My friend Molly dropped off lunch from this place recently & it was so good!.The empanadas were to die for I was so surprised. Picture a backyard barbecue of homemade food and shredded grilled chicken. It literally tasted like I was at a barbecue inside of an empanada. Amazing. I also love the yuca fries and I loved their signature sauce that goes with them. These are a must order. The chicken was great as well. Definitely coming back! read more

Pollo Campero - Container for Yuka fries - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love Pollo Campero's chicken, and whenever I find it on my trip I make sure I go! Despite being a busy time on a Saturday, this location was kept clean and organized. The food took less than five minutes. The mango drink was very delicious too. read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The campero fried chicken is amazing!! If i had to pick between grilled and fried, i'd pick the friend one. The grilled one had good flavor but was tasted tough as if it had been sitting a while which is a shame since fresh I'm sure it would taste delicious. Skip the tortillas, they have a weird aftertaste. Go for dinner roll instead. The rice is okay on its own. It was a little mushy and very bland. The plantains are also a must on the menu! They actually combine really well by adding some flavor to the blandness of the rice so they're a necessity for me when I order from here. The workers are always super sweet and helpful and the establishment itself is kept neat so I dine in from time to time. read more

It was a great Yelp event. The server was so kind and polite, he greeted me well. I had the Two Piece Meal (Grilled Chicken) with the Campero sauce, which was so good! The plantain chips were a bit sweet but good. A good filling meal. The ambiance was okay, like any other fast food joint. read more

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Just get the roasted chicken - nothing else. Some people do in fact prefer the fried, so try both, but the roasted is an excellent option.

They offer discounts for Northwestern employees! Also their platanos are so good and their chicken is super crispy. Loved it! At $10 for chicken, a side, tortilla and a drink, it's a steal. Will definitely be back! read more

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I only ordered a chicken sandwich. After 12 minutes, they told me that it's still going to be another three minutes. I don't think it should take 15 minutes for a single sandwich from a fast food place.. I had to get a refund, so I could leave. This is the second time that I've gotten food there and both times it taken way too long. Would not recommend going at all. read more

food: chicken is pretty good for a fast place, crispy and had good flavor service: fast service ambiance: got to go read more

Pollo Campero - 2 Piece - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First off, customer service was awesome! The gentleman taking my order was so kind and happy, it made the meal already better lol. The chicken comes grilled or fried with the option of tortilla or dinner roll. I got fried chicken, dinner roll and Mac and cheese. I like the breading of the chicken a lot, it's not super heavily battered like Popeyes, but just crispy enough that you don't feel too heavy afterwards. Good seasoning too. The sauces they offer are ranch, buffalo, Pollo Campero and I think another one but I'm forgetting. The Pollo Campero sauce was described as honey mustard, but it kinda reminds me of chick fil a sauce. The Mac and cheese was a bit watery, I'd recommend skipping that. I should've known to try the beans or rice but next time!! They have your typical sodas, in addition to horchata, hibiscus and a peach drink. The peach drink was sooo refreshing. Overall, satisfied with the meal! read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Im very unhappy with my order, I ordered 2 thighs and a leg and they gave me a thigh, a breast and a wing. I'm very unhappy and this is the first time they've disappointed me. The service was good as always. They just messed up my order. read more

Pollo Campero - The chicken i got is not what I ordered, I ordered 2 thighs n a leg and they gave me a wing, thigh and a breast. - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We bought 2 $25.00 gift cards in May, at pollo Campero on Pulaski and Lawrence ave. Came back today October and the card said it has no funds!!!! We didn't use them at all, they had no explanation for it other than we need our receipt as the other, lady says it happens a lot. THIS IS BULLSHIT, DO NOT BUY GIFT CARDS FROM THEM. YOU WILL REGRET IT. Money down the drain!!! read more

This is excellent chicken. The breading isn't too heavy, the chicken is crispy and juicy on the inside. The staff is really nice. This is a small store but big on quality and friendliness. read more

I didn't know what this place was but damn am I glad I tried! It seems like a fast food restaurant but it was so fresh. You can just see the steam from the beans and the tortillas I ordered. Meal comes with a variety of sides to choose from and then a bun/tortillas. Also for the price? Really good! The restaurant doesn't seem mainstream in terms of popularity but people need to visit here more! The staff was really nice and inviting and the ambiance was chill. Not too busy but still really good food. Also - comes with a stamp card! See y'all again soon! read more

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Located on Chicago and State, this small restaurant competes with Chick A FIL and McDonalds. The fried chicken is normally moist and tasty. I haven't been here since it opened. Two dark chicken pieces, biscuits, and side were a two-piece special. I tried the starchy yucca fries. It's an acquired and regional taste. The cashier was friendly. A person asking for money was not pleasant in the restaurant while i was waiting for my order. The extra guests of ants at the dining room table were a surprise. read more

Average chicken fast food nothing to brag about, it is in downtown Chicago so pretty expensive. Place looked dirty, not appealing even as fast food. Not a fan trying once read more

Pollo Campero - Grilled dark meat OK - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We randomly passed this restaurant and saw a sign that they offered spicy chicken sandwich. We also wanted to try a new chicken shop. The inside is the standard fast food layout with booths and tables. I didn't have any expectations, but the spicy chicken turned out to be delicious. The sandwich was actually spicy. The chicken piece was large, and the breading was nice and crunchy. I got the rice as my side. The rice wasn't anything fancy; it did have corn! It is a little bit more on the pricey side for a chicken sandwich that doesn't even come with a drink. I would still go back for the spicy chicken sandwich once in a while if there was store nearby. Unfortunately, there's only two in Illinois. read more

I got the grilled chicken meal with a side of beans. The chicken was super juicy and seasoned very well. The flavor was incredible! Oftentimes, grilled/rotisserie chicken tastes kinda plain but that wasn't the case here! The staff was also super sweet. I barely waited for my food but the cashier apologized for the wait. If you're looking for a quick n casual place to grab lunch, look no further! read more

Had the 4 piece meal and thought it was very good and excellent proportions. Restaurant is reasonably clean. Soda was warm and flat though. read more

Fast food place atmosphere. Had two pieces fried chicken, greasy and flavorful. Side of mashed potato with gravy was actually good. Cole slaw was good with small bits of celery which was refreshing. The tortilla is plain tortilla which I brought home, it needed a filling for it. Overall happy with the chicken. Staff was very nice. read more

Pollo Campero - Two pc meal with one side mashed potato w/gravy $9 - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a fantastic place to grab a quick dinner or lunch in River North! It's very conveniently located, right on Chicago Ave. I've eaten here multiple times and the staff are always kind and willing to answer any menu questions and give recommendations. I love the chicken breast meal with Yuka fries! The Horchata is incredible. This location is kept very clean and it is always busy so you know it's got to be good. I will return here time and time again read more

My first time here and I just want to say the service 10/10 the man at the counter who took my order was incredibly warm, kind, and helpful. For a fast food restaurant, this stands out! I hope he gets paid handsomely because he deserves it. Haven't even tried the food yet but I'll be back because of him! read more

Super friendly service in River North serving juicy chicken & ample sides will keep me coming back for more! The employees enthusiastically described the grilled chicken which swayed me from ordering the fried version. I am glad I took their suggestion. The tender dark meat drumstick and breast was hot & fresh and smothered in a zesty lemon/garlic rub. My side of yucca fries was a little on the stale side, making me wonder if they were not cooked to order. Flavor was there, but just didn't seem fresh. They have a great selection of beverages and the iced horchata was wonderfully creamy with cinnamon notes. I do wish they took time to spot clean the drink station, sweep the floor and refresh the bathrooms. But I will be back to try more of the chicken, which is the star of course, and to sample other drinks and sides (7 to pick from!). Love the options & the convenience of tasty chicken in the heart of River North! read more

Pollo Campero - Two Piece Meal - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The place is dirty upon arriving. First red flag. The cashier doesn't greet you and just stands until you order. They forgot our order completely and served 4 other customers before us so we demanded a refund. Then on top of that they had one of our orders for here instead of to go didn't even check if it was ok just walked away with out saying anything. Management is terrible they need a few more classes in how to run a business and manage customers. Truly disappointed. read more

It was our time to this location. The food is always great! Francisco was so kind and helpful... made my experience really smooth and I will come back because service was above and beyond! read more

I have heard a lot about this chicken place and I was exited that a location opened on Chicago Ave. in the Gold Coast. My experience here was was uneven to say the say the least. In would rate my experience between a 3 and a 4. Because Yelp does not allow for 1/2 starts, I was forced to choose give it three stars. The food was very good. I went with my wife. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich meal with yuca fries. My wife ordered the two piece fired chicken meal with a tortilla. I liked my chicken sandwich. It was juicy and the the breading was crispy. The only problem was that it wasn't that spicy. I believe the only spice came from the sauce on the sandwich, and that there was no spice in the batter. I was expecting something very spicy, but if I had not known it was the spicy version, I would have thought it was the regular version. The yuca fries were good, but they only gave me a total of six. The chicken in the two piece fried chicken meal was delicious. The chicken was very juicy and the batter was crispy. In all, the food was good. The service was also fast. We received out food quickly after ordering. Moreover, the total price was around $20.00 after tax. Given the location and other options in the immediate area, I felt this was a food value. However there were some issues. First, all of the unoccupied booths were either dirty or not cleared. We sant down at a dirty booth, and had to ask for our table to cleaned. The staff member did not clean the table, but merely brushed the crumbs and food bits on the ground. Also, the trays of bones and garbage remained unclear on the other booths for most of our meal. Also, the restaurant was very cold. For context, I visited in December on day in the mid 30s. The restaurant was a bit chaotic. People waiting for their orders were wandering around the restaurant making it hard to get to seat. I wish the restaurant would have been more clear where they should wait for their orders. Finally, on the day and time I visited they had run out of french fries. I ate there at 2:00 pm ok a Saturday. I would have expected they would still have what amounts to a staple at lunch time. I was also disappointed that their meals do not include a drink. The food and value is good enough for me to return, but they have some kinks to work out. read more

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I went in for lunch in between work. I know they're not chicken tenders, but nuggets are close enough. I've never seen this stack of menu items. So I had to have a little of as much as i could stand. I ordered the nuggets, fries, mashed potatoes and rice. It all came out within very reasonable time considering the nuggets tasted made to order and not prepackaged. it was a great clean taste with well cooked chicken surrounded by a breading that had a good overall taste. The among of fries and nuggets was well adequate and I ended up taking home the mashed potatoes and rice to save for dinner. They offered a variety of about 4 or 5 choices of sauces, then gave me a number and i waited at the table. The great taste is forcing me to go back to try the chicken sandwich, which also looks delicious. read more

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Is the food delicious, I think so. Have I had issues with service yes but keep in mind they offer good service if you order or eat there. The first time I went was the second day they were open, they ran out of grilled chicken, but were nice and gave me a free flan. So I was like okay, that's cool. The second time I used the app, and service was not great if you ordered online. I was told to wait in an area. I saw customers come in and order, get seated, and be served immediately. So, if you are someone on a time crunch because it's your lunch hour for work stop yourself from using the app. Although there are rewards and coupons, I will have to forgo that and just order there to get served in a timely fashion. Additionally, I picked up lunch for a coworker, and if you have a customer with two drinks and a big brown bag with no handle, there should be access to cup holders or offer one up to the customer. But is the food delicious, it is. read more

Ahh! This used to be Red Robin Burgers remember that? This is the third but second dine-in location here. The original is in Albany Park which I haven't been to. Also, there's a V.K. (Virtual Kitchen) on Sedgwick. Had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/ Yuca Fries & French Fries. The sandwich was fantastic. Ahh! They don't put salt on their fries. The Mango drink is highly sweet. Mostly everything starts at ten dollars. Staff and service is fantastic! read more

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Got the chicken nuggets meal. Nuggets are more like chicken popcorn. Reminiscent of C-F-A, which is next door btw, so nice alternative to them if you don't want to support that company. Empanadas are pretty good filled with chicken, corn, and a cheese sauce I think. Can never go wrong with plantains. Overall it was ok but not running back for more anytime soon. read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The space has been open for a while, but I just decided to stop in after reading this is one of the up and coming, lower entry cost, franchises. Guatemalan influenced marinade made for good tasting chicken. The addition of an empanada along with the option for a tortilla is inline with their roots. Yuca, plantains and their rice in addition to the standard fries/mac/slaw/beans options is a nice touch. The nuggets were less salty than Chick-fil-A and the namesake sauce seemed less sweet. Location is a challenge for all of the fast food vendors in that block. Will give other options a try... read more

I went to the new location so eager to taste this chicken. We waited for 1 hour, we got all the sides but no chicken. The box of chicken was empty. read more

I grew up in El Salvador eating pollo campero and their recipe here is obviously totally different(fried chicken). I tried the grilled chicken and it has many spices on it, I have tried better grilled chicken from other restaurants. The coleslaw is very thick and the taste of it was not good at all. They took our order quickly but they took their time to have it ready. The horchata drink is good. Some of the tables were dirty. The place is a little small so it was crowded easily. Restrooms seem to be clean and the music was fine. I would not come back because the flavor of the chicken is not the same of what I was used to eat and I didn't like it. read more

Pollo Campero - Four Piece Special - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love this place. It was my go to fast food option for plantains and grilled chicken in Albany Park. So glad it's closer to me now downtown. I grew up in Florida so this chain is very similar to Pollo Tropical for any of you who are familiar. The baked/grilled chicken is seasoned to perfection with enough salt to serve as a warning that you shouldn't be eating it too often,lol. The fried chicken is still juicy with a very light breading/batter, and the fries are Golden Arches adjacent :). The plantains are sweet and definitely hit the spot, but they seem to fry them a smidge to hot for my liking, so I just eat around the burnt bits. Finally the staff. They are so friendly at this new location, so helpful, bilingual and welcoming. I really hope that remains the same. Prices have definitely risen since my Albany Park days, but if you're looking for flavorful baked/grilled chicken options beyond Nando's, you should definitely give Pollo Campero a try! read more

Pollo Campero - $13+ for Two Piece Meal with one side. I added an extra side. No drink. - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing Food, would recommend. Good Service. Nice Ambiance. Everything was incredible.

I wish I can give this restaurant zero stars the reason is because the food we ordered for sit down came out very cold the fried chicken and the grilled chicken the macaroni and cheese and the rice , plaintain was also cold so the waiter came to warm it up I think they should've fix our meal fresh not warm it up and it was still cold very unsanitary the restaurant temperature was very cold inside so you couldn't even sit there a long time to and workers sweeping while you trying to eat dust flying everywhere we will never patronize this restaurant again the food was horrible read more

Absolutely...without question the best fried chicken I've ever had....PERIOD!! Fries were okay.

Clean restaurant food and service excellent. I had a 2 piece grilled with beans and a roll. They could get five stars but lose a star because when I wanted to connect to their "free" wifi it only lets you join if you join their rewards program. I was able to use free wifi from McDonald's next door read more

Stopped by today with family. Can't get enough of the delicious and flavorful chicken. Friendly staff too.

I will share a secret the grilled, fresh-cooked, seasoned juicy rotisserie chicken, taste much better than the fried chicken! Delicious... You gotta have it! read more