I love Pollo Campero for what it is--Peruvian fast food. They have several locations throughout Houston. I've visited the one in The Heights several times but this was my first time visiting the Bellaire location. I stopped by for dinner on a weekday. They have a parking lot so no issues there. Like your typical fast food restaurant, you order at the counter and they call your number when it's ready. We got some of their grilled Peruvian chicken, fried chicken, plantains, yucca fries, rice, rolls, and a soft drink. The quality isn't as good as other Peruvian options in town, but for the price, it provides a lot of value. You can get a meal for two for around $10. They also have fresh juices which is always a plus in my book. If you're looking for an affordable meal and a fast one, you can't do much better than Pollo Campero. Disclaimer: Peruvian food is my favorite cuisine of them all. Added bonus: you may receive some coupons in the mail if you fall within their radius. read more

"Has it happened to anyone that after buying from this Pollo Campero at this address: 5616 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081, fraudulent charges started appearing on their debit cards? It happened to me after shopping there." a alguien le a pasado que despues de comprar en este pollo campero en esta direccion 5616 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081, le empiecen a salir cargos frudelentos en sus tarjetas de debito, a mi me paso despues de comprar ahi cargaron a mi tarjeta mas de $600 read more

I just came by to this pollo campero and one of the team leads or managers attended me, all my mother asked was to make the chicken a bit more crispy and all you need to do is put it in the fryer 5 more minutes and instead of her saying okay she kept saying no it's going to burn . It is ridiculous because we were going to pay for it at the end of the day, it was slow and and they had no cars in the line. Never coming here again i would never expect a rude manager like that she might have had a bad day but there was no reason for her to treat a customer that way when we were asking her politely. read more

Les toma mucho tiempo en hacer una ensalada. Fueron 40min para que la hicieran. Luego es costumbre que olviden poner los extras que uno paga. Ni tan ocupado estaba el lugar para que uno justifique la tardanza de la orden. read more

This was my last resort and it tasted like it also. The chicken was too lemony and not flavorful. The rice was dry so I took a few bites and threw it away. read more

I tried because i thought it would be a good tasting chicken but their pieces are sooo small. I didn't like their coleslaw with green peppers. Should have tried the yucca or plantains for the experience! read more

I really enjoyed Anthony's service he's always happy and a very good person always making sure his customers are happy with the service I definitely recommend this Pollo Campero out of all the ones I've been too in Houston. read more

estoy muy agradecida con el turno de la noche por brindarme un gran servicio desde el momento que entré me saludaron y dieron la bienvenida me dieron opciones para que se yo poder escoger lo que más me pareciera fueron muy amables muchas gracias por todo campero el pollo estaba espectacular claro que volvere a este restaurante tengan en cuenta que seré una clienta muy frecuente. Fue un gran placer ser clienta de pollo campero mi familia y yo vamos a ir a comer en familia ya que todo se miraba súper limpio y un lugar tranquilo para estar en familia . read more

Quality went down hill at this place . Bought 12 pieces of fried chicken Thursday and I regretted the second I bit into it . THE ONLY FLAVOR WAS SALT, SALT SALT SALT SALTY SALT lol . Tell the person that's frying the chicken to follow the recipe as directed ! read more

Not good... prices are really high for the quality of food. First time trying this place.... And it was the last time. I ordered fried chicken and received grilled instead... taste was okay, wasn't bad; but wasn't what I ordered. Mashed potatoes was bad, had a weird taste. they gave me different dipping sauces and didn't like any of them. read more

I use to like to eat at this place. I placed an order online at the wrong location and they refuse to refund me my money. It's not like the chicken is made to order. You can put the chicken back and thats it. I was going to get a refund and order it at another location. I called immediately after I placed it. read more

This was another stop on my search for great fried chicken after a recent talk thread brought it to my attention. Seeing that I wanted a repeat visit at La Paletera for a new flavor afterwards, I headed to the Gulfton location and was richly rewarded. Brightly colored outside and inside in yellows and oranges, the format is very much like your standard KFC chain store. Menus are in both English and Spanish - and I like to practice my rusty college Spanish skills by reading the menu en Espanol. Notice I said "read" - after a bit of a debacle using my high school French in Montreal, I've been hesitant in trotting out the blunt instrument of my foreign languages skills. (Okay, my accent was laughingly called "country bumpkin" or whatever the translated words are in French. I'm not saying it for you. I'm traumatized enough.) I ordered the 2-piece meal ($4.99) which consists of a leg and thigh. A breast substitution will cost 80 cents more and I swapped out the thigh for it. It comes with a choice of 2 tortillas, a dinner roll, or a biscuit, along with one side. Having read up on the options, I knew I wanted to sample the starchy yucca fries. The young lady then asked if I'd like the tortillas or the dinner roll - no mention of the biscuit. Strange but I didn't bother pressing her on the missing option. Choosing the dinner roll, I was disheartened when she reached behind her to an open box of pre-bagged dinner rolls and slapped one on the tray. Nothing says "love" like a pre-bagged dinner roll, right? But, my heart rose up from the floor when she placed the chicken pieces on the tray: golden brown with crispy skin, they urged me to hurry up and find a seat to start eating. A salsa bar stocked with diced onions, limes, pico de gallo, a tomatillo sauce, and a roja mocajete allowed you to choose your accompaniment. Ketchup was banned to a separate counter but available. The pico de gallo was fresh and tasty with mouthfuls of the moist chicken - the roja mocajete sauce was a better salve for the crisped skin instead of ketchup, which I quickly removed from my tray. The chicken was really quite lovely - crisped skin but significantly less greasy than normal fried chicken due to its special rotisserie recipe. The meat was flavorful and juicy - the breast meat was a shade of white which was disturbing for its luminosity but also made for some really good eating. All in all, some really good fried chicken. The yucca fries were surprisingly good, too; dipped in the red sauce and ketchup in turn, it was good either way to have your fries "exotic" or "traditional". This gustatory Latin American trip turned out to be a satisfying discovery of Guatemalan-style fried chicken without a Brazilian churrascaria-style price. Granted, the store layout screams chain fast food but the food whispers "special fried chicken" but it's the food voice you should listen to and follow. If you have another voice telling you to do other things, I'd suggest putting them on hold. At least, until after the fried chicken. More importantly, after I put some distance from you. Another 3.5 star example. read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is spot on for some good fried chicken! It's moist and juicy and the perfect amount of crispness in the outside. You can really compare it to KFC and POPEYES because it's a different kind of batter (not overly breaded). The staff is consistently super friendly and checks on the tables to see of they need anything. When have you received that kind of attention from American fast food joints? Don't be afraid to try something new, give this place a chance and you can thank me later. Oh and skip the dinner rolls, nothing to write home about. Do try the plantains and the yuca fries as sides! read more

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I was told in the drive thru to wait 25 mins. Reason: Employee started telling me a story about a person ordering a lot of chicken for a big party. Did not pay attention to what she said. "I only wanted chicken an 8 pcs combo!". Just remove drive thru! If they going to make people wait 25 mins in a drive thru...smh. I only wanted an 8 pc combo :( read more

What brought me to Pollo Campero was that I was hungry and had to eat on the road and didn't feel like picking up a burger. Also, it was empanada national day, or something like that, and I had read somewhere on Facebook that Pollo Campero was offering a free empanada. I had the citrus chicken empanada and it was pretty good. The only complaint is that it's kind of greasy. If you want a baked empanada, Pollo Campero is not the place to go. Also, I got some fried plantains and the portion was pretty generous, though I got a small one. This place is a good alternative to burger drive-thrus. read more

Originally my boyfriend and I are going to get fried chicken at Popeyes across the street, but decided to try this place instead. We ordered the 8-piece family meal to go, half crunchy and half grilled, with yucca potatoes and plantains since they ran out of the corn salad. As mentioned in other reviews, the lady behind the counter doesn't have the best English and difficult to understand. The wait was quite long (15 minutes), but the chicken was really good, crispy without being too greasy. I like the crunchy chicken more than the grilled, and the dipping sauce that comes with the yucca potatoes is amazing. Also, if you check in with your Yelp app, you get 1 pcs of chicken free! We will definitely come back to this place. read more

Yuch! Grilled chicken was dry, it just tasted like I was eating a dried out lime. Fancy rice didn't have any fancy in it and those Mexican pinto beans must have been made by a Ukrainian cook! The meal might have been better if I could have finished it off by eating the roll to dull the taste but we didn't the Rhode Scholar staff didn't include our rolls. Sure glad Popeyes is across the street. read more

They could not understand the order I placed with them. I tried to order from on three different occasions. First time, they did not have grilled chicken and it was a thirty minute wait and I left. Second visit, I tried to order chicken sandwich and they said it was unavailable. Last and final visit I tried to order $5.99 which 2 pieces chicken , one side and a drink. When I tried to pay $7.50 is what I owe. I tried to explain order and then countered when I told I did not order potatoes. I ordered sweet plaintains and they said that is a higher charge on $7.50 plus probably another $2 more. They kept trying to give horchata and I kept saying melon. I speak both languages and they still couldn't get my order and I went down the street to a chicken food truck who saved me. read more

When they first opened this store in Houston they made headline news. This place was packed and with cars in line waiting on the streets! It was a Latin craze. The best way to describe their chicken is "Crispy outside and juicy inside." The only fat from these chickens are the skin, so even though they claim there is no grease their still will be a little grease from the fat from the skin. Their chicken is delicious and it is not too fatty. It has a spicy, herbal flavor to it from their batter. I love the crispy texture skin. What makes Pollo Campero chicken special is how they make it. These look like fried chickens but they are not. They are actually rotisserie baked with their secret batter. So by baking it and slowly rotating it they can make the chicken crispy outside and yet moist and juicy inside. I have heard from many friends that the original Pollo Campero form the South American countries is a family dine in restaurant unlike the ones in USA, which are fast food joints. I think that is the downfall in their presentation. A 3 piece meal with 2 sides will run you $5.99, which is pricey for an establishment like this. Pollo Campero has evolved through their years. Offering more varieties on their sides. Their yucca fries are awesome with their special dip! I strongly recommend trying these with their special dip. I just couldn't get enough of it! Their rolls are dry and seemed to be processed or not made fresh at this joint. They also offer tortilla as a side of choice, which I think is awkward. I think the biggest downfall to this place is how they present the restaurant and some of the premade items that they offer as their sides. If they would completely renovate this place to family dine in place this place would make a lot more money and would attract more customers. I think the address is wrong on Yelp. I am pretty sure the address is 5616 Bellaire. read more

Started off Disappointed. At 11:45 am I ordered grilled chicken and was told they only have fried. There are pictures all over the place of grilled entrée's and I can ONLY have fried... I accepted the fried chicken and it was ok... But the mgr walked by and asked how my chicken tasted. So I asked him why would they run out of grilled chicken so early in the lunch rush. We had a nice talk, the next thing I know, he brought me a fresh grilled chicken Breast. And it was amazing! He said this item had just launched recently and they can't seem to cook it fast enough. My suggestion would be to better train the staff to better communicate to the customer that there will be a wait, but that it will be prepared and brought to the table. I will be back for sure. The manager changed my 1 star to 4. read more

The fried chicken was delicious! I also liked the corn salad and sweet plantains. Looking forward to trying more things there.

Best fried chicken ever! When I want fried chicken, this is where I send my hubby. Get the yuca fries, they're delicious! The other side dishes are only OK. I would give it 5 stars, if they had better sides. I like to get the black beans and rice, charro beans (they're spicy), and camper rice. read more

The chicken is among the best in fried chicken options. You must try the YUCCA FRIES and the ORCHATA drink. However they have little options for those on a diet regime, and what they offer grilled does not have any flavor! read more

This is my favorite fried chicken, so flavorful and juicy! Don't expect to taste the exact same flavor you would with Salvadorean Pollo Campero, different taste but still very delicious. Sides are good too, I always get the fried plantain Yum! read more

Drove passed this place several times, so I was like, "Okay let's give this place a try" Because I love eating chicken. Once I walked in all the workers just stared at me like I was an alien and no one said welcome or even acknowledge me. Okay fine, I will just look at the menu and see what they have, I want to try something simple, I told them it's my first time eating here and asked them what do they recommend, the cashiers just looked at each other and didn't even know what to say to me. At this point, I was already thinking about writing my review..anyways I ordered the 2pc dark fried meal with French fries and drink, they gave me a choice of a Dinner roll or tortilla, I chose tortilla :( Big mistake..what is the tortilla for I can't put anything in it! my French fries? Or my boned chicken lol. The chicken was moist and crunchy, but lack flavor I had to add a lot of hot sauce, the fries was okay...Hopefully next time if I do come back I would order something different. read more

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I really enjoyed the chicken bowl, and their citrus chicken empanadas! I went two days in a row when I discovered this place! Much better than the typical fast food chain. Never tried their fried chicken, there are plenty of other places for that. When in doubt, go grilled! read more

Nice staff they're really good keeping the place clean I have been there three times and the first time I sign up for their rewards cards and it took me two visits to earn a free family meal... Now I love free stuff and these guys really surprise me, good job team read more

This place was ok. I'm Guatemalan and have eaten Pollo Campero in the Capital of Guatemala. The chicken was edible and juicy but lacked something. I'm not sure what it was but I remember in Guatemala it tasted better. It was a bit too greasy for me and a few hours later my stomach agreed. The only thing I really enjoyed was the yucca fries. That made the trip worth it. read more

I love the food here... Flavor is amazing, however the employees are constantly messing up your order. Several different visits have ended with me having to turn around and come back. So much so that now I check my food before taking my car out of park in the drive through. read more

The grilled chicken is so good! Moist and full of flavor. My favorite side are definitely the yucca fries with their dipping sauce. The drive thru is quick and friendly also. read more

Ok this is actually of the new restraunt on Washington Ave not on Bellaire Blvd. Seems like it took forever for them to open then when they finally did it took another couple weeks to get the drive thru working. With all that aside I have been twice and both times I found the food fresh and good. If your on a diet they have griiled options and some other choices that are more healthy than other "fast food" places offer. The main platters all come with your choice of a few different sides and all the ones I have tried so far are very good. I will say though Im not a fan of cilanto (I know, I know) and I have found they have a tendency to use alot of it in their food. Normally that would turn me off and I wouldn't go back. I have just been picking as much as I can off the selection and chowing down anyway. I have to admit both times I have gone I forgot to ask if they can do the food with no cilantro...I will next time. They also have empanada and tacos...I havent tried them but my wife has also given them two thumbs up. The only real draw back (except that its unfortunetly on Washington Ave) is the lack of parking. I believe for now its just the new thing and all the wannabes that still go to the "Washington Corridor" are mucking it up. But Im sure a new Jack in the Box or a new dessert place will open soon and they will all jump in their BMW's and scurry over there. But till then dont be discouraged...go early and you will dig the place. read more

Arguably the best fried chicken in Houston. I hit the Barbecue Inn a few weeks ago eager to try the fried chicken and found it lacking flavor and greasy. The chicken at Pollo Campero is always well-seasoned, a bit spicy, and crisp, not greasy. The sides are good, not great, as others have said. The gentleman I believe to be the manager is always exceedingly friendly, as are the other employees with whom I have interacted. Love having this place nearby. read more

This place has horrible management. I was in the drive thru and the girl taking orders was so rude. I complained with the manager and the girl who takes the order was behind her yelling at me telling me to go inside. REFLECTION OF POOR MANAGEMENT, Very unprofessional beyond belief, if they act like animals I cannot imagine how they handle food. read more

Food is good but everyone in there is so unprofessional and RUDE!! . Workers there argue with the customers even with the manager being there. Everytime I want to eat there I end up changing my mind (that's how rude they are). They need a whole new management team, I would definitely go there all the time. read more

I have been to this location several times before; each time was a different experience. Today was especially aggravating. I go through the drive-thru. I want eight pieces of chicken. I know that they offer an eight piece combo but I also see that they have a "half chicken special" for $8.57. In an attempt to save a few dollars, I ask the lady taking my order for the price of the eight piece combo so I could compare that figure to two orders of the "half chicken special." She tells me that the eight piece combo is just under $23; I don't remember the exact price. Having this information I concluded that I could save almost $5 with the two orders of half chicken. I choose to order the two orders of half chicken. The lady rings me up and the total adds up to almost $22. Far from the $5 savings I was expecting. I check the receipt and see that I was charged $9.75 for each "half chicken special." I turn to the cashier and ask her why was I charged that price and not the price on the sign at the drive thru speaker. Her response was "you have to ask for the special price otherwise we charge you the regular price." I almost cursed at her. I asked her "are you serious?" She nodded. I was ticked off at the level of dishonesty I had just experienced. This will probably be my last time visiting this location. read more

I really love the food. But the service was horrible. Diana treat us really bad. Really we are paying. We are not asking for free food. They should have a better customer service. read more

After a half hour in line, my expectations were high. However, when my grilled chicken order showed up at the table, it was almost cold, and clearly had been grilled a few hours earlier... The two sides (red beans and cole slaw) were good though... The chicken has potential, if served just cooked. read more