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    Pollo Campero

    2.4 (49 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Louis L.

    Delicious, this is my 1st time here and I ordered the campero bowl and empanadas. The flavors in the bowl worked really well together.

    Alexander W.

    A chain chicken spot to try. Will they be typical run of the mill chicken, or do they have something worth stopping by again. They are constantly making fresh chicken...but seeing trays of chicken sitting in the back makes me wonder if they are just reheating?!? I like the yelp free piece of fried chicken check in offer. It's good to yelp! Pollo Campero is fried chicken in Spanish, so of course I am expecting to just try fried chicken and leave with a judgment versus a litany of other fried chicken places across this fair land of ours...but that was not the case. In regards to their fried chicken, their chicken is on par with many other places. If you need me to explain that statement further, I can simply put it that their fried chicken has nothing truly special about it whatsoever. In regards to food just being about average, their side dishes are about average as well. Pollo Campero does have two redeeming items however. In regards to sides, get the street corn salad. 2 times thus far, when I have ordered this particular side item, it has been all consumed well before the store day was over. Texturally and flavor wise, this is a good blend for your palate. In regards to the chicken itself, going with the grilled citrus chicken is the way to go. This particular preparation of their chicken really brings a flavor pop to the tongue. It actually taste as if they put love into their preparation when you bite into these juicy poultry pieces. Overall, if you try everything on the menu, I am certain you will prefer my two choices from this place. Also, if you like Horchata, mango drinks or guava drinks, you will have some authentic Central American liquids to indulge in while dining. Give the place a try and let me know what you think.

    Matthew H.

    Great food, depending on the time of day you go. Lunch time is great food and staff along with a clean place to eat. Recently went at 7pm and we were greeted by the employee telling us everything they didn't have. After we ordered we attempted to find a clean table as no one was in the store but ALL the tables had dishes on them needing to be cleaned. We counted 6 employees in the store that night.

    M C.

    Very tasty. I got the $5 lunch which includes two pieces of chicken(dark or white) with two sides and a roll. Can't beat that. Their plantains are perfection. Grilled and fried chicken are equally delish!

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    Great tasting chicken, never greasy. It has its own unique taste. The sides are delicious too, I highly recommend Pollo Campero.

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    5 years ago

    always a bad experience, crew is slow and incompetent, dont waste your time and money at this location

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    7 years ago

    They use a different recipe from the one back home (Guatemala/El Salvador). Not as good.

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    Good Chicken but overpriced. The crispy chicken sandwich was 6 dollars alone but not a lot of diverse flavors.

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    “In fact, t's so good that I can't bring myself to try the fried chicken, but I have no doubt that it's very good too.”

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    We came to Granny Dee's and my goodness, this food is made with love! I'm not originally from here…read morebut it tastes like my great-grandmother made it herself. So soulful, so delicious. Everything was seasoned to perfection! The service was also professional, a huge plus. From the moment you walk in, it gives a homey feeling/atmosphere. There's plenty of seating and it's pretty spacious. They also have a huge menu, everything sounds delicious. Anytime we're in the mood for soul food or some real homestyle-like cooking - we'll be at Granny Dee's for sure!

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    So good! Absolutely will be coming to order weekly !!!!!! The fries are seasoned to perfection and…read morethe wings are drenched in amazing flavor !!!!!!! Will be recommending to EVERYONE!

    I'm from NOLA so we LOVE gas station food. It's in the Chevron on Louetta. I was thrilled when we…read morefound this place in this area. The food out here is sketchy at these restaurants. I'm a home chef and we love trying foods. It's pretty pricey and I was stunned when I opened the plate and saw those tiny wings ( which I'm okay with but the Instagram post are deceptive). We were looking for a whole wing plate without having to drive a distance and me not cooking on a Friday evening after a long work week. Well the wings were fried well with no fat on them but the flavor is in the sauce. It's not a Manchu (all my NOLA people know) but the wings are mid. I tried the mild sauce and I like it. My husband thinks it taste like ketchup but I don't think so...(maybe a homemade ketchup) it' has a little tang but it's definitely not hot sauce. I paid 1.00 for the sauced fries but it definitely wasn't enough sauce( nothing like the Instagram post). I would like to buy the sauce and cook my own wings and homemade fries. My husband had the hot honey sauce. That was pretty good with an actual kick to it. Most hot honeys really don't have a kick. We will go back eventually but it won't be in my Friday night rotation.

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    While I have never been inside the restaurant and only utilize the drive-thru, the exterior and…read morevisible areas always appear clean and tidy. Additionally, the service representatives in the drive-thru are consistently pleasant, which I truly appreciate. Regarding the food, it is always freshly prepared, well-seasoned, and perfectly crispy. I particularly enjoyed the option to substitute fries for onion rings or corn nuggets, though I did note the $5.00 upcharge for these substitutions. I also noticed a white powder found on all the items that has a unique, tasty flavor--almost like a salt and sugar mix--though I wasn't quite sure what it was. The only negative I've found is that the food does not seem to reheat well, even when using an air fryer. However, when eaten fresh, it is delicious. Thank you for the consistently good service and quality.

    I'm knocking two stars for the time being because of a couple of reasons. But first let me start by…read moresaying that the people who run the place are very nice and welcoming. But their attention to detail and chaotic scene behind the counter caused delays and mess ups on my order two times and they still messed up the when I got it. My wife and I ordered the tilapia and tenders as well as the snapper and wings. These dishes were amazing, first star gets knocked here. When I ordered I asked for the snapper and wings and he rung up snapper and shrimp. No worries I'll tell him to change it, told him and he said no problem. Messed up the order three times and had to remind them every time that it was the wings. My oldest got the chicken sandwich which looked amazing. Here's the second star, I asked them what came on the sandwich which was sauce and lettuce. My daughter is a plain Jane type lady so I asked for no sauce. What do we see when she opens the container? It's absolutely smothered in sauce and lettuce. I had to end up going to the store and buying buns to put tenders on the new bun.

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    The restaurant itself is a little outdated and can use some updates. It's a nice little hole in the…read morewall. We were greeted upon entry by the lady behind the counter. That was nice. I tried the fried chicken and the fried catfish. Both were really good! The mashed potatoes and white gravy and brown gravy were good. The Mac n cheese had a weird sweet taste to it. I didn't care for it. The yeast rolls were to die for! I had 2! We did the lunch buffet. Well it's an all day buffet, but we were there for lunch. I had a bite of my son's cobbler. It was TOO sweet for my liking, but maybe I was full too and couldn't get into it. I'd go back, cause for $13 and all you can eat - not a bad deal at all these days!

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    I would have never tried this establishment out of my own interest. My sister made the…read morerecommendation to try it and I was thoroughly impressed! This was our 2nd visit within the last few months. We dined in both times and had an equally great experience. Being attached to a gas station, my expectations were very low. However, I was quite surprised upon entering. The space is ginormous, clean and very inviting. The staff are prompt and overall friendly. The food was fresh on both occasions, chicken is crispy, and flavorful. The rolls are fresh, moist and savory! The side orders are also fresh, and tasty. They have a vast menu which includes wings, fried chicken, chicken tenders, fried fish, and much more! I will definitely frequent this place to suffice my fried food craving!

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