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    Pollo Centro

    3.2 (30 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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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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    8 years ago

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

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    6 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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    8 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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    11 years ago

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

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    The grilled chicken is the most delicious chicken I think I've ever eaten!

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    Terramar Mexican Grill

    4.2
    (43 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Very cute place. Smaller and densely packed but that adds to the vibe. Food was delish. The booths…read morein the back are a great spot for a date night. We started at a table in the middle of the room then ordered enough food that the waitress recommended us getting a bigger table. Very happy with that suggestion and our night.

    We went to Terramar yesterday (3/14/25), and while the food was pretty good, the overall experience…read morewasn't decent. We got seated within 5 minutes since the place wasn't full yet. Our server took about 10 minutes to come over, but he brought our drinks out fast. We both ordered the Ceviche Campechano, which was good -- I've had other ceviches that packed more lemon and cilantro flavor, but this one still hit the spot. It came with saladita crackers, which felt weird at first, but ended up working really well. The service went downhill from there, though. It took forever for our server to check on us after the food came. Eventually, I noticed he was also bartending, which explained a lot. The place got packed while we were there, and drink orders were nonstop. He didn't come back, and I had to flag someone else down to ask for him, but he still never came. We decided to share dessert and got the churros with vanilla ice cream. The portion was good for sharing, but the churros were hard as a rock and impossible to eat. The ice cream was okay, nothing special. We asked for the check as soon as the dessert came because, at that point, we knew it'd take another 20 minutes to get it, and we were right. The whole thing ended up taking about 3.5 hours, which was way too long for what it was. It was hard to hear each other as the pace kept getting packed and the music was getting louder. Parking is decent. Street parking is free after 6 pm (Monday-Saturday), and I think they have a small lot behind the restaurant, but I've never used it. Honestly, the food was good, but the slow service and crazy wait times really ruined the night. I get that they were busy and understaffed, but it still shouldn't have taken that long. Not sure if I'd go back anytime soon.

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    Pulpo a la Parrilla - grilled octopus appetizer
    We had a cozy table on the upper level. It was fun.

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    We had a cozy table on the upper level. It was fun.
    Plaza Azteca

    Plaza Azteca

    3.0
    (499 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    What says Easter better than a nice Mexican meal? Well let's start with the chips and salsa. The…read morechips used to warm and fresh with a matching salsa. Today the place seemed a bit slow so maybe they didn't have the need to have a fresh batch constantly being made. Regardless they were acceptable and the salsa was good. I ordered the Pescado Azteca. Came out quickly and nice and hot! Kudos for not making the dish swimming in cheese sauce! Just enough to mix with the shrimp and veggies with a little bit to flavor the already seasoned white fish. Fish was a little bit dry, but the fresh veggies and shrimp livened it up. Mexican rice was good, could use a little more seasoning in my opinion but overall a well made rice. Overall a good experience and happy that I was not auto-tipped on the bill. Though that practice has not stopped and I witnessed the table next door deal with that situation. I'm happy to get my fix for Mexican food here and hoping the service remains top notch!

    Met a friend for a late lunch at what was meant to be a convenient midpoint for both of us…read more First-time visit--and, sadly, not a repeat. The menu proudly advertised a variety of margaritas, which initially felt promising on a Friday. SOLD! That optimism was short-lived. Parking technically exists, but the lot is so narrow it feels more like a trust exercise. Drive straight or prepare to exchange insurance information. We were seated quickly, which was great. Unfortunately, the booth area we were placed in was very dark--white text on a pink background in low lighting is certainly... a choice. Vision test unlocked. Our waiter? Service was present but forgettable. No name, no personality, no guidance. We weren't informed about the lunch menu until after our food arrived--because it was never mentioned. No recommendations, no upsell, no effort to engage. Prices leaned high, which would've been acceptable if the food had arrived hot. Instead, everything landed in that awkward lukewarm zone as if it had been sitting patiently, waiting for us to lower our expectations. The drinks were... confusing. My friend and I ordered the same margarita. Hers arrived a deep purple sangria-adjacent color. Mine came out pale and peach-toned. Same drink, allegedly. Consistency was not invited to the party. We weren't rushing--this was a rare chance to catch up. We ordered multiple margaritas, an appetizer, and entrées. Despite this, the server made it very clear that our continued presence was inconvenient. This was apparently unacceptable. Our waiter made it very clear he was not into us hanging around. Overall: atmosphere was decent, but the vibe wasn't friendly or particularly welcoming. Between the inconsistent drinks, lukewarm food, and the "please leave" energy, this one missed the mark entirely.

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    Tableside Fresh Table Side Guacamole
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