Haven't been to this place in forever but growing up this was our favorite spot. The orange drink there is one of a kind!

A friend recommended this to try the roasted chicken and Tri Tip. As simple as it can get but the flavors are so wonderful. On their sign pollo and Tri tip are their specialty and That's what we ordered. The combo plate cakes with baked beans and tortillas. 1/4 chicken white or dark meat and 4-5 pieces of Tri tip. Beef was tendered and chicken was moist and flavorful. Ordered at the counter and they will bring it out to your table. Cheese cake and flan are good as well. It was very affordable. Check this place out when you're in this area. read more

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THIS PLACE IS FIRE. Do yourself a favor and come grab some delicious food that they are serving up here. Each time I have came they are fast and the food is so good. Very good quality food. For starters the chicken here is incredibly flavorful and juicy. You can get half a chicken with a side of beans and salads with tortillas for $11 bucks. Most recently I ordered the bean and rice burrito and I added cheese and sour cream and it came out to $9 bucks. THAT BURRITO WAS MASSIVE. So much flavor in something so simple and I can appreciate that. Great prices, great food, great service, what more can you ask for. Make sure to check out pollo Norte next time you are in the are. You will not regret it, till next time! read more

El Pollo Norteno - Rice and Beans Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

I was there yesterday and mi wife pick it up and it was good and on time definitely come back again and recommended to others read more

El Pollo Norteno - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Local Legends in the Oxnard area. Pollo Norteño specializes in flame broiled chicken and tri tip. The family owned business has been serving up their specialty marinated meats since 1982. The chicken has great flavor, nicely marinated in a batter that is brushed onto the meat giving it a fire-orange color. The tri-tip has beautifully chard, grill lines and is served with meat juice from the grill. The cooking style is in it's name, paying homage to the ranching regions of northern Mexico, Monterrey and Sonora. All of their plates are served with whole pinto beans, fresh salsa (heavy tomato flavor) and warm tortillas. It's not my favorite salsa, but some people love it. I prefer a green tomatillo, jalapeño, and sereño salsa. You can substitute the salsa for rice, if you're not a fan of salsa. You can also purchase additional sides, such as marinated onions, rice, potato salad, chips and salsa, grilled jalapeños, and pickled jalapeños. The Norteño Bowl is perfect! Which is their version of a burrito bowl, with cheese and sour cream. It pairs nicely with pickled jalapeños and carrots. Looking for some nostalgia, order the Orange Whip drink! Delicious! read more

El Pollo Norteno - Burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Outstanding food and service! Cater parties, take out or eat in. Highly recommended, best chicken and tri tip read more

Come on now! If you don't know, your going to learn today! This place hits different than all the other Mexican spots in town. There tri-tip and chicken are . There salsa is . The flavors are . Just like a family's backyard plate of food. Good! Thanks Anna for such great service! Clean, delicious, friendly, and affordable. Ill be back! read more

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Pollo norteño, for as basic as it is ... hits the spot. Go to is the mixto burrito with an extra side of salsa . Their Salsa is addicting

I had not been here in awhile but this was a fave growing up! I must say .. it tasted different to me. The tri tip def did :/ I enjoyed my burrito but it was not amazing . I remember the tri tip being juicy , I felt it was dry. Great prices . I got a burrito (tri tip) and large Jamaica for less than 15 bucks!!! Place looks the same as I remember. Super clean. Bright yellow and green ! Uff the memories! I had two tias that worked here when they were teens. I remember visiting them when I was a kid and looking up to them. I wanted to be a cashier when I grew up ! Oh kid memories! Great service! I love that this place is a great deal, spotless , has so much parking and great service ! I still come back for a quick /cheap meal! 3.4 /5 stars ! Nostalgia and great service will keep me coming back :) read more

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Great food, fast service, staff is very friendly. Felt like I ordered my food for my wife and kids and as soon as I sat down felt like the food came right away. read more

El pollo parece güilota la carne mas o menos, pero en lo k si se pasan la soda casi $5 dolares y miren la cantidad de hielo, sólo le di 3 sorbos y se acabo la soda, y cuando fui à decirles dijeron k si queria mas tenia k pagar $1.50 mas, y le dije pero es puro hielo, y me dijeron k así lo Servian, no vuelvo read more

El Pollo Norteno - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Quick tri tip and chicken nd rice spot. Family loves coming here for catering. Located right off oxnard blvd.

I do not really know if this is at all related to the major El Pollo chain. Completely different menu and a one of a kind small restaurant. Very old school built in late 1940's my guess. Been here twice. They have Tri-Tip which i personally didn't care for. Dry, chewy and over salted. The chicken bowl was ok, dry chicken breast a drizzle of sour cream with rice and beans. Major complaint is they charge for chips, only have one salsa, red mild. No green avocado like the chain. My second visit ordered the #2 half chicken meal. Chicken wasn't freshly made but still decent. The price , decent quality as portions are the reason to go here. That and the service was good. Doubt I'll be going back real soon. Think I'll stick with the chain instead. 4 stars and I'm being generous. Cheap decent food, price of a McDonald's meal but lot healthier. read more

El Pollo Norteno - Different Angle same comment - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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One of the things I appreciate about El Pollo Norteno is its consistency. Our meals have always been fresh and prepared to order. They used to have a location in Santa Maria and in downtown Oxnard. Not sure they're still open. The menu is simple. The chicken is flame broiled as is the tri tip. If you want sides besides pinto beans you have to tell them. I always get the potato salad because though not homemade, it adds a touch of sweetness to my meal. Average Mexican rice without any added ingredients is a side. You can get onions and fired chilis. I find it odd that they consider salsa a side. I order the $2 bag of freshly made chips which comes with salsa. The salsa is made fresh and generally mild. You order at the counter and your order always arrives within 5 minutes. The servers are friendly and prompt. Soda in can, bottle or fountain is higher in price than I like paying but I do because I want to do my small part to keep the restaurant open. I sometimes get a slice of decent cheesecake for $4 for a nice dessert. The cheesecake reminds me of the Jon Donaire Costco sold. They also offer bowls and burritos with chicken, tri tip or Mixto which combines both. I still wish they would offer fresh grilled corn on the cob seasonally when it's locally available. $2 an ear would be great or $3 Mexican style. I also wish they would reduce their fountain/can sodas to $2 from the $3.75 they charge. McDonald's used to offer $1 soda any size! We live far from El Pollo Norteno near LAX and before the fires that have recently closed PCH 1-2/2025 we'd drive the 90 minutes along the coast and dine. Now it's the same time but on the ugly freeway. The ambiance is that of a friendly family restaurant. The interior is always spotless because I always see the servers cleaning tables and windows and floors. Restrooms are inside and the bright yellow and green always cheers me up. During seasonal celebrations a table toward the front is always festively decorated as is the ceiling and windows. Parking is free and easy with entrances at the side and front. They do offer catering if you live in the area. read more

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So look... Their chicken still tastes the same. But their tri-tip? and Salsa? I don't know what's going on. But I wanted to add something that is upsetting since it was something I really enjoyed. Their salsa is SO inconsistent now it's upsetting. It tastes different every other day. But you guys really need to be consistent with your salsa. AND now the tri-tip. I use to come here knowing I'd get the same tasting tri-tip every time. Not anymore... I can't even go anymore because it was SO bad last time I threw my food away. Really sad. read more

I come here when I am craving chicken. I love it. It is the best better than Pollo Loco. Especially for the price you can beat it. They have a perfect family meal that comes with everything they are fast and the service has always been great. read more

Best Mexican marinated chicken I have ever had. Salsa and flour tortillas are amazing. Tri tip is also tasty. Like all roast chicken places, the chicken is always best when they first open! read more

They forgot the tri-tip in the tri-tip burrito I ordered. Well I did get a couple of pieces in half of it. The other half was beans and rice. read more

El Pollo Norteno - Burrito where's the rest of the Tri-tip ?? - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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The food is very good, pretty healthy and nice portion sizes. The service is normally super quick which made me nervous the chicken wouldn't be thoroughly cooked. I've been there at least once a week since I have learned of this place and the chicken is always done and very yummy. The salsa is good as well. There is a large room that could hold a pretty big group if someone was looking for a place to do a work luncheon or maybe a birthday party for a coworker. (Not sure I would recommend it for a more intimate party, say for a family member, but it could work) It also has a convenient little window you can call ahead and go pick up. Your food to go without even going in. read more

Prices have gone up, quality is the same if not better. Chicken pieces are smaller. Will I go back.....hell yes!! read more

El Pollo Norteno - Chicken, beans, salsa and orange drink. - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

If you're a person who really loves the outstanding tri-tip, this is the best location for you! Our family left church and we decided to go to the tri tip. Chicken is outstanding, especially their cheesecake. The bathrooms are a little bit dirty but everything was nice. I like how they clean their tables and looks very clean. Everything was outstanding and is the best location we can find. read more

Can't go wrong with tri tip and chicken. Fresh salsa chips are ok but overall food is legit.

I have been coming here since I was a kid! Love this place and any time I am back in "the Nard", I come here! Love it! Just the same as always! Please don't change anything!!! read more

El Pollo Norteno - Love my lady! - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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The food used to be great. I went in yesterday and ordered the half chicken plate to go. The chicken was way over cooked and dried out. It's a shame that they thought it was okay to serve food that should have been either thrown out, given to homeless or consumed by employees for free. As a paying customer, I should get the best quality they can serve. I feel that I am not an important customer despite having frequented this establishment for 20 years or more. I'm not sure I can ever go back. read more

Always delicious. All the time . A good selection and real efficient team getting things together.

Came in for lunch break. I got the #5 combo- 1/4 chicken 1/4 Tri-tip. The chicken was nice and juicy. Charred just a touch on the outside. Perfection. Tri-tip had a very nice seasoning on it. Perfect with the salsa included. The last piece of Tri-tip was soaking in the chicken juices and was the best on the plate. I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it I spent $17. Virtually no wait. Plate arrived so quick. Perfect for lunch break. No picture. I ate it quickly. Go somewhere else for pictures read more

Food like always good. The behavior of one of your employees talking nonsense in front of the customers about coworkers and how us clients decided to come in at last minute. Those things can make people not coming as often. I know I wouldn't read more

One of the best places to eat great service Love going to grab a bite I would recommend

The food was good, it was warm by the time we got home also packed well. Really like the salsa had a kick to it.

Food here always hits the spot. Their chicken is always so tasty and their sides are solid. The service was also very fast.

I read a few reviews of this place before deciding to write on of my own and I think some people have a misunderstand of what this place really serves. First, I want to clear something up, this is NOT the best chicken I have ever had. I really hate reviews that start like that, they are the reviews I overlook on purpose because they are just simply not true. Second, the tri-tip they sell here is NOT tri-tip like you get at a BBQ place, it is not Santa Maria style tri-tip, it is more of a carne asada type of tri-tip. In-fact the owners should really start calling it carne asada instead because it is really misleading. Third, this chicken place has a little bit of history in Oxnard, it has been around for a while and it serves the need for a decent "pollo asado" that is not like they garbage they serve at Pollo Loco. In the border towns of Mexico like Tijuana, you will find tons of chicken places that serve the same type of fare as they do here and the flavor is very unique with their marinade and wood-grilled aromas. Now, I have yet to find a place that is at the same level as those little stands in Tijuana but, El Pollo Norteno is the closest thing we have here in the nard to satisfy that unique flavor craving. So if you can get over the fact that tri-tip is really more of carne asada and that it is not the best chicken in the world, I think you'll come to enjoy this place for what it really is, a decent place to get a complete chicken meal. I frequent this place at least once a month and one of the things I have learned is that if you ask for juicy chicken, you will get juicy chicken. I know, it's weird that you have to ask for it but, remember when it is slow, they just leave those chickens on the grill and they tend to dry up a bit. So if you want to try something a little different and miles better than Pollo Loco, then give this establishment a try. And if the owners read these reviews at all, please for the love of god, fix your salsa. It used to be nice and spicy and now it looks like you cater to the weak because it just tastes like mushed tomatoes which is in fact an insult to the word salsa. read more

Love to eat chicken there but damn it's getting too expensive. For one chicken you eat there you can get 5 at Costco. People just can't afford this anymore. I read more

I liked the burritos at this place but not when I find sharp metal inside the chicken burrito. Makes me sick to my stomach thinking about the conditions of this establishment if things like this falls into the food. Very likely the last time; I or any one in my family orders from this location. read more

El Pollo Norteno - Sharp metal wire. - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

They catered for the company I work for and the chicken and rice were really good and the tri-tip was delicious! I will have to stop in soon because the food was amazing read more

Worst customer service Very rude staff, horrible management Dirty restaurant and heartless people read more

My go to order is the family meal pack. One time I stopped by just for myself and I tried their pollo bowl...keep in mind the chicken they use in the chicken bowl is not the same as the typical grilled chicken you get with the plates. Because of that, I don't recommend the pollo bowl. I legit can just drink their salsa up... it's that good. It's very tomato-y and there's no heat to it - it's all flavor. I personally love it. The rice and beans are mid but I don't care about that because the grilled chicken and tri-tip are all that matters here! SO GOOD! The restaurant is such a cute vibe too. Good service and good decor. And I have to say, I ate here all the time growing up so I feel like this spot is an Oxnard staple. I partly love it here so much because of the nostalgia, all the memories of my grandpa bringing home el pollo norteno on a Friday night. Ima always ride or die for El Pollo Norteno! read more

My first time going to El Pollo Norteno. I was very surprised when ordering my 1/2 chicken meal that one of the sides that comes with a meal is salsa. Salsa is a condiment not a side dish. The chicken was dry and I only got one flour tortilla and it was cold and tough to chew. The potato salad with the meal was floating in the liquid from the pinto beans. I was disappointed with the quality of the food at El Pollo Norteno read more

Best tasting Tri Tip and BBQ Chicken in Oxnard. I usually order the Family Special. One whole chicken and a full order of Tri Tip. Rice, beans, salsa and tortillas. Locally owned and operated. Nice, clean, spacious facility with plenty of parking. Covid Compliant. read more

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Delicious, amazing food. I love their tri-tip and chicken. The tomato salsa is pretty bomb!

The 3 ladies working today on Halloween were hustling it out taking orders in person, through the phone and what I'm assuming were online orders. The phone would not stop ringing, and the kitchen staff was hard at work also. I've worked in the restaurant business before and know how much pressure those busy evenings are. They handled it like champs and I just wanted to acknowledge their work. The food is delicious as well. I've been coming to Pollo Norteño since I was a kid and will continue supporting this business. Highly recommend :) read more