Pollo Palenque - Mcallen

Great chicken very tender not dried out perfectly roasted and tasty. The sides are not bueno but I came for good protein after my gym workout and I got it. Better choice is to pick up to go, dining room is crowded and a bit out of order due to volume of traffic so if you're looking for decor and visual satisfaction you will leave off 2 stars as I did. Staff very friendly and attentive but I'd much rather do takeout next time.

Best chicken I ever had in my life. I've been to many places in the US but never had a chicken that has such an amazing flavor! Cant wait for them to open one in Springfield, MO. Great job you guys!

Came here for the first time, not sure how new this place is, I did not see it on my last trip here, almost a year ago.Ok so the chicken pretty much the same as the other grilled chicken places, but man the chicken pieces here seem rather small, and skinny (diet chicken?) Stay away frtom the breast super dry and even hard on the edges, the thigh, the wing are fine nice and juicy BUT SMALL! what really kills this place are the weak salsas they gave me, the red tomato salsa, lacked even a little heat, and no flavor just weak, the avocado green salsa does provide the avocado flavor, but is also heat free, a weak salsa will always kill your meal and that's what happened here. Also I had half a chicken I expected at least 6 tortillas, no sir you get 4, hey but they do give you corn tortilla chips, but beware, they are super hard and of not angled correctly will stab you in the mouth, not sure if these are baked or what, but also gets killed due to lack of SALT! nope no salt on the chips SACRILEGE!, Oh but it get a little worst, they give you ONE napkin to clean your hands prepackaged with one salt and one pepper(I guess for the chips and the salsa)? And one fork,knife and spoon, I don't about you I use all my fingers when eating pollo estado (takes more than one napkin for that trust me) this place has ok meh, chicken.

From tithe time our order was placed, to the time it arrived, it was exactly 30 minutes. They lost our order and only started on it after we asked what the delay was. The supervisor was aware and didn't attempt to apologize. A simple "let me see what happened" and he disappeared. 10 minutes later, our food was brought. Again, no apology.

Really great chicken, if you're into chicken. I'd recommend going across the street to the family's original Taco Palenque, though. They've got the same delicious chicken but also beef, pork, shrimp and other Mexican delicacies.

Fantastic Chicken! The sides were all good... the tortillas are fresh... free chips and salsa... what more does one need?! This is now a must stop for me when I am the valley.

food is really good but service is not the best, i took one of my employees for lunch my food was out in anout 20 mins his took 37! the ladies excuse was that what he ordered took longer to make....a chicken sandwich! seriously!!

Pollo Palenque has great food, good service and lots of help yourself freebies! I love that you can keep going back for refills on your chips and salsa without having to wait for a server. I always order the two piece chicken with sides of mashed potatoes and refried beans. The chicken is always very tender and melts in your mouth. The potatoes are delicious with the chicken gravy and the refried beans... I love to put them in my flour tortillas and eat them like a bean taco. The price is very reasonable and a great value!

Visiting from Florida my husband and I stopped here for lunch. I ordered the salad with chicken bravest. My husband ordered the chicken burrito combo. Both were delicious, abundant, quick and outstanding service from all staff. Never an empty drink cup. I am from Puerto Rico and my husband is Cuban so we know gid good! Lol. The manager, Alejandro Lopez stopped by our, and many other tables to ensure our experience was excellent and to ask if we needed anything. This might very well be one of the best restaurants we have visited here and in Florida. We will be back. Don't miss trying out this place. You will not regret it. A combination of great price, great food and outstanding service is not easy to find.

Just this place is so Delicious the chicken tender are good and the chicken bone is good it's just this place makes my stomach fell so good even it's cheap you guys should come here some time.