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    El Dorado Pollos A La Brasa

    4.5 (755 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Lomo Saltado
    Will M.

    I've been here a couple times now and I have to say this is a pretty solid Peruvian spot in Pasadena. These days I honestly come here mainly for the lomo saltado. The beef is tender and juicy with onions and tomatoes and that slightly tangy flavor. What really brings everything together is the green aji sauce. You definitely need it. They also have the rotisserie style chicken which is juicy with a nice smoky aroma and good sides. It's good, but for me the lomo is really the reason I keep coming back. The ladies working here are always really nice and the food comes out super quick which I appreciate. The only funny thing is if you ask for water they give you a tiny little bottle that definitely does not quench my thirst lol. Overall a really good place for Peruvian food, especially if you're craving lomo saltado. I'll definitely be back.

    1/4 Chicken W/2 Sides
    Eric A.

    I'm writing this review about an hour after trying this place for the first time. I'm honestly shocked El Dorado has not gone viral yet. As of 2025, I can confidently say this is the best chicken spot in SoCal. Here are the top lines: 1. The chicken is perfectly cooked over wood, and you can taste it. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and smoky taste. 2. The seasoning is perfect, and not just on the skin - the whole chicken is seasoned. 3. The sauces all hit. No exaggeration - TheBestChicken

    Ceviche De Camaron
    Melinda Q.

    Dang, I'm so happy that this restaurant is nearby my home because I now know where to get the best shrimp ceviche and Peruvian chicken! I've never had Peruvian chicken before but it kinda just taste like a very good rotisserie chicken with special Peruvian sauces on the side. I can't believe that a 1/4 chicken meal comes with two sides and I picked a very comforting and hearty chicken rice soup as one, while the other side are nicely fried yucca fries. Also got me a shrimp ceviche to-go and they do not skimp on the shrimp! The prices here are very reasonable especially for Pasadena. I can't wait to come back and I think they are able to do a vegan-friendly mushroom or tofu saltado for my husband which is a big plus.

    Pollo saltado & chicha drink
    Jimmy S.

    The pollo saltado was great. I'll have to come back to try the pollo a la brasa. The chicken was very tender. The aji verde sauce had a spicy kick to it. The fries, tomatoes and onions added very well to the flavor and the rice absorbed all of it..the staff was super nice and cleaned out tables when needed. Theres free coffee and water which was such a nice amenity. The outdoor patio and indoor seating was such a nice choice to pick from. We also got the shrimp ceviche which was also excellent and a very dog friendly patio area.

    Lomo saltado and Tallarin Verde Con hongos (mushrooms)
    Suzanne W.

    We came in on a Monday and it was pretty busy! I've never had Peruvian food, so I was excited, but kinda nervous since I'm vegetarian. To my very pleasant surprise, they had lots of vegetarian friendly options!!! I had the Tallarin Verde with mushrooms and it was divine! My bf had the lomo saltado and he devoured it. I can't wait to come back and try a vegetarian version of the saltado too!! I also want to check and see if the beans are vegetarian friendly

    Erica F.

    This is the second time I came to this place for lomo saltado. There is a small parking lot, and street parking is also available. Staff was friendly, and kind. They offer customers with free bottle water and hot coffee. The decoration was very clean and minimal. There are a few tables indoor and some tables in the patio. The food was freshly made, so we waited for a while. They offered 3 dipping sauce. I remember the yellow one is my favorite. The pink and green ones were too spicy to me. The meat was very tender, and not overcooked. The dipping sauce and the meat were the perfect combination. I also dipped the fries with the dipping sauce. This is how much I love it. Will come back for more lomo saltado.

    Chicken Bowl
    Nick C.

    Dropped in to pick up a quick bite to eat for lunch. Service was fast, friendly, and they keep it nice and clean. Ordered the pollo bowl and it came with a bunch of sauces to give it all sorts of flavor! Super yummy! Smelt so good I started tearing into before I snapped the photo lol! They blast the A/C for indoor seating or they have outdoor seating with umbrellas as well. Would definitely come back again!

    1/2 chicken sweet potato fries
    Wilfred T.

    The food was pretty good and flavorful. It was pretty authentic. It's a cute little spot, not too large. I didn't even know that it was in my neighborhood. My mom had half a chicken, which was still juicy and full of flavor. My dad had the steak bowl, which he enjoyed. It tasted kind of like a carne asada beef bowl. I had their specialty, which was tenderloin beef with slices of potato. The dish was made well, I could taste all the fresh ingredients. And the steak was tender. The slices of potato absorbed a lot of the sauce, so it tasted great. They ran out of the pesto fettuccine dish, which I wanted to get. The staff was friendly, and I was able to pick up my food quickly because it was a to-go order.

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    El pollo asado, la yuca y el arroz son deliciosos, y la atención excelente, todo es delicioso

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    Food service Ambience is exelent the chicken delicious every thing is so good I love it

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    Ask the Community - El Dorado Pollos A La Brasa

    Are you guys open on Thanksgiving?

    We will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after.

    Are they still opening a San Marino location (per website)?

    San Marino is in the works. Hopefully by summer we will open.

    Is it open today?

    We are for walk ups only. Sorry. Our internet is down.

    Are you going to be close Tuesday July 28, 2020 (Peru Independence Day)?

    Hi! Sorry we are closed every Tuesday.

    Are they closed during this pandemic? Edit: I called 3x around 11:15am.

    We made the difficult decision to close for a few weeks. Sorry. Please stay safe.

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    Kismet Rotisserie

    Kismet Rotisserie

    4.2
    (73 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Food is superb. Price is a little hard on the wallet…read more Ambiance is whatever. Service is always friendly.

    I didn't want to write this review. I used to love Kismet. I tend to go on Thursday early…read moreafternoons. I had 2 other experiences prior to this where the chicken seemed off but I kept trusting it would be as good as it when I first had Kismet when it first opened back in March 2025. On May 7th, 2026 at 3:30 PM I ordered for pickup my usual meat and potatoes plate. Weirdly, the order was ready for pickup in a couple of minutes when usually it would be ready in 10 minutes which would have been less sketchy. I should have trusted my instincts. I walked in to pick up my order and there were zero customers around, usually there are a few customers eating at the tables. Sign that the quality has dwindled and the regulars aren't retuning. I get back home to treat myself (I spent $28 for the meal plus a drink.) Much to my dismay I opened the plate and was so disappointed. It was half of what normally comes in the box but the potatoes were stacked high and of course extremely oily. I was like ok let's just eat this because I don't have more time to find another place to get food plus I've already splurged. The chicken was undercooked and rubbery and came with no chicken breast like it normally does just some boney legs. Since I was so hungry and paid the extra money for "light" chicken I still ate it. I'm sick now, the night of May 8th I'm still on the toilet. Save your money and go to Zankou if you want good rotisserie chicken they've been doing it right in LA since the 80s. Or Costco; 5$ chicken unless you want a $32 dollar chicken here to make you and your family sick and poor.

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    Monty's Alhambra

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    (397 reviews)
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    I want to thank Henry for reaching out to me after reading about our experience. Nothing says…read morecustomer service like going out of your way to make it right for your customers and Henry did just that. We went back today and the food was delicious. This time my husband got the Granada which was recommended to us by Henry and I got my usual Legendary. Both sandwiches were packed with meat/ chicken and on top of that they both came out hot and ready to devour. The bread was succulent and a good amount of mayo and ketchup was added. All in all this is the experience we had been wanting to have and I'm so glad we went back. Thank you to Henry, again, for going out of his way to make us feel welcomed and well attended. He was happy to have us back and we felt very appreciated as customers. Can't wait to come back and try other sandwiches!

    Been hearing about this place and decided to finally come and check it out…read more The first time of having chopped cheese was in new york so when I heard there was a place near by that does that. It was a must try. Got two sandwiches Legendary chopped cheese, pack with meats and really flavorful and good! It's a big sandwich and they make their rolls in house. Italian godfather was the second sandwich and I felt that it was missing something, it wasn't pack with flavor much. I just added some banana peppers and it helped. Also a big sandwich. Staff really friendly and they cook and assemble in front of you. Parking can be a little tricky here because it shares a lot with other businesses. The chop cheese is a must try and I will be coming back for their chicken and waffles

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