I got their breakfast burrito with steak and it wasn't the greatest or the worst! Could use a little more flavor with the meat but overall a pretty cheap spot for the amount of food. The hot sauce on the side is a must to account for the lack of seasoning read more

I've past by this place many times and decided to try it yesterday for breakfast. I had a waffle, 2 sausage, eggs and some lemonade. Breakfast was great no complaints there. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Very nice vibes in this place.

Delicious breakfast and big portions. Potatoes, sausage, and bacon are amazing! A little pricey when you get your own coffee, and water. HA We will go back! read more

The food was great, and the man helping me (I never got his name, but he looked like the owner) was super helpful and accommodating. Some great quality salmon there! read more

This place is never open!! Or at least not as it's advertised on yelp. I've been here three times when it was supposed to be open, and nobody was there, no signs were up, and no one answered the phone. My wife is pregnant. Showing up with no food is not an option for me. This place is solidly on my no fly list. read more

Best breakfast burrito I have found in the East Bay. They grill the tortilla after making the burrito which is key to a great burrito. The salsa is great too. read more

The food is great and always fresh no matter what you pick out of the menu. The breakfast is outstanding, the burritos are tasty specially their salsa and the yogurt sauce. Mo and his brother are fantastic owners and go out of their way to make their customers happy and they know everyone by their first name. I love their food. read more

Best and fresh food in Berkeley, I have been eating there since 1988 and never had any issues, food is always good and fresh. SIMPLY the BEST! read more

Pollo's is one of those rare restaurants that never fails to impress. With a surprisingly diverse menu of simple meals ranging from classic American Breakfast, through burritos, all the way to gyros and Mediterranean plates, Pollo's has an affordable, satisfying meal for any mood or time of day. With a friendly staff, convenient location, reasonable or prices, and excellent selection, Pollo's is a must for any hungry Berkeley-ite in downtown. read more

I take i take my children here and they love it, for breakfast before school and we love it never a bad meal. Reasonable prices try the lamb burritos read more

The food had a great taste however, midway into my breakfast burrito a long curly black hair appeared inside. When I brought the burrito back and pointed it out the owner became extremely defensive and took money out the register and threw $6 at me and told me to have a nice day. I explained to him that I do not need $6 and didn't point it out for a refund but to point it out so they could be more careful. He took no responsibility for anything and insinuated the hair was outside the burrito on the tortilla not inside as if that made it any better. TERRRRIBLE OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT! read more

The original Pollo seems like it's been there forever, and hopefully they'll stay for ages to come. I've seen the same crew working that joint for years, they've always been polite and cheerful, not to mention the reasonable price point. They're burgers are on point, and they're breakfast burritos are out of this world. Quick tip: get yours with bacon and ask for spicy. If you go in the afternoon you can have your lunch whilst watching Jeopardy on the television in the corner. It's located on the busy corner of Shattuck and Addison, a prime spot to people-watch with your lunch. read more

As Nicolette wrote, "Make food not war." You walk into Pollo and you know these are good, decent people. These people are good and honest to their cores. And they walk the walk. I know because my best friend, Ralph, was born with a progressive neuromuscular disease and used an electric wheelchair. He ate at Pollo nearly every day. Because the disease affected his speech, my friend, Ralph was difficult to understand, but Mo and Mo tried and did understand him. Mo and Mo would serve him, even help him eat and take payment out of my friend's wallet honestly and sometimes even take less than they were owed. Pollo and Mo and Mo walk the walk. Claire Englander read more

I work downtown and this is one of my regular lunch spots. They make a great veggie burger and grilled cheese. Service is friendly and quick. Pretty cheap compared to most places in the area. read more

My go to for over 30 years when I need the best breakfast burrito I have ever had. I get bacon, and baby do they hook you up.

WOW! I stopped in for business and decided to grab some food to go. AMAZING. No need to decide between a gyro and a burrito because I ordered the Gyro Burrito and it was absolutely delicious. The only regret I have is that I must go back home to Phoenix at the end of the week and can't eat there all the time. At least I was smart enough to order breakfast for tomorrow to take back to the hotel. read more

Best place for a good burger and breakfast. The service is excellent, nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of serving my food.

I go to Pollo's for the salmon sandwich. I also like the fact they recognize me as a regular. They have an open kitchen, and the cooks are very friendly. I also like the poster of Middle Eastern scenery and archaeological ruins. I regret it's on the ceiling so I can't study them that much. I love to learn about new things, and even if Pollo's isn't a Middle Eastern restaurant, I feel like I'm learning a bit about the Middle East there. Also, they have a TV that's always tuned to MSNBC. I'm glad to watch the news instead of some football game. read more

Awesome, quick grub. Very tasty dishes. I got a chicken kabob salad. Generous portions. Awesome warm complimentar pita bread, try it with honey as a dessert. The owner is very friendly. Was in a rush to catch a movie, and this was the perfect place to go. read more

Excellent breakfast burrito and very good energy here. I don't know why I ever go anywhere else in Berkeley for food, this place has consistently excellent food and friendly service. Feels like I'm at my abuelito's house, in a way. read more

I didn't think much of this place when I first came here. It's a pretty small restaurant with nothing flashy to really lure people in. But do not let that affect your decision to try this place out. The food is delicious and the owner and his team are very friendly. My favorite dish is the tuna sandwich. Hands down, the BEST I've ever had. Also, their freshly squeezed orange juice is refreshing and addictive. Can be a bit pricey, especially the OJ, but I think it's worth it. read more

We went there with my partner almost every morning during our vacation. The breakfast are delicious, the service is good and fast. And it's cheap for the quality of food. You have to pick up yourself the water and the coffee and you order to the bar. But for a casual breakfast it's perfect. I will coming back for my next trip over there. read more

Got the breakfast burrito, it was $7 which is too much for a burrito that won't blow your taste buds out of this world. If you want meat it's going to cost you another $2. Probably won't be returning for it again. read more

Yelp shows this place on Sundays is open. Show up to the restaurant and the owner said they are closed on sundays. Lies!

From the outside this place doesn't look like much, but soon as you walk through the door the owner makes you feel welcome he's warm and friendly. Some of his menu items are pricey. But it's well worth the price. And from the time you order your meal , the owner serves you Your meal. Everything is made fresh and cooked to order read more

Best bacon cheese burger in Berkeley! The owner is extremely welcoming, and always has a great positive attitude. He remembers all of the regulars and makes his customers feel at home. read more

I went in during lunch hours, I didnt want to get something too expensive, so i got the cod fish filets. were not fresh at all.... they were 2 square pieces and worst of all I was throwing up 30 mins later! never going back! read more

First off I might be a little bias. Original Pollo's reminds me of SoCal, where I grew up. The food is good (nothing extraordinary) and reasonably priced. The service is genuine and relaxed. They have wifi and I've never seen the place too busy. It's a comfortable to come on a lazy morning and work. Definitely my no frills go to breakfast spot in Berkeley. read more

The P has the usual cheap, greasy spoon type food. But there are also a few things that you wouldn't expect, until you remember you're in Berkeley. The service is always friendly and efficient, the food pretty good. I never eat a hot breakfast for breakfast, so I crave eggs and bacon at lunch every so often. Pollo can handle my cravings. read more

After 6 years of being in Berkeley, I decided to try breakfast here. I ordered the steak and eggs, but had a feeling I should have just stuck to a regular combo breakfast of eggs and bacon. Boy was I right! The steak was tough and tasted old. Not even A1 sauce could save it. The homefries were a bit mushy and I was not impressed with the sunny side eggs. On the bright side, my boyfriend's rancho huevos were decent enough. The owner is a bit brusque but it was early morning, so maybe he was still waking up. The fresh squeezed orange juice was good. I might give this place a 2nd chance but will definitely not get the steak and eggs again especially at the expensive price of $11.99. read more

I went here with a friend one nigh to try something different. The food here was good, not great, and everything cost a lot more than it should have. read more

Apparently, spending less than $5 at Pollo's means that you can't use their outside seating. I was really enjoying spending my lunch time in the sun here, and I figured as long as I'm a customer, it wouldn't hurt anyone. Well, I guess to be a true customer you have to order burgers. I'm really OK with going to the 50 million other diners in Berkeley that also have outside seating. read more

Friendly and quick service. Got the chicken kabob salad which was very tasty (but a tad too ranch-y and salty) and came with what looked like nann (sp?). Large portions too. Really liked the family owned atmosphere here. Next time I'll remember to ask for less ranch haha. read more

WOW...The last two posts really summed it all up....When i am in the downtown Berkeley area, i admit..I enjoy a good breakfast burrito...this place is safe...you know you not going to get a great one ...but your also not going to get a terrible one. I go there BECAUSE they give you a pretty big bfast burrito. What sucks is that its plays the safe card on all levels, the hot sauce is mild at best and the mild sauce is tomato paste...at best...the salt isnt even salty ...the water is even lukewarm... read more

Cheapest breakfast sandwich around and the eggs are cooked to order. They get 4 stars just for that.

This is exactly what you want out of a diner. I had a 1/2 pound cheeseburger that was super fresh for under $10. A casual spot that's perfect for brunch or a quick bite - good place for cheap eats after a night out but also good for kids. read more

This place has a diner-style menu, ranging from gyros or eggs to burritos or burgers. I got a side of home fries, which is my standard order. These were some of the best home fries I've had (and I've had a lot)! They tasted fresh, with real peppers and onions, and not too oily. The portion was generous for a side, and even the ketchup was better than normal. I can't speak to the rest of the menu, but the home fries are great. read more

This place was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the burger patty plate, which was...interesting. It is two beef patties on a plate, with cheese and some grilled mushrooms. That's it. No lettuce, or tomato, or anything else you'd usually find on a burger. It was quite tasty, but the lack of other ingredients threw me a bit. The guy we ordered from was friendly, and my husband's chicken burger combo was very good. read more

Fast, yummy and reasonably priced. I love the comfy, old-school feeling and broad menu. A true Berkeley classic.