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    Pollo Tropical

    3.3 (96 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Half chicken white meat well done Whole Chicken With 1 Side and Cuatro Leches
    Alejandro P.

    I was in South Florida when the first Pollo tropical (I'd ever been to) was opened so please believe it here's a special place in my heart for it. This one in particular had delicious food and excellent customer service. The place was super clean on the inside and smelled great, which is a smart way to set the mood before someone sits down to eat My order was taken with care and I'm stoked that when I asked for very well done I got very well done: sometimes you just wanna taste the authentic charred bits The food was exactly what I was looking for at a great price and to top it off. The restaurant is military and law-enforcement, friendly.

    Salad
    Ariana M.

    This was the first time I got the salad and I loved that it included the chipotle mayo sauce. I also loved the avocado, corn, and chicken. My only complaint is wishing that they would have included more chicken!!

    3 Topped Tostones With Ropa Vieja
    Myra C.

    The food was delicious! I ate topped tostones ropa vieja. I enjoyed the pollo tropical #2. My family ate chicken with white rice and black beans and Maduros. The service was great. The ambiance was relaxed and salsa was playing in the background.

    Minaz M.

    It's like a chipotle place.. I did enjoy the options of sauces which they give out very generously! The spicy poyo poyo and the cilantro garlic ones were good! I got the bowl - rice, chicken, corn, onions, peppers. $15 with a drink. Was alright!

    Manny P.

    great food fast quality service. alejandro is kind and helpful. great mango drink! grilled chicken and yellow rice with beans

    Jose P.

    This location is definitely better managed than other locations in Central Florida. Don't get me wrong, I'm still mad that they took away the sauce bar and the soda machines in the dining area. But...the food was decent. I ordered the Tropical Tri and it was not bad at all. Yes, the meats and beans could've used a bit more seasoning, but I was able to adjust the flavors whit salt and the sauces I ordered (Poyo Poyo and Cilantro Garlic are my favorites). The price of their food has skyrocketed, like many other food establishments, but at least it was good quality food and it will definitely fill you up. The staff was great, super friendly. There was always someone on the floor talking to customers, cleaning tables, etc. So this place was clean, unlike other locations I've visited.

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    Thomas T.

    The pork TropiChop tasted a little salty, but was good otherwise. We tried the Shrimp Ceviche which had very little flavor and the sweet potato was frozen. They did refund the price due to poor product quality. They removed the beverage and sauce bar and now must request sauces and refills from the counter.

    Cheese Waffle Fries, Caramel Empanada Bites, and a Fried Chicken Rice Bowl w/ the works.
    Jordan B.

    Came here for lunch off the recommendation of a friend after landing in Orlando and had a pretty decent lunch. The rice bowl I had topped with fried chicken was pretty tasty as well as the cheese waffle fries, and I like that they have an array of sauces that are all good (the cilantro garlic was my fave). I could've left the empanada bites as they didn't have a lot of flavor, but I like to try everything I have my eye on when I eat at new places while I'm traveling. The guy taking our order was pretty friendly and patient with all my questions so that was a plus. The dining room could've used an extra staff member on clean up, but as I said, it was a pretty decent lunch. All in all, I'd pop in here again and try something else the next time I'm in Orlando.

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    Chickens have gotten a lot smaller, and the quality of the food has went down since their bankruptcy.

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    The customer service was very good and the chicken was flavorful and juicy. The place was very clean

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    Quality of food is great and you get a lot for the price. Staff has always been very kind and courteous. Repeat customer.

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