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Pollo Centro

3.1 (31 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Kelly B.

There are only 5 booths and 4 counter seats. Also there is a long bench to sit on as well but no table. Most people get food to go. Food is already cooked, so you just say what you want and you get your food on a styrofoam plat-no waiting. There is one unisex restroom. Half chicken w tostones $7.99 Whole chicken w tostones $13.99 Pechugina w tostones $6.99 3 puede fried chicken w tostones $5.99 Grilled chicken salad $8.99 Whole chicken and rice $15.99 Whole Pollo centro w rice $15.99 Whole grilled chicken 11.99 Half 6.99 Drinks are from a cooler not fountain The grilled chicken is well seasoned and fried chicken is very crispy.

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Great food. We always stop in when we are in the area. Always a line. Bathroom door doesn't close.

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7 years ago

Fried yuca it was really good, Fried chicken really good, tres leches cake amazing and the Plátanos maduros delicious

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8 years ago

Went there for chicken..no chicken..20 min wait at 115pm..wow..get it together..went to crown chicken instead..it was awesome.

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9 years ago

Excellent food! I wish they would open another pollo centro outside of Lawrence and let the suburban folk enjoy this wonderful food!

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Food is pretty basic. It does satisfy those cravings for a quick Spanish food fix. Place is clean.

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Sammy’s Wings

4.7(18 reviews)
5.6 mi

Some of the best food I have had in a long time! The wings were incredible!! They had tones of…read moreoptions for all flavor profiles. The corn bites are a MUST try! The mac and cheese along with the fries were fantastic. The service was spectacular and the owner not only helped us with our order but actually made the food himself! This is only the second yelp review I have ever left in my life.... but this place is a 10 out of 10 MUST TRY!! The restaurant is a little hard to find but has lots of parking!

Small, hidden joint on Route 114 with over-the-counter ordering, only a few small tables, a compact…read moremenu, but many flavors for the wings and tenders. The short version: they take pride in their product and it turns out well above the usual. Friendly family operation. -- Buffalo Wings: Not gargantuan, but good size. Good contrast between crisp skin and tender inner flesh. Decent juiciness on the drums and very good juiciness on the flats. Tasty sauce. -- Fries: When I learned they're not fresh hand-cut, the owner was kind enough to provide a small sample to try. A decent rendition for frozen.  -- Nashville Hot Wings: Tried on the second visit, as a combo with coleslaw and split with an eating buddy. A clinical presentation of technical wings perfection, with each piece crisp outside, tender and juicy inside, and generously coated but not overloaded with fresh, tasty wing sauce. A little grit to this one to deliver dry spices as well as liquid, and a noticeable amount of heat that complemented nicely. A joy to view and a joy to eat. -- Mango Habanero Hot Wings: Tried on the second visit, as a combo with onion rings and split with an eating buddy. More technical perfection and similar praise for the sauce, which balances sweet and heat nicely. Even nicer was a little garnish of mango on top. Like the Nashville Hot, these were superb. (And if you check my other reviews, you'll see that I don't go throwing around compliments and 5-star reviews to just anyone.) -- Onion Rings: A frozen product, but crisp, not greasy, and seasoned. Not seafood shack or roast beef joint quality, but good for what it was. -- Coleslaw: A larger-than-expected serving with an unexpected flavor. Crisp, creamy, but with a certain something or somethings that begged for more forkfuls. Seeds (I think caraway) and fruit (cranberries and apples) added oomph and a floral component. If I didn't have plans after, I'd have bought more to take home. Friendly, hands-on owner who puts his heart and soul into the food, from the presentation (including a stainless steel bone dish and plastic gloves) to the pinpoint technical excellence of the wings (nailed the crisp, the juiciness, the right amount of sauce) to the creativity (the mango garnish; apples and cranberries in the coleslaw). Even without table service, comfy booths, and beer, an easy 5.

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Yas Chicken

3.8(71 reviews)
1.0 mi
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I am visiting from Florida and we had to try! They were…read moregreat. Very clean spot really good food. We tried just about everything , the gyozas were delicious and crispy. Their fried dough munchkins were REALLY good. We got " The duo" was well very juicy chicken.

I went to Yas Chicken about a year ago and it was AMAZING. The chicken sandwich? Juicy. The fries?…read morePerfect. The drink? Refreshing. We left impressed. Fast forward to this time... what happened?? Last year the chicken sandwich had a thick, juicy chicken breast/patty. This time? They literally threw a chicken tender on my sandwich. And I know it was a tender because my friend ordered chicken tenders, and they looked exactly the same... except hers were BIGGER than the one on my sandwich. Be serious. The lettuce was one sad, soggy, pale little piece fighting for its life. Not crisp. Not fresh. Just... present. Like it clocked in but didn't want to be there. The Yas sauce wasn't nonexistent, but they were definitely stingy with it. I had to add ranch because it just wasn't hitting. The fries weren't even crunchy. Just cold and hard like they had beef with me personally. Not crispy. Not warm. Just... stale with attitude. The mac and cheese tasted like it came straight out of a Kraft box. No personality. No flavor. Not even vibes. The drink was also mid. It didn't save the meal. And before anyone says "maybe they were closing", we ordered at 6PM. They close at 9. Oh, and the grand finale? Food poisoning. Both of us throwing up within an hour of eating. The chicken was dry, and apparently also dangerous. Now that's talent. What happened?? The quality drop needs to be studied. Definitely not coming back.

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4.1(73 reviews)
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By far the best local pub around the Lawrence area. The best bartenders and wait staff and the…read moremost friendly owner around. As the area continues to flourish around the Riverwalk, the Tavern is the place one must frequent regardless of the day/night of the week The food is excellent. Combination of basic pub food, middle eastern and some of the local favorites that, if you grew up in the area like me, that remind you of being a kid again. Brian, Jenn and Julia are amazing behind the bar and on the floor. How they manage the crowd on the weekend is beyond me. That said, when the energy is that positive, you have to have a staff that compliments the environment. They crush it... If you live in the area, this needs to be a weekly staple. If you don't, come in on a Friday or Saturday and enjoy a burger and a drink alongside the weekly bands that are brought in that will get you feet tapping and smiling ear to ear!

Fonzi's Tavern on Merrimack has opened under new ownership of the former Tavern on Merrimack/The…read moreFrosty Mug in Lawrence. The place has the feel of a local neighborhood pub which has finished wood walls, flooring, & ceiling. There is seating at the full service bar, table seating along the walls, pool table in the back, a musician/karaoke stage in the front corner and TVs throughout the room. There is a patio area out back. They offer nightly entertainment such as DJs, karaoke (Tue), trivia (Wed), and live music. The food menu offers pub fare including appetizers, wings, chips & dips, salads, burger/sandwich plates, quesadillas, tacos, chicken & waffles, pasta, steaks, and desserts. The prices are moderate. The bar offers 12 beers on draft, beer bottles/cans, wine, cocktails & mixed drinks. I stopped by Fonzi's for dinner very recently. I sat up at the bar for prompt service. I got an ice water as I looked over the menu. For an appetizer, the Fried Raviolis ($12 plus tax) had 6 good size fried breaded raviolis filled with cheese including ricotta & seasoning) over a zesty marinara sauce. For dinner, the Basic Bit*h Burger ($18 plus tax) had a thick grilled beef patty with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, & pickle chips on a thick kaiser bun. The fries were lightly fried and very hot. Both the fried raviolis and thick juicy burger were very good and fries were decent. After I was done, I got the check with Upserve QR code, which was $32.10 with tax and before tip. I was able to pay the check on my phone, as the place was getting busier around 6:30 pm. The service was prompt sitting at the bar and I was able to watch some sports highlights on the TV. I would definitely come back here to try other food on their menu like the coconut shrimp, tacos, and cheese tortellini gratinati with chicken.

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