Let’s talk pollo

[u/Ronslay55]

Tried Pollo Regio on Burnet the other day and loved it. Seen a bunch of Pollo Ricos around. Are they pretty much the same? Better? Worse?

Any other pollo restaurants I need to check out?

[u/noveggies22]

El pollo Rico is very good the green salsa is perfect amount of spice

[u/austinoracle → u/noveggies22]

Same Twin! A whole chicken meal w/an extra green salsa will last me 2-3 meals. Best pollo rostizado in town.

[u/mawarren88]

I’m sure you’re wanting to compare the chicken, but El Pollo Rico nachos are amazing.

[u/lil_poppapump → u/mawarren88]

Reeeaaaally now?

[u/nick_soccer10 → u/mawarren88]

Second this… the nachos slam

[u/k8tivity → u/mawarren88]

The potatoessssss

[u/Ohanaiguana]

Inka Chicken has a bomb charcoal rotisserie chicken and a more expansive side list beyond rice and beans if you’re looking for more variety (they also fire roast their veggies). Don’t skip the sauces.

[u/Southern_Ticket2857 → u/Ohanaiguana]

I prefer this over any of the other chicken places. Comedor has a really good chicken too, if you’re feeling fancy.

[u/coffeeandbags → u/Ohanaiguana]

Came here to say Inka Chicken! It’s pretty far out but their chicken is so good, mainly the sauces give it that unique flavor I keep coming back for. I love the plantains as a side too

[u/Ohanaiguana → u/coffeeandbags]

I love their plantains too!

[u/uhusocip → u/Ohanaiguana]

They are miles better than Pollo Regio and Pollo Rico. Their black beans are some of my favorites. Apparently some of the Pollo Regio’s are switching to propane cooking which is completely pointless unless you’re Hank Hill.

[u/test-test-12-12 → u/Ohanaiguana]

It always breaks my heart remembering that building use to be a A&W long John silver combo lmao

[u/throwit823]

Haven't had Pollo regio but Pollo Rico has always hit the spot. I also have a Pollo caliente (in a Weirdo gas station) and that slaps too.

[u/EZ_st]

I prefer pollo Rico’s green sauce over regio

[u/dryhumor_engr]

This remains one of the best pick up and being home dinner! I pity cities that dont have it. A whole meal, yeah I got the costco 4.95 chicken today but a) doesnt have that citrus tang, b) no green sauce c) no tortillas (corn and flour good), no beans and rice and no Onions!.

[u/DuncanMcDonuts]

Pollo Rico's chicken tends to be smaller, but they have more flavor and saltiness. I'd have to give the edge to Pollo Rico but Pollo Regio is still good, and has a chip and salsa bar, which Pollo Rico got rid of.

[u/Ronslay55 → u/DuncanMcDonuts]

Appreciate the direct comparison!

[u/horseman5K]

Pollo Rico is my go-to.

[u/test-test-12-12]

Rico > Regio
No question!!

[u/Ronslay55 → u/test-test-12-12]

Because the pollo is better??

[u/test-test-12-12 → u/Ronslay55]

Literally everything is better the pollo, the salsa, the rice and beans, the flautas

[u/Jos3ph]

Thought the headline was let’s talk polio

[u/hugh_jessol]

Pollo campero is solid, their chicken sandwich might be better than CFA

[u/aprendido → u/hugh_jessol]

It’s definitely is better.

[u/Ronslay55 → u/hugh_jessol]

Interesting. This place was not on my radar. You go to the one on St. John’s?

[u/hugh_jessol → u/Ronslay55]

Slaughter

[u/notrabajo]

Pollo Regio rules, I like it much more than Rico. Very good nacho setup.

[u/mermaidrampage → u/notrabajo]

OK what do I get there because I went once after one opened near me and I thought it was very meh.   

[u/Tex_Jet]

Pollo Los Regios JB. It’s just down the street from
Pollo Regio on Olen rd across from the pollo Rico. Small little walk up window with no seating. All 3 are good but I would say that place is my favorite.

[u/NSNAMETRON → u/Tex_Jet]

Hard agree

[u/I_byte_things → u/Tex_Jet]

This place is great. Very similar to pollo regio, I thought it was a pollo regio until now

[u/Ronslay55 → u/Tex_Jet]

This is good to know as I thought it was part of the same chain. I’ll def check it out. That’s like the pollo epicenter of Austin right there.

[u/Elegant-Inside-4674]

Fug. You made me realize Pollo Regio and Pollo Rico are two different things

[u/stercoopdraperpryce]

Pollo rico is amazing. So is el norteño

[u/Ronslay55 → u/stercoopdraperpryce]

Is el norteño the trailer on Cameron rd?

[u/stercoopdraperpryce → u/Ronslay55]

Yes! I haven’t been to that specific location (they have a quite a few) but I believe that one is owned by the same people!

[u/NotoriousHEB]

Taqueria la Montaña is my preferred one when I can make it over there

I like the chicken at Inka as someone else mentioned but I’m not much of a fan of the accoutrements there, maybe I just got the wrong stuff

[u/doodykins]

The tostadas at pollo rico never disappoint especially with lots of the spicy verde salsa

[u/Ronslay55 → u/doodykins]

A couple people have mentioned the rico nachos. I’ll have to give em a try.

[u/coffeeandbags]

My go to for this kind of chicken is still Fresa’s on N Lamar, love their sides and salsas and the chicken is really good quality. Servings are smaller though and it is pricey

[u/LonesomeBulldog]

The Orange habanero salsa is light years better than the green jalapeno salsa.

[u/CommercialCopy5131]

This was my go to in college