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    Pollo Tropical

    2.9 (126 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    POLLO TROPICAL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    1/4 of white chicken, and it was dry and poor quality.

    I ordered the 1/2 dark meat chicken dinner with black beans and white rice and a side of plantains. I received 1/4 white dry poor quality chicken. Beans and rice, plantains was okay. My receipt shows I paid for a 1/2 dark meat chicken dinner.

    Cuban Sandwich
    Eli T.

    I had high hopes for this fast casual Cuban food chain. But was underwhelmed, Cuban sandwich was very bland and steak bowl had little flavor even with all the toppings. Staff was friendly and service was quick. Prices seemed decent.

    Tropical Trio with side orders of Sweet Plantains
    Greg R.

    Had: tropical trio ; Side sweet plantains Most yelpers are always hating on Pollo....this one has low rating but nothing compared to other Pollo. To make up for the haters 5*. Plus every Pollo I have been to are loaded with Cubans..... So don't understand the disconnect. Split an entree with spouce. The chicken was a little dry but everything else good. Of course I appreciate anything I can have since there are no Pollo in my home area.

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    Elexis D.

    It's been five years since I've been here and it's taste exactly the same. I got the 1/4 chicken, mac n cheese, plantain and my son got a Cuban sandwich. Everything was delicious. Nice and clean restaurant with plenty of space to eat. Nice staff. Until next time, I will miss you

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    Fast service, very nice people in the register, a full meal for family chicken am pork for $30 dollars an great flavor!

    Avocado Cilantro TropiChop® & Sweet Plantains
    Camelia M.

    Food was very bland, I was excited for Cuban spices and seasonings. Rice was overcooked. The avocado on my Avocado Cilantro TropiChop® seemed as though it had been previously frozen, the texture was strange. Everyone said the chicken was cooked very well. They forgot a few things on our order, we ordered like 5 different types of sauce and only got the garlic cilantro. I probably wouldn't go back because nothing was very tasty and the orders were wrong.

    I order the coconut shrimp and this is what I came home to. Under cook and soggy.

    Horrible quality of food. I called and was on hold for 20 mins yo speak to someone. No one ever picked up

    Platter with yellow rice, red beans, and 1/4 chicken

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    they are absolutely amazing I love the customer services Ms.Daisy's My Favorite Honestly This Is My Favorite restaurant in the Bay Area!

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    Great food thank you for your service. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Whole Chicken

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    Owner messaged me to send order number and will issue partial refund, i did and no response yet

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    Never gets my order right then when I try to get it right they get an attitude like I'm wrong. Never again!!!

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    bad. paid extra for delivery and they didnt provide the correct items or even include sauce. waste of money - not going back

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    Their food is so good been going there for over 10 years now nice atmosphere owners are very…read morefriendly I have tried other dishes but my main one is those pupusas I could never get enough of them...highly recommend this place and bring back the old waitress indeed...last time I was there they had hired a new girl in which didn't know too much and didn't explain on a dish my friend had ordered not good at all but was told by owner the old waitress was returning...hope she has will be stopping by soon...

    If you know, you know--and if you don't, let me put you on: this spot is serving up some of the…read morebest, no-frills pupusas in town. Pupuseria & Cafeteria Centro America is the real deal. No fancy décor, no overdone plating--just honest, soul-warming food the way abuelita would make it. We ordered a few pupusas revueltas and they were thick, cheesy, and crispy at the edges--just how you want 'em. Each bite was loaded with flavor, and they didn't skimp on the fillings either (respectfully, some of y'all out there are serving tortillas with trust issues). The curtido came bagged up and packed with crunch and tang--exactly what you need to cut through that melted cheese goodness. Prices are humble, portions are generous, and while it may be a small spot, the flavors are huge. Whether you're a pupusa purist or just learning what curtido even is--this little cafeteria deserves a big spot on your food map. Bonus points: you'll leave full, happy, and maybe even planning your return trip before you've finished your last bite.

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    Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken & Grill - Chicken

    Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken & Grill

    4.0(307 reviews)
    1.7 miTown N Country
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    That Peruvian chicken craving has been real, so I finally made my way to Cuenelli's Rotisserie…read moreChicken & Grill. When I pulled up, I wasn't sure if they were open or closed, but as soon as I walked in, the cashier greeted me right away. Starting off strong with great customer service. I ordered the quarter dark with fries, a Sprite, and of course the yellow sauce. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the fries were solid, and that yellow sauce tied it all together perfectly. The only miss? My fountain Sprite was flatter than a crepe -- definitely a sign the spout needs changing. I was this close to grabbing a slice of tres leches cake, but I had just finished an ice cream cone from McDonald's, so I had to show a little restraint. Overall, my craving was satisfied -- and that's what counts. Thanks, Cuenelli's!

    My first time eating Peruvian food and I have truly been MISSING OUT!!!…read more This is a spot tucked off a main road, but worth checking out. Super friendly staff and a cute space with plenty of seating. Specializing in rotisserie chicken, they really know what they're doing here! Everything we had was absolutely delicious. A ton of flavor, fresh, and light to eat so much without feeling stuffed. The half chicken and Cuenellis Special gave us a perfect mix of everything the menu offers. The steak over the cilantro rice with an egg is a flavor combo I love. The yuka fries and plantains were cooked perfectly. I also really loved both sauces that came with our meals.

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    Monserrate Restaurant Bar & Grill - Grilled shrimp with vegetables and rice as sides. 20 dollars

    Monserrate Restaurant Bar & Grill

    3.7(99 reviews)
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    A nice small Colombian restaurant in Hillsborough. I went on a Sunday evening. Entrance is actually…read morein the outdoor dining area, then going indoors to the very small dining area and counter. I was greeted immediately and sat in a table near the entrance. I could have done an alcoholic drink, but I decided to go easy and take the passion fruit juice with milk (5.50) instead. It had a light flavor, but still pretty good. It was a bit too heavy with the milk. Almost like a smoothy. For my entree, I took the grilled shrimp with rice and vegetables as my sides (20 dollars). For the price, the portions were quite generous. 12 pieces of small grilled shrimp with a large amount of rice and ample amount of veggies. The shrimp was sadly a little overdone as it got a bit rubbery and hard to take out from the skewer. But it was flavored nicely. The vegetables were more enjoyable as it was steamed and seasoned nicely. The rice was fine. Since there was a good amount of food, I took some back to my hotel room. I skipped dessert as I was getting too full. The service was good and friendly. It seemed to be a family restaurant as there looked to be just 3 servers and maybe a chef or two in the kitchen. The dining area is pretty small and can get cramped, but there was a live singer singing Spanish Latin songs and getting the crowd energized. Outdoor seating is available as well. Bathroom was outside and you need a key to get in. Unfortunately, the cow at the entrance was a not safe to mount, but the mini donkey next to it didn't mind a silly cowboy to sit on it for a quick photo op. For the price paid, Monseratte offers decent food and generous portion for the price. It is very casual and quite small, but if you go at the right time, you can enjoy some live music as well. I will visit them again maybe for lunch next time I am in the Tampa area. Overall: B

    The food here is amazing. I have had the paella once, fantastic. Otherwise I go for more simple…read morefood. The pork skins may not be healthy but delicious. I normally go for the farmers plate for my entree. I think that is what it's called. Sausage, steak, egg pork belly etc. be hungry. Service is great. They truly appreciate you coming in. Simple decor, but homey.

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    Steak, beans rice and sweet plantains

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    La Teresita Cafe

    La Teresita Cafe

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    2.1 miWest Tampa
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    Brought friends here for lunch and decided to try the milanesa today, with fries and yellow rice as…read moresides. Just as I expected, this place never disappoints. I've only had Argentinian-style milanesa before, and I can easily say I liked the Teresita style better. The marinara sauce on the milanesa brings enough acidity to cut through the grease from the fried meat -- the meat is thin and crispy, but not at all dry. The fries and yellow rice make the meal an absolute steal based on the amount of food you get. My friend had the fried fish, which looked delicious -- excited to try it myself next time. Will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

    I really wanted this to be a home run, especially being in Tampa, where the Cuban sandwich was…read moreborn, But what I got instead was a foul ball. I ordered takeout at lunchtime expecting something fresh and satisfying. The Cuban sandwich was the biggest letdown. They try to get slick by loading you up with slices of ham while giving you very little pork, when the pork should be the star. I even left specific notes on the order: no salami and add mustard. Somehow, they still left a piece of salami in there and didn't put any mustard at all. A Cuban sandwich without mustard? I don't know. It was so bad I had to take both halves of the sandwich and move all the pork onto one side just to make it resemble something decent. There was one tiny slice of pickle. Don't take my word for it--check the pictures. That's why I always include them. The soup? It reminded me of Lipton soup. No knock if you like that, but this was basically Lipton soup with grease. As for the coffee, it was takeout coffee, so I can't even complain too much. I got it to wake me up, but honestly... after this meal, I should have just stayed sleeping. Overall, really disappointing given the expectations.

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