I can't believe it took me so long to try this place out. In the five points plaza next to Pizza Hut and across from el pollo loco unless you're looking for this place you may miss it in the strip mall. Called in my order on the way home and it was ready exactly in the time they said it would be. There is plenty of parking and inside had a good amount of tables to dine in. Ordered chicken, Lomo saltado and an aguadito. Everything was delicious, the chicken had a good char but not burnt and yet still very juicy. Rice and beans were flavorful and the beef was tender and not greasy. The chicken had a unique seasoning that I haven't tasted in the Peruvian style chicken before, but it was good and different. The place was busy and the staff were still friendly and managed to get everything in the order correct. read more

Overall: 4.5/5 To me, it's a very high quality fast food place. We ordered a whole rotisserie chicken with side of rice and beans. It also came with a side of tortilla and they give you a good amount of sauce to go with it. The chicken was flavorful with nice char and not very dry like a lot of rotisserie chicken (see picture). The rice was also seasoned and aromatic. The beans were just okay, a little watery. The red sauce had a strong kick and spicy in a good way. The aji was nice and had a bit of spice as well. The pico de gallo was standard and the chimichuri was okay. It's a smaller establishment with some seating inside, but seems most people take it to go. The place felt fairly full when we arrived. The staff were very friendly. Overall was about $37 with tax. Very good quality and quantity at that price! read more

Pollo Mania - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

I was really craving Peruvian food so we checked out Pollo Mania. We ordered: 1. Lomo Saltado 2. Whole Chicken 3. Large Fries My Lomo Saltado has good flavor. I do wish the fries were cooked a little longer with the rest of the meat and juices... Because it was a little dry. The whole chicken was really good and moist. And the fries were good too. Wish they had ají verde to go with my lomo saltado. All in all... they have friendly service, their portions are big and is definitely a good place to go to if you're craving Peruvian food. read more

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What We Ordered: -1/2 Chicken with 2 Sides $18.15 I've heard great things about Pollo Mania in El Monte, and I wanted to see if it lived up to the hype. I've been on a rotisserie chicken kick lately and am trying to explore as many local spots as possible. The 1/2 chicken comes with two sides and tortillas, and you can choose between corn or flour. I opted for flour, and they tasted very fresh, likely made in-house. The chicken was some of the best I've had in a long time - perfectly cooked, with flavorful skin and moist meat. The beans were good, and I appreciated their sweetness. The portion size was also generous. The rice was excellent, tasting like chicken rice, and both my wife and I really enjoyed it. I loved that you can make your own chicken tacos! A little rice and beans on a flour tortilla with the chicken makes a great taco. They offer four different sauces, but our favorite was the fresh salsa (Pico de Gallo). Even my wife, who isn't usually a sauce fan, liked it. My only suggestion would be a spicy Aji verde to complement the chicken. The spicy red sauce (Salsa Roja) was too hot for us, and the Aji and Chimichurri were okay, nothing special. The service was warm and friendly! I was impressed with the freshness and quality of the food, as well as the value. My only complaint is that they didn't have an aji verde sauce. I've been to two pollo a la brasa spots, and while this one has the best chicken, the other place had better sauces overall. We will definitely be back in the future. I'm looking forward to returning for their chicken and trying their chicken soup! read more

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Delicious Peruvian food. Hidden gem, I've been here several times and so far everything has been Delicious.. The service is great and the food is fresh and cooked to order. It's a small restaurant, but is kept clean. Definitely recommend trying it. read more

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Our family eats alot of rotisserie chicken. Probably on a weekly basis so I need to know options around me cuz the hubby despises costco chicken. We were in this neighborhood to do an errand and i busted out the yelp app to see what kind of chicken I can find here. Bam found this place. Got 2 rotisserie chickens for $42 and medium sides of beans and rice. All good and the chickens will help me out for the work week. They provide their version of chimmichuri sauce which is more parsley flavored. Will order again if I'm back in the neighborhood. read more

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If you ever want to know locally, whether or not a restaurant is good, follow the working class crowd and order what they order. This is the type of place where the lady working at the laundromat, the guy working on filling the road ditches, the pickup trucks full of landscapers, and the little bobitos / bobitas would go to for a meal. After a brutal day finishing up multiple stops in downtown Los Angeles where my 53' Trailer don't belong, I decided to take this weekend off instead of continuing my winter run in some Midwest Northern state. Somehow waking up this morning to the pouring rain got me wanting steak. Didn't want to drive down to Arcadia for the Derby Steakhouse, or wait for 4pm for Dal Rates in Pico Rivera, and so I'm down here visiting a second time the Pollo Mania in El Monte. Got the Lomo Saltado, it's like a Peruvian Brown Sauce stir fry with French fries, Carne Asada, Onions and Flame Grilled Tomatos chopped. And this place gets its done really well. The last time I had this dish was in Hacienda Heights, utter fail, not going to mention which restaurant but it was located near a Habits Burger. Aside from the Lomo I got the Spanish Baked Beans really savory and some corn tortillas. Overall, this place is a great alternative to El Pollo Loco, I'd say the chicken since I had it in a former trip is better than El Pollo Loco. The steak, Aji sauces were great also. Only thing that I think needs improvement is the chimichurri sauce, needs a little more kick, and was a bit too oily, maybe increase the parsley and oregano and throw on a hint of mint + lime. And of course if the place were to offer $3.00 for unlimited Pico De Gallo **dine in** that would be even great 'cause then I can balance the strong flavors with something light, citrus and refreshing. Looking forward to come back and get a whole chicken the next time around. read more

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Great Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa, and I especially enjoyed the non-Peruvian sauces--particularly the Argentinian chimichurri. That said, I do wish they offered the classic spicy green sauce you usually find at a typical Peruvian spot. If you're not heading to Koreatown for the ultimate experience (at the aptly named Pollo a la Brasa--getting a bit meta there), this is still a solid find in El Monte. read more

Pollo Mania - pollo a la brasa - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

My family and I enjoyed this! Lomo Saltado and chicken are delicious and flavorful! The Lomo Saltado: I loved how the rice was slightly seasoned and the oil from the beef meshed with the fries, onions and tomatoes. Carbs on carbs Chicken: Cooked perfectly! Nothing plain and dry here! I am a fan of the chimichurri sauce- it adds a fresh herbaceous accent to anything you eat. These were well deserved meals after a long week. Treat yourself! read more

Best chicken!! Sides , rice beans and fries are amazing not to mention the salsas ! Love this restaurant it's my family favorite and service is always great!! No other chicken comes close to pollo mania. read more

Helping out a friend who was staying in the area, I asked what he wanted to eat as I would pick it up for him. "I don't know, maybe something Chickeny." To the yelp app I go and Pollo Mania comes up. Sounds Chickeny to me. Peruvian rotisserie is a delicacy in my opinion, so I ordered the chicken with two sides and got the rice and beans with flour tortillas. Enough food for us to share and to give him a couple of meals the next day so he wouldn't have to cook. All for under $40 - sounds good to me. And not only did it sound good, the taste was AMAZING. I seriously had to force myself to stop eating because I wanted to keep stuffing my face. I will be back soon because that chicken was that tasty. read more

A long standing pillar of the community that offers chicken comparable to any well known restaurant

Peruvian Food is my all time favorite food to have and will always warms my heart. I was in the area of El Monte and my sister recommended this Peruvian restaurant called Pollo Mania. So we decided to go and check it out. Pollo Mania is located at a shopping center where CVC Pharmacy is located on Garvey and Mountain View. We get there and loved the wooden backsplash. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and a Large Chicha Morada. My Sis ordered the same, without the red onions. We waited for a bit for our order to be ready. When we got our order, it was steaming hot and I could smell that it was prepared fresh. The portiion size in my opinion, was very generous. I took a bite and it was so good. The fries were cut fresh and the beef with the onions and tomatoes; along with the seasoning was complemented together. What was so cool is that they included 3 tortillas with order. The white rice along with the juice, just made the meal so enjoyable; along with the pico de gallo, aji and chimichurri are available on the side. The Chicha Morada definitely hit the spot and was refreshing. Our overall experience and customer service was great and really enjoyed the Peruvian Food that was perpared . In my personal opinion, I would recommend Pollo Mania if you want to try a cool fusion of Peruvian Food w/Tortillas. As well as the portions were very generous in my opinion. Next time, I'd like to try their whole chicken - pollo a la brasa. read more

Pollo Mania - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

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got the whole she bang yesterday tray of fries, 2 tray of chicken, the best salsa and tortilla. chicken are moist and so delish! cant ask for more we will order party tray again! read more

Pollo Mania - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

Delicious food and great portions. Easy to go food or for dining in, they have a plenty of seating as well! Outside through the window, they have their rotisserie cooking on display and it looks so delicious and the meat looks juicy. Love their selection of dishes since tallarin saltados are always my go-to dish over the rice version and not everywhere always have the noodle version. They also have a selection of a few different sauces which is so fun to try and eat with any of their dishes. They also have a peruvian ice cream on their menu. The day I tried this place they were out so hopefully I'll get the chance to try it next time! read more

Great food, service, clean store, and polite and courteous employees. Especially love the bean and rice! Great flavors.

This was my first time at this restaurant. It was close by, and the pictures of the chicken looked appetizing. The restaurant is small, but the tables are suitable for grouos of four. I ordered Tallarín Saltado-Pollo ($16.75) and a small Caldo de Pollo ($5.25), and my friends ordered Lomo Saltado ($19.45). The restaurant was quick to make the food and was very accommodating with our request for extra plates and utensils. They also provided free ice waters (upon request). The noodle (Tallarin Saltado-Pollo) was tasty and not oily at all. It had a sour note from the tomatoes, and the chicken bits were tender and flavorful. The chicken soup (Caldo de Pollo) was light and came with a small cup of rice and tortillas. There was decent amount of chicken and vegetables inside. I didn't get to try Lomo Saltado, but my friend said that the rice was flavored and tangy. However, they felt the beef was a bit dry compared to the chicken. The portion of each dish was just right for one person. Maybe I would expect a bit more for the price. Nevertheless, I would definitely recommend this place and may come back again in the future. read more

Pollo Mania - Tallarin Saltado Pollo and Caldo de Pollo (small) - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

Disappointed, not only was it very expensive is was awful, I got the limo Saltado, super greasy and the meat an potatoes were burnt , like I can taste the burnt oil ..disgusting dot recommend read more

Great Pollo à la brasa. Well seasoned and tasty- crispy skins. Fries were good as well. The ají sauce lacked flavor but once you add chimichurri it greatly improves. read more

I got sick with Covid and couldn't taste a single thing - until I had their chicken soup. Literally this soup healed me! It is now my go-to anytime I'm feeling a bit under the weather. The soup had a generous portion of vegetables and chicken. They even gave me tortillas and extra sides like rice and lots of salsa. I believe I only spent around $10~ but what they give you is worth your money. I had to go since I was sick so I can't comment on the ambiance or the service. Would recommend getting their chicken soup if you're feeling a bit sick read more

Really solid place for lomo saltado and Peruvian chicken. Their lomo saltado had that nice wok flavor and good portions. The white rice in this lomo saltado was also really good and had perfect texture and went really well with the sauce/beef/fries in this dish. Their chicken had delicious crispy skin and was juicy and tender inside. Aguadito pollo was a comforting soup with plentiful tender chicken. This is a great Peruvian restaurant and I really enjoyed everything I had here. read more

Pollo Mania - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

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Very tasty Peruvian food. Has the 1/2 chicken and was on point. Their traditional Peruvian drinks were perfect. Not to sweet and didn't miss that classic Peruvian taste. Weird to have with with Mexican tortillas lol prefer bread but it was a nice touch. read more

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A lomo/pollo saltado burrito is going to do it every single time!! The last few times I've ordered one, I do no tomatoes as I think the pieces are too big and i'm not the biggest fan of tomatoes. The burrito is a good size and the price is fair. We have also tried the caldos which are very good too. Everything is fresh and establishment is clean. The workers are available for any questions/suggestions. This is one of our favorite spots in the area. read more

Came here for lunch with the family to celebrate my mom's birthday. We order the aguadito as well as the 1/2 chicken plate with fries. Everyone enjoyed their meal! The 1/2 chicken is very tender and flavorful. Everything came with your choice of tortillas and various kinds of salsas. The aguadito is a hearty soup of. chicken pieces, gizzards, and rice so make sure to add the lemon for that tang as well as some of the other salsa in it. The large is enough for one person. The fries were also better than average. Plenty of tables to eat there, you order at the counter and retrieve your food there too. You can also see all the roasted chickens being freshly roasted. read more

I can't say enough good things about this spot--everything about it hits the mark. The Peruvian chicken is the real star: crispy, golden skin with that perfect blend of spices, and meat that's juicy all the way through. You can tell it's marinated with care, and the green sauce on the side is addictive--I kept going back for more. The service makes the meal even better. The staff greeted us right away, took our order quickly, and got us out the door fast. Friendly, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. Portions are generous, prices feel fair, and the casual space is clean and comfortable. I've already recommended it to two friends and will absolutely be back next week. If you're craving chicken done right, this is the place. read more

Gotta be my favorite restaurant in the SGV right now. The food is always piping hot, fresh, and PACKED with flavor. And somehow, that flavor is consistent, every single time. I've gotten at least 20 or so pollo saltado plates from here and it's A1. Every. Single. Time. The fries are the perfect texture, the chicken is juicy and tender; oh and the rice - the flavor is hard to describe... maybe slightly savory, but not overpowering at all. I'm pretty picky about my rice and there's something about the rice here that really stands out to me. A great accompaniment to all the dishes here. For a first visit I'd probably say the pollo saltado is the star of the show, but the rotisserie-style chicken, which has a different, more citrus-y flavor is also delicious - as are the hot-off-the-grill skewers that are WELL worth the slightly longer wait. I'm not sure what else to say. This place is perfect. read more

Pollo Mania - pollo saltado plate - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

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The food is soo good! Always fresh and perfectly seasoned. I've had the limo saltado as well as the chicken! It's pricey but definitely worth the price in quality and quantity! read more

What can I say about this place. It's the best pollo la brasa on the east side of LA. I wish this business endless reign and commerce. They cook delicious food and have made me a happy person for so long. It has a very hole in the wall feel but the food compares to none. I have no pictures of the food on this review because I take it for granted everytime. I'd recommend the chica morada, chicken, and aguadito. The fries are made with fresh potatoes everyday. Everyone will enjoy this food. read more

Great chicken, great fires and service, the Peruvian aji needs more flavor and a bit spice.

The lomo saltado is delicious and so savory, the fries sop up all the juices from the meat and tomatoes, you think that soggy fries don't work but it's on another level!! And it goes perfectly with the rice and the green sauce they provide. I saw lots of families stop by to pick up their roasted chicken as well, I might come back to try that. I highly recommend this stop to anyone! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this spot! The rice is to die for! Also the beans ! I recommend the whole combo comes with a lot of food and tortillas included with their delicious salsas! The service is also fast as well! Has a nice are where you can sit and eat too! read more

We have been searching for Peruvian food and this place came in number 2 of my nearby search in yelp. Called in to order beef Lomo Saltado which is my husband's favorite and he is an expert at in the area of Peruvian food, they were few people waiting for the rotisserie chicken when we walked in. The girls on the counter are super friendly and she was telling me what sauces are good. The order was almost ready, behind the counter you will see the cook making the food. I asked and saw that they are using fresh potatoes in their ingredients. The place has few tables that are enough to seat good amount of people. Beef Lomo Saltado was very good 5/5 the tomatoes, potatoes are fresh. I liked it with green salsa chimuchuri . We will be back to try the chicken!! I am so glad I found this place. Call in advance to order for pick up so you don't have to wait. read more

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Best Aguadito around!! It's this green chicken soup with rice, chicken and chicken innards. I discovered this place when I was sick and wanted a soup. It was absolutely perfect for a sick day. Now I come back here for the chicken and the soup. So fresh and flavorful! read more

We came here on a whim because we wanted a quick nearby lunch. Totally surprised with how good the food are. Their lomo saltado is pretty good. It is about $20 so it's pretty pricey. But they give a decent serving. Also, it comes with a side of tortilla- giving the el pollo loco vibe. The chicken sandwich is so nice and tender. They give big chicken pieces and they're soooo tender. The mayo is light and not overwhelming. I could tell their rotisserie chicken has got to be good. Also, it's only 3 bucks more but they give a lot of fries. We placed our order over the phone and the lady was nice and very thoughtful. We requested to omit cilantro from the sandwich. The lady said the sandwich doesn't come with cilantro so we are good. But it does come with celery, would we be ok with that? So glad she brought it up because we don't like celery either. The meal would definitely be not as enjoyable for us otherwise! read more

Pollo Mania - Chicken sandwich with fries - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

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Do not expect anything close to the Peruvian pollo à la brasa. This chicken is salty and overcooked. The service was average and one does not go there for the ambience. read more

Got a half chicken with two sides and lomo saltado. The Peruvian rotisserie chicken was very well marinated and cooked. The whole chicken was juicy, including the breast pieces. The lomo saltado was good too. It came with rice that was slightly garlicky and perfect to soak up the saltado sauce. I wished they had aji verde sauce. Their red sauce and pico were just ok and I think a good aji sauce would've made this meal perfect. read more

Clean setup and nice employees the food was Very tasty and good size portions i will be back read more

Pollo Mania - Peruvian Near Me - El Monte, California

We always are looking out for fast Peruvian food, and my family found this great little spot. There is plenty of parking around the shopping center for the restaurant. When you walk in, it is small , not ideal for big parties but if you catch it at the right time, you can move some tables together. The girls at the register are very nice, they listen and make sure the order is right. There is a little window by the door where you can see the chickens turning on the rotisserie. The food was awesome! The flavor is totally there! I had the tallarín and even though it's not my go to, man was it delicious! I was also intrigued about the lomo saltado burrito, yes i said burrito, which I'll try the next time i come. Really recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

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Absolutely loved the food in this place. My husband stumbled on it while searching for rotisserie chicken options. It's a smaller place inside but they do have a few tables to sit in for dine in. When you walk in, you can the chicken being cooked from the window which is kind of cool. We ordered whole chicken with rice and beans for the sides. We also ordered the tallarin saltado pollo and caldo de pollo. Everything was pretty good! Definitely a great tasting chicken and even better paired with their salsa's. The workers were friendly and she even gave us samples of the drinks they had which was some sort of corn drink- it was actually good but my husband wanted to get Inca Kola which is a Peruvian soda. Overall I would recommend this place! We will definitely be back for more. read more

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A few weeks back our household came down ill. We all wanted chicken soup and couldn't find a restaurant with chicken soup that looked and sounded good. A little Yelp search and I found Pollo Mania! I ordered the Caldo de Pollo AND the Aguadito de Pollo. Oh My Lord! Both were fantastic! Very large portions, a lot of chicken and vegetables. Both were very FLAVORFUL! Being sick allowed us to find our new favorite chicken soup place! Looks like they're well known for rotisserie chicken as well. Don't skip out on this place. Just check their hours. (I wanted more on a Tuesday and they were closed) read more