This is a true hole-in-the-wall gem, and this was my second time eating here--a great reminder of just how delicious, fresh, and friendly this place is. I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito, and it was packed with a good amount of potatoes, eggs, and chorizo. I absolutely loved it! The burrito is big enough to share or save some for later. I placed my order and it was ready in about 7 minutes, steaming hot just the way I like my food. On top of that, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Taqueria Super Pollo - Chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

I've always considered giving this restaurant a try given its proximity to my job. I wish I could've enjoyed their food, alas I did not. I ordered their super wet burrito. Nothing about it was wet. It was not smothered in green sauce. It was pretty dry. Now moving on to the inside components.. the ingredient list called for rice, chicken, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. I can't say I got flavorful rice (it wasn't super red), the chicken was boiled not grilled, there was no beans, instead of pico de gallo I got large chunks of tomato, instead of guacamole I got small bits of avocado and I can't recall seeing or tasting any sour cream. The salsa I got was supposed to be "spicy". It was a very watered down salsa. The kind that you buy for salsa and chips from the grocery store. I could not bring myself to finish the rest of the burrito as it was not enjoyable. I spent about $15 and was still hungry. I believe that they're in the process of remodeling as they did not have their menus up. The restaurant itself is pretty clean. Their staff is kind and helpful. I would simply not recommend this restaurant. It gives me the same vibes as Ticos Tacos, very Americanized "Mexican food". There are more authentic restaurants elsewhere. read more

Taqueria Super Pollo - Super Wet Burrito - looks dry to me. - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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The food is so good. This is the Friday special. Tri-tip with rice,beans and a salad 16$. Great value and tri-tip is filling. I usually come here for their fish burrito's! They use the red snapper which is a good tasting fish. Not tilapia, swai or basa which is a type of catfish which is nasty! Love this place. read more

Taqueria Super Pollo - Friday Special - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

I'd say more like 3 1/2 if it let me. Always pleasant customer service. Usually very consistent flavors but refried beans on my 2 shrimp taco combo had a few very salty bites this time while the shrimp tacos lacked flavor. My son thoroughly enjoyed his asada burrito and he destroyed the chips and salsa too :-))! Anyone cooking knows you can have off days...we'll be back I'm sure. read more

The service was pleasant, but the food felt pretty basic. It seemed pre-made and lacked the authentic flavor I was hoping for.

The food is not amazing but it's good. The enchiladas are really good, the rice and beans are mediocre. The tacos are decent and the chicken is just ok. Overall the place is good, not great but good. And bets if all their prices are still decent, they have lunch specials and plate specials for around $12. Next time I'll take some pictures. I recommend this place if you want a decent Mexican restaurant at a reasonable price. The staff are super friendly and the place is old looking but clean. read more

I've been wanting to check this place out for a long time -- and it did not disappoint! This taqueria is located in a strip mall, and when walking in, you are hit with wonderful smells of grilled chicken. I went during lunch and there was ample seating. No table service, but the walk up line was quick. They do have a beer selection (no tap) and there are high chairs for the kids. I didn't check out the restroom. As for the food, I had the Monday Special: a 4-piece chicken combo. It came with two pieces of dark & white. The grilled chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Juicy cuts of meat. The pinto beans & rice were tasty and the mild salsa was good. I definitely will be coming back to this spot for lunch. Price: $12 read more

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Excelente atención es un negocio familiar comida muy rica el cocinero es el dueño las tortas están muy buenas

I like to order their Taco Chicken Salad with spicy salsa on the side for lunch. Delicious each time. Will order again & again.

I ordered two hard shell, asada tacos for $4.50 each. I was disappointed to find out they use generic crunchy shells you can find at the grocery store, very little meat, a little lettuce and cheese. Overall value and quality was lacking. read more

Food is always tasty. Ordered an egg and cheese burrito and a sausage and egg burrito Ordered online. Easy site to navigate. I immediately received a text and email confirming order had been received. Then a text saying burritos were being made. Then a text letting me know burritos were ready for pickup. Great service. This place is quite and clean. Plenty of tables to eat there or get to go. read more

This place is a decent spot to grab a bite. And to be fair would give it 3.5. It's a Mexican restaurant that focuses on chicken. You can get while or half chickens or traditional Mexican fare. The prices are a little high in my opinion since chicken pieces tend to be small but it is tasty. Parking is plentiful and staff are friendly. Definitely worth a try and a good spot when you're craving chicken but don't want greasy kfc. read more

Wow. Had a bad experience about 6 months ago, decided to give another try today. Total mistake. $15 bucks for a super burrito with carne asada. Pricey, but maybe it'll be a football burrito. Not even close. Barely any carne, not sure if there was any guac, size was like a frozen burrito. All beans. The 'spicy' red salsa was red water, no flavor (had to ask for a second container too). No spice. I can't believe I'm saying it, but Chipotle blows DOORS over super pollo, if that's the kind of crap they're pushing. Used to love this place 10 years ago (when the food was bomb, fairly priced, great value, and less than half the price). Cutting corners I get, but not the 'let's just put any meat or guac, even though people have paid for it'. Suuuuuuuuuucked... read more

Wow! Great food and excellent value. Tuesday Special: chili rellano, chicken enchilada, and beef taco with Rice and beans with drink. This is take out only though I recommend to slightly re-heat if your are at home. Otherwise, it really hit the spot. Their menu is pretty extensive and I hope to try the tri-tip plate or the carnitas plate next time I am in. read more

Taqueria Super Pollo - Tuesday Special: chili rellano, chicken enchilada, and beef taco with Rice and beans with drink. - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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Update! So, it's been seven years since my last review of this taqueria. Located in the Star shopping center on South Main. And it's been seven years since I last eaten here. So let me convey the changes. The outside and entrance, none. Still strip mall boring. The service was nice enough, a greeting and a smile. We were handed some menus which were new and clean. The tables, floors and windows were clean...I'll eat in! So my go to meal here back in the day was a wet chicken burrito, delicious. Open flame grilled bird stewed in a thick stock, packed neatly in a tortilla with the perfect ratio of whole beans and rice. Topped with more sauce, cheese and tortilla chips. Yeah, that's not what I got this time. I received a version of that epic burrito a watered down copy. It was okay maybe even good. At one point these were under $5.00 then they went to $7.00 now they're hovering above $11.00 I get everything costs more. So I'm adding another star, not for them adding anything special but just for hanging in there during the "pandemic. " Last words...this is Salinas. read more

Taqueria Super Pollo - Inside wet chicken supreme. - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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We've been coming here for over 20 years and we notice they cherry pick their customers now especially the female in the CK shirt with long black hair that works behind the register. She's only nice to her white customers. She has a bad attitude with no integrity. The food is awful there now too. They cut back on their ingredients and it shows in the way their food tastes. No flavor. This place is no good! read more

I used to eat here, boy how things have changed. I got the fish taco combo. Which I thought would be hand breaded fish. Wrong! I got frozen fish sticks in a taco. What the hell! They were fried to a crisp. I threw the whole meal in the trash. Why are you so lazy? You think you can feed us shit and stay in business? read more

Taqueria Super Pollo - Frozen fish stick taco? Burnt to a crisp. - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

We used to be big fans of the Davis location and loved stopping there when visiting Salinas. Found it was closed down, but that this location was still open. Turns out the previous owner retired and the business was taken over by a new family. New owner was very friendly and said that they still used the same recipes. The foodie smells wafting in the air as soon as you walked in were very appetizing. We ordered 2 pastor super burritos, one without beans & avocado substituted for the guacamole. The verdict--It wasn't quite the same as we remember. Darn. But it was still a delicious burrito that was very filling, and we weren't let down. My tiny complaint would only be that the filling ingredients weren't dispersed evenly (rice bite here, meat bite there), but not that big a deal since it was all so flavorful. We've ended up paying around the same price for smaller & less tasty burritos at other places, so I feel like we definitely got value here. We were quite satisfied. read more

I called for a pick up, 2 burritos to go. Female that answered the phone was great at helping me pick from there menu. Was happy with the purchase of the burrito. read more

This place is good when the food is cooked! There have been MULTIPLE occasions that my family has ordered from here, usually breakfast and there will be pieces of MEAT that is not cooked. Last time I ate here I got a bacon breakfast burrito. I took a bite and low and behold bit into a NASTY chewy something and this is what it was.. UNCOOKED BACON. I'll never eat here again and wouldn't recommend for safety reasons at this point. read more

Taqueria Super Pollo - Uncooked bacon,in my breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

2nd time in several months incomplete order delivered by Gub Hub, jes, my money was refunded, but one hold combo was not delivered. So I'm not out money but someone didn't get dinner. And no I'm not going to reorder and pay the fees. Old Gub Hub driver would get order her complete and hot. The one food was just warm not hot. read more

Mediocre food, mediocre prices. The asada tasted old bland and dry.. and per my standard. Automatic 1 star review for charging two different prices for card and cash. read more

The food is amazing, the staff is really good, and the environment is clean. I highly recommend the chile verde, the family chicken plate, and the mariscada. read more

I'm a big fan of their recipes - especially chicken and rice. Their burritos and other meals are very tasty as well. My husband is a big fan of their chile relleno burrito. When calling in or ordering in person, the service has always been very fast. read more

We ordered from Armando for our daughter's graduation dinner. The food was wonderful and the friendly service amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Great food, service and reasonably priced! Their breakfast burritos are also a family favorite. read more

Only ordered from here because I have free delivery with Grubhub... sometimes the free delivery isn't worth it the food is bland personally will not visit again read more

I work nearby and this is a regular stop on my local lunch circuit. Some might knock off a star or two because of the crappy building, but that's not the fault of the business. Most importantly, it's clean, the staff is friendly, the food is fairly priced and, while not fancy or unique, is good and fresh. The menu is big and has all you'd be looking for at a taqueria, so you can always find something that fits your cravings. Portions are generous. Burritos are huge and will make you uncomfortably full if you eat the whole thing. Breakfast burritos can feed two easily. Is it 5 star dining? No, it's a divey taqueria in a 50+ year old strip mall. But, it's also a good local business with good people and hearty food. They deserve your business if you're in the neighborhood. And no, I am not family or friend of the owners or workers. I'm just a local patron who appreciates a hard working, honest business. read more

A hole in a wall! Super clean nice seating area. Super good food! Ordered pastor tacos, super good! Meat was cooked very well with the tortillas. Ordered a Asada Super burrito and Shrimp Burrito had a lot of shrimp! Very nice & great service! read more

Place an order to go and once I got home and started eating, there was a hair in my rice that I was giving to my daughters. I called the Taqueria super pollo and told them about the situation and just brushed me off like they didn't care. I might not be going back there anymore I just advise the customers to look carefully in their food because you might find a surprise hair. read more

Our favorite go to for Mexican takeout. Super clean, nice seating area and the food is inexpensive and delicious. You can't go wrong here!

This place is a piece of shit! I didn't even stay there long enough to try the food due to the old hag at the front desk. The bitch was beyond rude. I drove all the way to this restaurant from out of town to try there to Chilaquilies which are on their outdated menu. Then when I get there, come to find out they no longer serve Chilaquiles. Fine. We placed our order. When I asked for chips, she said they were $2.25 (despite being free everywhere else). I scrambled through my purse to come up with the money since they have a five dollar minimum on their debit machine. When I told her I thought the chips were a bit expensive she replied very rudely by saying that I wasn't being forced to buy them. I told her I would still buy them and again, she reiterated that I wasn't being forced to but them. The owner was within hearing distance and didn't intervene. The other old waitress was walking around the restaurant giving me dirty looks. At this point, I asked for my money back as I would not be eating there. She have to leave it in my money back as I told her I would be giving her a bad review on yelp. She said she didn't care! There was only one other customer there at that time and their food is not good enough for them to be treating their customers like shit! Please stay away from this place unless you like crappy service and crappy food! read more

Taqueria Super Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

We either get takeout or eat in at least once a week. Food is always delicious and they are very consistent with all the food. Prices are good. Service is excellent and staff is friendly. I have tried many of the Mexican restaurants and food trucks locally and this place is the best. read more

If you like fat, gristle, bone, and low quality ingredients, this is the place for you! This used to be a good place to eat years and years ago. I work a couple of blocks away. Twice I ordered chicken enchiladas to go and the first time, there was some gristly meat and a piece of cartilage. I waited about a year and went back and ordered the same and, no kidding, there was no meat to speak of - it was all bone and cartilage!!! I gagged on the first bite and when I opened the enchilada was shocked. I was so disgusted I couldn't even eat the rice and beans. I'm polite and tip well, it couldn't have been from a negative interaction with the staff. Fast forward 4 years: today, my coworker went to get breakfast burritos for the team and I explained my past experience but participated because you can't really screw up a breakfast burrito. Yeah, still poor ingredients - the bacon had so much fat and was not really cooked well that I opened the burrito and ate the eggs and potatoes. I can't imagine how they have 4 stars. While the counter staff are always friendly, the meat is not of a quality that I would serve my dog. If ownership changes, I may try this again but short of that, I will never, ever go back to Super Pollo. read more

I am a Filipino, and I grew up in Salinas, moved to Southern California after my middle school years. Most of my Mexican food ventures come from San Diego, Los Angeles, Sonora, and Sinaloa. This restaurant was a gateway to my love for Mexican cuisine. Recently, had taken a trip to Monterey & I had to revisit this place after 10+ years & I have to say that I was not disappointed. First, I had ordered the tri-tip torta since it was different from the tortas in Southern California. It was good, but it wasn't what I had expected from a torta. I was expecting beans, guacamole, shredded lettuce, etc., but it felt more like a Philly cheesesteak. Still good, just different. After my meeting in Monterey, I came back and ordered the Wednesday special. The chicken enchiladas, the chicken was flavored, not just boiled. The beans and rice were not dried. Honestly much better than some of the enchiladas I've had from my area. Thank you for outstanding customer service. I wish this restaurant nothing but great success. read more

I go in here only for their huevos rancheros. They're the closet to how my jefita used to make. Also, the French fries that come with the plate are off the hook! They're fried with bell peppers and onions and covered with a red sauce. The beans retried are also tasty. The only down part is the costs, a bit on the high side. Lastly the have dailies which are good. But for the overpriced menu, I definitely recommend this restaurant for Mexican f read more

Very good burritos and great customer service. They had my order ready to go and even though they were close to closing they were nice about it and explained the menu! Appreciate it and I will be coming back!! read more

The food is always delicious, the portions are always generous, and the staff is always super friendly and fast. What more could you possibly ask for? My go to spot for a giant burrito. read more

Super bummed right now. Didn't realize they had changed ownership. New staff was incredibly polite and helpful. I appreciate that they kept the same menu and the plates I saw going out as I was waiting for my to go order looked great but... it's definitely not the same!! I'd been a customer at both locations for years and moved away so I was super pumped to stop by while in town today, but this is probably going to be my last time. There is absolutely no flavor in the meat. Actually, it tastes like boiled meat water. No seasoning whatsoever. I ordered just a regular asada burrito. While everything else in it is good, I just can't eat it due to the unpleasant taste of the meat. It's pretty bad. I genuinely hope I just got a bad batch of meat because if this is what they serve now, yuck. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Salinas. Burritos and enchiladas are so delicious. Staff is so friendly!

We went there looking forward to roasted chicken, as "chicken" appears in their name and it usually points to their specialty. When we walked in I was surprised to be greeted by the smell of NOTHING - no delicious odors wafting in the air, which I took to not be a great sign, but we were already there. We ordered a whole chicken and a California burrito. The burrito was pretty good - it was a good size and had plentiful filling. However, the chicken was just bad - dry and over-salted. It looks like they roast them ahead of time and keep them in some kind of heater which obviously dehydrates any moisture. The flavor wasn't good, either. We got our order quickly. Service was average - not friendly but not rude. The place seems like a by-the numbers Mexican place. I don't have a reason to come back here. read more