I have recently been seeing Pollo Campero around while driving and have been intrigued to try. We finally decided to try one night and it did not disappoint. We tried the spicy chicken sandwich and 4 piece meal with fried chicken (legs and thigh). The spicy chicken sandwich has a really good sauce on it that has a nice kick to it so we asked for more of this on the side to dip the chicken and fries in. The fried chicken pieces were crispy and juicy! For sides we got the yucca fries and Cole slaw. It all came together for the perfect combo. A friend ordered empanadas and they were also tasty. The woman taking our order was kind and patient with us since it was our first time and were a little indecisive on what to order (we wanted to try it all). They also allowed us to move the tables together to accommodate our group, gave us extra sauce, and cleaned our table afterwards. I definitely want to come back! read more

I love pollo campero, the food is always delicious and warm, the service is good as well. The only thing I don't like about this location is that they NEVER EVER give you your receipt, I always have to ask for my receipt and for some reason they never give me the original, they always reprint my receipt. I'm a regular customer as I work close by, the only thing I suggest is to give the receipt and don't wait until the customer ask you for the receipt read more

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Shout out to Crystal! She was so nice, sweet and kind. I love her attitude and also, every recommendation that she provided us. The food was pretty good and everything was nice and clean. For her I'll come back soon! read more

I hate giving anything less than a 4, but I need to be honest. I was very underwhelmed. I was excited to try this place, as I have seen locations out and about for years and now one opened up near me. The fried chicken was good. That was the best part of the meal. Not the best I've had, but good. The roasted chicken had too many seasonings. I am not a big fan of rosemary, and it tasted like rosemary overload. The coleslaw tasted like the big buckets you can get at a grocery store. Such a shame, because I think a great coleslaw can make a meal. The bread was just also a grocery store dinner roll. I wasnt given napkins or utensils, but I guess that was my fault for not checking. Service was ok. I do not plan on returning. I took my order to go, but the restaurant itself is clean inside. read more

Pollo Campero - Fried chicken and cole slaw. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

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We love it here! Repeat customers and service has been consistently amazing. I usually order online for pick up and they have a lot of rewards/deals. Chicken is always hot, fresh, and flavorful. Love both grilled and fried. Not sure why they got rid of the Mac and cheese, but it was delicious. read more

Pollo Campero - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Honestly not bad.. but def not better than chickfila. Glad I got to try it and see what the hype has been about for myself. I don't think I'll need to go again in the future for another chicken sandwich but genuinely was a decent meal for today. read more

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Myriann and staff are great! Customer service is fine and everybody's really nice and they're always super nice to my girls and the family. The chicken is always fresh in the bathrooms are clean thank you God bless you all. John 3:16 read more

Got delivery today from Pollo Campero today and it hit the spot! The chicken was nice and tender and so much flavor! The beans are so good and I'm not a huge fan of beans either! Chicken empanada was tasty too! Great snack! read more

Pollo Campero - I love this chicken! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Just pulled a piece of plastic out of my mouth, like it was fried into the chicken. Pretty sure I just ate some thinking it was a crispier part of the skin. I don't know how they prep anything but it was definitely cooked either into the chicken or the batter. Super disappointing, completely lost my appetite for the rest of the meal. What a waste for almost $18. read more

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This lot had been empty for quite a while and when I saw that Pollo Campero opened up, I wanted to try it out but I had quickly changed my mind due to all the terrible initial reviews. A week ago, I was browsing through my Instagram stories and saw that a good friend of mine had posted on her story with her family eating here so I had to ask if it was good or not. She told me it was good so my plan was to go there first thing in the morning the next day! Monday rolled along and cruised into their drive thru a little after 10 AM. I was greeted immediately via speaker and put my order in. Here's what I ordered: **4 Piece Special: It was a little extra salty for my liking but very delicious! I loved how crispy for exterior of the chicken was. The meat was tender and cooked perfectly. (4.5/5) **Empanada Trio: Could've been filled a little more but it was delicious! The chicken inside was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Wasn't a fan of the buffalo sauce but their signature campero sauce was quite delicious and very similar to chick-fil-a's sauce. (5/5) **Coleslaw: One of the best fast food style coleslaw I've had. Ten times better than KFC. (5/5) **Campero Beans: Delicious baked beans seasoned to perfection. (5/5) **Sweet Plantains: Ripe and very delicious! (5/5) Overall, spectacular experience from the drive thru to picking up my order to eating it at home. I personally liked this way more than El Pollo Loco at its peak about ten years ago. This place is very affordable and very delicious! If you're looking for fast Guatemalan style chicken, this is a must try. I will be back in the near future to try more of their items! read more

Pollo Campero - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Pollo Campero is located on the corner of Orangethorpe and Lemon. It is easy to locate and access. There's sufficient parking. There's only one entrance (off of Lemon) which gives a direct path to the drive thru. We chose to use the drive thru today. It's spacious and well maintained (after all, it is a new establishment:)) The menu board is clear and pretty straight forward. While the speaker was clear and at a reasonable volume to the outside, the person taking orders from inside had a hard time hearing me and I ended up having to pull forward to the window to place my order. The worker was friendly and helpful, but she did not read back my order. I ordered the 30 piece nuggets and the 8 piece fried chicken meal. I requested ranch and campero sauce for the nuggets and chose campero beans, mac & cheese, and tortillas to go with the meal. Now, the menu board states that the meals cine with "mixed chicken", which o understood to mean white and dark meat, basically a whole chicken. That was not the case. When we got home, we had 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks. I think "mixed chicken" needs to be clarified on the menu board! All of that aside, let's chat about the food. First of all, price. I'd say that $22 for 8 pieces of chicken (just the chicken, no sides) and $35 for 30 chicken nuggets is expensive. So it comes down to flavor. The chicken was quite delicious. The breading was perfectly seasoned and not overly done. The mac & cheese was pretty standard. The campero beans, however, were SO good! Probably the best beans I've ever had anywhere. They're not refried and not just plain, boring pinto beans. They're perfectly tender and the sauce is a little thickened, not runny, just SO good! If I were rating the food alone, I'd give it a 10/10 and would gladly eat here 3 times a week. But factoring in the prices and the service, I'm more likely to come by once or twice a month. read more

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My husband really wanted to try Pollo Campero, we had heard it was essentially El Pollo Loco but with more of a Central American flair. The staff were incredible at this location. The woman taking our order was so friendly and made sure we knew to fill out our surveys to get a free item before we left. Then, someone actually came around while we were eating to check on our surveys and deliver a free item. So sweet! As for the food, it was pretty yummy and actually a step above El Pollo Loco in my book. The yucca fries were crispy and the chicken was well-seasoned (I opted for the grilled chicken but my husband also tried the fried chicken and enjoyed it). There's not a location super close to us but I would consider this again if we were nearby and wanted a filling and fairly healthy fast food meal. read more

LOCATION AND PARKING Pollo Campero is perfectly perched at the corner of Orangethorpe (City of Fullerton) and Lemon St (City of Anaheim). From the outside, it shines with colorful charm and a spotless, inviting vibe. Step inside, and you'll find a well-maintained space where the tables practically sparkle. The ordering system runs like a well-oiled machine under the leadership of Ray Sanchez, the General Manager, who commands the place like a seasoned ship captain steering his crew. His team? Absolute pros--polite, efficient, and clearly loving what they do. Ladies, no need to stress about parking--it's a breeze! There's plenty of parking out front and on the side. It's conveniently right next to Sonic, but don't even think about sneaking into their lot! Rest assured, you can confidently wear your cutest 2-inch kitty heels and still glide right in. Oh, and yes, parking is completely free. FOOD Confession: I used to swear by Kentucky Fried Chicken's coleslaw. But let me tell you, Pollo Campero has officially dethroned the Colonel's recipe. Their coleslaw? Ice-cold perfection--because let's face it, there's nothing worse than lukewarm slaw, am I right? And the chicken? Oh, baby. The crispy, golden exterior locks in a punch of bold, flavorful seasoning, while the inside is so tender and juicy it practically melts in your mouth. No raw surprises here--just pure, mouthwatering brilliance. I'm honestly blown away. And if you've been following my Yelp journey, you already know how picky I am. If this chicken passed my test, trust me, it's the real deal. AMBIENCE Pollo Campero is one of those gems where fast and easy meets pure satisfaction. Perfect for a quick lunch that fuels your day with flavor. Whether you're solo or hanging out with your girlfriends, this spot is a no-brainer for something delicious without the fuss. Super easy to find, spotlessly clean, and best of all? The food hits all the right notes every single time. Thank you Ray for ensuring that I had a great experience at your new restaurant! You have a YELP ELITE SQUAD Buddy here who loves your food. See you all again soon. read more

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So here is my review. I've never been to a Pollo Camperos. I have been waiting since the place was built in my work community. It's clean and easy to find since its on the corner. It looked closed because there were only 4 cars in the little driveway. My order by drive thru. Their is two bright orange LED display before the windows. I almost passed the first then realized it was the second to place your order. I ordered the Campero Bowl. I asked for the Empenada Trio. The cashier told me it be a 5+ minutes wait time. I'm in the drive thru, so I asked it because who's got that ling if a lunch time? I instead added two Horchatas and a flan. Got to work and open the bag. Huge bowl was half empty. I did ask for no rice. But boy, this is not worth 9+ dollars. That's not worth the money. Taste: the chicken is crunch and delicious. The right sauce crunch and meat tenderness. But literally only two heaping spoons. It had a salad (?) Tomatoes that hit the bottom of the bowl drowing in the beans. The beens.. wow.. I'm a fan. And underneath to my surprise was a squirrel of guacamole. That was okay. And on the unders side of the lettuce was some roasted corn. That roasted corn was tasty. But one heaping spoonful. The Horchata regular cup. It's sweet and tasted like powder mixture. So maybe add more ice. That's a no for me. The Flan. It's creamy. Like it wasn't set right. Flan is supposed to be custard like. It's texture was too sticky. The sauces I wasn't expecting to like the Campero Sauce. It married well with the chicken. Overall. It's a may maybe. I might give it another try because the beens were tasty. The chicken was cooked right. But I don't feel it was a deal for my money. read more

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I've never seen a fast food restaurant or been to a fast food restaurant that closes this early I have literally been here four separate times to get something to eat. I work late, but I've never seen a fast food restaurant close before 9 o'clock. I came once when they first opened, but I have yet to catch them open, so unfortunately, I'll have to start eating someplace else. It was good while it lasted the one time I ate. read more

Pollo Campero - Close restaurant!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

I've seen 3 Pollo Campero's in 3 different cities in the span of a year and finally gave it a try after a TikTok about it showed up in my algorithm and there was drive-thru line of about an hour or more (this was in another state), but here in California it's not crowded. Like I would drive by this location and think, "What are they opening so many in Orange County so fast and there's no line?" but now I'm glad there's a minimal line (at least when I've driven by at random times) because I'm a fan and don't want to wait long for their food. So it's chicken, they have fried and grilled, they have fried chicken sandwiches but no grilled chicken sandwiches, fried chicken nuggets AND they have plantains as a side, a long with the normal sides you'd find at other chicken spots. Their chicken has a slightly different flavor to it which is a nice break from the standard American chicken sandwich spots. I can't explain it but I think there's a slight hint of mint in the seasoning that give it a zing or a kick, a long with other spices. I've already visited 3 times and it's a great upgrade from a Chick-Fil-A or Raising Canes. The chicken sandwich is very good, the grilled chicken pieces are also super good and the chicken nuggets are great. I always go for the plantains as a side because where else can you find plantains at a drive-thru? They're perfectly cooked ever time with a crispy outter texture and sweet inside. Their fried chicken sandwich, I think , is bigger and better than Chick-Fil-A's sandwich. The chicken tastes fresher and looks better than the flat Chick-Fil-A sandwiches. You really get your money's worth here. The dining area is clean and the drive-thru is fast. I've ordered using the app and have picked up my order in the drive-thru easily. They messed up my drink order once, but I'd still go back. They're located off the 91 freeway and the Harbor/ Lemon St. Exit. Definitely give it a try and if you want a sweet but healthier dessert, grab a side of plantains from here, especially if you're on the go and don't want to wait in a long drive-thru line. read more

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Wow. I've seen many of their restaurants but finally .ade the visit and glad I did. I went with the nuggets and cole slaw. They had to cook the nuggets so they were hot. The coating is very tasty a deli perfectly seasoned. The cole slaw was nice and fresh with a nice crunch. I went with their sauce which is like a bbq sauce and mayo mix and was good. read more

Pollo Campero - Nuggets - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

5 stars for fast food? Yeah, I said it, 5 stars. If you like El Pollo Loco, I think you will love Pollo Campero. My husband brought this home for dinner the other night and we were both shocked at how much we liked it. I got a 4 piece combo cause I wanted to try both their Citrus Grilled and Fried chicken. I got a breast, thigh, wing, and leg. Both varieties were delicious, I can't choose a favorite. My husband liked both, but preferred the Citrus Grilled and said he will get it next time. The chicken was SO juicy and just delicious. My sides were mac & cheese and rice, I liked both of them. Husband had their nuggets, which were super moist and had amazing seasoning on them, probably some of the best nuggets i've had. He also got Yucca fries and we both liked them a lot. Their Campero sauce reminded me of the Honey Roasted BBQ sauce from Chick-fil-A. Their empanadas, along with their beans, sound amazing and I want to try them next time. I'm no longer working in this area so I won't have it often, but my husband needs to go over there at least once a month, so I am looking forward to him bringing it home again. read more

At this location's drive thru at 7:54pm a female staff member tried to take my order she was nice at first but then there was a bit difficultly probably due to her hearing piece and my low voice. I try to speak louder and ordered 2 spicy sandwich meal. She asked for my sides. I gave the order but she didn't ask what I want for my drinks. So I ask her if the combos come with a drink, she said no. She said drinks are extra. I look up on-line that the sandwich combos do come with a drink. After I paid, they told me to pull to the front because it will take longer for the yuca fries. Order was placed at 7:56pm, I waited till 8:10pm no one came out. So I walked inside and I see an order waiting on the counter. One female staff just standing around and another female staff came from the back ask what I need and I show her my receipt. She was oh your yuca fries just finished. But she didn't add the fries into the bag, it was already in the bag. She just added the hot sauce and ketchup. Then I took my fries and yuca fries it was not freshly hot it was room temperature warm. So it seem like they were going to leave my order at counter there for awhile. read more

Pollo Campero - On-line it states combos comes with a side and a drink. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Had a wonderful experience here. Great food and the best service. The fried chicken was fresh and juicy and the yuca fries were yummy!

Came in for some dinner tonight, The store was clean and staff were very welcoming and friendly, Service was excellent and the food was incredible. The chicken was packed with flavor and the right amount of crisp. Mac and cheese was cheesy but not overwhelming and the roll was even bomb too. Everything came out hot and in great time. Great experience. read more

Pollo Campero - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Requested for a full refund due to incompetency. I was originally offered partial refund and a coupon for future use given that I received the 3 side orders and horchata drink. Ain't no way to enjoy sides without chicken?!! Who does that?!! I demanded for a FULL refund and asked the representative to ask the store to come by and pick up the sides and drink. We ended up at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffle which ended up as the best alternative read more

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Lots of parking Very clean Drink station had horchata, agua frescas, and soda machine Service was super fast and prompt I tried the 2 pc fried chicken meal w fries and dinner roll Chicken was very flavorful and moist and not too salty It also didn't taste that greasy either I loved it - it was delicious It stayed crunchy even with a 20 min ride home Fries were plentiful read more

Today I finally went in to try Pollo Campero. I was led in and it wasn't busy at all. There was just one customer in line placing their order. I was greeted warmly by the cashier when it was my turn to place my order. Then there was a wait. I'm not talking about a 5 minute wait, I waited about 27 minutes before I was handed my order. As a matter of fact customers that ordered after me were getting their orders. As far as the food. I got the 12 piece family meal, a chicken sandwich and a bowl. The fried chicken is very good. The bowl was meh, somehow the chicken was not the same as the bone in chicken. Same for the chicken sandwich. I mean they were fine but I wouldn't get them again. The family meal I opted for rice, beans and dinner roll. The beans and roll were okay but the rice is delicious as well as the fried chicken. It was perfectly cooked, flavorful and juicy. Can't go wrong with the fried chicken. I plan on going back and getting the roasted/grilled chicken. Hopefully next time the wait won't be so long. I know I can order online but still 27 minutes is a very long wait time. read more

It's really bad, chicken stuck together because it wasn't fried right. It's really mushy and oily. The sweet potatoes are really mushy and have a funny frozen taste to them. Looks like they just found the cheapest fries they could buy, and pond them off on us. Hard, full of grease with no flavor read more

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Wow first time trying it and I must say it was really good and tasty. Really good fried chicken. Was worth going and trying. I'll definitely be coming again. A+++ read more

Came to this particular branch and I had a great experience. The staff were very accommodating and polite. Even the manager was very engaging and nice. Very helpful. I highly recommend this place and im definitely coming back. Neatt, clean, and calm atmosphere. And most importantly, amazing food. read more

Pollo Campero - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

One word: disappointment. First time at any Pollo Campero. Totally keeping in mind the employees are new, and they are still learning... The one thing all fast food locations should do is get the order right, and serve good tasting food. Total miss on both fronts. When we ordered, we had to repeat the items back to the employee at least 3 times, maybe 4. Even then it was a struggle. I'm forgiving them for this because maybe the person was new. The rest of the experience, there's no forgiving. We ordered: 3 piece meal with yucca fries, beans and a tortilla. 1 spicy chicken sandwich (just the sandwich). We got: 3 piece meal, yucca fries, beans and a tortilla. NO chicken sandwich. Instead we were given a box of french fries that we didn't order. :/ Maybe their sandwich boxes and fry boxes look the same? IDK, but not what we paid for. So at home, dinner for 1 got shared by 2 because the order was wrong. The unexpected fries were terrible. I mean really, really, terrible. They were old, floppy, and inedible. They got thrown away. The beans were more like soup, way more liquid than beans. Tasted canned. They were okay I guess, but they also got thrown out. The tortilla was worse than grocery store quality. It got thrown out. The yucca fries (the one thing we were really looking forward to) were just trash. Old, not crispy, not flavorful, not salted. We each ate half of one fry. The rest got thrown out. About the chicken. The flavor was good and it was semi-crispy (not great, not awful). However, it was very greasy. Like really greasy. So greasy I could have given myself a grease facial after handling the 1 piece I ate. Would not order again. If the food had been good, I would probably go back even though they got the order wrong. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. I don't feel like wasting my time or my dime to give them a second chance. We'll stick to getting tea next door and won't be trying the Campero drive thru again. Hasta la vista, Campero. read more

Shout out to Crystal for the great customer service/hospitality. Food was delicious and this location is spotless clean. 1st time here and def will be back soon ! read more

First time here. Overall happy and impress with the food and flavor. Food was fast, fresh, hot and ready. Service and staff were friendly . Everything inside was new and clean. read more

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Food was solid--chicken campero bowl was fire and yuca fries hit the spot, perfect pre workout meal. Staff was cool and on point. read more

I decided to try this place and DoorDash pollo to the hotel i was staying at and it was actually really good chicken, reminded me of my childhood:) i haven't had pollo campero in years so i tried it. Very good read more

I came yesterday for the grand opening and they were having trouble with their registers as stated in the comments below but that was not going to stop me from trying out this place based on one issue they had on opening day. Anywho, today I went and it was busy (happy for this location) the service we fast and the gentleman helping everyone get situated and pick up the plates was so welcoming and kind. The food was delicious and personal were kind. LOVED the peach drink they offer and the two piece/ with Mac & cheese was delicious. I'll defiantly be coming here for lunch more often. read more

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I came in today expecting not so much and was completely surprised! Initially they did let me know that I was gonna have to wait a little longer due to it being Pollo asado. There was a bit of miscommunication on my end and I became upset however I completely apologize for that! Pollo campero completely made up for it !!! Thank you to all the hard workers there. read more

Pollo Campero - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

I tried pollo campero for the first time in Guatemala, and loved it. I think the quality matches overseas! So glad to see this establishment so close to home, with a great location. They have drive thru! read more

First time trying their chicken. Wow, I like it. This place has El Pollo Loco bet by a mile. Very tasty. I like the char on the chicken, very well seasoned and reasonably priced. Give it a try if you haven't. We'll be back. read more

Finding a place that serves great food for all my employees without overspending is always a challenge. Pollo Campero was the perfect solution! Their delivery option made it so convenient, and Victor and Khaterine went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of, making the ordering process effortless. They even provided serving utensils, napkins, forks, knives, plates, and full bottles of two hot sauces. I ordered the medium catering package with an extra side and cookies, and everyone enjoyed the meal, even going back for seconds. Despite that, we still had leftovers! I'm glad this location opened just a mile from work--we'll definitely be ordering again! read more

Pollo Campero - Catering Medium Order - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

The food here just okay. The chicken was nicely breaded but all the fries are really well done to the point where they're all really crunchy. The price for the food here is nuts though. 6 chicken nuggets are almost 10 dollars. Lastly, the meals don't come with a drink! You have to order it separately for over 3 bucks. Not a place I'll get again. read more

Came here a couple days ago to grab some dinner for the family...We went through the driveway it was fast and efficient. We got a fried chicken family dinner and it was so tasty! They give you plenty of hot sauce and the chicken was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside! The sides were good too..the closest nice and tangy and creamy and the plantains were cooked well, nice and soft on the inside. All in all we will be back to this location! It was great! read more

this is a cheap imitation of kfc and pollo loco, but not as good as either. and overpriced too. read more