In a very Mexican part of town in Seaside near Monterey. I don't live in this area but I knew, as…read morewhen I was driving looking for this storefront, most of the surrounding businesses were all Hispanic based. I kinda had a feeling I was gonna like the digs here. They grill here. Over this massive open charcoal/wood grill. 2 cooks back there, engulfed in a waft of smoke and fire. They must have put a fresh batch of meat on that grill as that grill top was covered every square inch. They only grill 2 meats: chicken on the bone and carne asada. They also grill whole red onions and serrano peppers to go with those char grilled meats. 1/2 Chicken Combo ($15/4*) Upon receiving, it almost looks burnt. But upon tasting no bitter burnt notes just extremely well manufactured char. The chicken is marinated in something. Probably a seasoning salt and maybe a touch of lime. Nothing is spicy or peppery just a salty, charred chicken flavor. I liked it but I think I like El Pollo Locos version a tad more. As that is more slowly rendered where the skin gets crisp and there's more of a buttery nuance in El Pollo Locos version. I hate saying I'm siding with a big corporate but chicken-wise they've got the edge. Now where this place beats any chain are in the sides and details. First the freshly charred onions and serranos that go with most meat orders are damn perfect. Soft and easy to break apart, inherent flavors intensified from the grilling and the char-y notes that you can control cuz you can add as much of the burnt layer or as little. And the rice, beans and salsas here are real Mexican cooking, nothing fast and ready made. Fresh from scratch with ethnic soul. Carne Asada Combo ($27/5*) This is a full pound of freshly grilled Carne Asada (thin and marinaded meat), no rice or beans just warm corn tortillas, salsas, pickled onions and those charred onions and peppers. Upon receiving I felt like a kid who got his first gift from Santa. First they gave me the warm tortilla holder and all the condiments. I could have made a meal with those alone. Then the biggest pile of freshly grilled steak I've ever seen get served to me at one time. The aroma was intoxicating and was superseded by getting a taste. A little heavy handed on the seasoning but damn did that grilled meat flavor hit you like a bat. Slightly smoky with charred hits and THE most juicy and tender carne asada I've ever had. Usually the preparation can yield tough and overcooked meat but not here, there is some wizardry involved. I was putting whole pieces of meat in a rustic cowboy taco and you could still bite through the taco effortlessly. That's some serious mojo they are messin' with. I actually found a combo for the perfect steak taco here. Warm tortilla base; cut up and throw some charred peppers and onions; throw enough carne asada on there to your heart's intent; a few dabs of their tomato salsa with the charred flecks; then finally a generous sprinkling of their pickled red onions to gild the lily. THE BEST carne asada taco I've ever had. And I've had hundreds if not thousands. Trust. We just finished a substantial hike and was on route to a camping weekend. Had enough leftovers that we didn't have to cook on the first night, just heated things in foil over camp fire. They conveniently catered and we relished and feasted. A fiver relationship if I ever heard of one.

We've gotten take-out from this place several times already. It's consistently good! It does take…read moreabout 15-20 minutes to package the food, so you'll want to call it in before. We usually get the Whole Chicken Combo. It is not possible to get only white or dark meat. The chicken is "slick" enough that even the white meat is good. There is some char on the outside and the skin is cooked nicely. It comes with a few tortillas (can pick flour or corn), 2 kinds of salsa (spicy red and chipotle based), and pickled onions. Roasted hot peppers (yes, they have some heat!!) and onions are a nice touch. The whole chicken isn't too large. Sides are Spanish Rice (great flavor, but seemed a bit hard), seasoned whole beans (tender and flavorful). It's enough for a family of 4 with little kids. But you might think about ordering more if you have more adults or older kids. We also got a guacamole (loaded with onions, tomatoes) and chips. Guacamole is fresh and creamy. You'll love it if you like the style with extra stuff added. Chips are thin and oh-so-greasy, in a good way. Kids loved the extra colors. Portion size isn't too big, could probably have ordered an extra one, because you won't want to stop eating them! Overall, a great place to grab a quick dinner. Can't go wrong with this spot!

9.4./10 Absolutely…read moreamazing Korean cuisine! We started with the Galbi, which was cooked perfectly! Tender, flavorful, and with just the right balance of sweet and savory. The Bibimbap was also excellent, loaded with fresh veggies, beef, egg, and sauce. The only minor downside was the egg being slightly undercooked, but the crispy rice at the bottom more than made up for it and added great texture. The Kimchi soup was hands down the best I've had! Perfectly balanced, not overly strong or spicy, and packed with flavor. The addition of pork belly was a huge plus and made it even more satisfying. Service was fast and friendly, and our server was incredibly sweet and attentive. The ambiance was nice and clean, family-owned, not too busy, and very welcoming. Overall, a fantastic experience and definitely a spot I'd come back to!

If you have never been to KB Chicken in Prunedale you are missing out! This is my absolute favorite…read morefor fried chicken (wave B is my personal fav for that little spicy kick that equals perfection)...but the greatness doesn't end with their fried chicken. Literally EVERYTHING I have ever ordered here has been super delicious every single time without fail, and I love that I can get authentic Korean food without having to drive all the way to Marina or Seaside. Joanne, the owner, is friendly and accommodating and has gone above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect every time. The service from Paul is great as well, and we always feel so welcome and taken care of whenever we eat there. KB Chicken is upping the quality and variety of food that Prunedale has to offer and is a cozy, hidden gem of a spot with both indoor and cute outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable in relation to the amazing quality and generous portions you get. As prices go up on everything, this is one of the few places I am still happy to spend on for delicious food.

usually, my comments here about the food being really good in the service severely lacking- today…read morewas quite the contrary in every sense To be honest, if the young man at the register, Giovanni was not so friendly and genuinely helpful and caring then I would've wrote a very different review. We like to come get some food from here on a Friday night when I absolutely don't feel like cooking after working a 10/11 hour shift we always get the same thing usually on Friday nights the wait is pretty long so if I remember, I'll order ahead but most the time I just order in person... I had went a week ago or so and the food wait was about 35 minutes It was about 25 minutes last night. I went into this location yesterday June Friday the 19th at about 8:45 to 915 I was greeted with a genuine smile from the young men at the front counter Giovanni. He had a super good personality. He was super friendly, and you could tell he was actually doing his job according to his training. What compelled me to write this review o this young man (Giovanni )definitely wet behind the ears as he seemed a little shy, but not shy as in lacking customer service just shy about providing such good customer service ... it made sense because while I was waiting for my food, I asked him if it was super busy and he said yes well actually this is my second day so it seems very busy. The fact that it was his second day and he was the friendliest person in the establishment is saying something about the team. But I'm not even gonna get too much into that besides just giving this young man his flowers . Because the young man that was calling people's names around that same time was horribly rude. He slammed my food on the counter at me and then when I asked for the pickles I had ordered he said they were in the bag when I got home, they were not. He looks super upset that I had asked for honey and ketchup . Usually they just put it in the bag so I don't know why he was upset that I asked, I was super frustrated and if the management cares, they should definitely research who is working as the food color yesterday and talk to him because I know I'm not the only one who noticed his attitude I would like to add -I do you think if you are going to prompt your credit card machine, to give a tip you should also have a tip jar for people that are paying cash that would like to tip the employees that way. I'm a tip in cash type of girly. The food was super lacking This experience. The noodles from the mac & cheese were very overdone and it just wasn't the normal stuff that you usually get here - there was about five french fries in my bowl and (surprisingly )overloaded with chicken. However, I ordered a rice plate that comes with two chicken tenders, and those were the saddest little tenders I ever seen shriveled up in that box. I wish I would've took pictures, but to be honest I was just over it by the time I got home. They should've put some of that chicken that was overflowing to compensate for the lack of french fries into that plate where those sad little strips were located. It wasn't horrible, but it just definitely wasn't the same and I know you can't hit it out of the park every time. I know we will be back ...I really wanted to write this review for that young man Giovanni, I know reviews matter and I hope someone says something to him that he was mentioned or he sees it himself.

Well, the honeymoon phase is over, but the food is still bangin. No more big backs lined up down…read morethe sidewalk, so the food comes faster. The restaurant itself is eating down quickly. The outside seating area was dirty and looked like the place has been there a decade. The service was surprisingly troubling... employees were calling names of people that had already been called and picked up their food, and looked frustrated and lost. I guess it gets confusing when all your food looks the same. The LED sign is blinking out. The general cleanliness and maintenance is falling behind quickly. Food is , but service is ‍. Maintenance is , but yeah - I'm going back

We came here on a Sunday after church. Not knowing what to get besides chicken wings…read more There was only one server but he was doing a great job with the multiple tables. He also would crack jokes with customers, and I appreciate that. The restaurant is located where the old fish house was next to CVS on the south side. Has some old school decor but the chairs and tables are sturdy and that's what matters to me. Plus I love a collection of decor. We started with drink. My husband got the watermelon agua fresca and I had water. The agua fresca took awhile to come out but it was so worth it. Fresh and tasty! We got the Thai spicy cauliflower, chicken wings, Tom Kah Gai soup, and Thai house fried rice. Let me just say: everything was delicious! The soup knocked it out of the park for me while my husband fully enjoyed the chicken wings. Everything had great flavor! I highly recommend this place if you never been or on the fence of going. It was definitely worth the visit!

The food is usually well prepared and delicious. Inconsistent, but worth coming back (just remember…read morethat dinner hots start at 5 Pm). Service is fast and friendly. Pleasant atmosphere and quiet enough to have a conversation. I've stopped by a few times before 5 PM - the restaurant opens for dinner at 5 PM. There is another Thai restaurant next door that is open if one cannot wait.

It's now called POLLO & PAPAS. Expensive, you can get better…read morechicken elsewhere. The menu advertises chicken meals and chicken by the piece. As I waited for my order of chicken soup (to warm up from the fridge) I over heard a customer who wanted half a chicken and they were informed by the cashier that it would only be legs and thighs since "chicken was too expense to buy it whole". The place looks dingy, dark, unappealing. I only came here because this is where I was sent to order chicken soup to drop off for a family member. It took about 20 mins to receive my order, they first had to check if they had any chicken soup. It came with tortillas and rice and the fixings of onions cilantro and lemon.

Service was quick they do not charge extra for using debit card. Food is delicious tooread more

I love the box meal; the chicken is in very generous proportions. The fries are also really good…read more If you go during the month of St. Patrick's day, they have a green lemonade would recommend. My dad, me, and my sisters would pick up there often. The workers are nice and usually not busy later in the day, from like 10 pm to closing. The drive-thru is really quick, and the food is very warm when given to us. I have not gone in before, but the vibes in the drive-thru are good and chill.

Awesome restaurant with awesome food and very awesome employees…read more I got 4 piece chicken tenders with cold slaw, crinkle fries, Texas toast n a sauce plus it also came with a diet Coke.I also got an extra sauce to dip the chicken tenders in Everything was yummy

Okay, not sure if I feel like describing a normal "Randy B" review: the ambiance, the items I ate…read morewith detailed descriptions, etc. After all, no El Pollo Loco transports me into Chicken Heaven. But, I will say... You can't go too wrong with a 2-piece, white meat, combo meal with 2 sides, nor the 380 cal Double Chicken Avocado salad with light cilantro dressing -- both are tremendous and filling. (Single piece Thigh is $3.49 each, forget that!) Bottom-line, one of the more healthy fast food options out there. Location Specific: Salinas, CA (1259 N Davis Rd) ======================================== * Ample seating inside (pretty clean!) * The service is pleasant and efficient. * Walk-up only, no drive-thru * Located in a large outdoor strip-mall surrounded by all types of stores * Located 1 block away from Costco

Wow I haven't done fast food in awhile. Twelve dollars wit…read moretax for a LOT of rice and beans, a little chicken, cheese. A decent amount of sour cream and avocado. This is my leftover rice and beans that I plan on tossing at the next gasoline stop.