Food was delicious. Excellent service. Very clean I was hesitant to eat here because of Exterior appearance (Mr Eggroll previously ) read more

Stopped in here for lunch. We were just slightly after the lunch hour and the only people there. The guys were super friendly, super helpful, and our food was fantastic. We both had fajitas and we were both stuffed and happy when we were done. I'm sure we'll be back and food was quick and fresh. read more

Craving Mexican food as well as wanting to know what the scene in Springfield is like for cultural foods, I found Taqueria el Pollo. It's in a very dramatic silver and yellow building but the inside is just a very normal mexican restaurant. I chose this place because they offered lengua on the menu, but alas they were out the day we were there. So I ended up with a chorizo taco, a steak taco and a tamale. I also ordered horchata. The food was excellent, the meats were well seasoned and tender. Five stars for the fast and friendly service, but I should really not expect anything different since it was just our table and another being occupied at the time. Very reasonable pricing too! I would come back. read more

Taqueria el POLLO - Chorizo taco and steak taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Nachos served with no cheese? Ahhhh do what?? No thank you! Mom and I had promised Harvey a chimichanga for dinner and found ourselves at el Pollo. I grew up in Springfield so seeing a Mexican restaurant in the old Mr Egg Roll building made me chuckle! We went in and there were no customers inside but there was someone in the drive thru. We ordered Harvey's chimichanga which actually came with two, one beef and one chicken as well as beans, rice, and the little pile of lettuce, tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream. He said it was good and his was covered in cheese sauce like they should be! Mom and I decided to get the fajita nachos with steak. We got back to the hospital and opened the box up and there was the steak, and lettuce, and tomatoes, and sour cream, and peppers, and onions, and chips with no cheese! They were floppy and soggy and yuck. We closed the box up and took it home. We took all the steak, peppers, and onions off and threw the cheeseless "nacho chips" away. With fresh tortilla chips from the store, some queso and shredded cheese, yes lots of cheese, I was able to make a nice plate of nachos. Twice now and we still have steak, peppers and onions leftover for more. My advise to give: if you ordered "nachos" specify you want the cheese! read more

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I've gotten food here several times before and enjoyed it, but the past couple times have gone downhill and tonight was rock bottom. First I arrived to pick up and they had no clue about my order -- they hadn't paid attention to online orders. They said it would be 5 minutes. It was three times that long. Then I checked my meal and it had the wrong enchilada sauce. They said they didn't have the one I ordered. But did they say anything to me? No. Not while I was waiting, not when they gave me my order. They just chose another sauce, which was one I don't like so I had to wait AGAIN for them to remake it. Then when we got home, my wife took out her quesadilla and it was missing kind of a key element for that meal -- cheese! It had all the other fillings except cheese! read more

Five stars for fast service, great quality, and an insanely reasonable price. There is a lot of fast food and business-casual dining in this part of town. I was visiting a family member at a hospital and didn't want another fast food burger or an elaborate sit down meal. I found this place on Google Maps and rolled the dice. Two chimichangas, rice, beans, chips, salsa, salad, and a drink were $11! The dude behind the counter was patient with my questions, which meant a lot. Oh, and the fast service meant I could rush back to the hospital to spend time with my family, not waste time waiting on food. I'm definitely going back soon! read more

Taqueria el POLLO - This building looks like nothing else in the area, it is wild! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Let me start off by noting this is basically a brand new spot to eat - post Covid reopening in Springfield. The service was outstanding but the food was average. We had a party of three; I was the only one who enjoyed my meal and would return. The tacos were good but not great, the tamale was average at best, but the chori-fries were really good. I really just think they need a bit more time open and have business pick up a bit! I would easily do the drive thru for the street tacos during lunch but I cannot say it would be my first choice to dine in at this point in time. read more

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These tamales! The best! I have eaten many homemade tamales in Chicago and Cicero. Tamales friends' grandmothers make and sometimes sell in the streets of Little Village. That's what these tamales taste like. They taste like they were made with care. These people care about their restaurant and the food they make for their customers. This isn't the fanciest restaurant in town but it is one of the best. read more

Taqueria el POLLO - Tex-Mex Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Awesome New Mexican joint. Prices are low and quality is high. Fajita was the best I've had around here in years! Tacos were great too!! Will be back ASAP read more

Taqueria el POLLO - Tex-Mex Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Great tacos! I had grilled chicken, pulled chicken, and shrimp, all Mexican style (cilantro and onions). The corn tortillas are fresh and thick. I got chips and two salsas, the orange colored one is hotter and my favorite. I would go back and get the same thing. read more

Taqueria el POLLO - Grilled chicken, pulled chicken, shrimp taco. Corn tortilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

My son spotted this place while we were visiting Springfield and he wanted to try their food. There were NO CUSTOMERS in the restaurant. Service was quick but server seemed distracted by his phone. My son ordered the Quesadilla Grande, his friend ordered a steak dish and I ordered the pick/build your own with 2 choices. The quesadilla was huge and my son enjoyed it. The steak dish was very good also. I ordered a chili relleno and chicken enchilada with mole sauce. When the order was placed, I could hear the cook in back refuse my order of chicken enchilada with mole sauce - I was given the option of red or green (I do not like either of these sauces that is why I ordered it with mole sauce) the chili relleno was okay nothing to write home about, the enchilada was bland, the rice had no flavor and the beans had no flavor as well. I was not offered any tortillas with my food either. I really wanted to like this place - but no. read more

Well I'm sad to say that this place has gone down the drain. The cheese sauce isn't queso anymore and their salsa is some kind of tomato slush. I got their Burrito El Pollo with beef and they gave me chicken. Their rice is what now tastes like instant brown rice. There was also a drunk employee with about 5 bottles of Corona and 3 bottles of Modelo at a table just babbling on providing we will say an interesting lunch experience.I hope this place gets back to what it once was but I sadly have close to no hopes for it. read more

The outside may not look appealing BUT the food is AMAZING and the customer service was awesome too. Our food was brought out to us and the tortillas were clearly freshly made. The salsas were flavorful and fresh. I will definitely be back. read more

First experience was very pleasant and the food was very good. I'll be back the chimichangas came with one ground beef and one chicken. Both them hoes mad slapped. Idk what to get next time but I already look forward to it read more

Taqueria el POLLO - Chimichanga - Tex-Mex Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

I ordered chicken chimichangas. This is the first time in my life I have ever seen an entire chicken breast wrapped up in dough. I needed a steak knife to cut through it. I also ordered a hot tamale and believe me that was very hot and spicy but the texture was hard and wrong. Just saying... read more

Beautiful and flavorful tacos al pastor piled high with fresh vegetables on soft corn tortillas. The fajitas lunch special hit the spot with grilled steak, sweet peppers and onions served with rice, beans, and more of those great soft corn tortillas. Open late enough that I'll be stopping by after downtown activities. read more

New Tex-Mex restaurant. You need to order some food. Authentic tacos with corn tortillas were delicious. Guacamole is perfect. Friendly staff, low prices. My nee favorite. read more

Super delicious food, great prices, fast service, really friendly employees. I love calling ahead to place an order to pick up in the drive through. Have been 3 or 4 times and everything I've tried has been delicious and authentic. I heard they started serving breakfast now too, so I'm excited to check that out. Great new little place. read more

This place is super amazing AND they make their own tortillas. One of the best Mexican spots in town.

Will definitely order from here again! Delicious carnitas, enchiladas and tamales, generous servings, reasonable price and friendly service.

I had previously given them four stars but they are definitely up to five! The more things I try the better I like it.Everything always fresh and so good. Authentic. You will not be disappointed. read more

This is the BEST Mexican food you can get this side of the boarder. The steak torta is unbelievable, as well as the burrito. They cook and season their steak to perfection. I also got the churros and they are so crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside. Perfectly cooked churros. Everything was delicious and for a great price! They also have extremely friendly and very helpful people working there. I truly felt welcome there. 15/10 recommend this place if you're craving some Tex-Mex. read more

wow this place is a hidden gem!! i work at the hospital and forgot to grab dinner before coming in so i called in an order here. i got the tacos authenticos (? not sure if that's the correct spelling?) and it came with refried beans and rice PLUS chips and salsa! The tacos were amazing and the beans/rice was awesome too. i was presently surprised. will be ordering from here again!! read more

Friendly staff! Fantastic and authentic food! They're right up the street and the food is always fresh and hot!

This place is authentic Mexican food. Spent years living in new Mexico and California along the borders of Mexico, so iv had some of the best Mexican food this side of the border and this place is right up their with them. read more

Excellent food with lots of options! The service is incredibly friendly. Their salsa is so flavorful, fantastic on top of their fresh chips alongside the nice guacamole. The al pastor tacos are heavenly!! Good spot, good prices, good service. read more

This place is great. They have excellent traditional Mexican food.The staff is friendly and very customer service oriented. The menu has everything from Mexican soups, Tortas, carnitas, carne azada, and so much more. They even have Tres Leches cake for desert...all at very reasonable prices. Oh if you are in a hurry call ahead they have a drive thru...this is our Friday night family spot. Try it you will not be disappointed. read more

We had a terrific dinner here. My husband had the tacos 3 different meats. My son and I had the braised pork. Oh my goodness this was some amazing food. We ate outside on a lovely evening. They have no alcohol which is kind of nice. The service was very friendly and rather quick. We will definitely go here for all our Mexican food. The menu is quit large so plenty of options. Please try this place you won't be disappointed. read more