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    Pollo Campero

    3.3 (386 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    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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    2 years ago

    Great chicken, just like we had in El Salvador . Ordered online, timely. I was there for the chicken not ambiance but it was great too.

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    2 years ago

    The best food from Guatemala! About service it's fine and the atmosphere is really nice.

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    Delicious fried chicken, I wasn't nearly as excited about the grilled chicken. The sides are excellent too.

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    3 years ago

    Awesome chicken. Salsa is fiery and flavorful. Excellent fried bananas. Consistently prepared each time.

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    Best fried chicken and sides in Bay Area. Crunchy flavorful outside, moist in the middle. Dont think, just order

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    4.2
    (891 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    5 but with a caveat (hoping mgmt sees this).... Their salads and food are the absolute BEST. We…read moreplacen an order most weeks for the office. The one catch --- the rotisserie chicken can be really greasy and/or they are even adding more oil directly into the salads (this happens even when you're ordering w/ salad dressing on the side).

    Order their Rotisserie chicken! It's a waste to order anything else because that's their specialty…read moreand it's just so good. I came with a group of 7, and they were able to seat us pretty quickly. We ordered: A whole rotisserie chicken, the RTR Rice Bowl, the Chicken soup, the fried chicken sandwich, the seared broccoli, the rotisserie fat rice, and the shredded cabbage & almond. Best Dishes: The Rotisserie chicken and the Shredded cabbage & almond. The rotisserie chicken skin is really crispy and delicious, we were all fighting over who gets to eat the skin. The chicken is so juicy, it's really the best rotisserie chicken I've had. We understand why this place is so well regarded. The shredded cabbage is definitely the best side and we should've gotten another order, as we quickly finished ours and were basically licking the bowl clean. Worst: The rotisserie fat rice and the chicken soup. The rice was basically untouched and none of us wanted to eat it. It's ok, just falls short compared to the other sides. The soup was also ok, it's just a huge bowl and it felt like a waste stuffing ourselves with that when there were other better dishes. The rice bowl was pretty good, and is really good value. It's yummy and a good meal for 12.50. It's a very casual place, you order at the cashier and find a table and seat yourself there. Great for a quick lunch.

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    RTR Salad $10.50 + Chicken $4.25; iced tea $4.00
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    MIXT

    MIXT

    3.5
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    0.4 mi
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    Came to the viral sensation of eating healthy at this location and boy it was very tasty ... fresh…read moresustainable ingredients... warm or cold do your your way .. or their way ... either way your won't be disappointed.... Warm and inviting in the heart of Sf ... staff and management are very welcoming .. my guy who did my version of a Greek salad did not disappoint... 10/10 ... very spacious location too for one or for a small party .. come and try Mixt .. where bold flavors awaits to meet you pallet .

    I came in specifically for the seasonal items and let me tell you... mission fully accomplished…read more My two picks were the Sonoma Salad and the Bangkok Bowl, and WOW -- both delivered in totally different (but equally amazing) ways. If you're craving something refreshing, light, and fruity, the Sonoma is a must. The pears take it to the next level and give it that perfect sweet, crisp bite that makes every forkful feel extra refreshing. It's the kind of bowl you order when you want to feel bright and satisfied. Now if you're in the mood for something warm, crunchy, and nutty, the Bangkok Bowl is your girl. The texture, the richness, the cozy vibes -- chef's kiss. It's hearty without being heavy and hits all the comfort-food notes. And can we talk about portions?! These bowls are NO joke. I swear I made a huge dent in mine, looked down thinking I was almost done... only to realize I basically still had a whole second meal left. Instant take-home win. On top of all that, the staff is super friendly, the space is clean, bright, and welcoming, and the whole experience just feels good from start to finish. I came for the seasonal menu but I'll definitely be back for everything else too. If you're debating what to order: Sonoma for fresh + fruity, Bangkok for warm + crunchy -- you truly can't go wrong!

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    MIXT

    3.8
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    2.7 mi

    I'm actually giving this spot a 3.5 but rounding up to 4 because the Agua Fresca was excellent as…read morewell as portion sizes and packaging were on point for delivery. So while I can't speak to in person service or decor the delivery is on point. My peachy salad was just ok. The chicken was cold and not crunchy, and the cornbread crumbles were not crunchy at all, like kind of in between stale and crunchy... weird combo. Peaches and pickled onions were awesome though. The dressings that it came with which were a bbq sauce and some type of special ranch also were a weird combo, glad it was on the side vs in the salad itself otherwise I'm not sure I would have eaten it. Crispy cauliflower was good but definitely not crispy at all! Probably got softer on delivery but definitely not something that should be advertised as crispy when it's not... The saving item was my carrot ginger agua fresca- this was amazing! Loved it, that gets a 5/5. Food is 3/5.

    I've now been 3 times and each time it just was nothing impressive and definitely not worth $20+…read more This most recent visit I ordered their steak salad with caramelized onions and croutons - big miss here. Steak was barely flavorful, quite cold even though it was "cooked on the spot". The caramelized onions were cold and nothing out of this world - if anything because they were chilled, they lost a bit of their flavoring. The croutons were nonexistent, I almost had to go back and ask if they could add some until I found 3-4 at the very bottom of my bowl. A lot of greens which was good, good serving there. I got a side of focaccia and that was delicious (do wish they offered to toast it a bit, it'd be that much more yummy!). As for my other visits, same applies - unfortunately it's just an overpriced salad I know I can make better at home. Not to mention 1 of my visits was a pickup order and they completely forgot my dressing on the side. All in all, I am very let down by this place. Dare I say I love and prefer it to be Sweet Green. Bummer, I really was happy to have this in the area.

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    Blue Barn-Polk

    3.8
    (661 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Blue Barn is a healthy splurge, because the salads are mostly tasty (but can be hit or miss on…read morequality) while also being some of the most expensive in SF. My personal favorites are the Spring Salad which is seasonal, the Caesar Salad, Tostada Salad, and Waldorf Salad. They also do great meat sides that you can add to your salad, like grilled steak, salmon, or shrimp. These add-ons cost an extra $8-$12, so when all is said and done you could be paying close to $40 for your salad after tax, which is a little bananas. Still, I can tell they put a lot of care into their ingredient selection, and it's a good option if you don't mind lighting some cash on fire. I do wish they had some more convenient locations closer to the Financial District or Mission Bay, but maybe one day!

    1. I wanted a fresh green salad with grilled salmon. For $35, the basics should be executed well…read more 2. My salad had 1/3 of bitter, watery romaine stems that took 15 minutes to remove. I was starving and irritable. 3. Salmon was overdone - rubbery on the outside, dry inside. There was no soft, flaky interior or glossy naturally slightly caramelized exterior or light char on the edges (not always present but always welcome). I normally love salmon and eat it several times a week. This is the first time I have ever returned a salmon dish in San Francisco. The sandwiches I spotted on neighboring tables looked amazing but I won't be back. In a city with hundreds of restaurants worth revisiting, this won't make the rotation.

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    Healthyish Republic

    Healthyish Republic

    4.5
    (199 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    LGBTQ friendly

    Delicious and super fresh salad. Yummy hummus…read more Great and friendly staff. Definitely Healthyish and Delicious

    I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment. I ordered takeout,…read moreand when I arrived, my food was ready on time. The restaurant itself made a great first impression. It was clean, organized, and even had a nice little area set up for social media photos. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the presentation. I ordered the Mediterranean Bowl with Greek chicken. The chicken was dry, and it was obvious the seasoning had been sprinkled on after it was cooked instead of being cooked into the meat. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts and fried cauliflower. The Brussels sprouts looked perfectly crispy, which is exactly how they should have been, but they were soft and soggy instead. To make matters worse, the sauce was packed inside the same container, so the steam made them even soggier while also heating the small plastic sauce container inside. The fried cauliflower was equally disappointing. It looked crispy because of its golden brown color, but there wasn't a bit of crunch. Instead, it was oddly firm, almost al dente, making it feel more undercooked than fried. I also tried the garlic chicken soup, expecting something similar to Avgolemono. Instead, it was a thin, watered down broth with the same dry chicken pieces from the Mediterranean Bowl tossed in. The pita bread served with it was honestly the worst part of the meal and the only thing I threw away. Nothing was completely inedible, but for more than $60 worth of takeout, I expected food that matched the clean, inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. Sadly, this experience fell well short of that, and it's not a place I'll be returning to.

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    Wildseed

    Wildseed

    4.5
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    I'm not vegan so I have been hesitant to come here but WOW I was so impressed! We came for a brunch…read moreand got a reservation! I highly recommend a reservation as it does get busy especially on a Friday night! First the atmosphere is adorable. The decorations and ambiance are so beautiful. Lots of windows, plants and the bar is stunning. Service was wonderful! Now the food!!! We got the chilaquiles, French toast and spicy sausage omelet. All were delicious! Just egg is amazing when cooked right! Favs were the chilaquiles and French toast! I recommend sharing so you get a sweet and savory! Will be back for dinner!!!

    Wildseed is a beautiful restaurant that was well lit, decorated with lush greenery and warm wooden…read moreaccents. The seating is spacious and sectioned off rather than one large open dining room, which allows for different arrangements and a nice sense of privacy between groups. The downside is that this layout seems to leave patrons on the right side, behind the wooden partition, nearly forgotten. We were handed our menus and then left alone for almost 15 minutes without anyone circling back to take our order. When we finally did order, the servers brought dishes to the wrong table and couldn't keep track of who had ordered what. That said, the food, atmosphere, and location could easily make up for it, I would consider coming back if I had to return to San Francisco.

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