Waited so long for them to reopen and now my craving have been satisfied! New plexiglass shields have been installed. I called to see if I would catch their voicemail but was so happy they are open now. Placed an order for 2 quarter meals. I missed my pickup time by 15 minutes but they recognized me and I was in and out within the minute. Masks required inside. The chicken was dry this time but boy did I miss that sauce. read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - chicken and rice in a styrofoam container - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

I'm not an expert on Portuguese specifically in the chicken department but I can tell when it's a party on my taste buds, and this place definitely brought me to flavortown. At a summary, we ordered the grilled whole chicken, with rice & potatoes as sides, as well as grilled quarter dinner. Normally, I'm not a big fan of grilled chicken, especially the white meat as most often it's dry, but the chicken here were not only tender, but vastly flavorful. Yes, the white meat was a tad on the dry side but combined with the sauce & the saffron rice you barely noticed. The sides were amazing too, and boy was I glad I got rice (despite my asian tendencies to ALWAYS MAKE RICE AT HOME) the rice was extremely flavorful and did a great job to enhance the chicken in tandem, without over powering anything. The potatoes were also still slightly crispy and amazingly fluffy on the inside. The definition of a local gem! read more

I went there today and bought 1/4 chicken, with potatoes and vegetables. Vegetables were picked and cold, the potatoes were overdone and almost black- the chicken was dryer than a desert ! Watch your meals and post honest reviews ! My experience was quite poor read more

Affordable and delicious portugese chicken! DECOR: 4/5 It's a small takeout restaurant next to a money mart so can't expect much there. It's very mom and pop shop feel. There are a few seats at the restaurant in case you're waiting long for an order. -1 because there are no tables to eat at. FOOD: 5/5 YUM! At first glance the prices are average, but for their portion size it ends up being amazing value! Paid about $12 after tax for a 1/2 chicken combo with rice and potatoes. The chicken is juicy and the sauce is yummy. Extra sauce is only 25 cents. SERVICE: 5/5 It's a takeout place so there isnt much service to be in expected. The owner is very friendly and you can tell is very used to having usual customers come by. They accept credit for payment (some takeout only places don't) I'll be sure to come back next time I'm in the area! read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - Menu (May 2019) - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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We really enjoyed their food, friendly owner, expedited our order in an efficient manner. The chicken was grilled well, nice char, sauce is very flavourful, we chose medium spice level and it was perfect. He can turn it up as spicy as you like or want to tolerate. Potatoes were well cooked, firm skin but tender inside. The rice had good flavour and both side were abundant portions. We also tried the empanadas, they were larger than I've ever had, nice way to fill out the meal for a group. This will be our new GoTo Churrasqueira, since we don't have much to choose from in Thornhill. We started devouring the food and forgot to take pics, I will add them to the post on my next order. Enjoy! read more

Place is only good for take out. Good price, good value and great taste. Everything is super tasty!! The chicken, the rice and the potatoes. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Don't forget the potatoes to go with the chicken. It is tasty! Will come back to try their paella available on weekends

I have been going here since I was 13, the place is greet. Food is amazing. The loco sauce to die for. The owner is great as well!

Sim! Sim! (Yes! Yes!) Eu amo grelhado frango! (I love grilled chicken!) Eu amo quente molho! (I love hot sauce) Pollo Loco Churasqueria really serves up nice tender chicken. My extra spicy request was fullfilled when my chicken was drowned in this orange, hot sauce.. remind me of Todasco sauce but not as sour tasting! Yes, I ask for spicy! This is really a takeout spots so we ended up eating in the car. The 1/4 combo that nice man gave me is more like a 1/2 combo?? Maybe he feels sorry for me for my poor attempt of speaking in Portuguese! read more

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Lived in Vaughan my whole life, there is NO SPOT BETTER THAN POLO LOCO. This spot is the goat!!!!!!! What to Order: Quarter or Half chicken combo EXTRA LOCO read more

This place is awesome! Tucked away in a strip plaza, this small takeout place delivers on flavour and the guys working there are great. The restaurant is a bit rough around the edges but I think they prefer to let their food speak for itself. We ordered the grilled chicken (we wanted the rotisserie but they were all out), a large box of rice and a medium container of their loco sauce. The chicken was delicious and juicy, the rice was also really flavourful and that sauce just made my day. The loco sauce is a mix of their chimichurri sauce and their hot sauce and it's really delicious, priced a bit steep at $0.25 per ounce, it's worth every penny. I recommend getting the 12oz for $5, we were almost drinking the stuff. This is a takeout spot so service isn't quite as important, but the guys working there made us feel like regulars even though tonight was our first visit. You can tell they're proud of the food and have many loyal regulars. I probably won't be going back to our regular Portuguese chicken spot, red rooster after finding this place! Prices are better, food is better and I like supporting these smaller businesses! Can't wait to go back to try the rotisserie chicken, hopefully they have it next time I'm around! read more

Best Portuguese chicken place in Vaughan ever!!!! They're chicken is nice and juicy, sauce is amazing!!! And they're potatoes are to die for! Friendly owner, I literally crave pollo Loco every day. read more

I entered the wrong restaurant in apple maps and we came here . Pleasantly surprised delicious chicken loved the bbq and hot sauces the rice was delicious as were the potatoes . Best mistake ever read more

This is without a doubt one of my favourite lunch take-out spots. It's a tiny take-out Churasqueria place where once inside you can see a bit of charming decor but what's more is the smell of the bbq flying out the door when you enter. OMG, the smoke surrounds you as if you become one with the bbq. The menu is small but what they do have on the menu, they do quite well even though I haven't had a chance to try all the items yet because I'm ADDICTED to the Quarter Chicken meal (Chicken Leg, Saffron Rice, and Potato) for roughly $6.00-7.00. I LOVE their spicy sauce, so when they ask if you want spicy, say YES! It would soak into the rice and turn it into something amazing you would lick every last drip. From time to time, I will get their Daily Special item such as Jambalaya which was priced around $7.00-8.00. This is the place I first tried an Empanada, which is not a bad snack for the price ($3.00 or so) but then I can eat lots at times. They are not open Mondays and sometimes that's how I disappoint myself when I don't realize it when I go. It is right across from Canada's Wonderland for some that wish to take a trip north of Toronto. The owner wearing glasses will be there most of the time and is quite friendly... Always asking me, 'What would it be today, boss?' read more

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It's an alright choice but found the rice mush, think uncle bens, and the chicken dry (ordered white meat) they slathered sauce on top of the chicken and the rice for taste, but it couldn't hide the fact it wasn't very good. I did like the potatoes which were not too salty and cooked properly. It's a popular place for the high schoolers to hit up for lunch. read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - Half Chicken combo (rice & potatoes) - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

I got the 1/2 chicken with potatoes and rice for approximately. $10 +tax. The portion size was fairly large. The chicken was not dry, and the rice was favorable. Also the staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going back. read more

This is a take-out place and there are no tables. The food is great (Way better than Nando's). If you live in the area (or have to drive by it to get home) this is a great place to stop by and pick up dinner for the family. We got the 1/2 chicken combo with potatoes and rice ($10) with both sauces. The chicken was juicy and tender (albeit quite oily) and the little potato balls were great. We also had a beef empanada ($3), which wasn't as good as the chicken. They do paellas on the weekends, but they run out early. They also have soups (lentils and pork was the soup of the day when we visited). read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

Unlike the usual breakdown of my reasons for giving a five star review, I'm just going to go out on a limb and say that this place just deserves it. After ordering a whole rotisserie chicken, the person taking my order politely asked if I wanted anything else to which I said that I didn't. After my order was placed, she noticed me staring at the wall specials and getting really excited when I saw there was paella. She asked if I wanted to see it and of course I said that I did. It just looked soooooo good! Moving on to the chicken, this place is a grab and go kinda joint. No eating in. They sauce their chicken after cutting it in some magical mix and then sell extra sauce for .25 cents. After getting home and opening up the food, I came to the realization that this place has, by far, THE BEST Portuguese chicken I have ever had in the GTA. It was so flavourful and tender. I'm absolutely putting this place down in the 'worth the drive to....' list! I'm really looking forward to trying their paella (made on the weekends only) read more

We drove up here to try some Portuguese style grilled chicken! :9 The store is in the Norwood plaza just across from Canada's Wonderland, and it's right beside the Becker's. The place was small and smelled so yummy. We ordered the whole chicken grilled ($12.95) and a large box of potatoes and saffron rice split ($7.25). There were some benches to sit while they made our order. It was packed up neatly in two styrofoam containers and tied up really well in a plastic takeaway bag. On our drive back I noticed the sauce was escaping out of the box, luckily it was in a bag. Best to have someone hold onto this securely on the drive back. The chicken was really good. I think the sauce (we got medium spiciness) is what makes the chicken so good. The chicken itself is more on the bland side, but it's perfect when dipped or covered in their tangy slightly spicy sauce. Love the sauce it came with. I was not too much a fan of their saffron rice. It was over seasoned with salt in my opinion. Overall though, very good value at $22.85 (taxes all in) for a family of 4. Would definitely come back. read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - Grilled whole chicken for 12.95$+tax . Yum. - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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I used to go here years ago when the chicken was edible and has some flavour. Now it's dry as hell and tastes like cardboard. The rice is the only thing I enjoyed. Owner needs to buy bigger chickens and hire a chef to cook not over cook chicken while he's yapping to customers. I'll go back to Costa Verde. read more

Food good, the owner is nice. 100% would recommend this place. There is no dine in as everything is take out or catering.

Nice little take out place. Good food and prices. Got the 1/4 white meat chicken combo. Will definately be back. read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - Menu and prices. - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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First time trying it out and didn't have high expectations. When I left the shop I told the owner this and he said "Oh you'll be back". The man was right! The chicken is very tender and has a really nice grill taste to it. The potatoes are what you would expect from a potato but the rice is superb. I got the half chicken combo with spicy sauce (around $12 all in) and it's a winner in my books. Will and have go back again. read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - chicken and rice in a styrofoam container - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

This is my goto place for Portuguese style barbecued chicken but this chef is spanish. So what he makes is a south american styled chicken which is just barbecued chicken I always get two chickens and one with chimichuri sauce and the other with loco hot sauce He also does a juicy rotisserie chicken as well The sit down space is limited and usually every evening there could be a line up for dinner. This is a popular spot for the Wonderland Park crowd to come grab food and have a rustic picnic on the grassy knolls. Empanadas are thick and full of good stuff to add to your meal along with the Parisian potatoes. Its a chicken place so no wifi use your data plan while waiting for your order. I have no idea if he is open for lunch as i have always come here for take out dinner read more

Excellent portuguese cousin, we have enjoyed eating here very much. Food was fresh and prepared quickly. Service was polite and friendly, just like it needs to be.. keep it up read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

The chicken was decent. 3/5 Piri piri or whatever it was, was very oily and not my preference. I am sure there are some who may prefer it that way but Id prefer franks red hot over what I was given. The olive oil type sauce was tastier but when I look for Portuguese chicken I am looking for hot piri piri not Mediterranean style olive oil infused chicken. Great staff and I do suggest at least trying it out to see if it fits your pallate, read more

Well made grill chicken and very friendly staff. Will definitely go back for takeout again.

Amazing food and service. House made hot sauce complemented mea very well. Huge portions and great flavours, can't wait to go back!

This restaurant is located on Jane St in the same strip mall as Katrina's Greek Restaurant. It is not a large place...it's probably the size of a small convenience store, so you really have to look for it. I prefer my chicken extra spicy, and while the chicken is not cooked that way, sauce is provided to take it up a notch or two. I always get a whole chicken, quartered, potatoes, rice, veggies and more of that delicious chimichuri sauce. They are a tad more pricier than other Portuguese chicken joints, but if you like all in all it's not a bad little place. No place to sit inside...it is only a take away place. Helpful Hint: Call in and pre-order your food....didn't one time and the wait was ridiculous. read more

The chicken was pretty good, even the chicken breast was packed with flavour. I bought a 1/2 chicken combo the first time then went back just two days after to get a whole chicken. The price is very reasonably and the owner is friendly too, I would recommend this place to my friends too. read more

Pollo Loco Churrasqueria - 1/2 chicken combo - Portuguese Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

Has consistently tasted amazing for a decade now, if not longer. The quarter chicken combo with rice and potatoes (loco/spicy sauce) is always the go to with a side of coleslaw. read more

Attracted with the smell of the so many chicken on the grill. This is a small store in a street mall. If you don't know the place, it will be easily missed as it is hidden in the corner. It is a take-out place and there is no table available. The people there is nice. Don't know how they can survive BBQ the whole day in front of the grill. You can order mild, medium or spicy. I dare only to try mild. The chicken is wholly BBQ, then cut into quarters. Those not yet ready will be thrown back into the BBQ pitch. When every piece is ready, they will be put into a stir bowl to mix with the sauce and oil. The chicken is then packed into foam boxes. Yes, foam boxes. I think the box deforms a bit with the hot chicken. Next time I probably will bring my own container (but I forgot every time). The chicken is very oily but tastes good. Not for anyone that cannot eat lots of oil. The potatoes are awesome. There are times that potatoes are sold out and substitute with more rice. The Saffron long grained rice smells really good. It closes at 7pm. So pick your meal up before dinner time. read more

We bought one whole chicken and a quarter spicy for the first time, we are very satisfied. The chicken and the potatoes are very tasteful, well marinated and grilled to perfection. Friendly owner to talk to. Now, this will be the only place for us to buy delicious, affordable grilled chicken. read more

I am such a picky eater especially with restaurants who claim international cuisine. I have to say this place was a delicious surprise hidden in the corner of a plaza across from wonderland. My boyfriend and I were craving cuisine and my sister apparently goes for lunch here all the time and recommended it. We went in and I was reluctant at first so he ordered but i ended up just sharing with him and it was amazing! The chicken was moist yet so perfectly cooked with so many bursts of joyous flavour. Ended up going back to order a whole and a half chicken for us to have at work during the week. Also tried the chorizo empanada! So not dry! They were perfectly moist with a slight crunch! Soo yummy and the filling once again so flavourful! So happy I tried this place will be back! read more

My favorite place to get Portuguese chicken.. always packed with flavor it's like hitting flavortown. My go to is usually the half chicken combo with spicy. Chicken is usually tender, succulent and juicy and the potatos are soft. My family usually just orders a whole chicken to eat with rice. The sauce is to die for. I've been coming here since high school. Owner is a nice guy. read more

Been coming to this place for over 4 years now but the quality has went down hill and the owner cooking the food doesn't care at all about how long his customers are waiting as he will continue to have long pointless conversations with other friends in the establishment for 20 minutes at a time. The last time I was here he literally gave me 6 potatoes and the chicken was so small it didnt even look like chicken. On the plus side they have a pretty good sauce, but I will definitely be finding other Portuguese chicken places to go to instead as there are quite a few in the area. BBQ Express on hwy 27 and Langstaff is way better. read more

Food is okay. Chicken can be undercooked at times, especially if your order is large. A little overpriced. Place is dirty.

This place is my go-to for lunch and dinner take out - quick, simple, Delicious!! I always get the whole chicken with loco sauce. Just absolutely delicious and tasty! Sometimes I feel like the chicken is small but for the most part taste makes up for it. Glad this place is close by! read more

I'd rate this place 4.5 stars! Super great grilled chicken! Food: I purchased the 1/2 chicken combo with rice and potatos! OH MY LORD WAS IT YUMMY! The chicken was a great crispy char and super juicy with bursting flavors. Very authentic flavors, not overly salted or anything. Their rice is great, not mushy and I absolutely love their potatoes. They're actually CRISPY AND BROWN, not just boiled and drenched in a red sauce. Their green sauce is soo good, not sure exactly what is was but it complimented the chicken, rice and potatoes beautifully. The prices are pretty affordable too! The only thing is portions are a bit small (maybe because I love a lot of food) but once I'm finished, I'm disappointed because I wanted more and didn't want the food to end ahaha. Service: Great service. Greeted by a guy at the front who was cooking and on cash, he made sure to change gloves and everything. He asked and made sure I knew what I was getting and if I wanted sauce or anything like that. Super nice guy. I recommend this for some great grilled chicken that is quite affordable! read more

THIS PLACE IS BOMB. The chicken is absolutely delicious, moist and flavourful. They toss the chicken in a bowl of freshly made sauce in front of you. The portions are very generous especially for what you pay. I have to say, it is a bit greasy, but worth clogging an organ for! The medium spice was perfect. It added a little kick to it, but not to the point where you are looking to drink a glass of milk. Highly recommended if you are ever in the area! read more