This place is great! It looks a little scary on the outside, but you'll be quite pleased if you venture inside. The premise is simple. You have your rotisserie chicken, and you have your two sides. You can order the chicken in 1/4, 1/2, or whole. The chicken is so ridiculously delicious. It comes with two sides, I got mine with black beans and plantains (which are totally awesome). For the sake of God almighty, try the smoothies, they are some of the best I've ever had in Chicago! Expect to spend between $6 and $11 for a meal, depending on if you get the 1/4 or 1/2 chicken. read more

This place is yet another reason why I love my neighborhood. This place sells one thing and one thing only and they do it very well - Rotisserie chicken. They give you the option of choosing a two of about nine different sides with your meal and the portions are more than ample and more than delicious. The chicken was amazing: somewhat crispy skin and tender, juicy, delicious meat that just fell off the bone. The place is tiny and the service is fine for a little short order place. I was just in awe of how good it was and how full I was in lieu of the price I paid, It was well worth the trip down here and we will definitely be back. read more

Feeding a family of 5 for under $20? Mr. Pollo's got you covered. The family dinner consists of a whole chicken and three sides that we picked - yuca fries, mashed potatoes, and corn and of course - Inca Cola. I was raised on this. Who knew a dish from the 1950's would make a great fast food trend in the U.S.? The Pollo a la brasa is juicy, savory, and disappears in front of your eyes when your done eating it two minutes later. I haven't tried this authentic chicken in Lima, but I'm sure i'll get a good laugh from my grandmother to make me this when I visit her soon. And they deliver! read more

Thank Goodness I found you Mr. Pollo... I've been looking all over for you! I talked my co-workers into getting your hot and crispy rotisserie chicken and sides and we ended up loving it. We all ordered the 1/4 chicken (I got the dark meat) and 2 sides each. The maduros (sweet plaintains) were cooked to a succulent tasty perfection but the other sides such as the rice, corn, mashed potaters, chicken soup, and fries were average. The chicken: juicy and wonderfully seasoned. The skin crispy and not dry. My 1/4 chicken were 2 pieces of a leg and thigh. The hot salsa: A+ Shaved onions, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, lime, salt and I'm sure of another ingredient or two. I ingested 4 small tubs of this stuff! My sides: Corn (nothing special and lacks all seasonings) and fries (nothing special but not bad). The chicken is the star attraction! Inca Cola: enough said...I'm craving one right now Although the meals were above expectations, I have tried rotisserie chicken greek style at another spot that was mind blowing...review coming soon...and hence the 4 stars. We will be back Mr. Pollo. Thank you for being located so close to work and your yummy birds! read more

This spot probably has the greatest yuca fries I've ever had. Don't know what yuca is? Starchy french fries, basically. These ones were light, airy, and masterclass. Chicken compares well to DC rotisserie joints, but not quite there. The sides portions ARE GIGANTE. Chicken soup as a starter. For $6.25. WOW. read more

I am a BIG fan of the BUCKAWWWWW! and I would pick a whole rotisserie chicken over a fillet mignon any day. I've passed this place a million times and decided to stop in. The first visit was all new and fresh for me. I ordered a half-chicken dinner with two sides patacones and corn. After nearly 25 minutes of waiting, the chicken finally showed up. When I say showed up it's because I (almost) literally mean it came in the door. They had to go to their other store to get it. Weird. I raced home to eat it and was very happy: juicy, tasty, everything I expected. The sides were take-away fresh (a little soggy on the patacones, but that's not the fault of the restaurant only my choice in venue). Figuring this for a fluke, I brought my partner here a month or so later. We decided to split a whole chicken and four sides. And, again, nearly 25 minutes later, the chicken walked in the door minutes before we left for home to eat it. Just the weirdest thing. Still, the second time the food was consistent and yummy again. The prices are reasonable, though a little pricier than another local chicken joint. The upgraded taste is worth the 10% premium. read more

I want to give this place one star so no one else finds out about it! The chicken was perfectly tender and juicy. And the patacones/tostones with the salsita verde was beyond amazing. With just four things on the menu (1/4 chicken, 1/2 chicken, whole chicken or whole chicken with sides), you better have amazing chicken; and they absolutely delivered. read more

Mr Pollo - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is my go to place when I wanted something fast, non greasy, and filling. I love their Quarter Chicken Specials with two additional side orders. I usually get the dark meat along with sweet plantains and rice. When you eat-in, they also give you soup to start with. Great service and the price is just right. read more

Chicken was fine, nothing wrong with it but nothing special in its preparation. The menu is limited when it comes to sides, use some imagination and add some decent sides. Number 1 complaint was there was no bread of any kind ... can't understand how having dinner rolls or some kind of bread isn't possible, is it that difficult to source or don't the proprietors eat bread? One other irritant ... why take call in orders if you have someone on the other end of the phone who speaks english poorly and understands a question in english even worse. There should be a "law" that if you are going to take call in orders that the management see's to it that the person can converse in English. We asked what 'vegetables" were available and the speaker was so incoherent that we gave up trying to order them. Wednesday, Sep 28, 2016 - approx 5pm, read more

After years of passing by this place I finally figured to stop and give it a try. If there was a better word for amazing chicken then please help me insert it here________. Thanks for dinner last night. PS don't forget the salsa!! read more

A reliable standby. Always excellent food. I've ordered here probably 20 times over the last 9 years.

FOOD: we go here for the chicken and the salsa. not only is the chicken flavored so well, but they cook it just right so it just melts in your mouth and falls right off the bones. the salsa is so fresh, that we always order extra salsa (the hot one). the four stars comes purely because of the food. the side dishes are alright, nothing too special, but it's nice they keep options so simple. there are not many places that could beat the value for the food. we spent $20 on a 4 person dinner- you can't even get that cheap in college. SERVICE: we always feel like we get odd looks because there must not be a lot of non-spanish speakers that come in here but we stopped caring. the service is almost suspiciously fast.. but either way, the food is good so getting it faster just makes this place more awesome. AMBIANCE: this place is small and pretty dingy, but you don't go here for the atmosphere, you go here for delicious food at an incredible price. they have random oceanic decorations at the counter that don't make sense to have in this type of place, but once again, we overlook this details because our taste buds are too busy savoring the roti chicken and salsa flavors. read more

This place is kinda perfect. For what it is - there is one thing on the menu - pollo. I don't know if you noticed when you walked in (or clicked on this page) but the place is called Mr. Pollo (or Senor Chicken) - you choose the portion of chicken you want, and then there are sides and drinks available. First visit, rice and beans is an excellent chicken combo side. Only OK. I'm not going to waste my sides again on a combo that I can so easily heat up at home. Second visit, SOUP. Kind of awesome. Fries! totally the right size and crispiness. Plantains ... how can I speak of the perfection that these little nibbles have reached? I am in love. read more

Mr.Pollo on Belmont is damn near delicious. If I could live upstairs from this shop I would, like that shitty Jonny Depp film Chocolat (say it softly), where you know, he and the rad woman from fight club live upstairs of a restaurant or bakery or confectionary.. "Live long MrPollo - I f*cks with you!" -cham read more

Oh Mr. Pollo. Why can't every chicken be like yours? I try others, cause you're only open until 9pm, but the juiciness and the seasoning... Unheard of. How is it that the skin is crisp and brown every time. Other rotisserie chickens seem flabby in comparison. Your chickens are happy. Now yes, your sides leave a little to be desired. The fried yucca is terrific. The soup can cure illness. The black beans, while they are my style, leave others wanting something more creamy. I don't care if my plate is plastic. Or paper even. For the price, you can't beat it. read more

My fiancé always get the family meal with the three sides so that we can have leftovers (which are also really good after a day of flavors melding together). We get the whole chicken with black beans, rice, and plantains. This is such a solid meal that is really great for the price and it's really fantastic to speak with the employees as everyone is super nice and the food is great! read more

My go to spot when I'm craving some chicken. The taste is always on point and the pricing is right. I'm not a fan of the red sauce but rather the tomato red one as it goes great with the white rice. Chicken is always juicy and fresh and you can simply not go wrong. The cashier is always very welcoming and I will continue to come back. read more

I love SA style roasted chicken, and this place does it right. The meat is smokey, moist and falls right off the bone. Mr. Pollo also has the most outstanding salsa--do ask for a cup of the verde. It's more like a thick, mega-hot pesto than the usual watery, tomatillo based salsas. read more

Mr. Pollo is another place I had forgotten about. Conjures memories of when I first moved to the city not far from there. At the time, it was one of the few eateries aside from Burger King within reasonable walking distance. Well suited for carryout. Chicken is far from my favorite food, but they do it very well here. Good seasoning, plenty of salt. The red salsa they serve with it...yikes! It looks harmless enough, but it is fiery! Tasty and fresh, but super spicy. As for the sides, best plantains I've had in quite a while. Black beans are just so-so to me. Forget about the mashed potatoes unless you enjoy the instant kind that come from a box. Not even sure they should bother with those. My memory told me that the mango smoothies were a must-have, but the one I had recently seemed to have some hidden cayenne pepper in it. Had a definite unpleasant burn, which I did not enjoy. For people who really like chicken, this place is a winner. Oh...and it's a good value. read more

We ordered the whole chicken family dinner, drinks, and an additional side dish and it was still less than any other place we've been too. The hot sauce was yummy! Great for kids. Service is good, we happen to walk in when all the chicken was gone but they had chicken cooking already so we only had to wait about 20 mins for the food to be ready. Not crowded during the week and parking was easy. We will go back again! read more

Very good chicken! I've been coming to Mr. Pollo for quite a few years now....never disappointed. By the way, yucas are yucas, they are not potatoes. And yes, they are delicious! Yesterday I had a half chicken, with two sides: tostones and fried yucas, yummie!! Add some hot sauce and enjoy! Oh, it comes with a tasty chicken soup to start...Very good! It's a neighborhood joint, nothing classy, clean, service is ok, but the food is good and the price even better. read more

Mr. Pollo's chicken is delicious and cheap. The chicken is so tasty, moist and tender, it practically melts off the bone. The 1/4 special is the only thing I have ever ordered. I usually ask for the dark meat, which I personally think is tastier, but you'll get more chicken if you ask for the white meat. If you dine in, the meal comes with a complimentary chicken soup, so don't bother wasting one of your sides for it. If you're feeling spicy, season it up with some of the fresh salsa that they serve on the table. Ordering the special will also net you two side dishes which you can choose from their menu. I would recommend making one of them an order of the yucca, fried or sweet plantains. Everything else is pretty standard fare that they probably bought at the local grocery store (boxed mashed potatoes, canned corn, rice). Nevertheless, it's great comfort food for a great price. Also, if you decide to pay via credit card, they won't include a space for tip when you sign it the receipt, so make sure you bring cash or ask for them to add the tip to your total beforehand. read more

Simple menu, simple food and delicious food. I would go back anytime. Easy on the wallet as well. read more

If you're looking for a great South American Rotisserie, Mr. Pollo is where it's at. For $6.25 you can get an amazing meal. I'm not quite sure why some of the reviews on here are so negative, it's quick, cheap, and tastes delicious! I'm not sure about the retirement home comment, obviously a case of an ignorant caucasian (I'm white) who doesn't know good food when they find it. I recommend getting the side of Yuca with your chicken meal. Mix the green hot sauce with mayo and ketchup as a dipping concoction and it will be an ecuadorian orgasm in your mouth! Add an Inca Kola and your meal will be complete! You can order for pickup and it'll be ready when you get there or you can come in and order and it should be ready to go within 10 mins. While the atmosphere is bland, the polite service and cheap prices make up for the decor. A great hidden gem to get a taste of authentic South American chicken! read more

South American food at is best! Delicious, rich in flavor and combinations and economical !!! Like my grandma used to say: BBB ( bueno, bonito y barato) Good jobs guys!! read more

Love the chicken with veggies and mashed potatoes. As a suggestion I recommend you always check your order so that you don't get the wrong order, has happened a couple times. read more

Mr Pollo - The chicken is delicious and the mashed potatoes with veggies are a great addition. - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As the old adage goes...I would give 0 stars if I could. I came here with my wife at 8:35PM, 25 minutes before closing time. As I finished ordering, I said I was dining in and was told that because "they were already starting to clean" the dining room that I could not dine in, only to go orders. I drove in from the suburbs and do not want to eat a rotisserie chicken in my car. Ridiculous. read more

I'll be honest, I was a little afraid of Mr.Pollo when I moved a block up from it. I was wrong... wrong! I love the half chicken combo with fried sweet plantains and mashed potatoes with gravy (chicken gravy, natch)! I wake up in the morning, head out the door to the smells of the grilling chicken and when I walk by it on my way home at night, pop in and have some - it's quick, friendly, decently priced and really delicious! read more

I love Mr. Pollo so much! I drag a lot of friends there and nobody has been disappointed so far! t Previously at this location was an extremely mediocre diner at which I spent plenty of my time as a teen, by my gosh I wish it was Mr. Pollo then! I would have actually had some amazing food! While I have not had the chicken for a while, I am assured it is still delicious and extremely flavor infused. This is easily the best chicken I ever had; so perfectly seasoned and cooked! Well done, but incredibly moist! What keeps me going to Mr. Pollo even though I no longer eat meat are the fantastic sides! The plantains (Both green and sweet!) are fantastic! Get the fried Yukka instead of fries! They have a very similar taste to fries, but they are slightly fruitier and have a denser, richer, more consistent texture. If you want plain fries, they are fantastic too! Pasta salad, black beans, and steamed veggies are all decent but not as exceptional as the other food. The atmosphere is very laid back, and the ambiance is not much save for a few culturally relevant decorations but you don't go there for the ambiance: go for the delicious and affordable food! Right across the street from East and West 77 stops too. A wide selection of Mexican sodas. The free chicken soup is delicious too! read more

I stopped by here as I was enticed by the signs everywhere..."Latin American Rotisserie" and "Chicken Special $6.25". I was greedy and ordered a half chicken special because I was hungry and love Latin roasted chicken. The meal set me back $11 after tax and the sides were huge. I got a large portion of steamed vegetables and a generous serving of succulent yucca fries. This also included two small containers of liquid fire that I did not order. I assume they call it some form of liquedy salsa...I call it lava and I didn't know what to do with it. The chicken itself was moist and tender but I had to add some season salt to really bring out the great roasted flavor. Not bad enough to deter me from future visits. So yes, I would go back. Great deals, decent food. read more

I haven't been to Mr. Pollo in a while but would love to make another trip soon. They have absolutely delicious Ecuadorian/South American style rotisserie chicken. You can even order most of the South American sides like plantain, tostones, yuca, arroz blanco, salad and shakes. You CANNOT go wrong with anything that you order.... I have tried it ALL. If you enjoy different flavored tropical fruit shakes like I do than I recommend trying their Guanabana shake... its soo yummy! read more

So good! The food is always delicious. Also really inexpensive. I always get the dark meat quarter and yuca fries. The food is always fresh and the service is very friendly. They have a huge variety of sides to choose from, some of the best being the black beans and rice, the caesar salad, the plantains, and the yuca fries. Best of all, don't forget the green sauce. The green sauce is a Peruvian sauce, rather spicy and adds so much flavor to an already flavorful meal. I went for a meal during the quarantine and they are still doing pick-up and the food was still great. read more

Very average Peruvian (in this case) Ecuadorian chicken. Not too much more to write here. Staff was friendly!

We came here to try a new option for lunch. As if a different chicken place would offer a little variety to or diet. They appeared to have more side dish options to choose from. However the sides and the chicken were mediocre. I will be sticking to chicken works up the street. read more

I have been going here for years. A dear brasilian friend's family introduced me to this little treasure. Now, it is time to share it with the world. The prices are CHEAP, and this is by far, the best place for chicken. I can honestly say that I have never had juicy white chicken as this place. Also, to top it off, their spicy sauce (onions, jalepenos, tomato, etc.) is out of this world. I recommend the family dinner, a large place of rice, and the fries (w/ mayo of course). read more

Favorite spot when my family and I want a home meal with a great price. The chicken and salsa are on point ALWAYS.

when i went here, there was a sign that said they were moving to next block or something. but anyways. omg this place has amazing rotss- chicken. i had a side of fried plantain (non-sweet one) and caesar salad they were all pretty good but chicken - omg. did i say omg yet? read more

Decent chicken. Less than a dozen tables. The quarter chicken special may not be enough meat for a hearty appetite unless you want to fill up on the sides. And the sides are generous - one side of corn is enough to feed a small family. read more

Really, 4 stars? I didn't think it was anything special to write home about, unfortunately. Yeah, the 'south american' thing got to me when my friend and I drove by. It sounded unique....service was mediocre. The food? Average and bland. Thank goodness for that hot salsa they give....all of it was flavorless, the pollo, the sides (except for the plantains). Plus, our chicken was sort of lukewarm - I wanted that damn bird crispy and steaming hot - c'mon, Mr. Pollo, really? read more

I love this place. They know how to roast a chicken. I drop by for lunch and get their special. For less than 8 bucks you get a quarter chicken and two generous sides and soup. I get the tostones and prefer the leg quarters. Chicken is moist and seasoned well. Service is quick. read more