Some will argue, but I think it is the best restaurant in La Vernia! The chicken is always fresh and hot, the rice and beans are perfect and the service is excellent! Family friendly and a chill vibe with a full bar with beer on tap and in the bottle along with spirits. Clean bathrooms with multiple stales and lots of parking. You can also get it to go. A must try. Totally recommend this place. They also have burgers and chicken sandwiches which are also delicious! read more

I stopped at Pollos El Gallo on a Friday afternoon while traveling from Victoria to San Antonio. I've been trying quite a few Mexican grilled-chicken places lately because I love a hot, freshly grilled chicken accompanied by spicy sauces. Pollos El Gallo had good reviews, so I was hoping I'd found another winner. The restaurant is surprisingly large and was clean, although the decor was a little too heavy on the red for my taste. There's also a nice-looking bar area. At around 4 PM on a Friday, I was literally the only person dining inside, although there appeared to be some takeout business. Despite being empty, service got off to a strange start. Two young employees were engrossed in their phones--one near the entrance and another at the bar--and another employee was also sitting off to the side looking at his phone. I stood there for several minutes before being acknowledged and seated, then waited about another five minutes before someone came over to take my order. I ordered chips and salsa along with a half chicken. The chips had a great texture but were a little too salty. Rather than salsa being brought out in bowls, I was given two Styrofoam bowls and bottles of the two sauces to dispense myself. Both sauces were good. The half chicken arrived hot with a foil-wrapped onion and corn tortillas. The chicken itself had good grilled flavor, but the portion seemed noticeably smaller than what I've received at similar restaurants. I was also surprised to find the spine included as part of my half chicken, which isn't something I expected to be served as part of the portion. The sides didn't help. The charro beans were very runny, and the rice had little flavor beyond some tomato color. There were some positives--the restaurant was clean, both sauces were good, and the chicken was served hot with good flavor. Unfortunately, the inattentive start to the meal, small chicken portion, questionable cut, and disappointing sides made the overall experience subpar. I've been to several grilled-chicken places recently that I'd choose before returning here. read more

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We purchased the family platter. The beef fajitas were really good and my daughter loved the beans. The chicken was very skinny and the ribs were tough. The mashed potatoes were good(but i love anything with potatoes). The salchiqueso is not recommended. Overall the food was ok, but I'm not sure the price is justifiable. We paid $89 for the platter and an extra side of potatoes and the side of salchiqueso. Not sure the service or ambiance because we did do a pickup. read more

We decided to try them out - it was a mixed bag. We started with chips and queso. The white queso was very good and the chips (I think they were fried on-site - had a great texture) were really good. There were three salsas. The red salsa had a good flavor but it was literally as runny as water and wouldn't stay on the chip. The green salsa had a good flavor at first but then the crazy salty aftertaste kicked in - way too much salt. The 'orange' salsa had a very good flavor and some heat - I liked it. My wife had the Papa Asada. We were expecting a baked potato with carne asada and pepper jack cheese. It is actually the inside of the baked potato mixed with maybe some chicken broth and a LOT of pepper. The pepper overwhelmed everything. The carne asada itself was very good. I had the half chicken dinner. The chicken was very good - flavorful and moist. The corn tortillas were also very moist and considering I'm not a fan of corn tortillas, they were good. The charro beans were ok - not bad but not great. The rice had a good flavor. So - a mixed bag - over seasoning was the big issue. Would we go back? Maybe. read more

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First time trying, I ordered the half chicken plate & it was tasty. The only thing was the water was a bit too sweet but all good. The service was great & the vibe is super chill inside. Would come back. read more

Pollos El Gallo - Half Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - La Vernia, Texas

Food is great the people are friendly the place is clean will definitely go back again

Full chicken dinner is amazing!! Enough for a family of four! can even take some home for left overs. We will most definitely be back again!

Perfectly flame roasted chicken, marinated, tender, full of flavor. I usually order the same half chicken with rice & charro beans. The rice is very good, you can taste the spices. Charro beans are especially good, full of flavor, made with chicharon for enhanced taste. After a few dining experiences, I would definitely recommend for food quality consistency. Service level is usually good as well. The only challenge sometimes is getting an ice tea refill or getting my bill. That's why I order my iced tea in a to go cup, and just request a refill when I walk up to the front counter to pay. Other than that, the restaurant is clean, employees are friendly, food is very good. Eventually I will explore the menu more, but it's hard to resist the delicious chicken! read more

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This is the best selling chicken place in La vernia.The employees are fast with service .I would love to come back here again.I have gotten a Papa Asada and loved it ,it was a freshly baked potato Melted with cheese asada topping. read more

Pretty good chicken, the staff is ok and they will charge you for the green sauce but overall ok.

Just moved to the area and wanted to explore what there is to eat in La Vernia. We were not disappointed here. Everything tasted fresh and the restaurant itself was very spacious and clean. The service was nice too, quick. We enjoyed everything we tried. I especially liked that the melon Agua Fresca had real chunks in it. I'm originally from California and the chicken was on par to what I would expect. We will definitely be back. read more

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Very happy to have Pollos in the area. If you have not been you are missing out on great food at a very reasonable cost. I have had the burgers and chicken, both amazing. Nice atmosphere, clean and spacious. read more

We were in La Vernia and wanted to h get some grub. Randomly picked Pollos El Gallo based on interwebs search / where we were. It was great! Started off with chips and salsa while we decided what to get. They brought out yummy chips and 3 sauces. 1 of the 3 was just OK, and IMHO, more suited to eggs. But the other 2 were great and I started diving in. I especially loved the green tomatillo-ish salsa We then got a beef fajita and 1/2 chicken plate. The chicken was some of the best I've ever had. Well seasoned and prepared. The beef fajitas were ok to great. Some pieces were super tender and flavorful, other pieces a tad tough. But still good. Mexican sausage was very good too. I also got a bacon wrapped jalapeno stuffed with cream cheese. I could have made a meal of those. They were also phenomenal. Just an overall great experience there. read more

The food from there is delicious, and very affordable. We always go for the parillada for 4 more than enough food for my self, my two teenagers and the husband. read more

Very good food and service! We will definitely return. The portions are very big. The food was soooooo good. So much flavor. As well as the salsas. Our waitress was very nice. Everything about this restaurant was amazing. read more

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New restaurant in La Vernia, TX. Since they just opened they are short staffed and wait time is long, please have patience. Placed an order to go over the phone and picked up about 40 minutes later. Parking lot was at capacity and people were starting to create their own parking spots. Inside there was a line but after talking with the people in line, it was a mixture of people picking up food, people wanting to get a table, and some trying to pay. It was very chaotic and unorganized Inside. Everyone is working as hard as they can and I appreciate their kindness. I ordered the chicken plate and the super papa. Everything was delicious and still hot by the time I got home. Portions are large so I have leftovers for tomorrow. The Super Papa was supposed to come with Carne asada but only had cheese and bacon. Double check your orders. Guacamole is pricey but very good. Love their green sauce and grilled onions. Will definitely be ordering more. read more

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I don't care what Gina says, the food is amazing. Yup, this place sure ain't for tree hugging hippies that eat salads and tofu. It's a man's meal!! So if you have a sensitive stomach or a weak mind, stay home. This food will put meat on your bones and protein in your veins. read more

Pollos El Gallo - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - La Vernia, Texas

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I was driving through this area today and saw this beautiful new building. I was starving so I order the half chicken. No small birds here. Cool place great food. read more

Chicken has been great, as well as the service. I do wish their were more side options though (maybe fresh sautéed veggies )

Great new option in the growing city of La Vernia! Ordered the 1/2 chicken plate off of their 'soft opening' menu and was not disappointed. Chicken was expertly cooked, charro beans served piping hot. If I did have to ding them in anything it would be the rice. Eh, it's okay. And maybe that my jalapeño was only partially grilled. That's really digging deep for a complaint though. I definitely will be back for another nicely priced plate of delicious chicken. Oh, and make sure to try that green salsa! Yummy! read more

Love it! It's great for family meal. Whether you dine or order take out always a great place.

Something different for La Vernia.... Delicious food, good service, some of the best salsas in town!

Came here when it first opened couple months ago. The food was ok. The chicken was very much over cooked, it had flavor though. The beef short ribs tasted like rubber, so over cooked and so tough to even take a bite, again lots of flavor. The beans and rice were good. We waited 15 mins for a waiter to come over our table when we first sat down. Im thinking they were probably low staffed that day. Overall, I will not be back. read more

Heck ya! This is a great addition to La Vernia. Excellent food! Beautiful full service bar. Great service. The staff is quick and friendly and you can tell they like working together. Their tomatillo sauce is the bomb! Their burger and fries is a nice surprise. Thick and juicy burger made fresh. This is a must try for LV peeps. read more

That chicken is awesome, such great flavor. Blanco queso and chips are so good, I even toasted the chips the next day and they were still good. Service was kind and the place was clean. I go here to grab a plate every time I go to La Vernia now, which is read more

Pollos El Gallo - One of their Papas, basically a deconstructed baked potato with cheese and carne. Awesome! Ate off this thing for a few days. - Chicken Shop Near Me - La Vernia, Texas

Pollos El Gallo staff were very helpful and friendly. I order the chicken plate at lunch and it came with beans and rice. The chicken's seasoning was good and the beans were also good. read more

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Ate at Pollos El Gallo today. Our party got two chicken platters, 2 quesadilla platters, and a burger basket. It was all delicious. Service was good. There is plenty of space and a sports bar- type atmosphere. read more

We are new to town and Simone told us about this place. So glad they did it was an unbelievable experience. The food and drink were amazing but our server Yuvi was incredible and made all the difference. When you go here go hungry , and ask for Yuvi to take care of you and you will leave this place very happy. We can't wait to go back. read more

Incredible service and relaxing ambiance with superior chicken!! Their $8 half chicken special is my go to lunch entree or if you're feeling different, they have some mouth watering quesadillas accompanied by some delicious jalapeño bombers!! Also, they have a full bar with all the tequila and drafts your heart desires. read more

Just do yourself a favor and go to the Pollos Asados off Rigsby, this place has a nice location but food is just average.

Very tasty food. The chicken and the beef fajitas are very good. Friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Very much recommended

The take out was fast! Sadly I haven't been able to get in, but one thing I did notice was the food itself was very textured and I found it a little less enjoyable because of that. Maybe it was the seasoning of it or something but it was only once since I got it again and it was mighty tasteful read more

Delicious. Consistent. Friendly service, clean, obviously well managed. We go as often as we can.

They have burgers now and they're really good! Comes with fries too and at a very reasonable price. Half the price of what other restaurants in the area charge. The bun was really fresh too. Love this restaurant. read more

Always hot fresh food, good service and clean environment. Always enjoy a visit here.!

Walked in at 6:00 on a Tuesday evening and it was almost deserted at prime dinner time. should have been a huge red flag. Eaten here once before and it was borderline bad, but wanted to give it a chance to redeem itself. it felt flat on its face. Horrible. One if the worst burgers ever, and the French fries were just greasy strips of completely unseasoned potatoes. double Horrible. wife's baked potato was smothered in white cheese and gristley steak strips! She had to dump pico de gallon on it just to choke down half. Nasty. Daughter quesadillas that she normally devours everywhere else, she didn't even eat half of one! Really, don't waste your time, surprised they're even still in business! I bet they won't be in a few more months. when the songs on the juke box are the highlight of your dinner, you know you picked the wrong restaurant! Pass! read more

Nice building from outside but menu leaves a lot to be desired! A bar/grill type atmosphere, loud tvs & music & during lunch hour. Menu is mostly meat & potatoes! Nothing, I mean NOT A GREEN THING on the menu. They didn't even have green onions for the potato I ordered. No salads! So ladies you can ditch the "diet" in this eating establishment! I won't be back! read more

First time here on a Friday evening, awesome service, great food and enjoyed the live music. Great atmosphere.