Pollo Express is a family owned Latin American and Mexican restaurant that has been on my list for…read moreyears. It is known for its adobo-marinated grilled chicken. Immediately upon entering you can smell the chicken blended with Mexican spices. There is an open grill along the back wall with spatchcocked chickens laid out flat . We were greeted and seated and served chips with three varieties of salsa. I had the half chicken with two sides and my husband had the steak burrito. The chicken was excellent. It was so flavorful. The spices were blended so well and the chicken was tender and juicy. The burrito was massive stuffed with tender steak. The food was tasty and delicious. I definately will be back. Cash only is accepted.

Randomly walked in over the weekend and honestly we were blown away. Restaurant is huge and clean,…read moreservice was attentive, and there's always chicken on the grill. We ordered the chicken bowl (without onion & cilantro) along with the chicken burrito. The food was so fresh but what stands out is how clean and light the food was. Neither meal was heavy or greasy, and still enough for two meals per person. If you're looking for something tasty but healthy in the area, this is the place for it.

This chicken is amazing. They now also give a bit of an "appetizer" that is like Chex Mix. It is…read moreamazing! One can buy some to go. I have been here a few times, and I love how gracious and outgoing the staff is. When weather permits, I favor eating outside of the main area, as the space by the counter is usually busy due to take-out orders.

Great spot for some southern cuisine! This spot has great fried chicken, outdoor vibes, and drinks…read more My friends and I ordered the 8 piece family dinner that comes with 3 sides and 8 corn muffin. We had the pimento mac and cheese double, smashed potatoes double, and French fries. The fried chicken was crispy and tender and I loved the texture of the fries! The Mac and cheese was also had a delicious unique taste. Service was fine for overall, we were waiting for water even after our food got to our table. Overall, loved the ambiance in the outdoor patio and the food. We will be back especially to try some pie for sure!

The maple wings with gold. Absolutely complex fantastic flavor. Highly recommend. Run don't walk.read more

This was my second time trying Cluck'n Wings, a newer spot in Ravenswood/Lincoln Square. I love…read morewings, and since they serve halal food, I wanted to check them out. I'm not halal myself, but I appreciate supporting diverse dining options. Ordering online was easy though pricy--my four buffalo wings with ranch were ready in 15 minutes and were just over $12 (before tip). Pickup was simple, the staff were friendly, and I even got a bonus fifth wing. There were a few tables inside, but I chose takeout. The wings were jumbo and meaty, but the heavy breading and sauciness made them soggy rather than crispy--just not my preference. If you like thick, saucy breading, you might enjoy them. The first time I placed a takeout order, I unfortunately got sick afterward. The owner reached out and genuinely wanted to make things right, which I appreciated. That's why I decided to give them another chance on my own time and dime and order the same exact meal--I believe a business should be judged by how it handles situations, not just by one-off issues, which can happen anywhere. This time, I didn't get sick! While the wings weren't my style, Cluck'n Wings has friendly service, easy ordering, and fills a niche. If you're looking for halal wings with a saucier, breaded style, it's worth a try.

Went to Luella's Southern Kitchen on a whim and I'm already figuring out when I can go back. The…read moreroom has an easy hum to it. Nobody's performing, everybody's happy to be there, and the staff treated us like they were glad we showed up. Start with the sweet tea. It's the real thing. The Nashville hot chicken and waffles is the move. The heat has actual flavor behind it instead of just burn, and it builds in a way that keeps you going back for another bite. Then I tried the shrimp and grits and had a small crisis about which one I liked better. Still haven't settled it. The grits were creamy, the shrimp had real seasoning, and I cleaned the plate. Fair warning: none of this food is for anyone on a diet. That's the point. Come hungry, wear the forgiving pants, and let somebody else count things for the day.

Was inspired by social media foodie Tim Shropshire to come here the next time we were in Chicago…read more The food was amazing. Comes our piping hot! The chicken was delicious and the pancakes were out of this world. Similar to some of the other comments, it would be nice to first come in, sit down, get relax then have someone take your order when dining in. However you place your order at the front door and then can sit down. The customer service lacked tremendously from the youthful stuff(late teens/very early 20's) But I will say the most underwhelming thing about this experience was the building. Inside & out it was very primitive & just flat out old. I know they just moved from another location and looking to get their foot in the door. But hopefully a renovation is in the plans. The inside is a bit of an eye soar. Needless to say, I would come back if in the area because of the food. But I wouldn't go out of my way patronize them.

I came across Budlong Southern Chicken after discovering my favorite chicken spot relocated…read more From the moment I arrived the staff was friendly. She greeted us and didn't rush us as we looked through the menu. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and clean. I arrived closer to them opening so there were ample sitting available. Based on the inside they can accommodate a variety of group sizes. The vibe of the restaurant helped them get to five stars. They were playing a lot of classic 2000s music. For a moment I forgot I wasn't at a karaoke bar when a few of my favorites played. I ordered the mac-n-cheese & two drumsticks meal. I have a rule that I always order the mac-n-cheese if someone has it one the menu. Since I was dining-in a staff member brought the food to my table. The chicken looked delicious and the mac-n-cheese looked a little iffy. The chicken of course was delicious. It was a perfect mix of crispy and juicy. I was nervous to try the mac-n-cheese but I was blown away. It was a bright orange color so I thought it would give Kraft mac-n-cheese but it didn't. I ended up eating everything on my plate! Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I can easily see myself coming back when I'm in the area. It's a good vibe and the food was delicious.

Ok, first impressions from walking in the door. If you post a sign on the front door targeting LAW…read moreENFORCEMENT, you might as well just post a sign saying you hate Police. I'm a Cop, I expect no discounts. I just want to be treated like everyone else. I ordered my food and handed the server an extra $20 and said I needed tip money since she looked confused. She handed me two $10's. I asked her to break it down more so she handed me two 5's and a $10, might have been a language issue. I ordered the chicken sandwich, hush puppies and green beans. Everything seasoned perfectly. I sat down at a table by the front door waiting for the food, table was sticky. I usually don't care but that sign on the front door was still on my mind. Food was very good, wanted to support a local small business. Really thought that sign was not cool. Good luck.

I ordered at the counter and only waited for about 10 mins. I got the cheeseburger with everything…read more(bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon) and fried mushrooms. Everything was INCREDIBLE. Will definitely be back

Came here for a late lunch. Excited by the photos and reviews. Ordered the Garlic aoili burger…read moreonion rings and pastrami sandwich. The burger is huge, I mean gigantic. 2 smash patties and lettuce, and bacon onions. It was well done and tasted decent. I couldn't eat the whole thing. +You get a lot for your money. I missed the flavor though of a juicy burger with the fat dripping out. The onion rings portion is also huge. Nice batter but hard to test the onions. The staff are quite nice. The pastrami sandwich is also huge. Not Manny's huge but almost. Manny's though has more flavor.

Best chicken in town. Best quality and price will be back for sure. All the sides are amazing.read more

Amazing chicken! I've been a customer for years now and I am always completely, 100% satisfied when…read moreI order. The chicken and rice are the best about this place in my opinion. They are both so delicious and flavorful. Maybe the best in the whole city. The location itself is super laid back and welcoming. The staff are VERY respectful. The only note I'll give, is to maybe look into getting a spicy salsa for the chicken. The mild is great, but I think people (including myself) would love a hot salsa. Keep on doing what you're doing! You have some of the best food in Chicago!

Do NOT order from their old website http:// orderkrispykrunchychicken dot com or your order will…read morenever reach them and you'll need to dispute the charges with your credit card company. I saw the price on this old website was similar to pre-pandemic prices and it seemed to be too good to be true and almost half the price of DoorDash so I called them to confirm and they said please don't use the website and either order directly with them and pay over the phone or use DoorDash or Uber Eats. Anyhoo... onto the lightly spicy fried chicken and honey butter biscuits. I catered 50 pieces dark meat and 30 biscuits and they were hit and still as delicious as I've ever had them, crispy, flavorful... all for $113. Only complaint is they said my order would take 25 min and it took close to 40 min. They've always underestimated the time it took to make my larger order fresh fried, but I learned to adjust my expectations and plan for delays when I order from them.

Used to be have Cajun seasoned chicken but they changed the seasonings and the flavor is not the…read moresame. Super disappointed

Placed an order via phone for pick up on a Friday evening, and the guy who took my order was…read morefriendly. Walked over and picked it up 10 minutes later, and it was ready! For the price point and delicious taste of my gyro wrap, I'd definitely come back again and try some other things on their menu! I absolutely appreciated the guy who rang me up since he offered me hot sauce and additional white sauce for the gyro with no extra charge! Need to come back!

I ordered their half chicken plate with rice and jalapeno poppers. It was a great value. The…read morechicken had good flavor. The rice was a little bland, but when mixed with the chicken juices, it made a great vessel for the chicken flavor. The poppers were just ok, but did offer a solid side to go along the meal. The storefront is in a strip with a neighborhood market and a bar. The menu was big with a lot of options. The decor was basic with a handful of tables, meaning that it's primarily a take-out/delivery spot. The person who rung me up gave me extra sauce, and made sure I was given all options. Great service.

y'all realize this isn't a real Harolds right? It's just a crappy chicken joint cribbing the name…read more It is mediocre but it gets the job done. There's an element of thrill in knowing that every order I do might kill me, but so it goes. If you go in expecting an Actual Harolds you're up for disappointment. If you go in thinking you're going to get halfway-acceptable drunk chicken, you'll only be disappointed some of the time.

This place is not part of the original Harolds. You order food, they tell you 15 minutes. You show…read moreup 20 minutes later and then they start cooking your order. The employees are extremely rude, never smile and always give a cold shoulder. I ordered the meal deal, chicken was not great. Not bad either but the customer service is really bad. I hate giving one stars but really can't go higher. Especially with them using someone else's brand.