Delicious! Our picky eaters were very satisfied! The rice was delicious! The horchata and lime pepino aguas were great! We got a whole chicken to feed a family of 4. Service was quick! read more

A whole Fresh grilled chicken with tortilla, rice, and pickled red onion. The homemade habanero lime chili salsa is so spicy and addicting . Service was quick in an open air ambiance read more

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Amazing! 3 of us split a whole chicken and it was absolutely delicious in every way! They delivered rice, sofrito, pickled onions, and had a green salsa on the table that was hot and works so well with the charred yardbird We ordered a side of potatoes that were also incredibly prepared. Do not miss this experience if you are in PDC!!!! read more

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We had a little bit of a hard time finding this place but it literally was in the corner and after a downpour and extremely wet shoes, sitting down and enjoying this meal was absolutely perfect. The chicken is juicy and so flavorful. It came with a stack of tortillas, some red rice, tomato puree, and pickled purple onions. It really was worth the search and soggy socks. It is also so incredibly reasonably priced, this is a most try in Playa! read more

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Omg. The best chicken I've ever had in my years of existence. A friend hyped this place up and wouldn't stop talking about it, so when I actually tried it, let me tell you--I have dreams about it. Every bite was full of flavor. The meat was cooked and charred to perfection, and paired with the rice & sauces... Ugh, just wonderful. I can't say too much about the inside of this place since a friend picked up the food for us. It could be a little shack with a waterhole for all I know, and I would still let them take my money. I want the chefs to adopt me. I will specifically seek this place out again every time I'm in Mexico! read more

No tourists and bomb chicken! Double yes! This place is the bomb.com even My parents are here twice Really good prices too! read more

Hands down the best pollo paradise in my pollo conquest. You will end up washing your entire face (and hands) at the hand wash station. Quick service. Very affordable. This place is crack read more

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If you are craving some delicious moist juicy chicken before you go on that excursion. This place got you covered. Right across the main collectivo stand (bus stand) is this excellent spot where you could grab a quick meal. The best part is that it's very inexpensive and the quality is excellent. You could have a 1/2 chicken for $3.50 US (70 pesos). The meat is very tender, juicy, infused with spices and cooked to perfection over charcoal. Ours came out perfect without any special requests, but you have the option to inform the waiter on how long you want your chicken cooked if you want it well done if you have a preference. The cost of the meal included sides which was a great deal! It includes rice, salsa, pickled onions and tortillas. They also give you a salsa on the table but we didn't touch it. There are plenty of tables and the staffs are friendly and polite. They didn't have much/any decor which is fine because we didn't come for that - strictly for the chicken. The majority of patrons were locals which is always a good sign. There is an open sink area to wash your hands before or after your meal. There is a tip jar in the front where you pay so don't forget to tip your server. Note: They don't serve any beer or alcoholic beverages, so if that's what you're wanting best to order the chicken to go as their selections are limited to coke products. Ambiance/decor 3/4 Food 5/5 Price point 5/5 Location 5/5 Cleanliness 3/5 Staff attitude 5/5 Will definitely visit again. read more

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Temperature checks and hand sanitizer at the door. The chicken was flavorful. I feel like it maybe was cooked just a little too long. But overall for the price it was good. The table hot sauce was so hot at one point I bit a habanero and saw the devil beside me. It's that hot. Be careful. read more

Asadero el Pollo - Spanish Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Walked 10km to get there. Worth every step. Best chicken you'll ever eat. At least one sauce you've never tasted before. read more

Asadero el Pollo - Spanish Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

(based on my experience there back in March 2017 and 2018) Get simple yet outstanding BBQ chicken here! Perfectly cooked with the right amounts of char and fat! A whole chicken is 110 pesos, half 60. It comes with plenty of tortillas, salsa, flavoured rice and onion. They don't serve beer though, but that should not stop you from getting this authentic meal. read more

Lots of seating, they have a single-person lunch special which is all the normal sides and chicken, just smaller. Fantastic chicken, cooked to perfection and super moist. The red salsa i could've get enough of. I really like that they have multiple sinks in the dining room to wash your hands. Service was extremely fast and very pleasant. There's also a paid parking lot ($15/hr - pesos) right across the street. read more

Amazing find for cheap eats and delicious chicken. Just a short walk away from the main tourist area on 5th in Playa del Carmen, Asadero el Pollo is a must-see attraction. From the outside it may not look like much, but don't judge a book by its cover. The chicken is wonderfully moist with a great crust of bbq-y goodness on the outside. You can order more chicken and rice than the average person can handle for less that $5 USD and be out in half an hour. One thing to keep in mind is that they don't have air conditioning. The fans they have dotted around help to keep things circulating, but on hot days it can get pretty stuffy inside. They also take to-go orders at the front if you want to eat elsewhere, and the beach is only a short walk away. I will definitely be coming back if I return to Playa del Carmen. read more

Asadero el Pollo - Spanish Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Best thing I had when I traveled around tulum, playa Del Carmen, and Cancun. Great value and tasty chicken. Went there twice in two days because it was delicious and fresh. After you order you get your food within minutes. The staff are nice. And I like how there was a hand washing station provided. read more

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Best food we have had so far on our trip to Mexico! We are staying at an all-inclusive resort, and the food is not the best. It's beautiful, but lacks flavor. Got onto YELP when we got to PDC and saw this place had 5 stars- in my opinion, a 5-star rating is very unusual- so we had to try it out. DELICIOUS and plenty of food! If we come back another day, we will come back here to eat. We ordered the half chicken, which comes with salsa, corn Tortillas, rice, and two types of salsas. The salsa in the bowl on the table has a KICK, but it is so flavorful! Definitely off the beaten path, but worth the walk! read more

This is best chicken in the world! I had desired to come here for a few days now. I stumble upon this place as I was passing all the collectivos and smelled something carnivorous & Divine. I witnessed a stack of smoke ascend unto heaven. I beheld an open structure with a tin roof where people were eating. I looked around and saw a magnitude of chicken. Could this be Asadero? Yes it was! I saw the menu: 120 pesos for a whole chicken, rice, salsa y tortillas. Me gusto! The food came in under five minutes. They know they're dong here. The first bite and I knew I was tasting a family recipe that took decades to craft. Then it started to pour down rain. Asado saved my taste buds and also saved me from the rain. The chicken was flavorful yet NOT salty. Muy bueno. The sides were ok, mostly there as a backup role sixth man to the star of the show: el pollo. Come here ASAP read more

This place was just a few block from our Airbnb. I loved the food. It was delicious. The prices were very reasonable. You order either a half or whole chicken that they have roasted onsite. They provide warm tortillas, rice, and salsas. You then can assemble your tacos with the chicken and it is so delicious. We met a Canadian ex-pat who lives full-time in Playa and he said he ate there all the time. I would too if I lived here. read more

Simply the best chicken in Playa. Always fresh off the grill. Amazing value. Highly recommend.

They serve one thing and one thing only - delicious grilled chicken. Comes with a side of rice and salsa. A must visit lunch place when in Playa. read more

We ate here twice because it was so good. Fresh chickens grilling as we are eating with the locals and watching people constantly stopping in for their orders to go. Everything about this place was great. Absolutely no frills but a large grill some tables. We ordered a whole chIcken that came with tortillas, lightly marinated onions, rice and salsa. We also hadThai non alcoholic drinks and the price came to be less than $9 (USD). Not only that but the experience of eating with the locals and livi g the food is an everlasting travel memory. read more

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Best chicken in town, me and my brother usually order a chicken and a half it is that good. Very flavorful and simple food. read more

Asadero el Pollo - Order of full chicken - Spanish Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

great value for money .. very tasty chicken .. perfectly grilled on wood charcoal .. highly recommend .. will definitely return .. read more

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A good spot to get some food for a great price. Especially their chicken the best thing and the best in the area. No air conditioning so you'll have to sweat a little but it is definitely worth it. great spot and a must visit!! read more

Asadero el Pollo - Spanish Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Great chicken at a great price! 70 pesos for a 1/2 chicken, rice, salsa, onions and tortillas. Your meal comes about 2 minutes after you place your order. They only serve one thing - charcoal roasted chicken. This joint is a short distance from Quinta Avenida and right across the street from the colectivo stand. Filled mostly with locals, this is a can't-miss dining experience in Playa. read more

Just when you think this place will be gross dive, you discover that it's an outstanding dive. And, yes, and you're amazed you can have lunch for two, for 145 pesos ($6.30). That's a whole chicken, rice, salsa tortilla. This is no common chicken, it is free range, naturally fed, then cooked over charcoal. The chicken comes out perfectly. The simplistic cooking and single menu item make this restaurant rock. A must try! read more

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Two words: The.Chicken. I think this rates as one of the best roast chickens I've ever eaten! BF and I strolled over here, split a 1/2 chicken, rice, tortillas and salsa...all for 100 pesos. Definitely a place locals go to for good food. Service was fast and friendly, everyone was here to get their roast chicken on and just diving in, enjoying the smell coming off the grill. I'm coming back here before we leave! read more

Some of the best chicken I've had anywhere and the price cannot be beat. My newest favorite restaurant in PDC. Don't know how I've missed it for all these years. read more

OMG! The best gtrilled chicken, maybe ever! I go once a week and get a whole chicken with tortillas salsa and rice even if it's just me. That way I have great leftovers for later. The thin Habanero sauce should be bottled and sold. read more

The chicken was the most flavorful we have tasted in Playa. Very fresh and made right before or eyes. You can take out or sit and enjoy. Highly recommend! read more

Chicken was juicy and tasteful, rice and papa asada were also very good. Service was not the great but it was kind of expected. $5 for a whole chicken, lots of corn tortillas, rice, salsa and onions.....anything else? :) read more

This is arguably the best food I had in PDC, while also being the cheapest. It's funny how that works. You get an amazing plate of crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken along with rice, salsa, tortillas, and a drink for approximately $3.50 per person. And if you love spicy food like me, make sure to add some of the habanero salsa. Trust me, despite the low price, the quality is even better than most of the expensive places on 5th Ave. I went here once, and had to come back again 2 days later become it was so damn good. read more

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This place has really good chicken and its really cheap. You get a half of chicken, rice, salsa, pickled onions for $70 pesos.

Everyone should swing by here and get some chicken for lunch! For under $6 USD, you get a whole roasted chicken (smoky, juicy, so perfectly-cooked) with salsa, rice and onion (plus sauce). The ordering process is streamlined - you pay one person, then give the ticket to the chicken-chopping man, and finally a third person gathers the "extras" to put in a bag for to-go orders. We were in and out in under 5 minutes. But what a delightful meal it was! Must visit for any tourist wanting to get off the fifth avenue for a meal or two. read more

Very good charbroiled chicken. My family loved it. After eating at different taco spots and tourist restaurants around playa Del Carmen, this place made me feel like I had a home cooked meal. Menú was very simple. They also grill potatoes that were really good and served with a gravy topping. Potato itself was really good, topping was so so. Overall taste and experience was great. This place is going on my list for our next trips out to playa Del Carmen. We will be back! read more

Asadero el Pollo - Menú. Can't beat those prices for great chicken. - Spanish Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

A whole juicy roast chicken + tortillas + salsas for 110 pesos ($6)!? Yes please! The dark meat was fall off the bone tender and the white meat was juicy as well. Great for making chicken tacos and lasted for 2 meals for 2 people! What a deal. Would definitely recommend trying here! Service was very quick and food was very good! Taking it to go was a little tricky trying to make tacos and eat it on the run, but its a good beach meal! The red sauce it comes with is great too! The pale yellow one is super hot!! read more

Really good grilled chicken for really cheap. The table salsa is super spicy. The chicken is nicely grilled, juicy, and most even the next day for leftovers. One of my favorite places to eat in Playa Del Carmen. read more

Just go here and get a half chicken per two people. It's like one of this Anthony Bourdain spots that just does one thing really well.

Incredible chicken for very little money. Served up with tortillas, rice, onion, and tomato sauce. Best charcoal BBQ chicken around!

The chicken is amazing! And very reasonably priced. We ate here twice while in playa for a week. If only we can figure out how to get the habanero salsa in Texas. The place is clean and wait staff is very friendly ready to get you whatever you need. read more

So cheap! 70 for half a chicken plus rice, tortilla, salsaa and onions. Tastes really good too. The only downside is that they close at 6pm. Also they don't provide cutlery for take aways read more