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    Pollos LaChuya

    4.6 (370 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    I'm going to have to just call it out for what it is. I think this was a racial act. I ordered a meal and I asked for beans and a macaroni salad to go. I get it to go. And when I get home to open this bag that was tied together. An alarming amount of gnats flew out of the bag. I was like there is no way this was unintentional. When I open the bag my order is wrong. I got rice instead of the macaroni salad I ordered. I shrug it off like whatever it's all good. I start EATING THE RICE AND SURE ENOUGH THERE IS BUGS IN THE RICE. MIND YOU THE RICE WAS IN A SEALED CONTAINER inside the bag. I have no other choice but to compound this event with a wide range of other events I've experienced throughout my life within the Mexican community. From being charged more because I'm black, to receiving less portions of what I've payed for because I'm black. All of my Mexican friends had to bring this to my attention because I've chalked these experiences up to a simple mistake. But they reassured me it's not. We've compared prices for the same items. And portions for the same meals, and overall quality of food and things are always worse for me. This is another unfortunate experience. But I get the message now.

    Part of whole grilled chicken
    Kathrin J.

    Chicken, rice and beans and all salsas were really good. Very satisfying meal and will go again. Service was friendly. Chicken is what they are doing and the chicken was crispy, well seasoned and fell off the bone. Was not a big fan of the carne asada, it was a bit chewy and bland compared Dontae chicken.

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    Lilibeth G.

    I've been to this place multiple times. In fact it is on our weekly rotation because it is THAT GOOD. We have gotten their carne asada before which is also really good, but we order chicken most of the time. The chicken is very crispy and flavorful. Their flour and corn tortillas are always fresh and so good. We love the guacamole, the rice, beans and the sauce that comes with it. The owner is friendly. They have plenty of seating inside. This place is located right next to the Dollar Store.

    4 flour carne asada tacos y Jamaica
    Christopher R.

    I've gone here a couple times now and I think it's time for a review. The food here has always been amazing. It's a pretty quick dish out depending on the order. If you're looking for some great side carne asada tacos i'd recommend here. It's a small shop in the corner of a plaza right next to dollar tree. Very clean as well

    Whole chicken with 2 sides, jamaica
    Camille D.

    A very underrated gem of a restaurant that serves affordable and just delicious grilled chicken. We ordered the whole chicken with 2 sides and 2 drinks (hibiscus tea) came out to be $32 and we even had a full left over. Service is fast and easy. I highly recommend the grilled chicken. It has that nice smoky taste and texture is not dry. The hibiscus tea is served on ice and very refreshing, not too sweet. The restaurant is kind of tucked in the back corner of the plaza and inside it is nicely decorated and is clean.

    Liz F.

    This place hit the spot! You can smell the smoker as you walk up to the little restaurant. We ordered polo tacos and burritos. Everything had great flavor, but docking a star because chicken was a little dry. The horchata was good. Staff were friendly. Plenty of seating and parking.

    Young C.

    Since Pollo Picante closed I figure I give this place a try. Ordered the full chicken dinner combo wich came with 2 sides (rice and beans). Also ordered side of guac and pickled onion. Large Jamaica for drink. Chicken was very yummy, nice crispy skin with nice charred flavor. Bean was soupy style but tasted good. Rice was very blend and lacked flavor, guac was pretty good and so was green salsa. The corn tortilla that came with the meal was also very yummy. Jamaica was tasty except large looked like medium size compare to other places. I wanted to give this place 4 stars but had issues with the kid that took our order. Friendly enough but main issue was that he was eating fast food and he took our order and did not wash his hand as he prepped our food and handed to us. Double whammy was when he went back to eat his fries and next customer came to order he licked his fingers and prepped the next customers food without washing his hands. Good thing he saved the finger licking for next customer and not my food.. I feel bad for giving this place 3 instead if 4 stars but how the food was prepped was not impressive. I will give this place another chance next time I have craving for chicken. This place is just as good as Pollo Lucas at Rocky Pt Mexico.

    1/2 Campechano
    Jon H.

    I'm floored on how great this food is and that it rarely gets talked about!! Absolutely floored!! Im guessing that since it's tucked away back in the corner of a strip mall next to a Dollar Store and a permanently closed grocery store no one sees it! I got the Half Campechano with a tamale on the side. The carna asada and the chicken were grilled perfectly!! Love this new spot??

    Need to eat something quick...
    Steve M.

    Hidden gem! Straight out of Mexico.. Little place in the corner, very authentic. Self made tables & trash can, not a problem. Ordered 2 Carne asada tacos on flour tortillas. came out quick with a roasted jalapeño! YES Salsa was good. give this place a try, walk past the new corporate taco place.. come here

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    This place has great pollo nachos! Good salsa. Friendly service. Clean establishment. Easy parking.

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    11 months ago

    Incredible chicken, service, and also a great value! Had a lovely meal. Would definitely recommend

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    1 year ago

    Love this place. Half chicken with beans and rice always hits the spot. Usually takes about 10 mins.

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    Great food and quick pick up! My family loves this place and we definitely recommend it!

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    Great food and micheladas, I stop by when I'm in the area for sure. You order at counter so service is good.

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    1 year ago

    Chicken was slightly overcooked in places but tasted awesome. The charro beans were yummy!

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    Tacos were great as was the chipotle chicken bowl. Food was hot and ready on time. Pickup was smooth.

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    THanks you, Come back soon!!!

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    So gooood! Delivery is great. Try the nachos and natural water/agua fresca (rice and hibiscus).

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    I ordered the full grilled chicken, that was delicious and at a good price. Will definitely return.

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