This place feels like mom's kitchen. The staff is patient and kind and have some of the best food in the city. Chicken Deliciously grilled to moist perfection. Great prices. Love, love, love this place. Plenty of parking........ read more

I have no problem with the food I actually like it sometimes it hit or miss been going here since 2006 but today I reached my final straw. I ordered a 2pc combo $9.50 that comes with a medium sized drink I ask to upgrade to a large I was charged $4 to upgrade when a large drink by itself cost $2.75 make it make sense. Total rip off and don't care to hide it I just hope those extra dollars was worth it because one thing I refuse to do is let you play in my face. Safe to say this is my last visit. read more

This is the best Mexican food I've ever eaten! I love that there is a buffet as well, even though I ordered from the menu. The staff is very friendly too. read more

Extremely friendly service and very good food. Though they were closed when I called to find out their hours, they still made me a dish. They offer grilled chicken prepared in a variety of ways. There is a strong mexican influence and the food is very good. The price point is more than fair, as well. You get a lot of food for your money here. I would definitely recommend a visit to this place if you are in the Hoover, Alabama area. read more

Pollo Lucas - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Insanely good grilled chicken. $8 for a breast, rice, beans, tortillas, grilled jalapeño and a drink!

This place is super divey, affordable and yes surprisingly good. It's not a 5 star meal but it is cheap and hot. A full meal of rotisserie sazon flavored chicken, rice, refried beans and a drink here costs less than $7!!! It was a little more blander than I would have liked but they have all the sauces and fixings at the garnish bar to liven up your meal. The clientele is mostly Hispanics which is always a good sign. Girl at the register was patient with us because I needed time to know what I wanted. However this place looks like a converted subway. Not good for large groups. Tiny booths so if you need space to breathe or are heavy set, this may be uncomfortable. They do however have a big screen TV that plays Latin American soaps. Hoover needs more places like this. I love diversity and I appreciate these authentic family owned local places. Keep up the good work! read more

Pollo Lucas - The number 1 chicken, rice beans, tortillas which I skipped, and a drink. Fixings from the garnish bar. - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Great place. Very affordable and very delicious! The grilled chicken is very tender and juicy and well-seasoned. The combo comes with a drink and two sides. I only wished the sides were not as the "traditional" Mexican sides like refried beans and salsa. It would be great if they offered "frijoles charros" and a "Pico de Gallo" instead! Overall, it is a good place to eat and within budget. read more

How is there not a line outside the door of this place and wrapped around the building? They're roasting the chickens right in front of you. They've got pictures on the menu. You can eat real food here for less money than it costs to get fast food. People need to know these things. It's not fancy, and I don't think the menu was designed by some world famous chef. But, it's fresh, delicious, authentic and the value is really hard to match. Quick lunch? Real food? Unpretentious atmosphere? Yes please. read more

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First found this little gem about 4 years ago....we have been loyal customers since then. Good is still as good as ever. Price gone up a little recently, but very reasonable considering raw material cost went up recently with the pandemic. They are doing a good job with social distancing with every other table closed down and employees are masking. Employees are always nice and efficient! Definitely enjoys take-outs from here and glad to support a fantastic small business! read more

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My friend stumbled upon this spot and I'm SO glad she did. We didn't expect much but we were absolutely stunned at the flavor and value that you get for your buck. This place is CHEAP and the portions are HUGE. I had the chicken plate with tortillas. It came with rice and beans also. There was so much chicken and it was seasoned so well. The rice and beans were a bit bland but the chicken made up for it. I made little tacos with all the ingredients. It came with salsa which was SPICY. There were lots of seeds in it. I also tried the guacamole which was chunky and fresh; I loved it. The tacos were phenomenal. I love the minimalism of Mexican street tacos. The flavor of the meat really shines through. I will definitely be back! read more

Pollo Lucas - Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Grilled chicken, refried beans, potato salad and delicious picante salsa. This is the best chicken that I've had and by far the best potato salad. It's going to be our go-to tailgate each week for the fall! Delicious! Riquisimo!!! read more

Pollo Lucas - Grilled chicken, refried beans, potato salad and delicious picante salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I've drove by here several times and always wanted to stop by, so I finally did. They are known for their chicken, but they have a very large menu with different items. The chicken was seasoned and cooked to perfection, along with the rice and beans. Their red salsa is to be used on the chicken, however, it is very spicy. Also, I prefer green salsa but they only serve their house red salsa. The tacos and guac were also very good and tasteful. They have a wide variety of mexican sodas, the one pictured is grape flavored. It was actually very good and refreshing. Overall, the staff was very nice and respecful, and it did not take long to get our food. Due to COVID-19 you must wear a mask to come in. Dine in is available and some tables are closed off to enforce social distancing. read more

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One word: mole. The mole is fricking delicious and at a wonderful price. Favorite Mexican in the city. read more

Pollo Lucas - Mole - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Glad I found this place on Yelp. I went with the recommended Monthly Special #1. Chicken was fork tender and not too dry, seasoned very well. Corn tortillas were warm and fresh. Beans and rice were average. As other reviewers stated salsa bar could use some improvement/more selections. It has a basic medium salsa, salsa verde, slaw, lettuce and 2 types of onion. I can't wait to try some other selections on my next trip. read more

Used to be amazing food at incredible prices. The prices keep on rising. Now a burrito is 7 dollar's. It no better than one from a restaurant where for 7 I get a whole meal. Here, 7 is just that. A burritto. Nothing more. All of their prices have risen.. so much so they stopped putting them on the board with anything more than a piece of paper and the current price. It's like paying market price for seafood but it's just Mexican food. Again , the food is good, but at it's current prices, go to a real restaurant... They aren't that good. read more

Huele a un baño. Smells like a pisser. I walked out as soon as i walked in. Se pasan de...

Best authentic Mexican chicken you can get in Birmingham!! I love this place. The flavor of the chicken is always the same. It's a hit every single time!! You can get two pieces or three (usually a drum stick and one or two thighs) with a side of rice, and beans. read more

Fuimos en Domingo a las 3:30 a comprar un pollo para llevar y nos formamos en la fila, detrás de 5 personas. Después de esperar nuestro turno, llegamos a pedir y nos dijo la empleada: " Ya no hay pollo. Los domingos cerramos temprano y ya vendí el último." Cabe aclarar que en Google y en Yelp dice que cierran a las 8:00 pm los domingos y que en ningún lado había un letrero que dijera que los domingos cierran temprano, ni tampoco uno que dijera que ya no había pollo, ni tampoco se nos informó al entrar ni en ningún momento. Está pésimo anunciarse como un negocio que vende pollo y que cierra los domingos a las 8:00pm y que a las 3:30 te salgan con que ya se acabó el pollo, porque cierran temprano. read more

This is definitely worthy of more than 5 stars! No doubt some of the best chicken ever. Moist and juicy on the inside, yet still chargrilled and crispy on the outside. Just like the other reviews mention, you get a huge amount of food for a small price. The condiment bar is made up of fresh salsas, two types of pickled onions, shredded cabbage, lettuce, minced onion with cilantro, and fresh lime slices. If you haven't been to Pollo Lucas, you need to go now! You won't be disappointed. And if you have, I know you will be going back :) read more

Pollo Lucas - Items from the fresh condiment bar. - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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I thought I previously reviewed this joint but I guess not. It's my go to stop when on that part of Lorna. For $5.99 I always get the "Monthly Special #1" white meat which includes a bone in chicken breast (no wing), beans and rice, a grilled pepper (typically jalapeno but sometimes Serrano) and about 5 tortillas plus access to the condiment bar plus a fountain drink. I basically rip the meat and skin off and make tacos accompanied by the lightly cured curtido and some of the red sauce. This yellowish chicken is probably the best commercially prepared chicken I have ever eaten and really need to try this at home. Jay's picture really brings out how brightly colored the meat is after it is marinated and grilled. As far as the décor, it does not really figure into my review. It actually looks like it was an older Subway but there is a Subway next door, so maybe not. This is not four star dining but that is five star walking bird (yeah yeah, it's not turkey). read more

I can't get over the prices of this place. I got a chicken quesadilla, rice, beans, and a drink for $6 or so. My quesadilla was stuffed with meat as well. I couldn't have been more satisfied with my meal. You order at the counter and the food comes out relatively quickly. It's definitely a great place to grab a quick and inexpensive lunch! read more

Pollo Lucas - Chicken quesadilla combo - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The tamales here are the bomb, especially the chicken with green chili. Also the enchiladas Verde are on another level, better than any I've ever had before. Which is saying something, enchiladas verde is a go-to dish for me. And it's super reasonably priced. Eat here! You'll be glad you did. read more

So me and hubs discovered this place after a hookah session around the corner which is also an awesome spot if y'all like hookah! Do not let this little strip place spot fool y'all, this food is on point! And shared parking lot so no parking issues! There are combos under $10, order this over fast food any day and actually get some real food! We normally get the quesadilla and side of Yuca fries. If y'all haven't tried these yuca fries y'all need to get this next time! The buffet bar has all the accoutrements needed so we fancy our plate up before we leave! The chicken is well flavored and cooked to perfection. The staff is always helpful in menu selection decisions also! Has become our go to spot on days I want to skip cooking! read more

Hidden away in a strip mall and right next door to a Mexican restaurant, but that doesn't stop this place from always being hopping. It's fairly small, but there are a few tables and booths. They also have a salad/salsa bar. The food is pretty darn good! I've had the steak burrito, the chicken (their signature item) burrito and the chicken quesadilla. I haven't been disappointed. The chicken has a lot of flavor and the portion sizes are large. The prices are also low and they are usually quick. If you're looking for something a little different, cheap and tasty, stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

They are usually pretty good, but the chicken inside the rolled tacos was extremely old or either extremely overcooked. It was the exact texture of beef jerky. read more

Do not overlook this place. I have been thinking about stopping in after looking at reviews for over a year and i finally did. The chicken is so moist I'm quiet confused to how because I've never had chicken this moist in my life! Stop by and get a 2 piece, it comes with rice and beans and a drink only 6.99. This is my new favorite place to eat in Hoover. read more

Tucked away in a strip mall, you come across this place and when you see their sign all lit, it makes you wonder just exactly what kind of place that it is. Is it fried chicken? Is it bbq chicken? And who exactly is Lucas?? Well, this is some pretty amazing grilled chicken. I'm talking about marinated for hours so that it falls off the bone and then grilled so that the skin is perfectly crispy chicken. We went in since my daughter was wanting a chicken quesadilla and that is what they had posted on one of their windows. So that is what she ordered and it came with two sides. My husband and I shared a four piece combo plate that also came with two sides and I ordered a tamale as well. This is the kind of chicken that you tell people about! Moist, tender, flavorful, and then there's that crispy skin....yuummm! They use this same chicken for their quesadillas so my daughter loved her food. We had rice and decided beans for our sides and the chicken combo came with corn tortillas. I wish that there were more side to choose from since the only other options besides rice and beans are fries and potato salad. My husband was also looking for a mild salsa since he's not one for a lot of heat. Definitely a diamond in the rough and most definitely a great place to try! read more

We found this place through Yelp and it did not disappoint. When we approached the place, it was as described. Not a posh place and very Spartan on the interior. The staff was pleasant and helpful. My wife got a taco salad and said it was great. The seasoned beef had a slight taste of chorizo seasoning and it made it different and good. my daughter got the quesadilla and she even enjoyed it and cleaned her plate. I had the two piece roasted combo with rice and beans. Just fantastic. No doubt a return trip will happen. read more

Pollo Lucas - Too much food for the family. We got to take almost a full plate home. - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I have been to Pollo Lucas a few time but have not had a chance to review them. I have to say that the seasoning is on point and the Chicken is al ways juicy. They have a salsa /salad condiments bar in the middle of the restaurant to add to your dish. Anytime I am in the Hoover areas I always take home a whole chicken which I know it will always be good!! read more

Do yourself a favor and go here. Their menu is simple but their food is incredible. If you're a fan of chicken - their chicken is amazing. Not to mention the fact that they give you an entire bird with authentic corn tortillas. read more

Good little place to go and enjoy quick Mexican food. Kids enjoyed the quesadillas and hubby enjoyed the grilled chicken. I enjoyed the mini salad bar they have with condiments to have with your meal. read more

I was killing some time in Birmingham, just driving around when I saw this place. Back in Austin there are places like this all over. El Pollo Rico, El Pollo Regio, El Pollo Borracho. They're all very similar... a "different kind" of Mexican place, centered on delicious grilled chicken instead of the usual assortment of enchiladas y mas. They have flautas (crispy taco rolls which you might better know as taquitos), quesadillas, and a "papa lucas" which is a Mexican-style loaded baked potato, but their main feature, and what you must try, is the grilled chicken. When you order grilled chicken, it comes with sides and 5 corn tortillas, so you can pull the chicken off and make tacos with it. This is highly recommended. Take some chicken, some rice & beans, some salsa or veggies from the fixin's island, and you've got the grilled-chicken version of a fajita, for much less than most mexican restaurants. read more

I don't have anything bad to say about Pollo Lucas. The chicken (pollo) is good. The sides are meh... not fantastical, not trashy either. Standard rice and beans and such. Speedy service, the two times I've been. If you dine in, they also have a salad/salsa bar. I think this place is classified as Mexican food, but I don't really see it as such in my head. Perhaps because the chicken is grilled and served bone-in when most Mexican dish chicken I'm used to is shredded or cut up in some way. Not that it's a bad thing at all, because it isn't. Not my first choice when deciding (what to eat tonight) but also far from the bottom of the list as well. Good chicken, solid dinners. read more

Mexican food of choice. The employees know my husband and our order since we come here so often. We usually get the 4 pc I think.. And when they do have chips and queso... We add the queso to our tacos.. To die for. Never fails. Consistent with the flavors. Chicken is always moist! And corn tortillas are always fresh and hot! read more

Pollo Lucas - Chicken delicious-ness topped with fresh lime juice and queso! - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

was shopping with a friend in the area and had read the one review on yelp. it is a very small place but when i walked in i knew i was in for a treat. this place really reminded me of the small Mexican taco shops in California i am used to. Univision blaring off the TV, a great salsa condiment bar and all the Mexican drink dispensers. Me and my buddy both got the 3 piece with two sides tortillas and a drink. this is grilled chicken like i am really used to from cali. the sides i got were standard rice and beans. This was great tasting and great comfort food for missing home. read more

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The fam went for Saturday lunch and it was outstanding. The service was fast for a crowded lunch time. The food needed a moment to cool off before we could eat. I got the chicken roll up and it was very good. I had refried beans and potato salad for sides and again very solid choices. My wife is a picky eater and she got the quesadilla and loved it. Our son got the 4 piece chicken plate and he brought 2 pieces home. He is 20 and a hungry college student and couldn't eat it all. Next time my wife and I will split the 4 piece plate and the sides. We will be back soon. read more

Amazing, authentic Mexican food for amazing prices(they could be charging so much more$$)! This place will NOT disappoint in any way. Deici, Mariella, and Jazzmin are the lovely staff and they know how to make you completely satisfied. I absolutely love them! Thank you Ladies for overall amazingness! This place should be a chain store all over the Birmingham area! read more

This place is solid. Very good chicken. Reminds me of the "El Pollo Loco" chain is SoCal. Salsa bar could be a little better but you come here for the chicken. Also, serves liquor. Don't come for the "decor" people. read more

I ordered the chicken wrap with fries. The food wasn't terrible, but it wasn't particularly flavorful either. I got two cups of salsa from the sides bar to assist and those too were lacking flavor. I went alone, but noticed there wasn't a lot of seating for many people. There was only one cashier who was helpful in a succinct, professional type of way. Everyone else behind the counter and in the kitchen either ignored me or smirked at me. At any rate, I imagine maybe this was an off day for the cook or maybe I should've tried the grilled chicken. After my experience, I don't plan on going back to spend my money where I'm possibly not wanted. read more

Moist, tasty grilled chicken, and one of the best value combo deals around: $6.99 gets you two pieces of chicken, 2 sides, 5 tortillas, a drink, and salsa/condiments. We enjoyed our lunch here. read more