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    Pollo Campero

    3.3 (386 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Yih R.

    I ordered take out. They are so tasty. I felt so good after a bad day!!! It's the definition of soul and comfort food. People here are quick and efficient. The place has two parts, on for dining in and one for taking out. What a great idea. The chicken is heavily seasoned. The crispy skin is dark. You can taste so many spices. I will definitely come back again when I feel bad after a hard breakup. lol

    Robert G.

    I finally made it out to El Pollo Campero on Mission & 24th, and let me just say--it was worth it. I ordered the 3-piece fried chicken meal and subbed the thigh for a breast--good call on that one. The chicken was seasoned really well, crispy on the outside, juicy and fresh on the inside. No doubt it was made fresh--not that dry fast food stuff. The only thing I regret? Not asking for sauce--next time I'm definitely trying it with their signature sauces. For my sides, I got mac & cheese and rice. The mac was creamy and satisfying, but that rice stole the show--it had this flavor that reminded me of the masa used in tamales. Rich, soft, and comforting. They also gave me a small bun that reminded me of a Hawaiian sweet roll--nice little touch. Now the horchata? Man, it surprised me. Yeah, it had that classic cinnamon flavor, but it also had a taste that reminded me of Nestle chocolate milk with the bunny on it--sweet, creamy, nostalgic, and really good. When I got there, the place was quiet--only a couple of people inside eating. A few of the staff were chilling and eating together, which gave it a relaxed, casual vibe. But after about 20-30 minutes, families started rolling in, and you could tell this is a family-friendly spot with good energy. The restaurant was clean, the staff was nice, and the whole place just felt fresh and welcoming. It's the kind of spot where you can take your time, enjoy your food, and feel like you're getting something better than the usual chain experience. If you're in the Mission District and craving fried chicken that actually hits, El Pollo Campero is definitely the move.

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    Robert C.

    Wanted to find a good fried chicken lunch spot with my co-workers and this spot popped up on Yelp. We made the short trek to the Mission and gave it a shot. The inside is in contrast to the gritty outside neighborhood. It's bright and cheery inside. We were seated right away by a friendly server who took our orders at the table. We all ordered the 3-piece fried combo. I chose Cole slaw and fries for my sides. Food came out fairly quickly. The chicken was hot and crispy. There was a good amount of spice as well. The Cole slaw was a little on the sweet side. Everyone enjoyed their chicken. Not very expensive for a good lunch. This was a nice spot and we'll be back!

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    Joseline M.

    Okay so I've had Pollo Campero all over Central America and that's what im comparing it to. The wait wasn't too bad at about 15 mins during lunch rush on a Saturday but their system on getting on the waitlist is horrible. A piece of paper on a ledge and no pen, I had to ask a random person if they had one so I could write my name down. The prices were pretty steep for what we got. The side of yuca was about 4 pieces of yuca and they were dry. The chicken itself was tasty but the pieces were also very small and super greasy. It didn't have that original flavor and crunch I've had in Central America. The sauce on the side wasn't that good either, it doesn't add anything to the dish so I didn't even use it, I used ketchup instead. Service was fine, they came and grabbed our order pretty fast even though they were busy and had a lot of other tables to attend to. The restaurant feels very crowded and tables are very close together but other than that it was clean.

    Victoria F.

    Oops! Forgot to snap a picture of the bowl-- it looked so good we just dug right in!** My husband and I shared the Campero Bowl, and it was more than enough for both of us. The service was impeccable, the place was clean, and the music added a nice touch to the atmosphere. We weren't treated like it was just another fast food spot--everything felt a step above. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back!

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    Gloria M.

    Not the place you want to go to if you like chicken breast.... We stopped by to get lucky just now. My husband and I waited in line for 15min to not get serviced. What a waste of time My husband ordered four chicken breast, well I decided that since we made the drive from San Mateo (35min) I would order two extra pieces to bring to my parents. Well apparently Eddie thinks that's too many pieces of chicken breast?? Do you not want to make a sale? I mean $22 for four pieces sounded ridiculous but we wanted my parents to have some... I wonder if Eddie wanted them for himself or why selling six breast to two people is too many. Not only did he refuse to sell them to us he started being rude when we questioned his refusal.... Needless to say we will not be coming back here again! Before going to this place you should think about is it really worth it??? You will be refused certain chicken pieces Oh and by the way the places was super dirty, I would like a response from the manager owner or whoever is in charge, I want to know if this was Eddie's rule or someone else's

    Fried chicken... forgot to take a pic of the lime chicken which was slightly delayed... delicious!
    Steve K.

    Visited this place last Friday and was very impressed with their chicken! We ordered the 8 piece and split had with fried chicken and the other half was the lime chicken. Both very good and juicy. As sides we had the beans and fried plantains. The restaurant is very clean and you sit to order. Our waitress was super nice and attentive, I'll definitely go back!

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    Leung T.

    They were promoting the place at the Carnaval street fair with a a guy in a chicken suit so i decided to give it a try. The long & the short of it is I wish the chicken was better. Its sit down not fast food.

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    Este pollo campero servicio al cliente muy malo pase comprando una orden de 12 piezas de pollo y al llegar a casa que está a unos 30 minutos solo tenía 8 piezas llamé y la persona que me atendió me ofreció que pasara el siguiente día y tendría el resto de mi orden y halgo extra . Cuando llegué estaba otra persona y me llamó a una mujer quien era la manager me respondió mal haciendo miradas despectivas a mi persona , llamé para hacer una queja me respondió alguien muy amable ofreció un cupón como cortesía por el mal servicio el cual nunca recibí . Solo quiero decir esto el pollo es muy rico pero las personas que dan las órdenes no ponen atención y mi consejo es checar su orden antes de irse del establecimiento para evitarnos estos incomodos inconvenientes

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    3 months ago

    Horrible!! Coleslaw was sour. Their Roated chicken was covered in a putrid sauce. The Horchatah was mostly sugared water.

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    Chicken was dry and pieces were small for the price. I did like the little kick that the Cole slaw had

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    11 months ago

    Their chicken is really great, and they also have super good prices for catering. The sides aren't the star of the show but they're cool.

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    10 months ago

    Excelente Servicio con mucho Profesionalismo una comida expectacular con muy buena Calidad y Sabor, es Recomendable 100 %

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    I ordered on uber eats the 4 peice special with some tortillas and literally only got a chicken sandwich and my tortillas ridiculous

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