Mr. Pollo

I have eaten at Astrid y Gaston and the original Mr. Pollo in Lima. Both were superb and have been super excited to try this one since it opened. The food didn’t quite stand up to the Lima restaurants, and I understand that certain ingredients just aren’t available here, but everyone at our table loved what they ate non-​the-​less. The service could have been better on all accounts. Our food arrived very quickly, but our drinks always took forever. I understand that it was a busy Friday night in the bar, but for example, we waited with our dessert on our table for nearly 10 minutes before our espressos arrived.

South American food at is best! Delicious, rich in flavor and combinations and economical !!! Like my grandma used to say: BBB (bueno, bonito y barato)
Good jobs guys!

Delicious meals at a great value. I have eaten here several times and it always satisfies. Half chicken is my usual. Feeds me 2 or 3 times!

The fact that the chicken soup was warm rather than hot and it was ground chicken, which pretty much confirms where the leftover chicken is deposited… spoiled my meal. But to make matters worse I ordered corn/​choclo and it was the can version. If the chicken wasn’t decent, I’d give this place one star. Clearly they don’t care for the quality of their menu as long as their poultry sales are on point…

My go to spot when I’m craving some chicken. The taste is always on point and the pricing is right. I’m not a fan of the red sauce but rather the tomato red one as it goes great with the white rice. Chicken is always juicy and fresh and you can simply not go wrong. The cashier is always very welcoming and I will continue to come back.

great chicken place by my place. the chicken is always cook to perfection and moist, the black beans are great and flavorful. they have a $ 6.25 chicken dinner that will have you coming back for more! the service is always great. great job mr. pollo !

Impressive amount of delicious food on the cheap! We ordered the whole chicken with three sides deal, then got a fourth side for $ 20.70. It could have easily fed 4. The chicken was moist with subtle flavor, but mixed with the rice, black beans, fried plantains, and salsa was to die for. Take out was ready in 10 minutes on a Friday night at 8:30pm and I ordered by phone. I’ll be returning. And soon.

Great. This chicken is amazing. Highly recommended. I order 3 or 4 times a month.

Great!!! Cheap good food, friendly service, and not crowded!

This is my favorite spot on the ‘hood. For $ 20, the family meal comes w/​a whole chicken and three sides. For sides we get the sweet plantains, black beans, and rice. The skin on the chicken is crispy and oh so good. Oh yea… they deliver too. This place is the best and my go-​to for delivery.

Delicious juicy roasted chicken!!! This has been my place for quick easy yummy dinner. Always polite and clean place. Family dinner comes with 3 sides we have tried almost all and all are good, from the yuca, tostones, maduros, pasta salad and mashed potatoes.

I’ve lived in the Logan Square area for 4 years. My wife and I frequently try different places, but we always make sure to work in this place a couple times a month. It’s nice to have a somewhat healthier option that is exactly what you expect everytime. Rotisserie chicken with Latin comfort sides. And very reasonably priced! It’s nice to have an inexpensive hot meal place that is quick and isn’t fried/​fast food that will make you feel like you’re moving in slow motion the rest of the day.

Mr. Pollo on Belmont is damn near delicious. If I could live upstairs from this shop I would, like that shitty Jonny Depp film Chocolat (say it softly), where you know, he and the rad woman from fight club live upstairs of a restaurant or bakery or confectionary.
«Live long MrPollo — I f*cks with you!»
–cham

I love SA style roasted chicken, and this place does it right. The meat is smokey, moist and falls right off the bone.
Mr. Pollo also has the most outstanding salsa – do ask for a cup of the verde. It’s more like a thick, mega-​hot pesto than the usual watery, tomatillo based salsas.

I want to give this place one star so no one else finds out about it! The chicken was perfectly tender and juicy. And the patacones/​tostones with the salsita verde was beyond amazing. With just four things on the menu (¼ chicken, ½ chicken, whole chicken or whole chicken with sides), you better have amazing chicken; and they absolutely delivered.

I have been eating Mr. pollo since it first opened on Lincoln Ave something like 10+ years ago. I always get chicken breast, mashed potatoes, salsa, and tostones. I have never had a bad experience at any location. I frequently see the owner involved in each restaurant he is super nice. The owner enjoys serving his customers he remembers people by name. Great food and great customer service.

I really like this place! The food is usually pretty good but there are some times where the food tastes like it’s a day or two old. I love that they deliver and are pretty quick. Staff is always friendly.

Great restaurant, food is good and staff is friendly. Prices are great, recently remodeled and it has a nice cozy feel.

We came here to try a new option for lunch. As if a different chicken place would offer a little variety to or diet. They appeared to have more side dish options to choose from. However the sides and the chicken were mediocre. I will be sticking to chicken works up the street.

If you are looking for chicken in Avondale, Mr. Pollo is the place to go. Bypass the trendy child and kick it old school here.
Be advised that the chicken is not fried, but rotisseried. That should not dissuade you, for the skin is wonderfully crispy, and the meat (even the breast) is very juicy. Additionally, you’ll have plenty of sides to choose from; I went with fried plantains and mashed potatoes. The plantains were crispy, and the potatoes were of the smooth whipped variety. Everything was delicious.
Two pieces with two sides is a steal at $ 7, but in the future I’ll order more pieces just to ensure that I’m getting enough protein. Indeed, I’m looking forward to ordering a whole chicken, which is under $ 20. How possible, amirite?
The inside is pleasant; no frills, and free of irony. Phil Collins was playing on the speakers while I was waiting. If you enjoy that sort of thing.
No cocktails are served here, but if you want a drink after dinner, Square Bar and The Orbit Room await your liver. Additionally, to-​go is always an option, and they do deliver. Open up a bottle of rose at home!
See how we live in Avondale? Without a care in the world.