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

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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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

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

Pollo Norteño is a must!! Great quality of food and value. I have been there frequently and the quality is consistent which is important.

Good food and very good prices. I will definitely be back anytime. I am in Oxnard. Staff is always so nice also!

Good food, fast service, online ordering efficient, pick up on time, good location and window pick up

Best chicken and rice Service is really good Ambiance is good too Yummmmmy in my tummmy read more

Been eating at t his place for decades and the quality has been extremely high and consistent. Can't go wrong with the chicken or tri-tip read more

I love this place for the chicken! It's so good! They also serve tri-tip. My friends and family love it. I just like mine a certain way. Today I tried a tri-tip burrito. To be honest, it wasn't the best. I should have just ordered the chicken. Service here is good! There was a line, but it didn't take long. We also did not wait too long for our food. read more

It's the worst chicken in town. Managing staff don't care about the customer as they are just there to collect. Restaurant conditions are really bad to dine in, wont recommended it. read more

Talk about bad service and dry over cooked Tri tip and chicken, I get it's been hot weather out there, but dude come on now, did this cooked out in Death Valley cause it was super dry. We do keto so I skipped rice, beans and tortillas, I asked for salsa and she dryly said it's not free, come on now condiments not included who does that? I guess El pollo norteno does. What a rip off Tri tip ended up on trash. But don't get me wrong if you are into dry flavorless Tri tip and chicken you have a winner with el pollo norteno and don't forget to smile at the nice service girls behind the counter if it wasn't for the dry food, the service girls would have kept me away. Sorry can't recommend this joint. Big old pass from me next time. read more

El Pollo Norteno - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Over rated for the price and flavor. I was recommended to this place by a coworker and honestly i was not impressed at all. Pollo Loco has better tasting chicken and juicier than this place. They only have 1 type of salsa which is made of tomatoes only (pico de gallo style) not spicy at all and flavorlesss. Pollo Loco has better chicken and they have a salsa bar, 5-6 different salsas to choose from. I will give them 2 stars because the girl at the register was nice. read more

El Pollo Norteno - Chicken, tri tip, beans and their famous flavorless tomato salsa - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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We order at my office for our Friday lunch 1 they did not. Delivery the food and on top of this they wold not remake our food they had said we had to pay again why would I pay again for food that re did we never received DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR And I refuse to support this business read more

Pollo parece pichon está muy chico el pollo la carne está dura no es el corte de carne que dice demasiado caro

Perhaps I don't understand what El Pollo Norteno is all about. I drove out of my way to buy take-out here after work, so I expected to be blown away by the food given how popular this place is. I didn't taste anything special at all. FOOD: Tri-Tip and Chicken Combo: The tri-tip was tender and very juicy. I initially thought it was straight up bland, but after re-dipping each piece in its own juice, it was slightly more flavorful. As for the chicken thigh I received, it was just as tender and juicy but definitely lacked in flavor. I don't know if I went on an off day or if the marinade is supposed to be very light, but it didn't appeal to me. It comes with beans, a mild red salsa, and a tortilla. The place is kept clean, has plenty of seating, and has its own parking lot. read more

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Been going to Pollo Norteno for years, and I can say the quality has always been the same! Chicken is by far the best chicken locally! The restaurant is always clean! Service has always been good. You also get the food fairly quickly! read more

"Head North My Son" Si Senior to Pollo Norteño, Tri Tip Burritos here are tasty full of flavor. Great grab'n go menu; fresh food awesome service. Call ahead excellent prices. Pollo Norteño Echale Ganas, Si se Puede.!! read more

Said we had to get wings with our meals not two thighs might as well go to wing stop cause you can't get any meat off those especially how over cooked they make the chicken so I left very disappointed read more

My husband and I stopped in here for dinner tonight. Though he had been here before, I had not, and definitely wanted to try it. We each got burritos, which came with chips and salsa. The chips were light and crunchy, and the salsa was a bit spicy (said my husband; I didn't try it myself). I enjoyed my bean and rice and cheese burrito quite a lot, and my husband enjoyed his trip-tip as well. The restaurant itself is a bit of a dive (there was a noticeable chunk missing from the glass shade on the light above our table), but it is also very clean, with bright, lime green paint on the walls and cheerful colors throughout. The woman behind the counter who helped us was very polite and friendly and our food came to our table very quickly. The service was good, and the place was friendly. What more could you want!? read more

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Hola Como Esta Esta Dia? I just wanted to say My Meal was as Good as it Gets . OMG everything was Good The Beans, Salsa, Corn Tortillas, Tri Tip No Muy Seco Es Muy muy bueno e EL Pollo fue Muy Bien Tambien. Anyway ill be back here. Do I usually Get A Wing and a Breast in the Quarter Chicken and Quarter Tri Tip? Fantastic is all I can Say. I Wish I lived Closer to You. Id be there every Day. El Pollo Loco Doesnt even Come close to Your Chicken. My Breast was not Dry at all.Thanks Ill be back soon. Please Dont Close. Por Favor por mi su Comida es mas mejor que Todo. the BEST read more

Chicken was decent.. Tri-tip was terrible! Super smokey, salty, rubbery. Trying to be sensitive due to covid.. Will never have the tri-tip there again. read more

El Pollo Norteno - Tri-tip - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

This little hidden gem is family owned. The food is grilled, delicious, and a great healthy option when you want something filling yet not fattening. I love their marinated red onions, perfect compliment to all entrees. The service is fast and friendly. The restaurant and bathrooms are clean. This is one of my regular dine out when I don't feel like cooking. read more

Tasty every time! Been going for many many years. The chicken and sala are my favorite!

Love, love, love this place! Came here to order and as soon as we got here we were greeted by Ale. In a time where good service seems to be so few and far between, it's nice to be treated well and to be appreciated. Ale made our day with his smile and kindness! The food is always amazing and such a great deal. Can't wait to come back! read more

This place is terrible. Don't waste your time or money. A disgrace to norteño food. You're better off going to a Pollo Loco or any other chicken place. Mediocre food portions. I'd rather eat a spoonful of cinnamon powder or try to swallow a jar of peanut butter before eating that dry a chicken. Smh. read more

Where to start off with such an amazing experience for being my first time there. First by being greeted by the most amazing individual named Ale he was sweet, so helpful and was just all out kind. The food was good, but mainly giving 5 stars to service. And 3 stars for food quality. read more

I been coming here for years on end they never fail me...clutch lunch combos con sonrisas from all staff members trip tip is always on point with a unique taste...Will definitely continue coming here until my wife learns to cook and pack me a lunch...Thank you for all yall be doing for the 805 read more

I ordered 3 tritip buritto yesterday for my workers and me. Mine with no rice It was 90 % beans This the first time I pick up order from the downtown location I'll never order from them again downtown I been eating at the big location for months and the food is Xlent I hope the cook just ran out of tritip I'll talk to manager but never downtown again read more

El Pollo Norteno - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Food is unbelievably amazing! I wish that I had a location near me. I would franchise El Pollo Norteno if there was an opportunity.

Was tasty lol Fast service and respectful as well I will return soon for my lunch lol keep up the good work and stay friendly with your customers.....the reason for 4 star is my Tri tip was super burnt when ask for well done lol read more

El Pollo Norteno - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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We get to this place wait in line we wanted Combo #5 with chicken breast for me and the same for my wife I could not believe my ears They could only give on breast because the were low on breast. Even told us we had to get legs because they were low on breast unbelievable The main item is chicken if they don't have it they should close the doors read more

This place has been run down, and food quality is not the same, especially during dinner hours. I will stay away and save a headache to deal with dry burn food. read more

Delish everything! All the food is good at all the locations. Really tasty chicken, tri tip, beans, rice and tortillas. Really tasty house salsa some spicy hot Serrano's. They use a lil bit too much garlic in seasoning but its still so delicious. Everything is preseasoned. Staff is always fast and friendly. Parking is always tight. read more

Delicious and tender chicken! Healthy and tasty. You have to give it a try.

I love this place! Food is spot on every single time! I grew up eating at El Pollo Norteño in Santa Barbara and finding this gem in Oxnard brought back so many wonderful memories. read more

Horrible customer service they were not taking any phone orders on MOTHERS DAY they had people waiting for hours for there food and when i went to order they told me I had to wait 1:30 hours - 2 hours for 2 fucking chickens absolut bullshit do not recommend ordering from here for any holidays read more

So tasty! Love it! Every time I come in I have exceptional service and the food is amazing! So glad to have this local gem! read more

El Pollo Norteno - Delicious Bowl!! - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

This is the best place when you don't want to cook and you want some leftovers. Get the family pack, and you'll have so much food, you'll have leftovers for days! read more

El Pollo Norteno - Most woman want flowers or chocolate, I want el pollo norteno. - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California