Sometimes, while visiting towns, you have to ask a local where to eat. Some suggestions work out, and others don't. Well, my buddy, Karl, had a pretty good suggestion for a recent trip to Louisville. My wife and I stopped by Yummy Polo to give it a try. Yummy Polo is a Peruvian-style charcoal-fired rotisserie chicken, slowly char-broiled and paired with southern-style mouthwatering sides--big flavors, big servings, designed to hit anyone's spot. I had the Half dark chicken with cilantro rice and chickpeas. The rice was cooked well, buttery, and had a hint of salt. I wasn't getting much cilantro flavor, but it was still tasty. The chickpeas were tender but still had a nice chew to them; the sauce they were cooked in had some subtle heat on the back end, and the dish needed a little salt. The chicken was very tender and juicy, and it was a good-sized portion. The skin was the star of the show; it was crispy and popped from the salt and spices. My wife and I both agreed that we could eat just a plate of the skin by itself. My wife tried the Half white chicken with chicken fried rice and green beans. The rice was cooked well and had a good flavor, but this dish tasted as if it had been sitting out for a while. The green beans were cooked perfectly, neither mushy nor overcooked, and they had a mild yet pleasant flavor, with a hint of sweetness on the finish, which was unexpected but not unwelcome. The chicken is where it was--tender, salty, juicy, and packed with flavor. Again, the skin was the star of the show and the money. Each dish was served with a green sauce and a mayo sauce. The green sauce was likely cilantro-based, adding a hint of heat to the dish, while the mayo sauce was creamy and sweet. The real trick was to mix them, which offered the best of both worlds and made a fantastic bite. The flavors, juiciness of the chicken, the crunch of the skin, and those sauces, that is the stuff dreams are made of. Yummy Polo offers their chickens in quarter, half, or whole portions. They have several sides, most of which are in a southern style. They offer a selection of desserts and various bread options. The restaurant is small; if there is a line, it's worth the wait. They also offer several varieties of soda and teas from a cooler or a Pepsi fountain machine. The Fat Man says that Yummy Polo is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins. read more

Yummy Pollo - Half white chicken with chicken fried rice and green beans. - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Still my favorite lunch spot years later. Many other chicken joints have opened up, but none can hold a candle to this little hole in the wall. I Love Pollo and Carali's are poor imitations. read more

Yummy Pollo - My go-to lunch in Louisville. - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My son goes to school in Louisville and we've been meaning to try this place for a couple of years. Stopping by on a Saturday afternoon and was not disappointed. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and the meat was tender and juicy. The only sad part was there weren't any fries available. Other than that, we will certainly be back. read more

This place is hitting on ALL cylinders! Well done, Yummy Pollo, well done! The chicken is juicy, fresh, tasty and not greasy. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food. read more

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A halal Peruvian chicken joint that reminds me of Peri Peri style chicken. Not in the flavor profile, but the presentation of highlighting the chicken and having various sides accompanying it. The flavors were great and the portions were large. The owner also came by and spoke with us! Can't wait to come back. read more

Ask for the special sauce! The owner couldn't be nicer and the food couldn't be better. Unreal chicken

the chicken and the owner left me emotional by how amazing they both were. After eating my meal there, I ordered another whole-ahh chicken to go read more

Great food, both rice types are wonderful. Definitely will come back if I come back to Louisville

Ordered the 1/2 dark meat with steak fries and cole slaw via uber eats on a monday night. Food came very quickly...almost too quickly. Like the chicken had been sitting there for a while under lamps waiting to be immediately shipped out. While the charred skin was tasty, the chicken meat itself was dry. The Cole slaw was actually the best thing of all. read more

I really like this place. The chicken was very flavorful and moist, and dipping sauces were amazing. That green sauce was killer. Yum!!! I think this is definitely my favorite of the rotisserie chicken places around KY. The chicken here is not too salty and it tastes so fresh. I will definitely be back and recommend you try it too! read more

Yummy Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This little gem will surprise you! I tried it first time to-go. Prices are fair, nothing special. But the good was seasoned well. Service was a tad slow like my online order says come at 7:30 I waited another 15-20. I'll try it again, it's in my line up when I want to mix things up and have different flavors. read more

Best Peruvian-style charcoal-fired rotisserie chicken. Service is swift, the restaurant is clean and has a friendly environment.

Finally was able to try this spot and it was pretty darn good! Not quite at that amazing level but still very solid overall. The sides were what held it back for me, they were just average. I got the chicken fried rice & pasta salad. My rice was basically room temp and really dry. The pasta salad was tastier for sure but nothing crazy good (Although I'd get it again). However, I will admit this place does chicken right!! Usually I'm not much of a bone in guy, but damn it was juicy, flavorful and fall off the bone good. Skin was crispy and had some good spices. Also, both sauces were fantastic....Make sure to get a bunch of extras for sure. Overall, definitely a local and low key spot with some excellent roasted chicken that blows the doors off anything in the grocery stores. Always good to have other options than fried too and this spot is up there with the best in the city no doubt. I'll be back! read more

Yummy Pollo - Half Mix - Chicken & both sauces were fantastic!! Yum!! Sides weren't bad but pretty average. - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Food is organic, and delicious! Owner is friendly and enthusiastic about creating delicious food. I hope they franchise! read more

Pretty darn good! Authentic friendly fast and helpful service. The yucca fries are amazing! I had r the dark half chicken and it was cooked the way Zi would expect. Be sure to try a sweet to finish up your meal. read more

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I ordered from DoorDash so I cannot comment on the actual place but I was very pleased with the food. It was ready quick and still hot when it arrived at my work. I ordered the half white chicken with fried rice and green beans. Let me just say... I'm sold. I thought it all tasted great. The white meat I'm sure is a tad dry compared to the dark meat but even being white meat is was very well prepared. My favorite part about the meal was that it wasn't heavy. They seem to use very minimum amounts of oils or butter which I really prefer when I'm ordering out for lunch at work. It came with a green sauce that had a little kick to it and then the white-ish sauce tasted like a seasoned mayo but not sure what's in it. White Chicken - 9/10 Green Beans - 9/10 Fried Rice 9/10 I wanted to rank the food higher but giving myself room to return for better food! Highly recommend trying this place and top on my list for work lunch meals for when I forget mine. read more

Yummy Pollo - Half white chicken with green beans and fried rice. - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I love this place for a quick, delicious lunch/dinner. The chicken is cooked perfectly, the sides are all great (the yuca fries are so good!), and I always ask for a few extra sauces so I can take some home because they're so tasty. The owner is so kind and always makes sure people are enjoying themselves. read more

Favorite Peruvian chicken restaurant in town hands down. No other restaurant in Louisville can compare. I've been going here since my undergrad days at Bellarmine University (short drive from campus). The chicken is always juicy, flavorful, and never disappoints. I love to pair my chicken with their rice and pasta salad on the side. 10/10 would definitely recommend! read more

Awesome rotisserie chicken - the best Peruvian recipe! Wish we could've gone again during our visit.

Beyond great place! Food is amazing! Centered on rotisserie chicken. Many main protein options as long as it is chicken, hence the name. But for me the stars of the plate were the sides! The cilantro rice, potato salad, pasta salad and Cole slaw looked superb. I had rice and potato salad and I confirm the flavor Note, this is chicken on the bone, so be ready to use some napkins and go to flavor town. Parking is plenty in the plaza and location is great right off the highway. I'll be back to try other configurations read more

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Years later and I still love frequenting this place. The owner is the nicest guy ever and his pride in his food is rightfully unmatched. The food is more than delicious and is all homemade with the best ingredients. Definitely my favorite lunch spot--I could eat it everyday. read more

Yummy Pollo - Quarter white, Cilantro Lime Rice, Chick Peas, Extra Green Sauce - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

If you like rotisserie chicken, this is your place. Excellent. The chicken is Cage free & antibiotic free --all natural. Crispy skin & great sides. This little place is a gem. read more

Had Yummy Pollo last night! It's seriously some of the best chicken in town. The flavors rs are so good and the charred outside of the chicken is crisp and flavorful. I crave this sometimes. I love Peruvian spices and this way of charring the chicken. I also had the pasta salad which is very good and the cilantro rice. I prefer white rice which they used to have and I love cilantro but it's heavy cilantro on their rice. Very good meal. I always get the white meat and either 1/4 chicken or half. Sometimes the quarter chicken is not enough. I did clean this 1/2 chicken pretty good. Great meal!! Love this place! read more

Yummy Pollo is yummy as can be! The service and food continues to be exceptional and filling! Parking is easy, ordering ahead is easy and dine in is easy! I cannot recommend this spot enough! read more

"This is the best chicken I have ever had." That these words were uttered about the fictional Los Pollos Hermanos is confirmation that there is no Yummy Pollo in the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul universe (or at least that Lalo never made his way to Louisville). This is a true gem of a spot. Charcoal roasted chicken, always tender, juicy, and beautifully seasoned (flavorful, not spicy). Get the half mix for the full experience (or get a whole chicken, no one will judge). Good variety of simple, homemade sides. The chickpeas are always a winner, mashed potatoes and gravy are likewise a go to option, and the piece de resistance is the chicken "fried" rice...it's just plain delicious, and it's not actually fried (though you might not be able to tell). Throw in an alfajore for dessert (shortbread cookies filled with Dulce de Leche and sprinkled with a bit of coconut...I don't like coconut but love these cookies). The owner is great. Always friendly and welcoming, and you can tell that he puts heart into everything he does there and takes true pride in what he and his team do. The dine-in space isn't very large, but the food travels well. Check this place out, you will not regret it...and may quickly become one of the many regulars. Just added some recent photos. read more

Yummy Pollo - Half mix, chickpeas, and steamed veggies - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The best fried chicken I've ever had!! The chicken is so soft, but crispy on the outside, tender on the inside; Perfectly cooked with fresh ingredients, it is definitely a must try kind of place. It serves with Yuka and their home-made special sauce, it's amazing!!! The owner is so friendly, he remembers everyone by their names, i can tell there are a lot of regulars here. There are plenty of seats indoor, clean and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended!! read more

Yummy Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Stopped in for lunch FINALLY after Yummy Pollo being on my list for years. (What took me so long?!) Boy, was I missing out. The food is *chef's kiss* I appreciate the no-frills style. The space is functional and clean, with a TV in the dining area. The menu is simple and straight-forward. Ian opted for half mixed chicken with a side of mashed potatoes with gravy and cilantro lime rice. I got a quarter white chicken with green beans and cilantro lime rice. They asked us if it was our first time here and were so kind to explain everything to us! I love love love the green sauce - it's got some spice and it was delicious mixed in with my chicken and rice. I can't wait to come back and try the other sides! And the Alfajore cookie... I mean. I have no words. I'll be dreaming of that delectable dessert for maybe the end of time. The food was hot, delicious, healthy, and affordable. The staff were kind and friendly. I don't think it gets much better than that. read more

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Went around 12 for lunch with coworker and it was delicious and quick. the chicken was very well seasoned and the rice and yuca fries were on point as well. was packed for lunch time with a good vibe. wood recommend. #yummychicken read more

If you love that fiery charcoal taste then Yummy Pollo is for you! The prices are great for the amount of food you get. The chicken is pretty good, but as mentioned if you are not a fan of this particular taste then you want to stay away. I got the rice for a side and thought it was good. My favorite was probably the sauces. I'm not kidding, I dipped the chicken in them also poured it over my rice, delish! read more

By far one of the best Peruvian chicken places in Louisville. This restaurant is perfect for a fulfilling lunch or to go dinner option. The owner is incredibly friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure your experience is satisfactory. The food is absolutely amazing! 10/10 experience. read more

Yummy Pollo - 1/4 dark with sides - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I was a bit peer pressured to go here after I mentioned another rotisserie place in town. So, I drove out of my way to give it a go. I must've walked in at just the right time because I walked straight up to the window to order and then immediately there was a solid line behind me of probably 6 people. The staff didn't see too friendly... cashier seemed annoyed that he was even having to work; however, my order was a carry-out so I was in and out of the restaurant in no time. There was plenty of room inside to sit and eat if wanting and they even had a couple umbrellaed tables outside to enjoy on the sidewalk. I got a half chicken with green beans, veggies, and a side of fried rice. This is a lot of food for just me but I already knew that I was going to make 2 meals out of it (lunch and dinner that day). I'd say everything was ok... none of it really impressed me. Chicken seemed a tad dry. Green beans seemed to be lacking a good flavor. Definitely not something I'd drive out of my way for again. read more

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So many great reviews on this place yet this was my first time visiting. It's a pretty small location with limited seating, however I was fine getting my food to go. I ordered the chicken with chick peas and veggies. The chicken was grilled to perfection. It easily came off the bone and each bite was more succulent then the previous. I love chick peas and the way these were prepared was so pleasing to my palate. I honestly have no complaints and am happy to find another healthy option for meals for my family. The restaurant says the meat is antibiotic free and no pesticides were used on raising the meat. I appreciate that since do much of our food now has been treated and shipped from all over the world. Parking was quick for me but this place gets busy at lunch time so carpool and get there early. read more

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This is so good. I had been here once and since then, I had dreams of this chicken. I get a half chicken so I can take some home. It is so moist and delicious. I like the yuca fries. The rice is dry. Not a fan of coleslaw. Besides the chicken and the yuca fries, the next best thing is the sauces. I usually get a couple extra of each. So delicious. This place can get busy at lunch so get there early. read more

Yummy Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I feel like this is an unpopular opinion because I've always heard good things about Yummy Pollo, but I was left a little disappointed. I want to try it again and maybe order something else that will change my mind. I did a takeout order, and when I got there (it wasn't busy inside), it wasn't ready despite it saying that it was. So I waited while they got everything ready for me. I wasn't particularly paying attention to what they were putting into the box as they had my order right in front of them, but I eventually found out they put the wrong rice in there. I ordered the chicken fried rice and they gave me the cilantro lime rice. I am one of those weird people who thinks cilantro tastes EXACTLY like soap, so I do not want it in/on anything! So, I didn't even touch the rice. I also ordered the chickpeas as a side, but those fell flat for me. Maybe it's just my taste buds, but the taste didn't sit right with me. What I will say though is that the chicken (I got the 1/4 dark) was very juicy and seasoned really well. And the yucca fries that I got as another side were awesome! Those totally made up for the other two sides. Hopefully my next experience will be a little better! read more

Yummy Pollo - a meal in a styrofoam container - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Yummy Pollo is simple, delicious food, and it's easy to see why it has such a great reputation on and off Yelp. The food is not pretentious or over-the-top. It's just ... well ... yummy. When you walk in, you come up to the counter to put together your order. I prefer to get the quarter white charcoal chicken with two sides (steak fries and cilantro lime rice). The Peruvian charcoal chicken has some light seasoning on the outside, and the rotisserie gives it a nice, fire-grilled taste. It's cooked perfectly through the piece of chicken. And putting its own spin on the sides, Yummy Pollo makes theirs Southern inspired. The steak fries are large and fried, and the cilantro lime rice is light on the ingredients in its name. But it works. The yuka is also a nice choice of side if you're looking for something a bit different. Another reason Yummy Pollo stands out: It's consistent. I've had meals from here on a few occasions, and each has been as good as the last. Yummy Pollo is located in a strip mall near the Watterson at Newburg. My biggest complaint had been that it wasn't opened later on weekdays, but this has been remedied. It's now open until 8 p.m. Yummy Pollo also delivers via Yelp. You have no excuses -- if you haven't yet, give Yummy Pollo a try. read more

Yummy Pollo lives up to its name! The chicken is delicious! Came here for Saturday lunch with friends and we each got the lunch special of a quarter chicken with an extra piece and two sides. It was a ton of food! The sides are were great I had read lots of reviews on the cilantro lime rice and chickpeas so I choose those. My lunch mates got the pasta salad, fried rice, yuca fries and potato salad. Everyone has trouble deciding their favorite as it was all so good. The dipping sauces are made fresh daily and you can tell. For $10 you get a ton of delicious foods- we will be back! read more

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We have been waiting for the perfect time to try this restaurant and tonight was the night! We ordered from the Clover app that Yummy Pollo has started using during Covid-19. It was an easy app process and the menu online is simple. Chicken, sides, drinks and dessert. We picked up the food curbside. Had to call a couple times before getting through to someone. Then staff brought the order to our car. We ordered the whole chicken with two sides (cilantro rice and chick peas) and also the yuca fries. Our total was only $22 (before tip) so you can't beat the price for a family of four. I wasn't sure how the chicken would arrive, but it was quartered for easy serving. The sides just came in a regular to-go box. Portions weren't huge, but only the adults ate the sides. The chicken was very good, and had a crispy flavorful skin. The cilantro rice was delicious and paired well with the chick peas. The yuca fries were good, but they probably are better fresh at the restaurant since they are fried. read more

Yummy Pollo - White meat, cilantro rice and chick peas - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Yummy Pollo certainly lived up to its name! We were passing through and looking for dinner and this place caught our eye! The chicken was deliciously prepared and the green sauce was to die for! The owner came over to our table to chat with us and answer any questions, which was very nice! Would definitely come back here if we drive through Louisville in the future! read more

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Really helpful staff if you've never been here before. The chicken is DELICIOUS!!! I've never had chickpeas as good as what they serve! Will definitely come back read more

Yummy Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Just down home roasted chicken with a large variety of sides. Service is quick so you can get in and out. You can also dine in at numerous tables inside. Great for a quick stop and back to the shop. read more