Looking for local, authentic Salvadoran food? It doesn't get better than Pollo Tipico. Everything is made fresh to order. The interior matches that of a hole in the wall, which in my opinion makes it even better. It just has an authentic feeling which is matched by excellent tasting food. Definitely go for the pupusas (revueltas are my fav) and a 1/4 chicken for an easy and cheap meal. Sopa de Res for a hearty soup when I need that. Everything here is so good. read more

Another Salvadoran spot I've been coming to for years after work. Their pescado frito? Always hits. I usually keep it simple with salad or veggies and it never misses...crispy, flavorful, sooo yummy. The restaurant itself is small and stays busy, mostly people taking their orders to go, like me. The young man at the register is always kind (and I think the only one who speaks English). He is constantly translating for the other people there. The decor is a bit packed and cluttered, not much on aesthetics, but honestly, the food makes up for it every time. It is consistently good and reasonably priced. read more

Some of the best Mexian food I've ever had in my life! The food is very fresh and authentic!

This is my go to for chicken man. I always get a half chicken with some yuca. The yuca be hit or miss but the chicken is ALWAYS good and juicy omg. The green and yellow sauces are bomb and the chicken taste authentic and REAL. Very very good !! It is definitely way better than sardi's in my opinion, chicken wise. read more

Excellent dish very filling. They give you 5 flautas, they only make chicken. Topped with sour cream and a little lettuce and tomatoes. The green sauce ties this dish together. read more

Pollo Tipico - Quarter white meat with salad and pico de gallo - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

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My girls have been asking for Mexican food which equates to a bean and cheese burrito for my oldest and chicken flautas for our youngest. I was surprised that of the few Mexican/Latin places in PG County that after calling multiple on one would make a bean and cheese burrito. So that is what lead me to Pollo Tipico. So we got the burrito, chicken flautas and 1/2 rotisserie chicken. I placed the order over the phone and it was ready when I got there. The people behind the counter were very nice. My oldest was happy because she finally got a burrito to her linking, our youngest thought the flautas were ok, But the chicken.....the chicken...oh boy!! That was gooood! It was tender, moist and flavorful. For our sides we had rice and plantains which were very good. We dug into the food so quickly I did not get any pictures but I did get pictures of the menu. There are no good photos of their menu online and they don't have a website. So I took some nice good close up shots. The restaurant did not have a lot of seating so it felt like most people go there for to-go orders.. If you are looking for some great chicken you definitely have to try this spot out. I will definitely be back! read more

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On the chicken side of things this place was actually just ok nothing to write home about but they have a nice selection on the menu and I will be going back to try something else read more

Pollo Tipico - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

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If you're looking for quality food, large portions and affordable prices, Pollo Tipico is the place for you. Every time I come here, I'm amazed at how large the portions are, how yummy the food is, and how cheap it is compared to other places in PG county. Amazing enchiladas, delicious pupusas and savory chicken - basically everything I've tried on this menu has been yummy! Note that if you are in a rush, you'll want to call in: everything is cooked made-to-order so there's about a 15-20 min wait time for each order. Regardless of this, I will wait though, because the food is sooooo good! read more

Wow. I'm torn on this one' because I enjoyed my carnitas. Good cut of beef......no fat bits. Lots of cilantro and onions, served with a fresh wedge of lime. Yum! Okay back to being torn. My taste buds totally enjoyed the meal, however my tummy didn't... 'nough said. read more

Pollo Tipico - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

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First time visiting and I'm welcomed with 2 blaring televisions on Telemundo and a blasting radio on the Spanish station. Both were so loud, I could barely hear myself place my order. Ahhh, so welcoming! Lol! Located directly next to the Ledo's on Lanham-Severn Road, Pollo Tico is open 7 days a week, from 10am - 10pm. A mom and pop spot that specializes in Peruvian chicken and several other authentic dishes. I ordered the chicken enchilada and beans and cheese pupusas. The enchilada came with guac, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and refried beans and rice. All I can say is they truly know what they're doing! Everything was excellent! The food was bursting with flavor and they give you huge portions. Like, belly busting, fall out on the floor, food coma, I can't eat my entire meal, portion sizes. The chicken was pure perfection. Seasoned well with a slight kick to it. It's really more of a carry-out, although they do have some tables and chairs if you wanted to eat there. The staff was accommodating and friendly and makes your food to order. Very reasonably priced and a huge bang for your buck...I'm a fan!! read more

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I've been looking for a good place to get my Mexican Tex-Mex food fix. After 10 years of living in the area I've rediscovered Pollo Típico. I had eaten here before but I got the charbroiled Chicken in the past. So today I decided to scratch my enchilada itch at Pollo Típico. I walked in on Saturday morning the place wasn't too busy there were about four other customers sitting at their tables waiting for their orders and I was able to put my order in with the young lady at the cash register phone walking in. I ordered the enchilada Monterey and I also ordered the fried plantains. The young lady was very polite and made sure that I got everything I wanted with my order. The total for the enchilada with chicken was $9 99. The small order of plantains was $3 50. The young lady told me to take about 10 minutes to get my order together I paid and I sat and waited. And waited. And waited. And waited. After 24 minutes my order was finally ready. That was a little disappointing but they have a little sign posted that says they make all their food to order and so I can take up to 20 25 minutes. I didn't see the sign until after I paid I would have been better prepared. I wasn't very busy so I sat and waited. The restaurant was pretty tidy except the table that I sat at random piece of lettuce still on the table but the other tables seem to be clean and people were sitting and waiting for their food. I recognized that when a in-house order was ready one of the young ladies would bring the food to the person who ordered it at their table. A nice touch. They serve the food on Real China plates and platters and the guy sitting across from me had the biggest bowl of soup I've ever seen in my life! LOL he seemed satisfied and began 2 Dig Inn. My order was ready I was called to the counter I took my food and headed home. When I got home I open my packages the first was the plantains. They were fried. But they didn't seem to have a glaze on them, or at least the glaze that I was used to fried plantains havin on them. I tried fried plantains many many times and this is the first time I've ever gotten them dry from a restaurant. There were fried bananas in the mix as well. I didn't ask for bananas, I didn't expect them but they added a burst of sweetness to the other wise Bland starchy plantains. I was a little disappointed because I really enjoy fried plantains. Now I did notice inside my bag there was some liquid that may have come out of the plantains to go box. That could have been the sweet syrup that I was expecting may be drained out on the travel home. Bummer The main course was of course the enchilada Monterey. I got it with chicken and it also came with beans and rice a small pile of lettuce for salad pico de gallo sour cream and a slice of avocado. The enchilada itself was surprisingly not drowned in some kind of enchilada sauce. Usually there's half a tub of green or red sauce smothering enchiladas at most places. Now it is possible that I needed to request sauce only enchilada. I recall hearing another gentleman ask for salsa perhaps that's what I should have done. Something for you to keep in mind. It's okay to ask questions. The tortilla of the enchilada was a genuine sort of hand-made tortilla. It was flour it's kind of thick not quite as thick as a Pupusa but seemed to be grilled and made in house. That's Plus. The chicken itself in the enchilada was charred up and I think really well. Although it wasn't very juicy that charred taste it's something I always welcome. What I thought was enchilada sauce was actually beans. Refried beans I believe. Duh. The beans and rice were good and I really didn't eat much of a salad. No dressing. Alright let's wrap this up! Although the wait was a little long quality was kind of worth it. I don't mind waiting for food that's cooked properly and this was cooked properly. The fried plantains for a bit of a disappointment because I like them to be sweet and these were just starchy even with the random bananas. The cost of the meal it's a little high but considering that it's made to order and it's pretty tasty I don't have a problem with that. My only regret is not asking for some type of salsa because the enchilada was sometimes a little dry. Overall I say give them a shot at Pollo Típico. Good service pretty good food but long wait. Of course you can just call ahead I'll do that next time now that I have the menu. Enjoy. Dictated but not read. read more

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First time trying this little eatery at a friend's recommendation. Came on a Sunday evening and this little gem is busy. Had the breakfast platter and a papusa for dinner. After the papusa I was stuffed. Everything is made fresh and you will have a wait because the food is hot and delicious. Prices are reasonable and tonight was well worth the visit. The main serving was so big that I have lunch for tomorrow! read more

Pollo Tipico - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

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My go to place. They might not always have the certain tacos I want but all there food never disappoints.

The absolute best. So fresh, very friendly staff. Authentic food and genuine service. I highly recommend!

Yikes... gave this spot a 2nd chance after dealing w/ frozen and imitation crab meat and shrimp in their soup. Got the chicken flautas or so I thought. I work w/ a girl from Mexico and she said WTF is that! The chicken was overcooked burned and in some parts grey. I guess they use the leftover chicken from their Rotisserie and you can tell. It tastes bland and old and hard. Oh I didnt appreciate the bones either. read more

Pollo Tipico - I opened the flautas and this was inside undercooked tortilla on the inside and burned on the outside. - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

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This is my first time here. I was dying for some pupusas and cross this spot before. I order 4 pupusas' w/o any hesitation. This place definitely has an authentic look and feel like some kickass food is coming your way. And the jury is out....these are the best pupusas IVE EVER HAD. Like each one is a pound of heaven on earth. read more

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A HUGE plate of food for only $9? Yep......if you're hungry and don't want to break the bank, this is the place to go. If you speak even a little Spanish, it's a plus, as many of the workers don't speak English. And know what you want by the time you get to the register.....the line is long, but it moves....don't be the one who holds everyone up. The food was delicious.....try the chicken enchilada. No really, just try it. You won't be sorry. read more

Pollo Tipico - All this for $9.99!!!! - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

Seriously how does this place stay in business with the price they charge and the amount they give you. The portions are huge for a more than reasonable price. Today I decided to stop in to try the food after checking out some Yelp recommendations of nearby restaurants. I saw nothing but good reviews for this place so consider this another of the many digital praises of how good their food is. I decided to go with the half chicken that came with two sides and my choice consisted of plantains and a rice/ bean mix. I got it to go and very glad that I did because after I finished I went into a food coma on my couch. The chicken was seasoned nicely and very juicy. The meal came with a green hot sauce and a mayonnaise based dipping sauce that complemented the chicken nicely. I will say if you are sensitive to hot flavors then you might want to go easy on the green sauce. The plantains were cooked wonderfully and the surprise was how great the rice/bean mix was. I was expecting rice/bean mix to be like most mixes but it was more like a red beans and rice mixture. It was mixed with onions and this will be on my next order on my future trips. At $8.99 you cannot beat this deal. When you come to dine here the parking lot can be crowded and a few busy streets turn right into the parking lot. Be careful as many people are not paying attention. read more

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didn't see the menu on here so here you go, the tacos de carnitas and de lengua are good read more

Pollo Tipico - aqui esta el menu completa tomado en año 2021 - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

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Great first experience! Recommend highly. Everything handmade fresh so we waited about 15-20 minutes. We ordered Pupusas, tacos and baleada to drink horchata. Came up to $24. Now the tacos were good but the steak didn't have seasoning. Plenty parking in a shopping area next to Ledo pizza. If you looking for home made food this is the place. read more

i had to upload a picture because the picture qualities on here weren't it and it was sooo good, definitely will be back. this was a $4 SMALL btw. read more

Pollo Tipico - plantanos con crema y frijole - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

So I got a burrito from here an was not blown away due to the minimal ingredients in the massive burrito. When I asked what was in the burrito you guy told me there was sour cream, guacamole, pico, etc. I was excited to order it but when I got it inside were beans, rice and chicken. I hardly even tasted any seasoning and there was not any cheese, or cilantro. I was very disappointed......I have to find another place to get good food. The service was excellent and the people were friendly. I also ordered plantains which tasted burnt. Sardis has better food than this. read more

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Slow, probably took 20-25 mins for just rotisserie chicken rice beans and fried plantains. The chicken wasn't fresh off the rotisserie it was sitting around on a hot plate from earlier that day and was very average. The plantains weren't very good. Rice and beans was the best part, and even that was just ok. Ladies working there were nice enough but I wouldn't return. So many better chicken places out there. read more

The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. The food is fresh tasting and delicious.

This establishment is a sleeper, I think its been in the area for a while, but I've passed this place more times than I can count and never thought to step inside. Nice people, Portion sizes are HUGE. The money I spend on one meal can be eaten twice. Ive had the fried tilapia once and grilled steak another time, both were great. I've tasted the grilled chicken off of my sisters plate and it was comparable good. I hope this place wont become my new "habit". read more

Pollo Tipico - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

The flavor The flavor The flavor My aunt and I were in the ares and wanted Peruvian chicken I yelped I found I loved The whole fried tilapia with black beans and rice and salad Was delicious Of course we had to try the whole chicken So juicy And my aunt said her beef quesadilla was wonderful Very friendly staff I'LL BE BACK ( in my Arnold voice) read more

I tried them out for the first time last week because I love authentic food. The service was good. I ended up getting the 1/4 white chicken and some pork and cheese pupusas. The chicken was seasoned well and the yellow and green sauce was awesome.The pupusas were delicious although they almost got left behind because they lady there forgot to put them in my bag. I got some fries and salad with my chicken. The salad was very watery so I probably wont get that again. Overall I was satisfied and I will be going back to try some other dishes. read more

Pollo Tipico - 1/4 white chicken - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

I ordered their #2 which is basically little chicken tacos. These are not made in the normal traditional way. The chicken is basically chicken thigh meat from fried chicken "shredded" & placed in a corn taco. The picture on the menu has a sliver of avocado & of course that was missing. When I got home & bit into 2 of the tacos they had bone cartilage and were not up to my taste standards. I will not be returning. read more

Very interesting place, not really like any other. Pollo Tipico is more or less a Mexican+Peruvian+General Latin mashup with a quick counter setup and prices. One could say that this is Pollo Untypical (sorry, I know). The value here is undeniable. The food is very good, but not everything worked. But there are definitely some notables: *curry flavoring in the pollo a la brasa - never had Peruvian chicken seasoned like this before. very different and very good *possibly the best green and yellow sauces I've had. you can tell they make the mayo themselves and the green sauce has a special heat and burn to it *the aforementioned two together = curried mayo grilled chickeny bliss *homemade corn tortillas If you're really hungry, try one of the platters. Otherwise (and also including if really hungry), get the unique pollo a la brasa and dip n eat to your heart's content. read more

This little shop has the best customer service, delicious food, and made-to-order freshness! I was tired of our go-to salvadorian chicken stop, Silversre Chicken and decided to detour to Pollo Tipico. We ordered the chicken enchiladas, plantains and chicken fajitas. Everything was piping hot and came in huge portions! Yes, the TV was loud, but I wished I knew spanish so I could follow the hilarious soap opera that was playing. read more

The burritos here are great, the wait is never long and the people working are always friendly. If you're ever in the Lanham, MD area you should definitely stop by. read more

Pollo Tipico - Latin American Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

Best place to eat in Seabrook. PG County feels like a passport. It's gender neutral friendly. Very authentic and fresh. I recommed the fountain drinks. I like to get either the tostadas or pupusas with yucca fries. Celebrate PG County! read more

So delicious so authentic. The Peruvian chicken is amazing and the tacos are way better than tres Reyes down the street. They even sell menudo!!! Gonna try that and the tortas next. read more

It was pretty good. I called in to place my order. I mistakenly went to the pick up section because I didn't see the register. I assumed I would pay there. The guy hanged me my food and told me to have a great day. I told him I didn't pay and he pointed me in the right direction. I just wish it would've been more clear so I could have went to the right counter to begin with. Overall, my food was very good though! read more

I had the quesadilla and the pupusas. The pupusas are awesome and big. The quesadilla was good also, just not as good as the pupusas, and it came with rice that I loved. read more

Got the chicken burrito with two side orders of rice and salad. Burrito was yummy with pulled chicken meats. The wrap was hot and crispy. Only problem is the alumnimum wrap are so greasy. Recommended for burrito lovers plus chipotle arent that good compared to this. read more

I definitely enjoy the food here. Their chicken is ridiculously good! 2nd favorite are the tacos. Only thing I don't like is that some items listed on their website are unavailable but still listed online. Good food! read more

The Carne Asada plate looked awesome. But the rice was overcooked and the steak had no seasoning and was really fatty. I was not happy with my meal. Definitely not worth the $13 I spent. read more

Amazing place!!! This is the best place for Spanish food. Their portions are great, the flavor and quality of their food is on point each time. I'm slowly starting to try each item on the menu, right now I'm stuck in their Quesadillas thou, and I havent been disappointed. My fave part of each plate thou is their rice, I'm not even a fan of rice but their rice is amazing. read more

Another Seabrook Station gem! My favorite place to grab some food here other than Muffin Man cafe. The platters offer a lot of choice and the soups are a MUST TRY. read more