Odo N
I had beans and chicken catered from Pollo Express for a party. Everyone LOVED and raved about the chicken. We had many people ask where we got the chicken from. They loved it just like I do.
On the day when we ordered the chicken (a day or two prior to the party), my sister and I sat down in the restaurant and tried their chicken quesadilla. 😍 it was so good and the portions were huge. Affordable too. This place has some amazing chicken! I HIGHLY recommend this Pollo Express to eat! Order the chicken.
Laura Blakely
I’ve been putting off coming here and I don’t know why. The place is phenomenal. Great flavor chicken. Very fresh.
The burrito is everything I want out of a burrito; toasty on the outside so it holds its structure and doesn’t get soggy—- excellent consistency and flavor throughout.
Quesadilla was delicious as well. WOW, come here!!! You won’t regret it.
Nuptup
A must try if you're nearby, don't let the small space fool you, those chickens pack a lot of flavor. Their salads are twice the size of Chipotle, Way fresher and cost less than what you'd spend for one there. They're half/whole chicken comes with salsa and sides, more than enough to fill you up. Just make sure to bring cash since they don't accept card. Stop by and have a bite, you won't regret it.
Jenn Lynn
Amazing chicken. Flavor, char, tenderness and portion size is all very impressive. One of the best roasted half chickens we’ve ever had. Great sides too. Flavor is out of this world. Don’t miss this spot in Pilsen! (Photo of beer not from Pollo Express)
Otis Gatlin
I have wanted to eat at this place for at least 3 years and I finally made it, and boy was it definitively worth the wait. The steak burrito is SO GOOD and the half or whole chicken meal is so mouth watering delicious that I went back 2 weeks later to get the BOGO on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The chicken meal comes with tortillas, onions and salse which makes it worth the money. However the metered parking on 18th street is really bad and the side street parking around the restaurant is permit parking so be prepared to drive around for a parking space.
miro Hernandez
This is a great place to enjoy charcoal chicken.
Being here twice with my family and the food, salad, and natural drinks are delicious, highly recommended. Lorena is very attentive and keeps this place running smoothly
Maggie M.
Cash only. Pollo is good and juicy. They have chicken bowls similar to Chipotle, its good 👍, they fill up the bowl. They have ATM in case you dont have cash.
Noemi
The best steak bowl. The only downfall is that this restaurant only accepts cash! Other than that everything is excellent. Highly recommend.
Mariah Molina
I ordered the steak bowl with a side of quesadillas. Huge portion of food at an affordable price. Not stingy with sides or extras.
belinda foster
Good food and a nice and clean restaurant. I placed a pick up order. It was ready when I arrived, and the portions were worth the money.
Alex Moncada
I've been wanting to try the distinctly red, Chicken Adobado at Pollo Express for the last few months. The reviews looked promising, so mom and I finally drove down from the Irving Park neighborhood and arrived at the post lunch hour, 2pm.
We ordered the whole chicken adobado with rice, refried beans, corn tortillas, a roasted jalapeno, and two salsas. The portions were ample, the chicken was tender and quite tasty, plus, the refried beans was spot on. I have my own recipe for Pollo Adobado and make it often on my charcoal fired Big Green Egg. The Adobo chicken at Pollo Express was perfectly cooked, nicely seasoned and perfectly salted, but not juicy....this was probably due to the fact that our batch was made at around 11 am for the lunch crowd, which meant that ours sat around for 2-3 hours...no biggie. Again the beans were spot on, the rice was pretty good, the tortillas were super fresh, albeit, not handmade. We enjoyed everything but the salsas, as they lacked character. We also felt that both the chicken and rice needed just a little more zing.
Lastly, we were super impressed with the all female staff and owner. They really take pride in what they do and keep the place clean and vibrant. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Oh, and one last suggestion; you should bill ahead of time or at the table. We were told to pay at the table when we placed our order, however, we waited around for a while waiting on our bill...only to be told later to pay at the register.
See you again Pollo Express! We will be back!
Cristian Hernández
Sooo tasty place yummm they cook with charcol!!! :D .. the chicken Pollo remaindered me to El Pollo feliz yeahh. The salsa was amazing but the other salsa (the pollo geliz common one) was not good. Cool they have mexican sodas. Sopa de arroz and beans nice. They give you chips and salsa cool. Reason of 4 stars is due to the service, i know is a family business but it can be improved.
Henry Corelle
Stumbled into this delightful slice of paradise and found one of the best burritos in Chicago. These guys know what they’re doing! Come of their state of the art grill setup and stay for the burritos.
Rafael Mendoza
Love this place. The dine in is still closed. We ordered the whole chicken combo and ate in the car. The chicken was flavorful and juicy. The rice and beans were fresh and just ad tasty.
Steven Gray Jr
I love this chicken to me currently the best chicken in the city very friendly and nice staff all around 👍👍👍👍👍😉 also the rice was good and the beans
Juan Perez
This place has wonderful food and every time you go the food will always taste delicious; my family has been buying Chiken from them every Thursday (they got a special on Thursdays) for years now!
ebany p
Delicious food! The chicken is so good. Along with their fresh salsas, sides, and even drinks! Great service! If you are thinking about trying this place, DO IT! You won’t regret it. Bring cash!
Miguel Medina
They were nice about ordering and it was extremely clean. The food is prepared by a friendly cook who is cool about answering good questions. The staff is also willing to give a good recommendations.
Ooni J
Go on Tuesdays or Thursdays for an extra half chicken!! Such an amazing deal, great for family or a group of friends to share together (it’s a LOT of food!).
Patricia Graham
I recently relocated closer to downtown and I miss my previous chicken spot.
I simply googled chicken and this amazing place popped up. I read the reviews and this place does not disappoint. I use to grill my own chicken weekly until I went here. All I can tell you is amazing. I go on thursday so I can take advantage of the special. You get a whole chicken and a half chicken is the bonus. WOW! Just a friendly reminder call your order in and give yourself an hour b4 its ready and make sure you have cash. All you need is a twenty.
Carlos Perez
First time here, bargain exquisite chicken. Homemade salsa, chips included. Ordered a guacamole and it was perfect. The chicken can be ordered with rice and beans refried or "charros" this means soupy with bacon, sliced hot dogs, tomatoes and diced peppers. Great stuff. I will return.
Antonio Ace Rivera
One of the best chicken spots in Chicago! Tuesdays and Thursdays are the best because of yall haha see you later today :D
A Luiz Arroyo
What can I say..... this place is the bomb! Don't take my word for it, try it yourself. You can thank me later. Provecho.
Rosales Freddy
Me acuerdo de.esos pollos tan.sabrosos mandenme unos .a.México.3����
Connie Tzeng
Incredible charcoal grilled chicken! Loved it, a whole chicken is probably splittable among up to 3 people, but it made two people very happy. Comes with rice, beans, tortillas, and some delicious salsas! Guacamole is very creamy and worth the extra dollars, but you'll be full without it. Perfect dinner before a Thalia Hall show.
Jessica Konczal
Food is fresh and delicious!!! Staff is friendly and kind. Affordable delicious food!!!!! Can't wait to go back.
Richard Konczal
The best food! Found a new favorite spot to eat on south side.
Darren Kalenius
Excellent rice fresh guacamole and tasty chicken!!
George Formoso
Absolutely the BEST Mexican grilled chicken in CHI-TOWN. You've got to try it. The staff is awesome too!
Santiago Manzo Yepez
Good chicken 🍗
Vic Ramirez
The best Chicken ever. Seriously Ever. There is nothing better.
Nayeli Hernandez
Love the food fair price can't complain friendly environment
Andres Hernandez
Muy sabroso los pollo asado se los recomiendo me gusta mucho amabilidad
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