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    Pollo Tropical

    2.4 (143 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Aston A.

    Ordered a quarter chicken,m and was charged for a half. It really isn't that hard to push the right button. Luis was training someone and doesn't even know how to do the job himself. Seriously? additionally, Luis did not give me my receipt. He closed the window after handing me my food and which I sat there and waited until he looked at me and opened the window and I asked him for my receipt. It looks like to me they're trying to increase sales by overcharging customers, and had I not asked for my receipt, I would have never known that I was overcharged . Sounds like a scam and poor business practice along with being illegal. These are my personal opinions on my experience.

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    Art C.

    I really like this place. Food is good. The service is friendly. They offer military discounts. They have clean bathrooms. They are next to Tesla superchargers!

    This is $6 for a tiny half cup of roast pork.
    Mia P.

    I must admit, I used to frequent this location, and I have enjoyed their chicken in the past. At this particular location, I've seen a fight between the staff where they threw cups at each other. I've had to ask several times at the counter inside for the food that I prepaid and ordered through the app, and there have been many incorrect orders. When I've had an incorrect order, I was told to call customer service for a refund. I have called customer service for a refund in the past and they took my information and email and home address but never sent anything or processed a refund. So if your order is wrong and you get overcharged, no one cares and you will not get refunded. I think I'm done going here because they have started skimping on the food quantities too, and when you ask about different sizes, they can't explain anything to you or tell you how many ounces should be in a family serving. So, I guess I'm pretty much done with it, and I advise you not to go to this location in Sanford; the location in Altamonte Springs is OK, but as a whole, I'll probably be avoiding this chain entirely from here on out.

    Anastasia C.

    Horrible portions 4 slivers of chicken. Service is okay I guess. Really don't think this is worth $12.

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    Beth E.

    First time visitor and we stopped because the Tesla charging station was next to it. The restaurant was clean enough and the employees are friendly. Having the menus only behind the order area is awkward. Lots of chicken choices, obviously. I settled on the Quesedilla. Food was available quickly. My Quesedilla was large, but the wrap was stale so it was all falling apart. The first part I ate was all chicken, an over abundance. As I continued eating, no chicken, just cheese and tomatoes Whoever made this did a terrible job of spreading the ingredients throughout.

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    Casey G.

    I ordered from Uber eats this was my $16 worth of steak I got and it was inedible and burnt. Been trying to call to fix the issue and after 4 mins on hood got hung up on. Highly disappointed! Didn't come with the chimichurri or any of the other sauces it was suppose to come with

    Lunch!

    Excellent lunch at Pollo Tropical! Grilled chicken, veggies, brown rice ... the staff is all new - great service!!! a wonderful turn around from a year or so ago. We'd stopped going because the service was soooo bad! NOT ANYMORE!!

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    7 years ago

    The management is very pleasant and makes this one of my favorite branches. All sauces stocked and just good value. Thanks, Pollo Trop.

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    My friend took me out to eat at this restaurant for lunch. I asked her if it had good reviews and…read moreshe said that she didn't know. She said she only checked what was on the menu. Upon entering this restaurant I knew that the food was going to be great, because it smelled so good! This restaurant is severed cafeteria style, where you go down the line with different dishes of prepared food on display before you, behind protective glass. A team member on the other side with the food, assists you be gathering together what you point to, as you go down the line. Then they put the food that you pick out into a "to go" container. At the end of the line, you pay for your food at the cash register. Just to make a sure you are aware, a tip is automatically added onto your check when you get to the register. This caught my friend by surprise, because she wasn't aware the tip was included in the receipt until it was too late, and she already paid. You are asked if you want a beverage with your order at the register. You can request a cup of tap water with a lid at this point, but if you don't specify that you want tap water, they may automatically charge you for a bottle of water. They give you plastic silverware with napkins with your meal container. After you pay for your food, you either seat your self at one of their available booths, or you take food with you to go. I got the chicken with white cheese, along with the beans and rice, and I also got some fried plantains. My friend got two dishes with pork and another dish that I can't remember what she called it. My food was so delicious! My friend loved her food as well! The atmosphere here is loud fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the music that they were playing. They also have several large TV's hung from the ceiling. that are playing shows, but I didn't see any closed captioning. The restrooms appear to be just one stall for men, and one stall for woman, and they were kept clean. After I sat down I did see a couple of house flys hanging around our booth. I did see on the wall a sign that said they deliver, but it also said that the minimum order cost for delivery was $300. I'm not sure if this restaurant also partners with meal delivery services. The restaurant is definitely a great place to go and have lots of delicious food! It is also a great place to escape the Florida heat for a little while, as it is kept nice and cool and comfortable inside.

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