicator for whether or not salsa is worthwhile. It certainly isn't ladylike, but if it doesn't make me sweat, it's not worth it. Sooooo delicious. The second time, my co-workers and I actually went for a sit-down lunch. There's an interesting ambiance in there, and by "interesting," I mean there is none. We sat within 10 feet of an obviously broken industrial stove, an unidentifiable trash can and (I think) a pinball machine. The interior of this place is painted the obnoxious royal blue and Corvette yellow of my rival high school, and our booths were classic 80s: mauve and sticky. I ordered the three taco combo plate. While the food was plentiful yet again, the cook either forgot about my chicken on the grill, or (worse), he grilled up some leftover chicken. It was dry, crispy and tasteless. I would have been better off buying popcorn chicken from KFC and using that to make my tacos. As I told my co-workers, I was really glad that my first impression of Macho Pollo came from that incredible burrito and not those lousy tacos. Next time, I'll take a burrito... to go. read more

The cashier the blonde girl was very rude and unprofessional and messed up a very big order . So unprofessional and didn't greet us once we walked in. read more