El Pollo Guapo is destined to become one of my favorite chicken joints in Newington. The food is made to order, customizable, and delicious. I loved the arroz con pollo, especially the pickled red onions and the cilantro lime sauce. The plantains were a great addition, also. The space is bright and laid back and looks like it could seat around 15 people. read more

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Solid food options, rotating specials always hit. Definitely wish there were lighter options without needing to get everything on greens but the flavors are great so you take what you can get. read more

Everything was wonderful including the friendly service we got from Cameron! He was an awesome representative of the chain; really knew the menu and was friendly too. We were dining outside with a dog and he offered to deliver our food. My sister in law and I had the Spent Bowl Greens, mine had double chicken (extra $4 to meet my macros). These salads were a lot bigger than they looked and extremely full of different flavors; the fried brussel sprouts and salad dressing (which we were thrilled was served on the side) were the highlights. My brother ordered the Pork Belly Buster burrito at Cameron's suggestion. He thought it was outstanding. Add 3 waters and the total for 3 lunches was $51.50 before tax and tip. The co-Ed bathroom did required some wiping up which was a bit disappointing, but the rest of the room was adequately clean. The outdoor seating was wonderful. I wish this restaurant was closer so I could order that salad regularly! read more

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Wanted something different for lunch & decided on El Pollo Guapo! Counter service was super friendly & had my order out quickly. I had the Span-ish Greens Bowl. The rotisserie chicken was delicious! Amazing healthy lunch! read more

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My husband and I came in for lunch on a weekend, and we were super impressed! We had them once before at a friend's house as takeout and remember it being good, but this was even better than we remembered. The chicken was flavorful and fresh, with great sauces and delicious ways to enjoy it. Tacos, salad, and rice bowl were all delicious, but the nachos were definitely one of the show stoppers for us. I think I'll be dreaming about it! Couldn't have asked for a better meal, and the staff were friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. We will absolutely be back! read more

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Since my last 2 Star review based upon EPG's multiple failures to include the special dressings that come with bowls, we have ordered takeout two additional times because my wife continues to be a fan of the food. The first time, they remembered the dressing. This week, they forgot again. So scorecard . . . 3 out of the last 5 times we've ordered from the Newington EPG, they have forgotten the special dressings. Their 40 percent success rate with a 5 chance sample size should help illustrate for EPG that they have process issues that need to be fixed. Still 2 Stars. Same reason. *by way of update, after I posted this review, EPG reached out to me and we had a productive exchange. read more

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It has become our fave place at work to order lunch from. The food is always fresh and delicious. Delivery is always in a timely manner with very few issues with receiving all our orders correctly. If there ever is an issue they have been quick to resolve the issue. read more

My friend yesterday called in orders for us at El Pollo Guapo. We were in Newington where El Pollo Guapo is located. Shortly after she placed the orders, I drove to pick them up. The inside is small and clean, with a few high tops for dining inside. Our order was marked with my friend's name. I took it and walked out. This does feel like I could potentially get arrested for larceny. It was the only bag on display and it had the correct name on it. The bag was warm and was a nice size. I couldn't wait to dig in. I got the Almost Legal bowl and my friend got the Dazed and Confused bowl. The two bowls are very similar. Mine had a pleasant kick from the Sriracha Aloi and the Spicy Slaw. There was a nice chunk of white meat of off the rotisserie chicken. It was topped with grilled corn, avocado, plantains, and pickled onions. My friend's had brussel sprouts and seared mushrooms added. This was very tasty. It was flavorful, nutritious and so colorful! I would stop by El Pollo Guapo again! read more

El Pollo Guapo - Almost Legal - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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What do I love very much? Rotisserie chicken. I love it from that big warehouse chain store, I love it from a sleek market in West Hartford, I love it from a place a few doors down from this new location of EPG and now I have yet another chicken choice in the area and it's SOLID. I've only been to EPG once, in the (now) old Wethersfield location but I've been lucky to have gone to some parties which they catered and, damn their food is good. They are now in my delivery-radius so my wife and I ordered a bowl (for her) and half chicken for me. Both orders were crazy delicious. I had the chicken fat potatoes and brussels as my sides. Huge side portions, btw. My wife loved her "Dazed and Confused" bowl. I was overjoyed with the garlic lime aioli sauce too. Welcome to my delivery radius El Pollo Guapo. It's delightful to have you here. read more

We stumbled upon this place last year during sporting events and we are so glad we did!! We are nig foodies and look forward to this area just for this place! The food is fresh and flavorful. We love the way the staff is so polite and helpful when ordering. I recommend it to anyone who wants a quick and delicious meal! read more

I get this place at least once a week since I work in Hartford. It's so good. I've honestly never been the biggest fan of Mexican food, but theirs just hits different. They also have lots of options with added vegetables, which is nice since I have the health of a toddler. The taste of them is hidden and I feel better about myself for actually eating something green read more

This place is incredible. I came here with my very picky 7 year old. She gave the chicken and the fries and cookie RAVE reviews. For me, i had a dazed and confused bowl that was just filled with joy. Pickles onions, roasted brussies, sauteed mushrooms, corn, pico, plus their delicious chicken on top of fluffy rice. This place made my mouth, tummy, and soul so very happy. The guy working the counter could not have been nicer. I havent eaten this well since i left NYC. read more

This place is in the center of Newington!!! I am a huge sucker for comfy food, and this bowl satisfies that late evening craving on a sick day. I ordered the Almost legal bowl. This bowl has everything including a bite of spice, sweetness and savory. The staff is always sweet, they always let us have a side of sauce! We always do takeouts, next time I will definitely do dine in since they have such a great indoor and outdoor dining options!! read more

El Pollo Guapo - Almost legal bowl - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

We enjoyed having our delicious lunch at El pollo.Loved the taco and the Mexican rice with peas.However my husband didn't like the after taste from the Brussels sprouts it was kind of bitter. I enjoyed the roasted garbanzo beans it was very good.Can't wait to try again. I didn't enjoy the local coke it tasted so different then the regular one. read more

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First time at their relocated location in Newington and everything is just as good! This location is so cute and much more accessible. We got a whole chicken meal to go and everything was packed and prepared perfectly. This is a great option if you can't decide what to order - it's a little bit of everything! Service was top notch and friendly as always! read more

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I love this place!! The food is delicious and full of flavor. Favorite thing to order would be the Arroz Con Pollo Bowl - full of delicious mouth watering flavor and the plantains are so freaking good. The street corn is amazing! The apple empanada is so freaking good- you can tell it's home made with real Granny Smith apples! Honestly anything off the menu I'm sure will be amazing, can't go wrong ordering from here! My coworkers and I eat here at least once a week. Run don't walk get yourself El Pollo Guapo! read more

El Pollo Guapo - Sorry couldn't grab a photo before I ate something hahaha - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Someone should smack me! How have I lived miles away and never eaten here? Shame on me. I'm rarely inspired to write a review after only one experience and one meal, but they've done it! I ordered from UberEats this afternoon and delivery was longer than expected (I paid to get it quicker, I was working and needed to eat before heading to the gym) but I don't blame the restaurant for that. The point is, when it finally arrived it was still perfect and delicious and amazing! The order was right (no pickled onions) which I've been having issues with for delivery and takeout lately, but my Dazed and Confused bowl was just delectable! Everything was fresh and tasty and seasoned well, nothing boring or bland about this bowl at all! I was wishing for a little more rotisserie chicken, but then when I remembered the price the entire bowl was actually a great portion for only $14! With juicy chicken, crispy brussels sprouts, grilled corn, caramelized onions, seared mushrooms, queso fresco and some kind of sauce, it was like magic in my mouth. Or a party, a party in my mouth. I ate about 3/4 of it so that I wasn't too stuffed for the gym, then came home and microwaved the rest and it was still amazing! That's when I knew I had to do this review! Oh, I also ordered it gluten free for no up-charge (not sure what had to be changed). I can't wait to try one of the salad/green bowls next! I also ordered a child's cheese quesadilla meal with rice, and heard it was also good and a good size for a kid's meal. My kid is too old to get full on a kid's meal, but as a vegetarian this was just a quick and easy thing to throw on the order since the vegetarian quesadilla has Brussels in it, which is not high on the list of veggies to eat. So, while I didn't see it or taste it, that got a thumbs up also! read more

El Pollo Guapo - Dazed and Confused bowl with rotisserie chicken and no pickled onions. @clinkdrinkeat.ct - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

We drive 40 minutes each way for takeout from here. If that isn't a sign of how delicious it it, I don't know what is. Dazed and Confused and Almost Legal bowls are our go to picks. But I got tacos here this week and dang they were good!! Everything's incredibly fresh and well made and I've never been disappointed in my 10+ times going! read more

Absolutely delicious. We always get the guapo nachos with extra chicken. Can easily feed 2 unless you're starving. Don't forget to ask for extra sauce! read more

This place is amazing, the guacamole and chips are my absolute favorite but the food is also extremely good! The service was quick and amazing, the workers have always been pleasant and joyful to talk to every experience I've had! A young gentleman at the register yesterday was such a sweetheart to me and my mom. It is such a cute restaurant and I definitely recommend! My mom and I are not from Newington or Connecticut at all but I really wish we were to have this more bc every time we come for the same tournament we ALWAYS can't stop ourselves from going atleast twice!! read more

So fresh, so delicious! I got the buff chicken salad bowl. Everything in this bowl balanced each other out nicely. The plantains were delicious which is usually a hit or miss for most establishments, I wish it had more than three pieces, I'll def order as a side next time. Can't wait to come back and try the rice bowl. read more

El Pollo Guapo - Buff chicken greens - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Fresh, elevated Mexican bowl restaurant with a wide range of toppings. It was my first time dinning at this location and was very happy with our food. Prices are pretty reasonable compared to most sit down Mexican restaurants, not to mention the $2 homemade chips! Service was quick making for a good quick sit down or to go dinning experience. I recommend the almost legal bowl - great mix of sweet and spicy toppings with juicy rotisserie chicken. read more

The young man at the front counter was very helpful. He explained the menu to the customer in front of me and as it was first time there also it was very helpful. He made good recommendations and was very pleasant. The food was delicious. We got the wings and fries and chicken quesadilla with rice. The fries were amazing and the sauce was perfect. We will visit again when we are in the area. read more

The nachos have now become one of my favorite items on the menu! For 12 bucks, you get a ton of chips stacked with chicken and tons of toppings. I also enjoy the special sandwich options they offer at this location. read more

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I ordered a customized vegetarian bowl- with rice, dried chickpeas, pickled onions and grilled mushrooms This was extremely flavorful, every ingredient had its own flavor and the sriracha aoli was a great addition! They have plenty of options and love that that you can customize. I would definitely order again!! read more

El Pollo Guapo - a bowl of food - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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I'm torn on how to rate this spot so I'll break it down... Location: 5/5 super easy access on Berlin turnpike Inside: 4/5 small but cute. Arrived at 11:30 on a Tuesday. We were the only ones eating inside so felt covid comfortable but not sure we would if there were more people. Most were doing take out / delivery pick up. Music: 0/5 so loud my dad had to shout at me to ask questions about the menu... not even kidding. It was crazy loud. My dad wanted to leave but told him I would ask for it to be turned down, which they did, but not much, still too loud for such a small space. I'm trying to convince him and his friends to support local and come here instead of Boston market so the music factor was not helping. Food: 4/5 great mostly. The bahn mi special taco was huge and killer flavor. The roasted corn side was awesome. Not too different from street corn but off the cob and no cheese. Great flavor! The rotisserie chicken meal was great and a ton of food for $10. The 1/4 light came with a side and rice. Took the chicken fat potatoes and they were pretty good but oily and subtle flavor. The rice was bland and a little dry. Overall I liked it and would try it again, hopefully without requiring hearing protection . read more

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Not a great experience, all good was cold. Dishes are a strange hipster concoction that don't work.

El Pollo Guapo has been on the Berlin Turnpike for years now. It was the original location. Everytime I have visited, it has always been delicious! The Guapo Nachos are definitely one of my favorites. House chips, chicken, sriracha aioli, garlic lime aioli, pollo con queso, corn, queso fresco and pico. The Guapo sauces make for a delicious combination of flavor. I will say Guapo Nachos are one of the freshest nachos that I have had. The chips are light and crispy and the queso fresco is a perfect blend of cheese. I love cheese. El Pollo Guapo describes themselves as a neighborhood rotisserie joint featuring whole roasted chickens, fresh sides, tacos and salads. They cater too. They really do have such a great selection of eats. I have also tried their salads and bowls...here are my recommendations: The Dazed and Confused is my favorite of the rice bowls. It has rotisserie chicken, crispy brussels, seared mushrooms, caramelized onion, grilled corn, pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled onion and citrus aioli. The Spent Bowl is my favorite with the green bowls (salad). It has rotisserie chicken, arugula, crispy brussels, grilled corn, roasted peppers, grilled red onion, roasted tomatoes, queso fresco, pickled onion and cilantro lime vinaigrette. With three locations now, you just can't beat El Pollo Guapo. They are, after all, "handsome af." read more

El Pollo Guapo - Guapo Nachos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Where do I begin with El Pollo Guapo. Let's just say there's been times where my fiancé was in an awful mood, and I brought him home the rotisserie chicken and sides to cheer him up and it worked. Today I went super simple for lunch and got the buff chick bowl, and as per usual it didn't disappoint. Lettuce, giant chunks of fresh pulled rotisserie chicken with hot sauce, plantains, roasted corn, picked onion, fresh guacamole and queso. Toss on the Sriracha balsamic vinaigrette dressing and it's an explosion of deliciousness in your mouth! I've done dinner here too, as mentioned above. Typically I grab a delicious, plump, juicy and flavorful rotisserie chicken dinner (full bird), with 3 family sized sides. All their sauces are Devine, so ask for more than one! My favorite sides are the chicken fat potatoes, the crispy Brussels, and the roasted corn, but there hasn't been a side I have tried and haven't loved! Come for lunch or dinner, it doesn't matter. You won't leave disappointed either way. Thanks El Pollo!!! read more

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It is a bit of heaven in your mouth! There are loads of options but I love my pollo con arroz that has plantains, avocado & spicy cole slaw! read more

This place is UNBELIEVABLE. The location is wack- I never would have stopped in except my friend recommended it. I got the Almost Legal rice bowl and it BLEW ME AWAY!!!! Every single ingredient is top quality and unreal flavor. Best plantains I've ever had and they really add a lot to the bowl. I wish I lived closer because I'd be here all the time. read more

El Pollo Guapo - Almost Legal rice bowl - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

The chicken tacos were fantastic as well as the 1/4 chicken dinner. A little quirky but well worth the visit and a great change from other fast food/fast casual concepts. read more

Always great. Tacos are so flavorful, juicy, and the bowls are amazing too! Delicious rotisserie chicken style place to get lunch, and Togo

I ordered takeout from here last weekend, to partake in Yelp's Big Night In (for takeout or delivery) and they came through as usual. With all the craziness of the world right now, I was able to pick up my order and maintain social distancing. The food was well prepared, piping hot and delicious. I find myself trying something new every time I order from here, and each time I'm always impressed. I'll be ordering another meal from here really soon! read more

El Pollo Guapo - Chicken Empanada - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Get out of the way moes and chipotle. This is 100 times better. Their queso is what chipotle tried and failed to do with their queso. This queso has the consistency it is supposed to have and the cheesy flavor chipotle can't do. And it's not like the vat of queso from moes. Their tacos are huge and filled with so much. I ordered two tacos with sweet potato wedges which was way more food than I needed. The bowls are also filling and flavorful. There isn't a lot of space to eat there but it's a great spot for getting takeout or ordering on ubereats. read more

Update to my last review below: I have been a customer since it first opened and have visited all three locations. I have never had any issue with the Glastonbury or Hartford locations but have gotten a hair in my phat whap on my first visit to the Wethersfield location. Six months later in Wethersfield I almost swallowed a bone in a wrap. And last night another bone in my buff chick salad. This is unacceptable. Their response when I brought it to their attention? I was told "it is what it is" and "it was a busy Friday night" as an excuse. In their defense they did backpedal and offer an apology in subsequent correspondence but when the same customer gets hair and two bones in their food the three times they visit a location they should take the concerns seriously. I did mention to them I ordered a taco for my son and children also eat their food and the sizes of those bones could have caused serious issues if a child injected them. My family will not be returning. If you eat there check you food carefully! read more

El Pollo Guapo - Buff Chick salad with a bone in it. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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The staff and food at El Pollo Guapo are amazing. The almost legal bowl is my absolute favorite (Chicken, Spicy Slaw, Avocado, Plantains, Grilled Corn, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco, Pickled Onion, Sriracha aioli) . This is by far one of the best chicken bowls I've had as the chicken is SO tender and juicy. read more

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I recently took out food from here. I ordered in store. Food was ready within 5 minutes of ordering. Crispy brussels was my favorite. Almost legal bowl was my second favorite. Tacos were good as well. I liked Hola guapo taco slightly more than Damn that's a spicy taco. read more

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Best lunch spot in Hartford. My go to is the Arroz con Pollo bowl, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Portions are generous, and service is always spot on. read more

I am so glad that this place is less than a mile from where i live and i have always been a fan of their food via Mercado food truck. The way i'd describe or visualize their food is like small pockets of flavor that bursts in your mouth, be it the tacos or the empanadas or the bowl of salad or arroz con pollo - all of it comes with the distinct flavors. As the name of the restaurant goes, the menu is pretty much all chicken based with options good enough to not confuse you. The rotisserie chicken is the star of their dishes. The salad bowls are my favorite from here. I have also had the Arroz con Pollo, this is a very filling bowl to have on your own. Chicken fat potatoes, Plantains and Empanadas are good as well. Any dish that you pick from here will be good and nothing can go wrong. The staff are great, nice energy and a good place to eat. read more

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