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    Pollo Compero

    4.5 (2 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Pollo Campero - 8 Pieces - Chicken Only

    Pollo Campero

    3.0(3 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Honestly, i was very excited about this place and it didn't disappoint…read more I ordered to go through the drive thru, there were no other cars, the staff was really friendly and efficient. In and out in about 5 minutes. As for the food, we got 2 - 2 piece meals, 1 roasted and 1 fried, the roasted chicken is so flavorful, it has a lemon herbs marinade flavor, delicious. The fried chicken tastes homemade, amazing! The coleslaw has a little (a lot, if you don't like spicy food like me) kick to it, but it's edible, my partner loved it. However, I didn't give it 5 stars because i wish they gave more fries, and the family size is pretty small, maybe for a family of 2 or 3 MAX. The fries were basic frozen store bought thin fries, they were a bit stale, not crispy, so maybe next time I'll try a different sides like the plantains and rice. Overall, it's decent and has potential.

    First of all when a Restaurant opens there should be a GRAND Opening atmosphere for customers with…read moreopening specials and smiling employees making the place welcoming & inviting. That did not happen! It just felt as the usual, casual entry into a fast food joint with unhappy employees making it through their shift. They weren't rude or mean- just not cordial. IMO a Chick-fil-A Customer service training would do this franchise a huge favor. Now! to the most important! FOOD! I can't comment on the sides- I only bought chicken to take home. I bought 8 piece rotisserie and 8 piece fried. The rotisserie chicken tasted like it was marinated in vinegar over night- It should be called -VINAGRETT CHICKEN - instead. TOOOOOO flavorful, to overly seasoned. IMO the "rotisserie" would be great if the vinagre and the season were reduce. 75% less vinagre and 40% less season. IS THIS rotisserie chicken better than KFC, La Granja, Walmart or Publix? IMO - NO- all the others are better. I'll place Publix rotisserie as #1, Walmart #2, La Granja 2 or 3 interchangeably and Pollo Campero #4. The fried chicken is also way over seasoned. AND If you ask me- Is this fried chicken better than KFC, Popeyes, Walmart or Publix? The answer is a resounding NO. For me (though I can't stand Popeye's business model) their fried chicken is #1 (through I don't go to them anymore) they need an ethos change. Publix and KFC are either 2 or 3 interchangeably and Walmart is #4 - with Pollo del Campo coming dead least. Lastly. PRICE!!!!!!!!!! I paid for 2 boxes of 8 pieces of chicken each. Which should have included (though I'M NOT SURE) 4 breads and they were not given to me. I paid and that's chicken only without bread rolls. $40.31 taxes included Conclusion. If Pollo Tropical which I liked and was price reasonably didn't make it - I highly doubt that Pollo Campero will. My best wishes to them as I cannot in good conscience either recommend or visit again. This is a personal, honest review. Again I wish them well.

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    Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken

    Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken

    4.4(84 reviews)
    19.1 mi
    $$

    I used to regularly work in Lakeland and I had three places that I would eat when I was in…read moreLakeland. Lovebird was one of my three places. So you can imagine how happy I was when they decided to open a love bird in Winter Haven just a few miles from my permanent office. I think this location is even better than the Lakeland location because it is a little bigger than the parking lot is much better. They still have that absolutely fabulous crispy fried chicken that is so delicious. I love that you can cater it to your personal spice level. I like mine medium, but my mom prefers hers with no spice. Their fried chicken stays crispy even when it gets cold. Sometimes I'll go and grab myself some lunch while I'm at work and then get some fried chicken to take home to my husband for dinner and it's still crispy and juicy and fabulous. I also love that they have a meal that was invented for me. My favorite thing to order is called, The my girl ain't hungry. It consists of one giant chicken, tender in your choice of fried or grilled with a side and a drink for eight dollars. It is the perfect portion for me. Now, when people come to visit me in Winter Haven, lovebird is always one of the places I recommend we grab lunch.

    A repair technician recommended this restaurant. He lives in Kissimmee but loves this place…read more I got the large white (2 breast/wing quarters) and 2 sides. I plan to take 1 piece & side to work tomorrow. I got the skin on fries to eat now & the jalapeño bacon cream corn to work. You have to choose a heat level. The levels are from no heat to what they call -why? I chose the why. It was delicious and habanero hot. The chicken was amazing! The crispy coating was seasoned with the habanero. Soooo yummy. They include a dipping sauce. Pick your pleasure. I'll definitely be back to try the many ways they prepare chicken. Fortunately there is a location in Lakeland too.

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    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    3.6(189 reviews)
    17.6 miInternational Drive / I-Drive, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    I don't usually go out of my way for fast food. But today? I did. I made the trip. I committed…read more Because when it comes to Raising Cane's, I'm usually all in. That's what made this one sting a little. Let me set the stage. I pull up to the Kissimmee location already knowing what I'm getting. This place has one job. Chicken. Not a massive menu. Not a bunch of distractions. Just chicken, fries, toast, slaw. Simple. Focused. The kind of setup where you expect consistency every single time. And then the tray hit the table. The chicken? Bland. Like no one introduced it to seasoning. And somehow also soggy. You know that moment when you bite in expecting that crispy crunch and instead you get... soft confusion? Yeah. That. It honestly felt like the oil wasn't hot enough. Which is kind of a big deal when frying is your entire identity. Now here's where it gets even more frustrating. Cane's sauce is usually the safety net. It can cover a lot of sins. Underseasoned chicken? Fine. Dip it, save it, move on. But it cannot fix texture. It cannot create crunch out of thin air. And when the crisp isn't there, the whole thing falls flat. The fries didn't do much to help the situation. Underdone. Under salted. Just kind of there. Taking up space. Not offensive, just disappointing. Like they almost made it to the finish line and then decided to clock out early. And here's the part that really gets me. When you only do one thing, you have to nail it. Every time. No excuses. No off days. No close enough. This isn't a diner with a 10-page menu. This is chicken. How do you forget to make it crispy? Now, credit where it's due. The Texas toast? Still elite. Buttery, golden, doing exactly what it's supposed to do. The coleslaw? Fresh, crisp, actually refreshing. And the staff here? Friendly, efficient, and the food came out quick. No complaints on the service side at all. So now I'm sitting there having this internal debate. Because I know what Raising Cane's can be. And this wasn't it. somewhere in the middle of that meal it hit me that I went out of my way for this and got a version that felt like it cut corners That's a tough pill to swallow in an area like Kissimmee where you've got options everywhere you turn. Great food is not hard to find around here. Which makes subpar chicken stand out even more. Three stars. And that feels generous based on the sides and the service carrying the weight. But let's be clear. I'm usually a five star guy when it comes to Raising Cane's. This just wasn't that day. And when your whole brand is built on doing one thing right, you don't get a pass when that one thing misses.

    Normally I like Raising Canes, when fast food is concerned, as far as taste (there's hardly any…read morenutritional value besides protein) - but this location was not good. The chicken was over frozen and over fried. It was chewy, dry, and rubbery all at the same time. Absolutely horrible. Location itself was quick and friendly enough. It's not the staffs fault the food quality isn't good.

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    The Jamaican Dumpling Restaurant - Wings : Jerk Wings, Guava Bbq, Garlic Buffalo, Teriyaki, Mango Habanero and Honey Spicy ginger wings.

    The Jamaican Dumpling Restaurant

    4.6(11 reviews)
    11.6 mi

    I had a craving for island food for lunch, but Caribbean restaurants in this area are sporadic…read more Luckily through Yelp search, I was able to find a Jamaican restaurant eight miles away. Located in the Seville plaza, The Jamaican Dumpling Restaurant not only serves Jamaican cuisine but also Trinidadian roti. After greeting a male employee behind the counter, I placed an order for the guava bbq chicken which was served with rice and peas, steamed cabbage, and a side of fried plantain. After my order was ready in about 15 minutes, I sat at an available table to enjoy my meal. The steamed cabbage was tasty with a crunchy texture. The rice and peas was cooked to a soft consistency. The plantain were fried nicely. The star of the show was the chicken--tender pieces of meat covered in a sweet flavored sauce that had me sucking my fingers. My compliments to the cook, for the food was very enjoyable.

    This place had been on our vacation must-try list, and we squeezed it in on a rainy day right…read morebefore closing. So glad we did! The oxtail was everything I hoped for, and everyone loved their dishes (we shared bites, no regrets). The owner/chef was super kind, explained the menu, and even made a special chicken for my son when they ran out of wings. Authentic flavors, quality meat, and lots of heart. Don't skip this spot!

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