Food was so fresh and delicious. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and it came out piping hot. Beef was good quality and fries cooked just right. I round up and give them a 5 although there's a tiny bit I would take off for the booths not being clean although I walked in at Opening. Essentially you order at the front through the machine or the lady at the counter. She was friendly and process quick since it's an express location. You can still sit and eat but you are not served. I would definitely go again for a quick bite. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more

Pollo Inka Express - Lomo Saltado piping hot - Peruvian Near Me - Torrance, California

I've been here a few times. Even though it's been open for a short time, portion size has been reduced significantly, by half. Tallerin verde taste is good. Sauce is a bit soupy, too runny. Noodles are extremely overcooked. Chicken first time was very good. Next very small portion. Next had a rubbery texture. read more

After a couple visits to the full-service restaurant nearby, we decided to try the express version on a recent Friday night. It seems they're best known for their rotisserie chicken here, so I went with the half chicken served with rice and salad. My husband ordered the vainita chicken stir-fry since we had enjoyed it at the regular location. Since this is the express setup, everything is served on paper plates with plastic utensils. We didn't mind at all because the food was still delicious. I especially loved the rice soup that comes with the meals. My only complaint is that the green sauce was extremely spicy. I wish they offered a milder version because I didn't have anything to pair with my chicken. I also didn't see chicha morada on the menu, only Inca Kola. Overall, great prices, generous portions, and we'd definitely come back again. read more

Pollo Inka Express - Half 1/2 Chicken - 2 Sides - Peruvian Near Me - Torrance, California

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This location on Torrance Blvd and Anza where the old KFC used to be. This location has better tasting food and better service than the Hawthorne Location. I've been here a few times and the chicken are bigger and juicier! I always get their family meal of whole chicken with 2 sides. Sides are very limited selections so we always with fries and rice, or salad with bland house dressing. It also comes with a large chicken rice soup which is delicious. I always add a Pollo Saltado juicy. The green sauce is delicious but it's SOOO SPICY!! Could you make one thats not spicy please??? :-( I'm looking forward to visit this location more often since it's closer, food tastes better and cleaner, and faster service. read more

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First off, the exterior of the place is pretty cool; kinda has an ancient old world Inkan vibe going on. That kind of set off my hunger bells to check the place out- especially their prized roasted chicken. I decided to get their combo plate which includes two sides, which was white rice and salad. I have to say, my chicken was super tender, and the seasoning was spot on. The salad was really good and was loaded up; and the rice as well. And.... my combo came with a traditional rice/chix soup and a really interesting tasting hot sauce. It's really worth checking out if you want honestly good food under $20. The service was excellent and the place was super clean. Worth a visit. read more

Pollo Inka Express - Have a 1/2 Chicken - 2 Sides - Peruvian Near Me - Torrance, California

Replaced the old kfc. But still offers tasty chicken! It's mostly a drive thru on the corner of Torrance and Anza but there is a small indoor seating area and bathroom. We got the family meal for a dinner party of 8 adults. It is a steal! 2 whole chickens, 2 soups, 4 sides (we got 2 salads and 2 fries), green sauce, and a 2 liter kola all for $50. Soup is chicken and rice soup. It was a tad salty but chicken was extremely tender. Green sauce was more white and spicier than normal, but that wasn't a bad thing--just different. Also wished the salad was more substantial and the fries had more flavor. I guess that's what the green sauce is for haha. Additionally, we ordered lomo saltado because why not? Can't go wrong with grilled onions, tomatoes, and steak. It is a crowd pleaser. Overall, glad this place opened up so we don't have to drive farther to eat at the restaurant and pay for the service. Flavor profile and options are preferred over El Pollo Loco. read more

I went to get some chicken but be honest the flavor is not the same I prefer pollo loco

Order lunch for the first time it was good. I got the lomo saltado it was good! It came out fast and the service was good. I definitely will be back to try different things on the menu. Until next time! read more

Ay yo! I love me some El Pollo Inka. But do you know what's better than El Pollo Inka? You guessed it, El Pollo Inka EXPRESS!!! Yessir, just like what you normally get but way faster and dare I say, better! More consistent, saltier(that's a plus for me), and I think a little better value too. Self serve soda machine, do I need to say more? Oh yeah, they have a Lomo torta too. read more

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I am used to going to the location at Hawthorne and Rosecrans I live closer to this location and decided to come by and order my usual half chicken with rice and beans This location charges an additional $3 to substitute beans This is a traditional dish, rice and beans and chicken go very naturally together and many Caribbean, South American and central American cuisine I happen to also speak with the manager who refused to even make a one time adjustment to not charge me additional for beans Very disappointed and will never come to this location again read more

Express has better service and quality than the sit down spots. The staff is nice and accommodating while the food is just amazing.

Great food and the prices is awesome. I always have a good experience with friendly host and the price is right.

Alway on point and not ever a let down. Employees are always kind and are quick to ask if they met all your exspectations . Thank you

Floors were covered in grease and beyond dangerous.. If front of house is lacking, can only imagine back of house.. Food was average. Service was good! read more

Amazon and affordable meal for lunch. You can get a meal for under $15. Staff if friendly and the place is clean. Definitely one one of my favorite spots in Torrance . read more

Pollo Inka Express - Peruvian Near Me - Torrance, California

Stopped here for the first time since they have been open. First off it's nothing like the full on restaurant and lacks flavor. The prices are way to high for what you are getting. The staff that was on when I went were friendly and accommodating since I was not sure what I wanted and had a few questions. After seasoning my own food it soon tasted ok but still not what I was expecting on flavor. I may try again just to see if they might have just missed on the seasoning. read more

Pollo Inka Express - Tallarines Saltados - Peruvian Near Me - Torrance, California

The food is good and then chicken is well marinated. I ordered the number two with the whole chicken, unfortunately all they had was dark meat and didn't find out till I got to the window. They did take 10% off, which was helpful and the portion was generous. Would I go again? Yes, the food was good And I'll be back for more. read more

Parking, and service were good. Food was not. The beef in the Lomo Saltado was hard and tasteless. The soup was mostly broth. The chicken in the Vainta Saltado was hard. Pricy as well. We probably will not be back to this location. read more

We were told great things about this chain. We went. We were disappointed. The chicken was flavorless and the fries were unseasoned and cold. The salad was not chopped and we received the center core that's usually tossed. Plantains were ok. The staff is polite. Will be go again? Probably not (being nice). read more

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My order was delivered by uber eats and one dish was missing. I called to find out where my food was and was told that they knew they didn't deliver the dish yet made no effort to make it right. The manager said he would call me back to make it right but of course never did. They are just lying thieves that do zero to correct their mistake leaving me with not enough food to feed my guests. I will never order from these low lives again! read more

Warning -- Avoid this place My family had a really disappointing experience here. A couple of months ago, my dad went through the drive-thru wearing a "Back the Blue" hat, and when he pulled up to pick up our food, the employee at the window made rude comments in Spanish and mocked him for it. Totally unprofessional and disrespectful. No customer should feel judged or made fun of for their beliefs while simply picking up food they paid for. Because of this, we won't be coming back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend giving them your business. 1/5 -- Poor service, unacceptable behavio::: read more

Pollo Inka Express is now in Torrance! I've always been a fan of El Pollo Inka and was happy to hear that they opened an express restaurant in Torrance. This new restaurant takes over the location that previously housed KFC. It's on the corner of Torrance Blvd and Anza. This location is pretty new but already quite popular. Friday lunchtime was quite busy and it took 25-30 minutes to get our orders. I felt that they were prioritizing take out orders first versus the dine in orders as noticed a few folks who ordered to-go get their meals first. Our orders consisted of Pollo Lomo Salatdo and Tallarin Verde con Pollo. Both were $14.99 and came with Cilantro Soup. I was slightly disappointed that the Cilantro Soup came out cold. It was a little surprising that it was cold because I had expected it to be hot and fresh with the long wait time. Nevertheless the soup was still tasty. I was happy though that the entrees came out nice and hot. I could definitely tell the entrees were freshly prepared. Both entrees were quite delicious but I did notice that there wasn't a lot of chicken in the Lomo Salatdo dish. The chicken with the Tallarin Verde was also slightly burnt. They also made a mistake in giving me white meat though I asked for dark meat. Despite these little misses; the meal was enjoyable. It could perhaps be because they are still new but it also felt like service could have been a lot better. It took quite some time to ask for water cups. There was only one server and it seemed like she was overwhelmed between taking orders, giving orders and wrapping up to-go orders. She saw me waiting but I had to flag her down to get the cups. This place has potential and food is good; which is why I still want to give this spot 4 stars. I do however think that there are several kinks they need to work out (cold soup, long wait time for food, slow service). I will be back and hopefully by then they have worked out some of the little issues. read more

Phenomenal! Flavor, portion, price point equals amazing! Adding generous amounts of the highly addictive aji elevates your already flavorful juicy chicken. read more

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The staff here was kind and fast, which I appreciated -- service-wise, no complaints. The restaurant itself is pretty standard, nothing fancy, but it was clean, and even the bathroom was well kept. Unfortunately, the food was super mid. The fries had no seasoning at all, the green spicy sauce was decent, and the chicken skin had some flavor -- but once you're past the skin, the meat itself tastes like nothing. You can only order a quarter, half, or whole bird, so I went with the wing and breast combo, which came out to around $13. For that price, I expected way more flavor. They definitely gotta do better. read more

Ohh the excitement to have one close to home. We would usually go to the one in Gardena and it was pretty far from us. This is the perfect location and glad they used it to replace the KFC. The parking is great, they have the drive thru as well. When we went during dinner rush there was no line so I guess it depends what time you go that it can get pretty busy. A TIP: call in your order and then just pick up, this has always been the way to go for us. I've seen many negative reviews in waiting so long and they rate the place on that, the fact you come here you know the food is good so just take a few minutes order and pick up so you don't have to wait in line and be miserable. They prepare your food fresh so be patient. The place is fairly new the tables and everything is clean and tidy. The bathrooms are clean and it's spacious for you to have a meal there comfortably. The Gentlemen that were taking orders and on the phone were very nice and bilingual as well. As far as food we got the Lomo Saltado order as well as Pollo Saltado and the Platanos. Their meals are so well served great amount of rice ratio as well as the meat. Love that they serve the little soup to go with your meal other spots ain't usually do that. It was very flavorful and fresh for sure. The little green sauce they give you is Absolutely delicious and has a good kick. We enjoyed our meal for sure. Welcome to Torrance Pollo Inka Express! read more

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Our first tine dining here. So many items on the menu and I selected the Tallarin spaghetti with sliced beef and vegetables. It was very good, however the beef was a bit tough. But the meal was very flavorful. The front parking lot is relatively small but not full when we arrived. There is additional parking in the rear and on an adjacent parking lot that serves several businesses. Since it was our first time there I had questions and the cashier was very friendly patient and knowledgeable answering all our questions. The interior of the restaurant was bright, modern and clean. It felt welcoming. Glad we gave it a try and I'll certainly dine there again. read more

Pollo Inka Express - Tallarin spaghetti with beef - Peruvian Near Me - Torrance, California

I ordered the Inka Combo at the drive through and it was convenient. Service was friendly. Food is good. I ordered cilantro rice instead of regular rice. It was dry. I like the one in Long Beach they use to give you points and you get fried plantains or yucas depending on how many points you have. Hope they do the same at this location in a future. read more

Pollo Inka Express - Inka Combo - salad, soup and a drink - Peruvian Near Me - Torrance, California

Excellent food here. We got the chaufas with shrimp, chaufas with veggies and a half chicken dinner. All were really tasty and the soup that comes with is delicious. Staff were courteous and the place is very clean. All good! read more

Food tasted great, good prices too. Very clean and staff was efficient and friendly and helpful read more

I really enjoy Peruvian food and eat it often, so I was excited to try this spot. For me, the meat quality wasn't quite what I'm used to -- the pieces were a bit large and not as tender or flavorful as I was expecting. Overall the meal was just okay. However, the soup was actually very delicious and full of flavor. I just wish the rest of the dishes had matched that same level. read more

The prices are lower. The service is faster. The portions are larger. Sure, you have to eat out of a styrofoam container, sit in a fast-food dining room, and order standing up at a counter. Just don't go here for date night and enjoy the same good El Pollo Inka food in a way more convenient format. The servers are very nice and friendly. There is easy street access and parking. They give you way more green sauce (aji verde)!! There is no tip suggestion guilt-tripping button at this counter-service establishment! There's even a drive -thru! read more

I went to the drive thru the other day and was impressed with the experience. The staff was friendly and service was very quick. I ordered a chicken saltado, carne saltado, half chicken combo, a full chicken ala carte, and two sides of rice. I may have ordered extra green sauce (but I might have skipped it because we had ordered from the Gardena location a couple days prior and still had sauce). The total came to about $75 with tip and portions were very generous. We'll definitely be back for food in the future. read more

Man, drive thru only after 8pm on a Wednesday - lol. Lots of traffic in drive thru lane so it MIGHT BE GOOD, but I won't find out til another day. read more

I love Peruvian food. I am Peruvian so it makes me a little biased because I cook my own Peruvian food. That being said, it is extremely difficult for me to eat at Peruvian restaurants because I critique it HARD. I am not a fan of El Pollo Inka on Hawthorne. A few years ago, right after the pandemic, and I have yet to write a review about my experience. But THIS PLACE, is different. Similar name, better quality food. The experience is more like fast food dining. You order everything at the counter, and your food is ready within 15 minutes. It is not how I make it at home, but is pretty good. 3.8/5 stars in my book. read more

This is a very clean area which provides Peruvian food in Torrance. The service here is very friendly and our order came out quick as we ordered the roasted chicken, which is very good. The green sauce here is amazing. It is the best thing I feel in my opinion that goes well with the chicken, the soup, everything. read more

I was really excited to try this place. My coworkers eat at the location on Hawthorn all the time. My biggest issue was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was maybe 65 degrees outside and prior to getting my meal I was already sweating. Really uncomfortable- and they don't have outside seating. Secondly, the fries get really soggy in the Saltados. Food was ok, service was ok. I don't think this makes the cut for the lunch rotation. read more

GOODBYE KFC, HELLO POLLO INKA EXPRESS. Love the convenience of not needing to go to the el pollo inka to order takeout. This is way faster and the food taste the same. I ordered 2 lomo saltado and one liter of inca cola. Lomo saltado comes with cilantro soup too. Total came out to be 50 dollars with tip. Worth it! Craving satisfied. The cashier was so nice and helpful too! read more

I got the whole chicken to go. The chicken had good flavor. The Aji sauce really compliments the chicken. The salad was fresh and comes with a vinaigrette. I do have a suggestion for the fries. Maybe they can add aluminum foil to the bottom of the container and poke some holes on the top of the container so that the fries will stay crisper. Service was very friendly and prompt. read more

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We love pollo saltado! They've got a good take out one. We had it delivered. Tasty, we'll go again.

I have only done the drive-thru, but based on the food, I'd give it five stars. It's always been a hit. The food is good - tasty chicken, the rice soup, crispy fresh lettuce on salad,fries are ok, the bread pudding (YUM). Service was friendly. There is a bit of a wait, but it makes me think it's because the food is fresh. Every time I've gone, I'm not disappointed. It's in a bit of a busy corner with a lot of traffic, but it's easy to find. When you can't make it to the restaurant and you don't want Pollo Loco, this is a slightly more expensive but tasty alternative. read more