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    Pollo Shaddai

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Combo Shaddai with fries.
    Chelle M.

    Guys. This place is legit. Tucked away in an unassuming block in Lockland (I think), this place is serving up delicious and reasonably priced food. Thankfully yelp's search abs reviews put this joint on my radar. I Enough chit chat. Let's talk about Pollo Shaddai. It has the look abs feel of a diner. Our waiter asked if we'd had Guatemalan food before. When we said "no," he took us through the menu and explained everything to us. On his recommendation, we started off with the Garnanchos which were mini fried tortillas topped with an amazingly seasoned ground beef mixture, sautéed cabbage, cheese and red salsa. O. M. G. Delicious!!! Definitely get an order to share when you go. The boyfriend got the Combo Shaddai which is 3 pieces of fried chicken and fries that are topped with Mayo, ketchup, abs a spicy green ketchup. He was a little sketch on the green ketchup and got it on the side. I loved it! He said the chicken was really good... very similar to the type of fried chicken you'd expect from a restaurant, but felt the breading was a little sweeter. I got the Pepian which came with 2 pieces of chicken that were smothered in a tasty curry sauce. Don't let the word "curry" fool you. It wasn't as heavily spiced as an Indian curry, but it was delicious. Mellow and delicious, it came with a side of rice and a salad made with carrots abs green beans in mayo. The waiter said it's a polarizing dish. Most either love it or hate it. I was in the middle. I wanted just a dash of spice to go with it. We both had leftovers, but we definitely didn't have any garnanchos left. We devoured all 5 of those suckers due to their amazingness. Basically, you need to check this place out. It was delightful!!!

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    Joel B.

    I called ahead and placed a takeout order for a burrito with extra refried beans no rice and a single drumstick because I wanted to check out their fried chicken, not really expecting too much because I honestly I've never seen a combination Mexican fried Chicken joint. When I got there they were pretty busy and the smell was incredibly powerful, appetizing to say the least! the gentleman who took my order told me it would have been like 10 minutes and I definitely waited longer than that, but it wasn't a terrible wait. Got home and dove in... the burrito was okay, refried black beans which is one of my favorites and a decent amount of filling but nothing really great in the flavor department, the steak was some of the chewier fattier cuts which is always annoying for me. the fried chicken though is actually great! Had a super light fry like almost to the point that I couldn't tell if it was roasted or fried, it was barely just a bit of coating and super crispy skin. I'll definitely go back for more of that!

    12 piezas de pollo

    My family has been here twice for fried chicken and both times it has been delicious - crispy, well-seasoned, and juicy. You'll love it if you like dark meat because it seems most pieces were thighs and legs. Their other items - carne asada, burritos, fajitas Shaddai have also been on point, and the portions are generous. The staff are friendly and quick. This place is definitely going into our eating out rotation, which is a high compliment for this foodie family.

    Loved the food! I was feeling a bit homesick, as i'm from LA with guatemalan family and there's plenty of food like this all around. So being near the area, i decided to check it out and felt right at home! The food was yummy, the service was great too. I ordered a plate of garnachas with some plátanos on the side. Appreciate this little piece of guatemala here in cincinnati. Will be coming back when i'm in ohio again!

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    2 months ago

    Fried chicken is delicious and sides well seasoned .carry out was ready promptly. Will be back again!

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    11 months ago

    Fajitas was delicious. Empanadas the wife had was delicious . The rice was different very creamy . Black bean cooked very well.

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    8 months ago

    The meat in my tacos was not cooked thoroughly very disappointing this use to be my favorite place

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    1 year ago

    I can get any meal or beverage i want and they have tuesday specials.The restaurant is easy to walk to.

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    Very good food. Clean environment. Helpful staff. Family friendly. Will definitely return.

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    4 years ago

    There's a cozy atmosphere and good food. I ordered a quesadilla and it was cooked just right.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious chicken! Quick and friendly service. Bilingual staff. Beans and rice were superb !!!

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    5 years ago

    Super friendly staff. Chicken is good, but a little too salty. Would give 5 stars if not so salty.

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    I got the Pepian which came with 2 pieces of chicken that were smothered in a tasty curry sauce.

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    Crown Cantina exceeded our expectations for brunch. The Breakfast Burrito was packed with flavor,…read moregenerously portioned, and wrapped in a perfectly crisp tortilla that gave every bite great texture. It was so substantial that I only made it through half. I enjoyed it with chorizo, but for a modest surcharge, they will make it with brisket! The Al Pastor Hash was the standout. It was beautifully balanced, full of bold, authentic flavors, and expertly prepared. One of my brunch-mates spends much of the year traveling through Latin America, and he was genuinely impressed. Excellent food, generous portions, and a memorable brunch experience. We'll definitely be back and look forward to trying more of the menu! Attentive service and a beautiful location in Downtown Cincinnati's quiet Pendleton neighborhood made the morning perfect.

    From the host to our server, we were delighted with Cantina. It's authentic and the menu boasts a…read morevariety of options. We were sharing a meal and starters. We had the queso which is not your average. Its thick cheesy texture tucks inside of a small tortilla. So, not your typical chips and queso . The addition of a roasted jalapeno was brilliant! We split an order of beef tacos, and had the street corn( the exact menu name fails me). It was some of the best I've had. Fun place with a delightful vibe and top notch food and service.

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    3.8(741 reviews)
    9.3 miDowntown
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    I am normally not a fan of this restaurant at other locations but I will say this location might be…read morea bar above the rest. We sat at the bar and was greeted right away - they changed the way you order - the last time I was here I ordered what I wanted with a pen and paper this time I listed what I wanted to the waitress - I think I like the other way better as there is less room for error. I ordered the 1/2 order of chips with garden salsa (just a fancy way to say verde salsa) it was delicious and the chips were perfectly crisp and salty. I also got a build your own taco with the ranch seasoned shell and the chicken ( I wasn't a huge fan of the chickens texture). The price is realtivley cheap and I like how this location on the weekend has specials that cater to the crowd of the banks like 2 for 20$ margarita flights. The inside was clean enough and the bathroom wasn't the worst I have seen.

    I ordered this chicken burrito that's supposed to be their big item to go. When I cut into the…read moreburrito, the entire thing exploded they did not seal it properly. There was absolutely no queso inside the burrito. There was cheese that wasn't even melted. I don't know how that's possible when you make a burrito unless it's stuff that's been sitting around forever, which would be my guess I've ordered in Columbus and in Cleveland from this restaurant never been impressed. I hope Barrio comes to Cincinnati in the banks someday. The shredded chicken tasted great! But I didn't ask for a half pound of shredded chicken with some tomatoes and lettuce. You guys gotta figure this kitchen stuff out.

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