Pollo Express

“Had a whole chicken with zero regrets.”

Had a whole chicken with zero regrets. Get the rice as well it's so damn good! Make sure you have cash, they do have an ATM if you only have plastic. Eat here you will be happy.

aaron kroupa

Mar 2025

“Nice portion of chicken and sides at a reasonable price.”

Nice portion of chicken and sides at a reasonable price. Cash only. Everything taste good. They need to turn on the air conditioner.

Joseph Montalto

Jul 2024

“I have wanted to eat at this place for at least 3 years and I finally made it, and boy was it...”

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.

Otis Gatlin

Apr 2024

“I’ve been putting off coming here and I don’t know why.”

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.

Laura Blakely

Nov 2023

“Amazing chicken. Flavor, char, tenderness and portion size is all very impressive. One of the best...”

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)

Jenn Lynn

Oct 2023

“A must try if you're nearby, don't let the small space fool you, those chickens pack a lot of flavor.”

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.

Nuptup

Jul 2023

“The best steak bowl.”

The best steak bowl. The only downfall is that this restaurant only accepts cash! Other than that everything is excellent. Highly recommend.

Noemi.

Apr 2023

“I love this chicken to me currently the best chicken in the city very friendly and nice staff all...”

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

Steven Gray Jr

Oct 2022

“They were nice about ordering and it was extremely clean.”

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.

J

Jun 2022

“Love this place. The dine in is still closed. We ordered the whole chicken combo and ate in the...”

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.

Rafael Mendoza

Jun 2022

“Go on Tuesdays or Thursdays for an extra half chicken!”

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!).

Ooni J

Apr 2022

“Stumbled into this delightful slice of paradise and found one of the best burritos in Chicago.”

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.

Henry Corelle

Mar 2022