This place always hits the spot! Mesquite grilled chicken, rice, beans, homemade salsa and tortillas all have flavor that is out of this world. The only complaint I have about this spot is that it's not closer to my house haha. Go check them out. read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - 1/2 Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

11 years later......STILL THE BEST! Nothing has changed. It's remarkable. True GEM! Still the best that's pretty much all I can say, the chicken till this day has not changed. The flavor is FAN-FREAK-IN-TASTIC! The taste of their mesquite smoked chicken is on another level. You almost don't need sauce but THEIR SAUCE, IS MAGICAL. I till this day have not been able to come close recreating what they make. It's so good, I mean SO GOOD. Sometimes it's got a crazy kick sometimes it's a bit more mellow. Whatever they do to that sauce is one of kind. There isn't one like it. ANYWHERE BUT HERE. Worth every dollar! The family is so humble, they are always smiling and so thoughtful! They know how to put a smile on your face! And it's through the love of their food. That is such a beautiful thing I can't emphasize anymore on it. They have been providing the Tujunga/Sunland area for a VERY LONG TIME. Let me put it this way, I use to live in Tujunga a decade ago, and they had been a force before I ever thought about moving there. Top notch Mexican food in my book, a no frills type of location. Almost like a hole in the wall. Just smoked chicken, rice, beans, slaw, hand made tortillas and some burritos, tacos and pupusas. With that GOD TIER SAUCE! I mean everything here is GOD TIER! 1 chicken right now is 16 dollars out the door. Such an amazing price for some juicy, smoked and grilled chicken. Family meal 28 bucks and their 2 chicken meal is just under 50. Such an amazing deal. You all gotta see it, and eat it to believe this energy! Also slid in a pupusa before I left. Got a mixed one, with everything. It was AMAZING. Love after each bite! So thankful they have made it this far! Can't wait to be back! Oh and ps, they sell their sauce....DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS. read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - Mixed pupusa with that amazing SAUCE - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

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Amazing. Wood grilled chicken is the way to go. Soo flavorful and juicy. Such a good deal. A whole chicken with 2 sides, salsa, and tortillas for $30. The tortillas are homemade which make them unique and tasty in its own way. read more

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The chicken. If you come here get the chicken plate. The flavor is out of this world! Super tender and handmade tortillas, amazing rice, coleslaw, and bean. If you can handle a bit of heat try the salsa. Perfect complement to the flavors. read more

The food is delicious and the service is great! We get take out about twice a month. The smell of the chicken cooking on the BBQ outside is what brought us in the first time. read more

I can't believe I found this hole in the wall place! A friend brought me here to try their amazing chicken and it did not disappoint. After walking in, you can see their menu. It's pretty simple, you choose from their displayed picture menus of their different combinations. I ordered the 2 piece chicken and 2 tacos combo. The indoor seating is a little small, but the service is quick. The lady brought our plates to our table and everything was fresh. Once I tore into the chicken, it was still smoking. Meaning there was a steady stream of steam coming from the chicken. Cause it was just pulled off the grill. I had to let it cool down for a while. The amount of food was enough to keep me full for the remainder of the day. 2 piece chicken, 2 tacos with rice and beans, makes me feel like I'm at a backyard bbq. The prices are really reasonable, and there's even a person grilling the chicken right outside of the restaurant! You have to walk past him when you walk in. It doesn't get any fresher than this! You have to stop by this place. The food is outstanding and the people are really nice and hard working. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood. I guarantee you'll be coming back to this place. read more

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We love the food, especially the tortillas and pupusas. Our usual order is carne asada tacos and pupusas. We love their salsa too!

Great little place. Food is top drawer. The real thing, not the fast food knockoff.

On a road trip here we stopped for gas. We googled this spot & it did not disappoint! The grilled chicken was grilled to perfection. The homemade tortillas, the coleslaw was delicious & the rice was fluffy. I burned my mouth with the salsa but if you like spicy salsa then go for it, it had good flavor. The last at the front was really nice & that makes me always want to come back. read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - Homemade tortillas & grilled chicken - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

Such a hidden gem!!! Will be returning!!!! I had no idea this place existed. It's a little hidden but definitely worth checking out. Easy way to get your protein in after a good workout read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

Enjoy having lunch here. I had the two piece dark plate. The rice was excellent. The chicken was a bit overcooked and dry. The beans were good. Excellent home made tortillas. The price, excellent at $9.99! read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - Two piece dark plate - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

I've been coming here close to 15 years now and it is still a gem of a place. The pollo a la brasa is consistently smokey and juicy. The seasoning is a dry rub with slighty spicy and salty. I love their red mexican rice and cole slaw with the combination of their fresh homemade tortillas with a splash of their house salsa. This is a family owned business and they are always kind and provide great service. They have chicken on standby for a quick service which takes about 15 minutes but if you would like chicken straight from the smoker it can take about 45-60 minutes. I highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves mexican style smoked chicken. read more

Local Tujunga eatery serving up a minimal menu but no items disappoint because they only serve mastered fare down to the condiments & sides. Made with fresh ingredients, cooked with a family's passion & love. Well done all around. Sincerely - A happy tummy:) read more

Alejandro is the best manager El Pollo loco has had in a while he cares about the food and the customers

Amazing food! Service is always great and fast. Gives that authentic Mexican restaurant vibe. Food always comes out hot and fresh! I try and eat here whenever I can! The great food is always consistent and they are also very friendly and professional! I am going to cater with them soon! read more

Love wood fired anything by. Small spot, specializing in mesquite grilled chicken. Burritos and the like. Not really a dine in spot but I think there is two small tables. Inexpensive and filling, definitely a bargain. Nice people. read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - That's how you know it's good - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

I liked the smoky taste of the chicken. It's a takeaway place. The cooking is refreshingly different. Maybe it's authentic Mexican.

Parking will probably be the only downside. Walking up to the business you immediately can smell the chicken and you haven't even open the door yet. Ordered at ease and food was served quickly. Everything on this plate was delicious but the game changer was the tortilla hecho a mano!! The salsa isn't to spicy but has the perfect flavor for the chicken. Pollo pío Pío is definitely the best read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - 3 Piece chicken meal - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

I parked on the street without a problem because I didn't see a parking lot. As I approached the small restaurant, there is smoke coming out of a grill which got me excited. I really wanted to like this place especially because they had good Yelp ratings. I was hoping that the one negative review that I had read was just an off day for them. Unfortunately I agree with that rating in that the chicken was incredibly dry from being overcooked. As you walk in, you can see the many whole chickens stacked on top of each other getting dryer by the minute. I get that they are trying to serve you as quick as possible by having the chicken already cooked but I would've preferred to wait 10-15 min for a juicy chicken verses an overcooked one. The people were nice. I just wish the chicken was more flavorful and juicy. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place. read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - A whole dry and overcooked chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

The family that runs this place are sooo genuinely nice. I'd come back here even if the food isn't good. Luckily, that wasn't the case. Their charcoal grilled/smoked chicken is delicious! For $30 or so, I got 2 whole chickens, 4 large sides (beans and rice), large container of salsa, and 1 dozen handmade tortillas. The freshness of the chicken is what stands out in my mind. Farm to grill fresh. If your a sides person, their rice and the beans are great. I didn't care for the salsa, but it was not bad. The STREET PARKING not great around here, but the food is and that is what counts. Very inexpensive. Total mom and pop dive, I love it! read more

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I'm driving on my way to pick up my order and I can't explain the joy and happiness. I feel knowing that the food I'm about to eat will enlighten my day. The second I got off the phone placing my order. I was excited the gentleman taking my order is very kind. The food being prepared is top-tier and the consistency is like no other. Don't think, just order. I will leave you to it, my food is ready read more

Good beans and rice, flavorful chicken, homemade tortillas, what's not to love? A little on the expensive side, but I think that's just the cost of eating out these days. read more

Very good chicken. So smoky and delicious. The staff is always friendly as well. One of my favorite places to grab dinner for the family in town. read more

yo this spot is amazing. Everyone who works there is the same. Such a chill spot and you honestly won't get any better chicken anywhere else. It's so good and the prices are really good too. Try not to order when they are grilling outside when that smell hits you.. impossible! read more

The food was great especially order number 1( chicken, rice and bean) and it wasn't not expensive. The only problem was the parking. The service was also great. I didn't have to wait for a long time for my order i had placed. read more

This Pollo Al Carbon is the best! It has such good flavor. After moving to Tujunga the closest I could get to pollo asado was Pollo Loco until I found this spot. I'm never going to Pollo Loco for a whole chicken or family meal again. I got 1 whole chicken with 2 sides (I asked for double rice) salsa, and HAND MADE TORTILLAS for $25. How cheap! This is definitely my new spot. Back where I lived I used to get Aiy Papa Que Rico but I think this spot tops it. read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - Whole chicken - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

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The smell alone coming from the outside grill is enough to make you walk in and order. As a matter of fact that's what brought me in. Small place with enough tables and chairs to eat there. They're a small Mom & Pop shop and extremely friendly. Everything there is super flavorful and even have hand made tortillas. Let me just tell you, their homemade salsa is THEEEE BEST!! One time is all it will take to get you hooked. Do yourself a favor and come in for a taste. I guarantee you will love it. read more

Really good chicken and I love there salsa. They serve pretty fast and the prices are fare. read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - Whole Chicken/family meal - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

I recommend this place the chicken is really good has a mild smokey flavor. Once you try this chicken it's like no other around , very unique. I give them a thumbs up. The coleslaw is delicious with a slight sweet taste to it. I don't really like coleslaw, yet having tried this one is by far the best I've tasted. The tortillas are freshly hand made. The salsa is delicious and a bit spicy. Give them a try if you want something unique flavorful Mexican chicken. Take out is a good option. Staff is very nice and pleasant as always. Definitely will be going back frequently read more

I started eating before taking a picture!! Handmade tortillas. Salsa is bomb. Chicken breast was slightly dry but the thigh and wing were delicious! Beans and rice are phenomenal. I'm Mexican and I'm a harsh bean critic. These beans are so good! read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - 3 piece combo - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

I can't recommend this place enough. The best chicken I've ever tasted, the refried beans and coleslaw are AMAZING. I drive here from the valley just for the chicken. The salsa...just WOW. Truly an amazing gem of a restaurant. Can't get enough, even the prices are reasonable for today's standards. read more

The chicken seasoning and authentic charcoal flavoring feels like an old Mexico recipe and experience.

El Pollo Pio Pio epitomizes the quintessential 'hidden gem' dining experience. The service is exceptional; having visited numerous times, I can attest to the staff's kindness and hospitality. It appears to be a family-owned establishment. The food is consistently fresh and incredibly delicious. Our go-to is the full chicken with a side of bean and cheese pupusa (though I'm uncertain of the spelling). I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for quality eats. read more

Perfect choice for group eating. We order the combination which comes with 16 pieces of mixed charred chicken. Tortillas are insane good,

Always burned and dry chiken Ive returned 100 times food was cold ,seating there for long time every time i order have to ask them for good food they never listen This place is next to my home ;but i have to drive to other elpololoco on sunland or burbank That why im trying to make them serve better food i dont need to drive then read more

Great place for lunch. Roasted chicken is very tasty. Prices are fair, eat in or take out. Not fancy but clean read more

The food is fresh and the prices are reasonable. Good chicken and very crispy. I love that they serve fresh tortillas with the family meal. Definitely will come back here. read more

The chicken. Yes, Lord! I have a buddy that has been talking this place up to me for nearly 3 years and I literally could walk here from my house, -eh, kind of a long walk- but just never got around to trying it until recently. My brother-in-law drive down, okay, so maybe it isn't within walking distance, and park out front. No one is in the restaurant so we head up to the front and order our food. The place looks like it's straight out of Mexico which makes me even more excited. As they are putting together our order, the smells and sights of the food look like we are in for an amazing meal. We get home and open all the containers to the wafting smells of beans, chicken, rice, coleslaw, and fresh handmade tortillas. We all load up our plates and gorge on this meal so quickly, I forgot to take a picture until I was eating the chicken. So, so good. Portions feel small when you order them but we had a decent amount of leftovers. This place is as amazing as my buddy said it would be. Totally coming back here for more!!! read more

El Pollo Pio Pio - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

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Me encanta el pollo siempre voy aquí y es delicioso y jugoso. También el salsa es buenísimo! I love the chicken I come here all the time and it's juicy and delicious. The salsa is also very good! read more

This place serves the best grilled chicken in Los Angeles! The chickens are fresh made every time. They got a family recipe going it's just clean and delicious. Very good service. The young man on the register is always nice and polite. He also answers the phone sometimes. Definitely highly recommend this place. read more