*Updated Review* I have decided to update my previous 5 star review to 3 stars because of the service that I've received over the last two visits here. It has slipped and is not what it used to be. Multiple times, they've left items out of my order. The wait times for food have increased, although the restaurant has not been busy. Today the young lady at the drive thru couldn't understand me in English or Spanish (Im fluent in both). She was very flustered and clearly showed her discontent towards me at the drive thru window when I asked if the condiments were in the bag. I proceeded to check my order and the wrong type of beans were in my bag. The receipt showed the correct order. The food was pretty good, although there weren't any lime wedges with the chicken. To me, now Pollo Campero blends in with the rest of the food establishments with a drive thru, in the meh category. read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great little international chain with a couple of locations in Charlotte. The grilled chicken is so juicy with its bright citrus notes it makes KFC's version taste like saw dust. Our inaugural visit could not have gone better. They coached us on their menu, sides, and drinks. A few minutes later, voila, our meals appear as ordered. Well, we made little piggies of ourselves with chicken juice drooling off our chins while we liked fingers clean. Nothing was left except the silverware and plates. So good. When we think of American fast food and compare it to Pollo Campero, there's really no comparison. Viva la Pollo Campero! Give 'em a finger-lickin' whirl. read more

This is the best fried chicken I've ever had! It's so crispy, moist, and flavorful. My husband got the grilled chicken wings which were amazing as well. I tried the boneless wings which were good but definitely the weakest of the three. The sides were awesome as well. The fried plantains are my favorite -- sweet and delicious. The corn salad was also very good. The drinks are also very good. The Jaicama and guava are my favorite but they let you sample them all before buying one. The desert empanada was one of my favorite things. The filing almost tasted like sweet potato, but it was dulce de leche. The prices are also incredibly cheap and you get a good amount of food. I can't wait to come back here. This will be one of my new go to lunch spots. read more

This is a place that I wish I hadn't found on Yelp. While the reviews are generally good, I was not impressed by the food, service, or cleanliness of this spot. The chicken sandwich I got just tasted odd; almost like chemicals. I literally only ate two bites and threw it out because I wasn't sure what I was ingesting. Food takes forever even when they weren't that busy. I went around 2p00 and the place was a mess. read more

Very fairly priced! We wanted something different than Viva Chicken, Pollo Campero was nearby. We got a family meal and shared sides, a lot of food for a good price. The roasted chicken was a bit dry and the flavor was nice but I wouldn't try it again. The fried chicken was pretty delicious. And all the sides were good (rice, corn salad, yucca, mashed potatoes). I'd skip the mashed next time and try the beans. The staff was friendly, but everyone including the customers looked a bit surprised to see a gringo. I would not drive out of my way, but would try them again if I'm close by. A lady was selling homemade banana cake in the parking lot, THAT, I would definitely go back for, . We bought one, and 3 of us ate about half the cake that night. Thanks. read more

A cool casual fast food joint. Everyone working there is great and treats everyone like family. We checked it out because of a Groupon and it's accessible off the light rail (which is very convenient!) We definitely didn't look like we knew what we were doing so the cashier gave us some help and we didn't feel pressured to hurry up and order like some fast food places are. The fried chicken was crazy good and wife went with the grilled which was also tasty. The prices were solid and they have some great family packs. I absolutely love plantains so glad those were on the menu. Plus all the sauces that came with the meal were good too. Not your average fast food place! Check them out! read more

Great experience from the moment I walked in. Service was prompt and very friendly. I had a Living Social deal $14 for $20 worth of food and a yelp check-in offer for another free piece of chicken #win. The only advice I would offer to management, is that when preparing large orders for dine in customers it would be best to not prepare the orders by the registers where other patrons are talking and putting their orders in. I'm very particular about ppl talking over my food and that's a big no no. I ordered the grand opening special to go and everything is delicious!! So if that one thing can be fixed, this review will go to 5 stars for sure. Wonderful staff, wonderful food! read more

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This restaurant has consistently been very good on their fried and grilled chicken. They offer a variety of side dishes with distinct flavors The only negative is they have switched from making a homemade cilantro sauce to a white store-bought looking ranch. Still overall a good clean restaurant for dine in or carry out Friendly staff too read more

The food was fresh and tasted really good. There sauces and the way there chicken is seasoned is very unique and very tasty.

Oh my god the flavor here is ridiculous. I mean, wow! The grilled chicken has so much tastiness! The fried chicken has amazing crunch. Both are so moist! Oh and those dipping sauces could just be eaten with a spoon. Everything was hot and fresh!The rice is flavor packed, the plantains are sweet and soft with crispy edges. It may not look like much, it's got a fast food feel, but the food here is 5 Star! The workers are super friendly too! You really need to eat here. I can't image anyone getting a bland or unimpressive meal. read more

Food and service is not the same. I went from spending an average of 80.00 a week to 20.00 a month. I am not going again. Campero brand and fried chicken were my favorite. Not any more . read more

I am somewhat impressed with this place. The Mrs and myself decided to give this place a chance and our first takeout meal was wrong. The wife ordered a two piece white fried dinner and received a thigh leg and a wing. I ordered a three piece grilled and received a breast leg and a thigh which should been a wing. A call to the owner got us reimbursed and the second order was correct. The chicken was well seasoned and flavorful. The Mrs said the mashed potatoes were excellent, which is amazing when you consider most fast food mashed taters are like wall paper paste. I had the corn salad and I like it so much that I'm going to attempt to make it at home. Highly recommend are empanadas, they're good. A much deal here than at Viva Chicken. read more

Really good fast good chicken ... wish they had sandwiches . But maybe later .. also could make some great chicken salad .. sides are good French fries .. nice clean eating at area read more

Pollo Campero - Chicken empanadas and yuca - really good! December 20, 2019 - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food is GOOD! I language barrier is sometimes annoying, especially when ordering over the phone, but the food is so good, who cares!!!

Food was good, had to wait 7minutes for grilled chicken but it was no big deal. Server brought food right out to us in the dining area. I order 3 piece grilled chicken with side salad that is always on point. Love their ranch dressing or dipping sauce. read more

I was very impressed and satisfied with my order from Pollo Campero, South blvd. I ordered baked chicken, rice, and beans. It was fantastic. Very tasty and good portions. This will definitely be a goto for me moving forward. Well done read more

Great food but horrible customer service. Ordered online and was told 40 minutes later that the food was done. We go to pick it up and the food was not even made! Asked for some type of compensation or comp and was told, "Sorry, it was an online order, we can't do anything" That's wrong, could have easily taken care of it, once again, great food but terrible customer service. read more

Chicken could taste better and not like battery acid wouldn't be coming back here any time soon

Great crispy latin chicken. The pieces are small but delicious. Reasonably priced. The fried plantains are probably the best side read more

Pollo Campero - 3 piece with fried plantains - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great fried chicken! Yes it's a chain, and very casual but the chicken is awesome! And they have fried plantains which I live too! This restaurant was spotless and the staff were very nice. I will be back for more chicken! read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I went here because I randomly saw a friend review it. I was actually really impressed. I got a piece of the grilled chicken and a piece of the fried and both exceeded expectations. When I come back, I will actually be torn on whether I get both or load up on one or the other. They had a great selection of sides and juices so you have to be careful because all that deliciousness can get your bill up in a hurry. But everything on it's own is actually really reasonably priced. Customer service was excellent and I actually watched them make fresh chimichurri because they had run out of it for the beans. Was actually surprised at first to learn it's a fairly large chain because their quality control seemed really great. read more

My Go to place for chicken. I get the grilled with beans and platanos their flan is delicious

Went in the drive thru and they initially got my order wrong. I went inside and had to give my receipt to show them what was wrong. They fixed it but the second sandwich is so tough it's barely edible. Will not be returning read more

Pollo Campero - Toughest chicken sandwich in the world. - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My expectations were very high when reading the menu. I have been craving good grilled chicken, and do not find it in the Spartanburg, SC area. My definition of good grilled chicken benchmarks would be "Pollo Loco", available in a few states in the US, and Sinaloa-style "Pollo Feliz". Our order included a 8-piece family meal (fried&grilled combination), empanadas, yuca fries, and campero beans. I went straight to a grilled piece...which did not taste grilled at all (no crispness, nor grill-smoke flavor). My guess is that the chicken is 1st microwaved, then sauteed with the spices and marinade. Great flavor of the marinade and aspect on the outside of the chicken, but very pale and little flavor on the inside. We have several pieces left which will see our air-oven before we eat them to properly finish the cooking. The fried chicken was better, thoroughly cooked, and with good taste, but a bit greasy. The empanadas were Ok, but light on the chicken meat and not very crisp. The star of the meal were the yuca fries, not greasy, and very well cooked. read more

Great customer service & very tasty Latino food. Their fried chicken is some of the best in a Charlotte! The restaurant is also very clean & they have a Groupon which helps you save money too. I had the fried chicken, grilled chicken bowl, a chicken empanada & a desert empanada. Everything was tasty, hot & fresh! read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It was my first time, and I was expecting a little bit more from this place. I ordered grilled chicken with one side, a drink and 2 tortillas came with the order), only for $6. We were 3, but the cashier took wrong one of our orders. We never received the extra side we paid for. My side was coleslaw. It was good. So, I think that for the price, the food was good. But not the customer service. Tables and restrooms can be more clean... read more

So glad I found this place and ate here, I was in the mood for some good chicken and definitely found it! The food was fresh and tasty! We tried the fried and grilled chicken both were amazing! They were hot, juicy and tender and didn't lack any flavors! The rice was really good along with the fried yuca and fries! Would definitely recommend you try, the service was excellent despite its an order and sit type of place. In my personal opinion their grilled/roasted chicken is much better than Viva Chicken and their food is not as greasy as Viva Chicken. read more

After growing tired of the same old fried chicken, I decided to continue my food journey down South Blvd and to Pollo Campero. I ordered take out through the Yelp app and when I arrived the food was ready to go. Talk about easy. I ordered a 8 piece meal, which included two sides. I opted for the grilled chicken with rice and fries as the side. The chicken was Peruvian style, with a mild citrus flavor that was on point. The breast pieces were large and the meat was falling off the bone. I honestly don't think I would miss fried chicken if all chicken could be this good. The rice was awesome too - so much so that I ignored the fries altogether. read more

I had a coupon for 50% off a personal meal. I ordered the 2 piece white - with beans and tortillas as my side. I also added on a buffalo empanada. I didn't have to wait long and the food was piping hot! That really impressed me because sometimes it can be hit or miss with a fast food joint. First things first, I really enjoyed the chicken. I loved the seasoning! It's so tasty and not overpowering or salty at all. I wasn't a fan of the tortillas so next time I think I'll get the roll. They weren't bad by any means, just not my taste. I also really loved the beans. They were simple but they packed a lot of flavor. I'd order these again! For me, the empanda was okay. I've had better at other places and I think next time I'll just stick with the chicken. Overall, this is a solid spot for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. read more

I have been wanting to try this place. Both the fried and citrus grilled chicken pieces I tried were tasty. I expected the street corn salad to have some type of citrus vinagrette on it but I squeezed the lime that came with the chicken on it and it was perfect. The campero beans were really good. I would love to have a big bowl on a cold day. Overall I enjoyed everything and plan on eating here again. read more

Pollo Campero - My TO-GO order via FOODSBY. - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Clean restaurant with friendly fast food style service. But don't let that fool you. The food is simply fresh and amazing. Good stuff. You won't be disappointed! read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I watched Pollo Campero get transformed from shady used car dealership to awesome chicken restaurant. I waited a few weeks after it opened to go try it out. I walked in and was quickly (and warmly) greeted by the employees at the counter. They offered us menus to look at and answered any of our questions. We took some time to peruse and ordered away at the counter. My dad and I tried the empanada trio (getting all flavors), Mike ordered the 2 piece chicken meal with one fried and one grilled. My mom ordered a bowl. We sat down with our number and waited for our meals to be delivered. Meals are served on real plates which surprised us. The best choice out of all of our meals was definitely the chicken meal, but the empanadas are delicious as well, with the bowl coming in a super close second. Pollo Campero has different flavors of juices - they'll let you try one before you commit. There's also a drive-thru, which I'm sure I'll try soon. I need to go back soon! read more

Enjoyed the camperitos, the yuca fries need a new recipe, they are hard to chew. Customer service is great and the food is good...when they include everything in your order. I've driven home missing items. read more

This was my first time trying this restaurant but definitely won't be my last . Stopped by here on a whim and tried one of their family packs . The cashiers were friendly and the food came out rather quickly . Everything is really good here , but the real winner is the street corn salad ! It is so delish , super fresh and just plain yummy . I also added an empanada (verde) and we loved those too . I'm not sure the sauce that comes with the plantains , but it's tasty ! Just go ahead and give this place a try , you won't regret it . read more

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muy mal servicio al cliente no atienden bien la cajera leylin da un servicio muy malo no sabe atender bien al cliente fue muy pesima y atiende de mala gana a los clientes y cuando se le dijo que no tenía que ser así se burló diciendole al que está en la cocina ya no voy a trabajar aquí luego la señora del drive thru se metio a pelear también. aparte de la mala experiencia el pollo esta feo read more

MOVE OVER, VIVA CHICKEN!!! Pollo Campero is the chicken king!! So I'm a big rotisserie, on the grill chicken kind of girl. My husband loves fried chicken. This place is the best of both worlds! We went in and I believe that we pretty much ordered the left side of the menu because the table was overflowing with food for just 2 people. We had to try a bit of everything and I'm so glad that we did. Fried and grilled chicken arrived at our table steaming hot. I just don't know where to begin when describing the chicken. This chicken was so juicy and flavorful, that we couldn't get enough. When it comes to fried chicken, I can honestly take it or leave it, but this fried chicken was "hands down the best I've ever had" according to my husband. It really was delicious. Crispy, well seasoned, not greasy and fatty at all. The grilled chicken was absolutely incredible. So much flavor in this well marinated chicken and then the char marks and smokiness just enhanced it to another level. Their chicken was so good that I would alternate between bites of grilled then fried chicken. Delicious, crispy, crunchy, fried yucca is one of my favorite starchy carbs and it was so worth it. The pinto beans were out of this world delicious. I wanted to lick the paper bowl that they were served in. We really enjoyed their corn salad and I was quite surprised that I would. I was expecting some corn from a can and mixed with some chopped vegetables, but they proved me wrong. I adore fried plantains and that is always like a dessert for me and theirs did not disappoint. We also ordered their empanadas and it came with a choice of 3 different kinds. All three were very good and I order them again, but for us, the chicken and their side items were the stars of the show. Don't forget to order some of their juice that they have at the counter. They have Jamaica, guava, and horchata. The Jamaica juice is basically from the hibiscus flower and tastes similar to sweet cranberry juice. The guava is so smooth and sweet. It's really great to mix the two. You will not be disappointed and will definitely leave overstuffed as we did because the food really is that good! read more

This place really surprised for me as it is considered as "fast food". Arrived on a Monday evening and still had a crowd. I got the 4 piece fried chicken with two sides, plantains and corn salad. The chicken came with a side of a mayo dipping sauce, delicious and everything was perfectly cooked and they brought the food to your table. Everyone was friendly and accommodating as I was unsure what to order when I arrived. Highly recommended. Can't wait to go back and try the grilled chicken. read more

Pollo Campero - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is my favorite organic chicken restaurant in Charlotte NC. Welcome to Charlotte NC from A1A Roadside Assistance Of Charlotte Charlotte ROAD ANGELS, our best lunch place. read more

Pollo Campero - Best Famous Latin Chicken in Charlotte NC - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Pollo Campero reminds me of a Spanish bojangles. Chicken, sides & tortillas. I saw tons of reviews about the fried chicken, but in my opinion the citrus grilled chicken is where it's at. It's so juicy, with almost a blackenkng seasoning and a flare of lime juice. The corn salad is really good, it's light and refreshing and crisp. The only other side I had was the Spanish rice and it was good too. The staff is friendly. The service is quick. Their prices are reasonable and the food is yummy. I've been twice and it is consistently good. We will definitely be back. read more

I'm seriously in love with this place. We went one night in a whim after a friend recommended it. It was totally worthwhile. Imagine if Viva Chicken had a baby with Bojangles. Pollo Campero is that delicious, and well-priced, baby. The grilled chicken is great, so is the fried chicken. I always get the grilled corn salad and the yuca fries. Get the green sauce to dip your chicken in. Trust me. On our most recent visit, I went out on a limb and got the pollo verde empanadas. Delicious. The service is always fantastic. The employees answer questions, and the food is brought to your table on REAL PLATES (fiesta wear, such a party place!) which is a great touch. Go here!!! read more