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    Original Pollo

    4.0 (221 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast Burrito with sausage and hot salsa
    Timothy N.

    Original Pollo's breakfast burritos are perfectly cooked and the restaurant is such a cozy, homey spot. The only downside is that the food takes a while to make, especially if it's busy. But the fact that it's so relaxed makes it a great place to chill out. You could study, catch up with friends, and more. It's quite comfortable. I definitely recommend the bacon breakfast burrito as I felt I got more protein out of it as opposed to the breakfast sausage option I got last time. It also tasted much better.

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    Maggie C.

    This review is solely based on the breakfast burrito. I love a solid breakfast burrito and am always on the hunt for one. I've been in Berkeley for many years and can't believe I'm finally giving this place a try. It's been around for a looong time. This is a small spot and is run by the owner and maybe 1-2 other staff. I came in on a Thursday around 10:30 am and waited for about 20 minutes for my burrito. The owner takes orders and also helps prep food. He was super friendly and knew all the regulars' orders. There was only one other cook at the stove. It did take longer than I expected, but the food was piping hot and delicious. The burrito was massive and stuffed. I added sausage for an extra $2-3. I do wish there was more sausage in the burrito given the additional cost. The potatoes are home fries rather than hashbrowns, which I actually quite enjoyed. I also asked for salsa in my burrito, but you can ask for it on the side. The total came to around $13 after tax and lasted me 2.5 meals. This place is my new go to for breakfast burritos, but I would consider calling ahead of time if wanting to have a quick grab and go meal.

    Rachel N.

    Love, love, love this place. Their breakfast burritos ate the best. Fillowed up by their waffles. The owner is very friendly and welcomes you with a smile. They are dog friendly and handicap accessible.

    BLT Sandwich with fries
    Jaime T.

    Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall vibe: - small dining room - old school feel, you can tell the building has been around awhile - chill/no frills environment Food: - was pleasantly full - overall good

    6. Breakfast Burrito
    Omar H.

    The Breakfast burrito is awful. The burrito is packed with potatoes that are extremely undercooked, not seasoned, and hard. Also found random piece of mushroom or something. The object is hard and brown which caught me off guard. I will not be returning. The also service isn't that friendly. Please save your money

    Patrick W.

    Original Pollo is an old school amazing place. The food is amazing and it is one of my favorite places in Berkeley. I have had many different meals there over the years and I have never been disappointed there. Love the people that work there. It is a truly great place in Berkeley and a gem.

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    Ed U.

    It was as basic as basic gets, but it was good, hearty eating and sometimes that's all you need, especially if you're a Cal undergrad on a limited budget. I haven't been an undergrad since I was knee-high to a man, but Jamie W. and I were milling about the youth of Berkeley and landed here for lunch. The owner was pretty friendly and the place definitely had some regulars hanging out and chatting him up. It was a pretty straightforward menu centered around their specialties, beef gyros and chicken kabobs. If I was barely twenty and unconcerned about my metabolism, I probably would've gone for a burrito and a hot plate. But of course, we focused on the salad options. Jamie went for the $9.95 Gyros Salad (photo: http://bit.ly/39rZFOV), while I had the $9.95 Chicken Kabob Salad (photo: http://bit.ly/31Fq4pt) - both robust bowls made identically with lettuce, tomato, diced onion, and full of meat. We both got a few pita wedges with plenty of tzatziki sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/31LxYhd). It was nothing extraordinary but it was plenty satisfying for hungry undergrads like us. Oh wait, that ain't us. FOOD - 3 stars...solid meat salads, that's it AMBIANCE - 3 stars...a lot of Fingerhut tchotchkes in here SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly TOTAL - 3 stars...student-priced meaty salads RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

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    One of Berkeley best breakfast burrito location. People there are amazing as well very friendly. They also have good fresh orange juice.

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    Food okay everything else nice would go again cause really only thing close to that hotel.

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    Gentleman who took my order was so kind. Great food, filling breakfast and ready very quick.

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    Went here for lunch and had the best service ever. Place is nice and the burgers were great overall this place is the best

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    Saw this place just wandering around the city. The food was delicious, service was amazing. And the atmosphere was cool and quiet!!!

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    The food was always cooked to order an excellent and the service was above par. Wonderful family.

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