My first introduction to Pollo Campero wasn't in Charlotte. It was back in 2001 when I worked at Houston's international terminal. Flights from Guatemala would arrive, and passengers would walk off the plane carrying bags of Pollo Campero. The aroma was unforgettable. Ever since then, I've been curious about what made this chicken so special. Fast forward to Charlotte, and now I finally understand the hype. I stopped in for a quick lunch and ordered the four-piece roasted chicken meal with sweet plantains, coleslaw, and a roll. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The chicken was juicy and packed with spices that set it apart from your typical fast-food chicken chain. It's hard to explain until you try it, but the seasoning has a distinctive flavor that makes Pollo Campero uniquely its own. The sweet plantains were excellent. Soft, caramelized, and sweet with those slightly crispy edges that make plantains so addictive. The coleslaw was cold, creamy, and crunchy, which paired perfectly with the chicken. The service was friendly, the value was excellent, and my order was accurate. I always take a moment to check my order before leaving the drive-thru, and everything was exactly right. If your fried chicken experience begins and ends with KFC, Bojangles, or Church's, give Pollo Campero a try. It's a delicious taste of Guatemala and a reminder that great chicken comes in many forms. Life is too short not to eat well, Charlotte. read more

Charlotte is a fried chicken city. Aside from being the headquarters for Bojangles, we've got outlets for all the big chains - KFC, Church's, Popeye's and such. Several excellent local restaurants, too. So I had high hopes today for Pollo Campero. PC was clean when I arrived at 12:30. Quite busy with about a third of the tables in use and the remaining were clear of dirty dishes. Surprising because they don't have a trash can that I could see - the staff bus and clean tables, clearing them swiftly. I ordered a three piece at the counter and it didn't take long until a running found my tent card and I was able to start. The chicken was thoroughly cooked, still moist. Not much for flavor in the skin today, it needed some hot sauce to bring out the taste. The cole slaw was creamy and crisp. Still good but also a little bland. The small dinner roll wrapped in plastic was fresh and fluffy. Overall, it's a nice little fast food spot. If you're looking for something in a known quantity along South Boulevard near the light rail, this will work nicely. [Review 728 of 2025 - 4162 in North Carolina - 24288 overall] read more

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Food was great, it's better if you eat in so you enjoy the crunchiness. Park in front it feels safer than in the back of the parking lot, the chicken is worth it. read more

Pollo Campero - Best fried chicken in town for sure - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place is awesome! Their food is always amazing. And their staff is super friendly. They also have a very good rewards program if you use their app. Me and my wife went by tonight for a to-go order, and they were short a couple fryers tonight. My wife's chicken sandwich was going to take 15 minutes to cook, and so they offered us whatever we wanted to snack on while we waited. (We picked their beans, and an empanada with sauce.) Their portions are very generous, and their pricing is also really good. It is also very hard to beat their fried chicken! read more

Pollo Campero - Bonus food! - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

La mera verdad mala experiencia, me atendieron bien feo, la muchacha de enfrente masticando chicle, bien lenta, y trabajo la mera verdad sin ganas. Después de cada cosa que ordenaba, me daba el total, ni terminaba de ordenar. Ya después que me tomo mi orden, no me dio mi cambio, y se empezó jugar con su cabello. Andaba limpiando las mesas y comiendo un dulce a la vez. Dio asco ver eso. El único que si se miraba que si trabaja con ganas era un muchacho con el pelo amarrado empacando la comida. No regresó en el futuro. Service was trash. To be honest it was a terrible experience, the service was super bad, the cashier lady was smacking her gum, slow, and didn't even seem like she wanted to work. After I ordered each item she would rush me and give me my total, I didn't even finish ordering. After she finished taking my order she didn't give me my change, she started messing with her hair. When she was cleaning the tables I saw she had a candy in her hand that she was taking in and out of her mouth. Honestly seeing that that disgusted me. The only one that looked that was working and hustling was a young man in the back packing the orders. He had a slick back ponytail. Seriously though for future reference I won't be returning at all. read more

Pollo Campero - Outside of the place - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I noticed this place had great reviews and I wanted to try something new. I went here on a week day and it wasn't too busy around noon. I came during the pandemic. Below are some notes for you to determine if this is the best place for you to visit. This place reminds me of los Hermanos pollos from the series in breaking bad When I entered I wasn't greeted, but they knew I was there as they looked at me. The cost of the food is reasonable. The location is good as you can get gas and stroll to a shopping center across the street. It seems like a high traffic area so be careful if you choose to walk. They have plenty of parking. Despite the place not being busy and only one other customer being in line while I was there, the place was not clean on the inside. They had tables in front of the register to ensure social distancing. The staff had on face masks but the masks did not cover their noses so this isn't effective or appropriate in a food establishment during a pandemic. The governor and CDC have guidelines and policies in place for protection if you can't follow them I wonder what else you choose not to follow. All the staff had on gloves, but not sure of the purpose of the gloves when they handled money and then food without changing them. They touched hair and their face and then even took back returns and never seemed to change the gloves. A customer came back in and returned some food items that weren't made properly. A young man working on the side took the items and gave them to the cashier. The lady at the register brought the food back to the cook and left it in the hot zone. I do not know where the food ended up. It should of immediately been thrown away and not brought back to the cooking area especially during COVID-19. I asked the the young man to change his gloves before picking up my bag to give me. If I didn't enter I would of never known that they touched several items and didn't change their gloves, but would be under the impression of safe practices. I was able to watch the person selecting my food, but felt I needed to after seeing questionable practices. The crispy/fried chicken and fries were okay. I would proceed with caution when coming to this location if you choose. Good luck. read more

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came here again for lunch on a Sunday, with 4 other friends , most who wanted to try the grilled chicken. They said we would have to wait 30 minutes as they had none. Strange that at high lunch time there was no grilled chicken. Well we all had the fried; yes delicious but disappointed since we told our friends this restaurant offered both fried and grilled choices for lunch.! On a side note, one of my lady friends used the bathroom and said it was filthy and notified a worker. read more

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Pollo Campero has some of the best fried chicken anywhere. The crust is sort of like Tempura batter except a little heavier. When they cook the fried chicken they always ensure that the oil is hot enough so that it's not a greasy mess yet flavorful. I really enjoyed their sides as well so that's a big bonus over some canned baked beans or whatever they offer at other places. I like the rice and Campero beans (small red beans with bits of smoked pork). What else can I say? There's a reason why this place is so highly rated! read more

Pollo Campero - Outside view - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Not your usual fast food place! Causal on the inside so you can sit down and have lunch/dinner. But if you're in a rush you can go through the drive through! The chicken was so good! Had the baked chicken (with tortillas) and fried chicken. The baked chicken had a lime flavor to it, it was really tasty and delicious! The fried chicken was soo crispy. I had the 4 piece meal which includes 2 sides as well. I definitely recommend ordering both baked and fried. The mashed potatoes tasted homemade! But the fried plantains were okay... not my favorite side haha Can't wait to return! read more

Pollo Campero - 4 piece meal! With Sweet Plantains - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food is great, but the customer service is poor. You are treated as if your business means nothing. They no longer have grilled chicken and that is communicated as if you either have to take it or leave. I would recommend to train your staff in customer service. Check your receipt too, sometimes you are charged different prices for the exact same food. read more

Pollo Campero - I finished eating. - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So I'm sitting in the office yesterday having just come back from a client meeting. I was supposed to go to lunch with my favorite co-worker (my daughter), but she being the impatient one had already order food for herself (I guess Dads hunger doesn't matter). In spite of my hating to order DoorDash ( I have no problem with DoorDash per se it's just that I hate the extra fees...I'm cheap sometimes), I crack open the app and look around. Typically Wednesdays are set for Italian food but I didn't feel like getting the ITIS and getting sleepy from all the heavy pasta. 30 secs into my search and I run across Pollo Campero...damn glad I did. They offered a four piece mixed (2fried/2roasted), and 2 sides(I got the plantains and the rice) for about $16. My frugal side said "Oh Yeah" so I put in the order. Twenty minutes later it arrived to the office and l ripped open the bag and started in. I started with the plantains which had a really good taste and were soft how I like them. The rice was so good too with an incredible seasoning on it. Yes, I've always eaten the side before I start in on the protein. My wife always thought that it was weird. I took the roasted chicken and started biting into the breast. Good taste but as most checkin breast are, it was a little dry. Next up was the friend chicken...OMG. The fried chicken had an absolutely incredible crunch and oozed with flavor. It literally had me talking aloud in my office as I munched down on the second bite. I was absolutely pissed though....that I didn't get the four piece fried instead of the mixed. Tender, juicy, full of flavor, just how I like it. If you have the chance to get to Pollo Campero in South Charlotte then you should RUN OR DRIVE AS FAST AS YOU CAN TO GET THERE FIRST. The fried chicken as well as the sides were absolutely 'smack yo Mama' good. When you get there tell them Taylor sent you! It will mean absolutely nothing to them as they don't know who I am, but it will brighten my day atleast. Smile.. read more

Do Not waste your time waiting the long wait at the drive through. After they ask you to wait to the side fir your order ... they forget about you and when you remind them that you are waiting long after the wait time... they hand you the wrong order!!!! Not worth it! not even a 1 star. read more

Pollo Camperos fried chicken is the BEST I have found in Charlotte!! It would be hard to find their equal! Their Cole slaw is almost identical to my mother's home made cherished recipe - delicious!!! The Mac and cheese is another favorite of mine. The service is "over and above" with each customer - very personalized. The ambiance is homey and simple. read more

Today was my first time here I wanted to try something new and omg the chicken and empanadas was amazing!!! Definitely gain a new customer also the service was excellent read more

Food is delish! Ordered the grill and fries chicken with plantains and rice. (family Meal deal) only thing I wished was different was that the meal deal came with a drink. But no big deal. The food was great. I especially love the sauce that came with it. Extra yummy! I'm too full to try to grilled chicken at the time of the review, so I hope it doesn't disappoint, LOLOL! read more

Pollo Campero - Chicken, rice, plantains - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I came to this location tonight and was over charged for my meal! The prices in the board isn't correct! I came home and place the same order online to see if I was wrong. And I was over charged for my food! The online total was almost $9.00 and I was charged almost $16! This has upset me to the point where I want to drive this food all the way back just to get a refund! Ridiculous!! read more

Pollo Campero - The original receipt - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Whenever I travel to a city that I have never set foot in, I check out local Groupon deals. You can save a bit when you do. It also makes you discover great food and figure out where things are. I bought two Groupons before I headed to Charlotte. One of them was for Pollo Campero. I have been on a fried chicken kick for a bit. My eyes lit up when I found out that this place serves fried chicken. More importantly, this place also has empanadas, which is a weakness of mine. The funny thing about both restaurants with Groupon promotions is that I had a difficult time opening the main door at both places. Perhaps not working out for nearly a week made me weak and seek nourishment. A female staff member helped open the door for me. I had reviewed the online menu before coming here. I looked at the menu again to make sure that I had everything. I ordered the following items: - Four pieces of chicken - half fried and half grilled with a lemon herb mix - Campero beans - Campero rice - Coleslaw - Empanada trio - Peruvia verde, chicken chipotle, and Latin buffalo - Flan The chicken meal comes with a tortilla. It was a lot of food for $20. I went over by a dollar. There is a waiting area in the restaurant for those who are ordering takeout. You can also dine in. Since it was my last day in Charlotte, I wanted to have dinner in my room and start packing for my morning flight out the next day. Pollo Campero is like the Spanish version of Popeyes, but with more sides and dessert options. The verdict? Both the fried and lemon herb chicken pieces were delicious. The meat was tender, flavourful, crispy, and juicy. So good! I could simply eat the chicken and call it good. I loved the Campero beans and rice. They complemented the chicken beautifully. I was not a fan of the coleslaw, though. It was supposed to be creamy, but it was a mix of that and water. I simply didn't like how it tasted. I didn't enjoy the flan, either. I was disappointed. It was too sweet for my liking. There was so much food that I ended up taking the empanadas on the plane and eating them there for lunch. All three flavours were amazing. I liked the spiciness in each of them. The chicken was yummy in all of them. I wish that I had ordered more of them instead of the flan. If I am ever back in Charlotte, I would come here for more delicious chicken and empanadas. I'm so glad that I found this place on Groupon. (145) read more

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Picked up a late night dinner on the go, ordered 4 piece chicken dinner 1/2 grilled and 1/2 fried with two sides - plantains and Yuca fries. I also added in a empanada. Everything was very good. I preferred the grilled chicken as it was delicious however fried was also VG. Empanada was great! Everything had a great flavor, no service issues at all and great prices. I will be definitely be back. read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Yummy !!! You can get it grilled or fried. It was low cost and fantastically awesome. We found it on Groupon for a dine in special. I believe we were the only non Hispanic families eating lunch but there were no problems ordering! With a family of 4 and two kids under 7 we ordered the 9 piece family deal special. We should have ordered up. Over all, the kids were skeptical, but they ate a ton! We Highly recommend the food and service! The food: Mixed grilled and fried chicken- both nice and juicy Cole slaw- simple and good Fries- typically little salt Street corn salad- a must get, mixed with different vegetables read more

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Fast food? Not really. Fast Casual? Still not quite. 100% filling? You betcha! After passing this place driving down South Blvd on the way to Penguin's Sno Cones, we finally made a point to stop in and ordered a full family meal, which was WAY too much for the three of us, at least as far as the sides were concerned. Good came out in family style platters and bowls, but we ended up having to get some Togo containers at the end of the meal. Enjoyed both the fried and grilled chicken and appreciated the option of rolls or tortillas. Corn salad was colorful and textured and I can't pass up fried yuca. Friendly service and clean bathrooms. There isn't much ambiance here, but an easy option for a simple meal and so clearly good for takeout. I don't know if this is on the staple list now like Crispy Banh Mi, but can definitely recommend. read more

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I just get queso and that delicious pineapple sauce. I should venture out a little,in the menu and sit down and eat there.

I'm combining the 2nd & 3rd visit on this review. 2nd visit - I walked in and dined in. I think it was Saturday midday and I paid an upcharge for white meat and still received dark meat mixed in. Alrighty. No worries. I tried the juices and don't like any. HOWEVER, there's manzana on tap at the soda machine. It's caffeine free. Along with Root beer but they have Pepsi products. My receipt with the green lines going through is posted. I ordered two 4 pieces with the 2 sides. The coleslaw is not to my liking. They serve it cold with a lime base and some bell pepper pieces throughout but it's not sweet, just bland. The rice was still divine even with the corn mixed about. The fries are exactly like any Pico Pollo I've ever enjoyed throughout the Dominican republic. Thin and slender. Done well on Saturday - overcooked and cold today (Wed July 5th @ 12:45, EST). The manager took care of the inadvertent dark meat they gave me and I had help boxing things when it was time to go and we had leftovers. Someone as the restaurant will have to teach you how to close up the box. Yeah, honey - it's that serious. But the boxes are the BOMB as they get everything safely home. If you dine in - folks will cater to you and everyone is walking around to clean up and be helpful. There were a few feathers on the grilled and the fried had the tallon at the end of the wings. All this aside things were consistent in taste as the first visit for the grilled AND the fried chicken isn't for me. It's bland to me and comes off like a batter you'd find on some onion rings. I used the hot sauce to help give it something. The music sold it. Eventually BAChATa kicked in and I didn't rush to leave. Completed the survey while I was there and received an alert for 50% fried chicken July 5th/6th/7th 3rd visit - Came for the 50% and didn't realize it was fried only. Hmmmmm, I'm not a fan of the fried chicken. Ordered and the cashier had to alert me just fried. So we changed up the whole order from grilled to fried and I stressed white meat in English and Spanish. No problem. Pulled off and reached for a fry - it was hard. Looked in the bag and noticed they're all overcooked so I wanted to return just the fries and noticed the chicken was dark and grilled. I think I have someone else's order. Anywhoo, everyone was sweet and funny about it. So I chatted with folks. They helped me out with a picture. Got an apple soda and left with my fried white meat, empanada (that was missing in the bag) and rice this time. Yeah, I didn't trust those fries today. Anywhoo, I'd recommend and trust things will improve so a 5 star may occur for now.... I LOVE the grilled and the flakiness of the empanada dough. It wasn't too greasy nor tasteless. It was impressive. read more

Pollo Campero - After waiting 18 minutes for grilled, I just noticed I was charged for what's usually FREE sauce. - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Chicken nuggets some of the best ever, especially with their Campero sauce. Spicy Chicken sammy good too. Very juicy and well cooked. Will not disappoint. read more

The service yesterday 4/20/2025, was horrible. This wasn't my first time ordering food. My sister and I waited for 40mins to get food and was told it would be 20 minutes at first for dark meat oh and we was told there wasn't any wings but another staff member said there was but it'll be 10 minutes and we're like okay, meanwhile the staff smirked and smile at each-other. 20 minutes went by and was told another 5 minute, but all the while they have taken out four pans of chicken that consisted of white and dark chicken and were fixing bags and plates for customers that came in after us. Mind you we have spent $50. Finally, the manager came to the front and I'm like we have waiting for an hour then he asked for my receipt and said it's only been 40 minutes and 5 more minutes on dark like that makes it any better. I already realized that they have catered to all the Hispanics first while we're waiting. Finally I asked for a refund because we felt very rationally profiled. I will never spend another dime at this place and if you're any race other than Hispanic I wouldn't either. all of that smirking they were doing with each other and knew darn well what they was doing cause the guy taking the pans of chicken out of the oven kept watching us watch him. I know white and dark chicken looks like. What makes it even worse was that it was Easter Sunday, Resurrection Day. Like who does that. read more

Food is decent but great customer service. I have ordered everything on the menu but haven't got a chance to try the drinks yet.

I'm giving this place 5 stars because of the quality of food/drinks and the service from JAQUELYN who served our food. We ordered the 12 piece family dinner with corn tortilla fries, beans, and rice w/corn. The mango and horchata drinks had a balance sweetness and didn't taste store bought. THE CHICKEN: 11/10 stars! The skin was reminiscent and better than PIONEER CHICKEN (for those who don't know, this was a franchise in southern California in the 90's). It was hot and delicious! I dipped it with the Thai chili sauce. Bangin'! ATMOSPHERE: ample parking, family friendly, employees working fast. I believe there should be more people at the front registers because a lot of people were waiting for quite some time. JAQUELYN WAS AMAZING. She was quick, made sure our needs were met, and also served everyone at a table. I don't think anyone else was working as effectively as her. Worth the drive. I believe this location is better than the one on Albemarle Rd. read more

I really enjoyed this place. I ordered a 3-piece meal with two sides -- the fries were great and the plantains were top notch seriously. I would go back at any time. Try them. They won't disappoint. read more

I love Pollo Campero! My first time having it was at the S. Amity. Recently stopping by for dinner and notice this location has a drive through!!! This makes dinner even more convenient and fast!! I love the grilled chicken with the fresh lime, my favorite, I love the Campero rice and black beans. The pick sauce is so delicious and it is a must have ! read more

I used to come by regularly but the service has gone downhill unfortunately. The lady always sounds rushed and annoyed when you order. Every time i have come back, there is always something that they've ran out of. I tried to order the empanada trio and was told they were out of every flavor except one. They stopped serving the cilantro sauce and honestly the one they replaced it with has absolutely no taste it is very disappointing. The rolls are never in the bag or the sour cream for the plantains each time i have come back since my first review. its so disappointing since the chicken is still very good but just not worth the hassle anymore so make sure you check everything if you do decide to come here. I think im sticking to viva for now on. read more

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Tasty food and great service. The service people seem to be caring! They came around several times and checked on everyone. Not only tasty and affordable food, but a fast food place with attentive service. That is great! Keep it up, guys! read more

I've never dined in, just drive thru. This is one of the best fast food chicken sandwiches in my opinion. It's the crispness and the seasoning for me. Each time I have been the employees have been so nice and willing to give me extra sauce when I ask for it. Speaking of sauce the Campero sauce is my fav. I could eat it on everything! read more

Pollo Campero - Fried chicken sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I drove 4.5 hrs to visit Charlotte on business. While here, I decided to stop at Pollo Campero because I loved my food so much last time. Unfortunately, they removed my favorite chicken bowl from the menu. I'm SO DISAPPOINTED because I dont like eating my chicken off the bone and I dont really like wings. Please bring back the bowls!!! I'd love to see the coleslaw recipe changed, it tastes sour. I'm relocating to the area and really hope to see my favorite added back to the menu so I can eat here on a regular basis. read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

10 years ago I visited El Salvador for a couple weeks. Our last day there we crossed the border into Guatemala and stopped for "very special chicken". On the plane back home, half the travelers had HUGE boxes of Pollo Campero aboard, destined for the states. Now I know why. Both the fried and grilled chicken are simply amazing. If there is better, I haven't found it. The sides are all delicious too. Opt for the Mexican street corn as your side. And go half grilled/half fried so you can try both styles. I'm so very happy one of these is not only in the states, but just down the road! read more

Pollo Campero - Fried 4 Piece plate w yucca and street corn. - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The service was good. I had the chicken sandwich, it was very tender and well seasoned. I went through the drive thru which very convenient and fast. I would definitely go back and I was also recommended this restaurant. read more

Discovered Pollo Campero on Groupon and now I can't stay away! I've been about 4 times now and have never been disappointed! The food is fast, fresh and cheap while the people friendly, what more could you ask for? I've noticed that they've opened quite a few locations, but I've only been to the South Blvd location. I can't imagine the experience being any different, but thought I should mention :) I've tried... Entrees: 1. The Campero Fried Chicken 2. Campero Grilled Chicken 3. Grilled Chicken Bowl 4. Empanadas (All 3 - Chipotle, Verde and Buffalo) Sides: 1. Campero Rice 2. French Fries 3. Street Corn Salad 4. Plantains 5. Yuca Drinks/Dessert 1. Guava/Passionfruit 2. Flan Of those mentioned, my go-to is the Half Chicken Special. You can decide between grilled, fried chicken or half and half. I personally really enjoy both, just depends on your mood. I do have to say the grilled is more flavorful! The special comes with 2 sides and my favorites are probably the campero rice and french fries. Don't get me wrong, the plantains and yuca are delicious, but the portions are smaller :) I didn't care for the flan, but definitely recommend the drinks! Will be back soon Campero! read more

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Came here for dinner one night with the hubs. We had an idea what we wanted but still wanted to look at the menu. We decided on what we wanted and waited in line. We were next in line and there were 4 women in a group in front of us. There was another girl behind the counter that was clearly doing the register as well but she was doing something else. A lady came in behind us while we were waiting and waited a bit. She finally went passed us and asked the girl at the register about placing an order and asked if we were in line. The girl at the register looked at us and said NO! And took her order. Are you serious? Finally, we ordered after her which was extremely rude and when we were asking her questions she was very short and didn't really want to answer. We told her we wanted the empanada trio which comes which all three to try. She kept asking us which ones we wanted and we were telling her we wanted the trio-one of each. She didn't seem like she knew what was on the menu. I was asking her about the sauces (the green one and the pink one) and what flavors they were and she said "Oh there is a green one and a pink one and you get those when you get your meal." So I asked what flavors they were and she said one was cilantro and she didn't know what the other flavor was. Strange since I saw so many people get the pink sauce. We sat down and waited on our food and the food was served to us. The that dropped off the food was nice but I noticed we only got the pink sauce. We went up and asked for the green sauce as well to try. Overall, the food was good. I liked the fried chicken better than the grilled chicken. I also noticed that several people that ordered after us got their food before us and we all looked like we had similar items. The service is lacking. read more

Pollo Campero - Trio empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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So after peer pressure from my husband and a Groupon, I decided to try this restaurant again. I must say, this time around was so much better. Our food came out within maybe five minutes of ordering, the order was right and the food was delicious! I told my husband we can definitely come back! This is why it is important to give restaurants a second chance. I am glad I decided to come back both the food and the service was amazing. read more

Everything I've heard made me want to check this place out. I mean come on...Mexican with a drive through. Brilliant! We had a Groupon so we had to dine in. That created a high class problem however. The food was so inexpensive that I we had to struggle to use the entire $20. My wife wanted all wings but they unfortunately have the servings pre-made and don't allow substitutions. No big deal. They do however allow you to mix and match between their Citrus grilled chicken and fried chicken. We wanted rice but unfortunately there were out but the upside was that the up-charge for the signature size was only $0.30. We paid less than $10 for our $20 Groupon and only ended up paying $2 afterwards. That's great because I had some food leftover to take home. I had a three piece breast and wing combo but it only comes with one side. Additional sides are very inexpensive however. I got the Yuca fries and sweet plantains. It did take forever to come but In fairness they did say that the grilled chicken would be another 10 minutes. I was however surprised when they stop by the table to say that the fried chicken would also be an additional five minutes when we had already been waiting for about 20 minutes. It was well worth the wait though. Aside from soft drink beverages they have what they call fresh drinks and the options are guava, Jamaica (fruit punch) and Horchata which is a traditional cinnamon and not Mexican drink. It's milky creamy and delicious. It was my first time having it but I really enjoyed it. read more

Pollo Campero - Feels like I'm back in Miami. Reminds me of Pollo Tropical. - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The food is delicious. The staff is busy and nice. Every time I've been here, they have been slammed yet keep everyone moving. The restaurant has been clean when I have been in. The Yucca fries are the best! read more

I really enjoy coming to eat at Pollo Campero. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere and the food is way more than your average fast food chicken joint. To begin you can choose between fried chicken and grilled chicken and although the fried chicken has a great crisp and bite - the grilled chicken is phenomenal. The grilled chicken has grill marks and is flavored or spiced with several mouth watering tastes. The menu comes in the traditional breast and wing or 3-5 piece combo with sides. The sides are OK. They are not my favorite part of the menu. But I imagine that is because I do not enjoy cold sides and I would prefer corn on the cob instead of corn kernels. But the sides are really flavorful and my wife enjoys all the sides. Fries. - I think they have Yuka fries or they do not have fries all together. I really can not remember because I did not order fries which sucks as a fry lover :( That's pretty much the only down side to this whole place... they need seasoned crispy fries- I am sure to update this review because Pollo Campero is really affordable and provides a solid stable meal. read more