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    Pollo Tropical

    1.7 (123 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    POLLO TROPICAL ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Gabriel R.

    I would like to add that it took a year for this review to get looked at. I did go back eventually and the storefront isn't too much better. The parking lot is still in the same condition, the dumpsters leak fluids into the drive through lane and parking area, and they still run out of sauces frequently from what I hear. Last time I went back, they didn't have salsa, and only two cilantro mayo for an order of three meals. Thankfully, they did get the order right and didn't charge me incorrectly. I have yet to go inside as the outside does not inspire much confidence that'll it'll be any better.

    Crappy avocado
    Eric S.

    I don't normally review chain restaurants but this was a bad meal. Preforming my weekend tasks I needed to eat and recently heard Pollo Tropical sold Covina (fish), so I stopped in for a bite. I ordered the Covina Platter with Cesar Salad and Corn with Avocado Slices. I received my order and sat for as Rakim said "plate of fish which is my favorite dish". But a good piece of Covina is still a wish, because this was Horrible! The fish was bland and looked nothing like the pictures in the restaurant. Instead of slices of avocado, I got a chunk of something that tasted as if it was grown in an empty bathtub in an abandoned lot. It was bad! Tough and not exactly flavorless but the flavor that was there, is nothing you would want on your tongue. The corn was equally bland as the fish. The Cesar Salad was the best part of the meal. The young lady who took my order was very courteous. I did say I wanted to dine in. But everything was thrown in to go containers and to go bags. The one star is for the young lady taking my order and the Cesar Salad. I'm not sure why my past couple of visits have been not good at all but I'll find another Pollo or just forgo Pollo Tropical altogether.

    Caesar Wrap
    Alexa C.

    I can literally survive off of Pollo Tropical without a problem. I altered between this location and the one by I-95 but as soon as I discovered the magic of curbside pickup, I found this location to be most reliable. First of all, round of applause for the solid hookup the kids meal offers. It's the perfect portion! My second favorite is the chicken caesar wrap combo. No other wrap satisfies me the way this one does. The next item I flock towards is the mojo pork tropichop with white rice. I order it before I head out and arrive just in time for the pickup time. #WinningAtLife I love the strawberry lemonade as a refreshment choice even if there's a surcharge for it. My favorite side item is either the fried yucca with the cilantro garlic sauce or the balsamic tomatoes in their full zesty nature. It's the only "fast food" that isn't really "fast food" and for that they get extra points.

    Be ready to eat food like you are an animal
    David C.

    I wish I was allowed to give negative stars to an establishment. Undoubtedly the absolute worse experience of any pollo tropical. The service was terrible. I am not a big fan of people making me feel like I am doing them a favor. The entire order was wrong 3 times and everything was thrown into the containers as if we were animals Avoid this restaurant at all costs

    Half Chicken (dark meat only) Ask them for "fresh off grill" so it's juicy from the grill.
    Ivan H.

    Went inside and thought it was a better idea to take some food home instead of the drive through. A young man took my order and I thought all was fine...Quarter Dark with rice and beans. Got home and low and behold...Quarter White. I'm guessing he wasn't paying attention when the order was placed or decided to not confirm the order or maybe he was day dreaming of leaving his job early... In any event...just very frustrating when low level employees can't get their job done right...now I guess I need to go through every box before leaving the counter next time...Had the same similar experience at Smoothie King right before I came here. Can't ya'll do an easy job the right way? Am I asking for too much? Damn... Plus there was a hair in my food in the Tropichop...unbelievable.

    Churrasco Tropichop Bowl
    Rachel P.

    I'm writing this as I currently stand in the line to order my food. This place is yummy and affordable but definitely not convenient AT ALL if you are coming for a quick lunch break. I was in a line for more than 20 minutes! Then to find out that there is only 1 cash register taking orders when there's a line of 15+ people! Don't understand the point of having 3 registers and only one person taking orders.... Even the girl taking down the orders would stop and go prepare food at times! As far as the food i ordered, it was pretty good. I tried the new churrasco bowl and didn't disappoint. Although it came without the chimichurri sauce at first. When I asked one of the employees she said that they didn't have that sauce luckily I guess the a manager heard me and went to go grab one for me.

    Just people waiting ages to get their food
    Rene V.

    Slowest service on earth, I think that the chicken is always so dried out because of the slowness of the staff. Really, if the food tastes good you are lucky but just as often it doesn't. I go there regularly for my mother in law but every time I waste easily 20 minutes of my time standing in line no matter weather I go inside or take the drive thru. Update: December 5 This is getting ridiculous, it's not that busy and the waiting times are getting worse, I thought the manager was going to improve the service, now they don't even have chicken ready. Who is running this place??

    Grilled crow (or as they claim a quarter of a chicken).

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    Is overcharged for large even when I don't ask for large which is not right need to be charge regular

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    Please hire more attentive staff especially drive through staff messed up my order refused to help

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    theyre not open on time. no one answers calls. in the ad, it says open at 1030 am but its now 10:46,

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