Glad this gem is in my city. Great customer service, Got to order the family jumbo deal and let me say that chicken is chef's kiss... one of the tastes rotisserie chicken my family loved. Great sides,that potatoe salad is very delicious.This would be my home away from home meals nothing but good eating. read more

The spot to get your Pollo . Ordered a Party Pak and all was fresh and ready to go. This place never disappoints.. read more

El Pollo Dorado - EL Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - South Gate, California

Chicken is a decent attempt at the famous "Juan Pollo" style and taste. But they fall flat and hard on their face with the rice, beans, and potato salad. There are no combos with a drink option even though for the same price anywhere else you get a drink?!?! No bathrooms, barely considered a diningroom establishment, and 4 tables only! No parking,is s rude, and they charge $1.00 if you wish to pay using your debit or credit card. Do not recommend!!! read more

Negative 5 stars if possible at least for todays service We tried calling back because we were trying to explain to her how the potato salad tasted sour and spoiled and that maybe it was egg , nd the salsa was almost a whole tomato , she go defense and hanged up so I decided to go back and I'm asking for the owner she said he was there but then said no , I asked for her name she was very rude , we have been coming here for a while never had a problem until this lady , we weren't even asking for our money back read more

El Pollo Dorado - Salsa tomato is mid way chopped - Chicken Shop Near Me - South Gate, California

Little pricier 17 dollars for one pollo , side orders, 299,399,499 dollars, depending one the size,

Found this place on the way home from Willowbrook. Chicken is very tasty and moist. All the sides are terrific. Got the 2 whole chicken, large rice and beans meal for $37.47. It's now on my husband's radar to pick up dinner here lol. read more

El Pollo Dorado - 1 whole chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - South Gate, California

I have to say the only thing that is good is the chicken. I was not a fan of the sides. Haven't eaten there. Always take it to go. read more

Is good food and yummy I recommended I come here often. Delicious and decent price as well

Chicken is awesome, go here and pick some up when ever we need quick food and no time to do some actual cooking at home. Side order are good, potatoe salad, rice and beans. As for the price, I think its great 2 whole chickens some sides, tortillas all for under $40. Ill keep coming back. read more

Simple menu, good sides and amazing chicken ! Fast and nice service! Great last minute diner idea that feels like home food ! read more

This is the tastiest chicken, the salsa they make as well. I really enjoy their rice and potato salad. I like their great customer service. They are always friendly read more

I had the 1/2 chicken plate (#2) for lunch today, 04/25/2023, about 12:50p. No one else was in line which worried me at first. The cashier was speaking to the two males in the kitchen, but quickly addressed me and asked what I wanted. She clarified #1 or #2 as they both are 1/2 chicken plates, one with rice and beans, one w/o. I wanted the later. $8.81 total, not bad. I watched as the younger male pulled out a spit, pulled off a whole chicken and cut it in half. He put that half into a to go container, the other half want onto a try and back into the rotisserie oven. The cashier finished fixing my order and I was out. Less than 5 minutes total. Plus 1 star. The chicken was still piping hot when I opened the container, some 5 minutes after. It was juicy, and pulled from bones easily. The taste was good, like most rotisserie chicken, with hints of salt, paprika, and pepper. I don't believe they marinated it with any flavors, but likely brined cu it was juicy. The #2 came with tortillas and salsa, that's it and that is they way I like it. Tortillas were good and hot, likely NOT homemade, but soft and provide the perfect ride for the chicken and salsa. I'd go back as this place was clean, fresh (for rotisserie) and had fast service. In the waist land that is Huntington Park/Walnut Park this is a good spot. read more

This food is the bomb! Every thing specially the chicken and salsa, mouth watering. The prices are very good. Quality cooking you must try it. My family loves it. We always get it for parties and get togethers. So delicious! Always quick service with no line! You can even call in advance to pick up. My secret spot. read more

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Ok, I ran into this poultry goldmine and never thought about coming here until I had a craving for some delicious rotisserie chicken. I also needed a little change of pace from the typical pollo loco or Juan Pollo. I haven't been a huge fan of the grocery story rotisserie offerings and had some time to wander off the unbeaten path. I had looked upon all of you to point me in the right direction and noticed that this chicken establishment was just around the corner in the city of Southgate. Bingo! Loteria! The place isn't anything special and offers very limited parking. The place looks a little worn out and it looks like it has been there for quite some time. It needs a bit of a make over but who am I to judge! They only serve up a few tables so it is safe to assume that this eatery is a bit more of a take out joint versus a place you would dine in for. I had ordered two whole chickens with no sides so my review will only be about the chicken, the most important menu item :) The service was friendly and prompt!! It did take more than 10 minutes to get my two whole chickens, but they did warn me that it would be delayed a bit. The patrons of this establishment at the time of my visit were a bit all over the place from the occasional transient requesting donations to a few construction workers or the Latino family having a quick meal. I am glad I tried Pollo Dorado, the chicken was tasty and cooked to perfection. The spice/marinade they use on the chicken is delicious with just enough citrus and savory seasoning!! I also loved the fact that the chicken was moist and tender. Their salsa is also fantastic with just enough spice and ummmphhh.. It made for a great dipping sauce. Thank you Golden Chicken! I will be visiting you again in the near future. The best part was that it was rather inexpensive..2 chickens for less than twenty bucks! Que cheap! read more

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Note to owner, please don't sell me a dry chicken next time, everything else is good, but the dry chicken it's a no for me, you have a lot of potential but please stop selling dry chicken read more

El Pollo Dorado - a white styrofoam container filled with food - Chicken Shop Near Me - South Gate, California

Love their food. They have cheap meals, the chicken the sides are good - the potato salad, salsa, rice and beans. Service people are nice!

If I was judging this place solely on the chicken, I'd give it 5 stars all day. The rice and beans are okay, nothing special, and the potato salad is whatever. The chicken is absolutely delicious, tied for best non fried chicken I've ever had. However I can't ignore other factors like the small dining room with no AC or heater, no fountain drinks, complete lack of parking and the tagged up, rundown appearance of the outside. If you want some bomb ass rotisserie chicken at a good price then this is your place, but I'd recommend ordering it to go. read more

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Great chicken great staff very delicious you must try on holidays times chicken will finish so plan ahead love this place best chicken in south gate read more

We tried the special whole chicken and all the sides and it was delicious! The chicken was delicious and tasty and juicy. out whole family got seconds and we wanted more! read more

Long Beach location changed everything about my previous review. Chicken was fresh service was excellent and potato salad was hitting! Great come back El pollo Dorado and welcome to our city! #lbc read more

Great food and reasonably priced. The salsa is fantastic. The staff are very attentive and accommodating.

The chicken is ok but the service is the worst!!!!! Ordered 2 chickens and they only have me 1 order of salsa and 1 ordered me tortillas. Their sign says you get salsa AND tortillas PER ordered!!!! They lie and rob you!!! I went back to order another whole chicken and they have me the same about me salsa and tortillas for 1 order as for 2 orders!!! I don't live here, I came to visit my grandma and she's the one who told me they have you salsa AND tortillas for every whole chicken order. Don't get the rice and beans because it's not good, so I didn't. I don't care but it's the principle since they charged me the SAME price for each whole chicken!!!! Again, then they wonder why they are where they are!!! Bad business doesn't say off!!! They think it's easy and ok to steal from their own customers. read more

When you're hungry and looking for a decent place to eat and go..this is the place if you love chicken. It's right around my work so I normally get the whole chicken deal and share it with my employees but since it's Jst me today I ordered the lunch special. It's half a chicken with rice and beans and it comes with their salsa and tortillas. It's really a hole in the wall rotisserie chicken. Their chicken falls off the bones and it's juice not dry . It's a simply simple place. No other flavors. There's no other sauce Jst chicken and the basic rice and beans. But it does the job. Mouth and tummy can't complain after a bit of their juice chicken. read more

El Pollo Dorado - Lunch special - Chicken Shop Near Me - South Gate, California

The chicken here is great as well as the potato's salad and beans and the chile is good only bad this is the rice that's why I review 4 stars also their prices are very good , if they can fix their rice and possibly maybe add fries to the menu I will change my review to a 5 star other than that I do recommend this place to people even if the rice is not good read more

Amazing service Very friendly and helpful didn't even wait 5 minutes for my order and I ordered a family meal amazing flavor chicken salsa soo yummy the beans omg I been driving by this place soo many time until today I stop and will be coming again amazing flavor read more

I've always used this franchise to cater my parties and never had a problem until today. I called to place a large order over the phone, the girl was nice and took my name and oder; no problem. I asked her if it can be ready by 11AM for pick up she said sure. I called the day of pick up to make sure the order was ready, she puts me on hold, I guess she forgot, so I hang up after waiting for at least 5 minutes; no big deal since they sounded busy. I get there and ask for my order, she looked stunned then started rambling in Spanish even though previously she took my order and answered me fine in English. Another customer was nice enough to translate, at first she tried to say that I had called and cancelled my order. When she realized I wasn't going to accept that she then said I had called to changed my large party order for only two chickens; try again!!! Finally, she admitted that SHE had cancelled my order and sold my chickens to other customers because I didn't show up; wait...at what point should you have told me my order was only good for a limited amount of time and would be sold??? Also, you took down my number so why didn't you call me when I "didn't show up?" She then said it was because I hadn't paid for my order, again... why wasn't this brought up during the phone order??? When I asked why didn't you have me pay for it. She replies we don't do payments over the phone. I'm at total disbelief at this point but I have no choice but to wait since I had 30 people at my house expecting chicken. After waiting for over 30 minutes I go pay...not only did she forget to add the extra chicken I had requested, she didn't give me any of the sides listed as part of the party pack...said I never order the party pack just chicken. She must have forgotten our phone conversation when I specifically asked about each party pack; what it came with, how many people each feed, and the price of each one. Never once did she apologized for anything. If this is a common practice at this location they have lost my business for good. Do yourself a favor and go to the Bellflower location. They are much more organized, reliable, and the chicken is BETTER!!! read more

I've been coming here for years and just realized I have never given them a rating so others can know how yummy their food is. I highly recommend, I leave near by so it's convenient on days I don't want to cook but still want that home cooked feel.. their beans and chicken are really REALLY good. I'm not a huge fan of the rice so I get the family pack with 2 beans instead of one rice one bean. They give a good amount of food for the value $ read more

We bought 20 chickens for a church event a couple months ago and Sunday we had a family lunch and remembered about this fantastic tasting chicken. I went to buy three chickens and asked for an aluminum tray and they without hesitation accommodated me. Really great quick service and add the great tasting and fantastic salsa it's a place I will keep going to. read more

Best chicken I had in a long time it was bomb af! Skin was great chicken juicy beans Bombay rice was good even the potato salad was good oh and the salsa that's good as well read more

El Pollo Dorado - Trying out this spot for the first time... aver que shooo - Chicken Shop Near Me - South Gate, California

Ok customer service great deals the cashier wasn't rude but I think she could of been more polite food smells and taste great ! 3 stars for their customer service read more

Love this chicken, is so delicious. Everything is good. I highly recommend it. The prices are very affordable. Only thing is that is a little hot in there, they need an ac read more

Chicken is really good better than pollo loco .. it has good flavor and the side dishes r really good ... personal is really friendly and there fast on your order read more

We ordered the family pack yesterday and we truly enjoyed it! The chicken is juicy, tender, and flavorful! The family pack comes up to like 29 bucks which includes the following; two whole chickens, warm tortillas, two salsas, one full size cup of homemade pinto beans, one full size cup of white rice, and one full size cup of homemade potato salad. Everything was good and a great deal! I will definitely keep coming here for some pollo a la brasa! read more

Fresh rotisserie chicken! Tasty beans! Fresh salsa. Small dining area so it's best to get to go! But overall tasty plate! read more

El Pollo Dorado - Stopped by and discovered this gem! - Chicken Shop Near Me - South Gate, California

Food is great! Love the chicken and the potato salad. Great lunch combinations and combo prices. The business is a great contributor to the community as it has helped a non profit Im involved with. Thanks for the support and good food. read more

We LOVE it! Best chicken ever! I came here by recommendation of a family friend, they told me their chicken was great, as well as the potato salad. Let me tell you that this chicken is better than pollo loco! I order catering, without even trying the chicken. I was confident in buying the chicken, and when I try it, it was mouthwatering, same with the potato salad. My guess where really content. The price it really affordable, for a party of 20-25 people. The catering package includes chicken, beans, rice, potato salad, salsa, tortillas, napkins, plates, and forks. Would definitely order from here. Great customer service, very helpful and they also took my order one day before the party. read more

I decided to try this place because it does have a high review score. And since I do tend to eat chicken more than any other type of meat I decided to try this place. Bad idea, the chicken was disgusting, it had a very funny smell to it, like a rotting smell. When I bit down on the thigh and the skin came off, I immediately caught a scent of rotting chicken. Luckily I bought the cheapest thing they sell which is the half chicken order, I didn't even finish it I threw much of it away. Can't fool me with chicken, good chicken is supposed to smell good not have a funky smell to it. I can cook better chicken at home, I'm never returning here again, chicken is no joke, it can make you seriously ill if it's rotting. read more

Great chicken. This location has had a tough history. I've seen about 4 restaurants fail in the last few years. Hopefully this new ownership and menu will succeed. Their chicken is very tasty and cheap!!! Sides are great too. read more

El Pollo Dorado - Chicken Shop Near Me - South Gate, California

The chicken was pretty good for the price however I would take it to go because inside the tables were dirty I also disliked the customer service they were really rude and disrespectful. read more

Best chicken ever!! Never fails. It's always fresh. The rice sometimes lacks a bit of flavor but the chicken definitely makes up for it. The potato salad... BOMB!! I would call before stopping by. Since the chicken is made fresh throughout the day it's not always ready to serve right away. A must try read more