El Pollo Rey

Overview Reviews

At El Pollo Rey, located in Seaside, CA, customers are treated to a delightful experience of authentic Mexican cuisine. This casual eatery focuses on grilled chicken, and reviews highlight the smoky, charred flavors that make their pollo asado burritos irresistible. Patrons rave about the juicy chicken paired with fluffy rice, flavorful beans, and vibrant salsas that pack a punch.

Fast Service: Enjoy a quick bite or dine-in experience.
Accessible: Wheelchair-friendly amenities enhance comfort for all guests.
Comfort Food: The whole chicken combo is a fan favorite, praised for its generous portions and rich taste.

Many customers express a strong desire to return, with highlights like complimentary crunchy chips and satisfying horchata. El Pollo Rey is more than just a restaurant; it’s a spot where flavors come alive, and satisfaction is guaranteed with every bite.

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Flavorful Comfort Food

El Pollo Rey specializes in smoky, grilled chicken that leaves a lasting impression. The chicken is moist and flavorful, perfectly paired with rice, beans, and their house-made salsa that adds a delightful kick. Each bite transports you straight to comfort food heaven.

Generous Portions

Expect hearty servings at El Pollo Rey. From their massive burritos to satisfying chicken combos, diners find themselves more than satisfied. The meals are perfect for sharing or for a fulfilling solo lunch or dinner!

Accessibility and Convenience

This cozy spot comes equipped with wheelchair-accessible amenities and offers no-contact delivery, takeaway, and dine-in options, making it perfect for everyone. Quick service ensures you won’t be waiting long to indulge in their delicious offerings.

Additional Services & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Wheelchair-accessible seating

Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

No-contact delivery

Offers delivery

Offers takeaway

Serves dine-in

Highlights

Fast service

Popular for

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Good for solo dining

Offerings

Serves comfort food

Serves food

Serves healthy options

Quick bite

Serves small plates

Dining options

Serves lunch

Serves dinner

Serves dessert

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

Good for groups

Planning

Doesn't accept reservations

Payments

Accepts credit cards

Accepts debit cards

Accepts NFC mobile payments

Credit cards

Children

Good for kids

Parking

Free of charge street parking

Free parking lot

Somewhat difficult to find a space

Customer Reviews & Ratings

Rodney Whisenand

May 2,2025

5/5

Chicken is Chicken however this tastes different, smoky chared moist. You can't stop eating every little bit. Also great Carne asada quesadillas. Now they offer wings so good big full of flavor

Nick Plewacki

Apr 30,2025

5/5

Can only rate the food because we got taken out. The gf and I are visiting Monterey for a week, working remote, and wanted something healthy as we had been eating out more than we usually do, being on a work-cation. This really hit the spot. Really nice chicken, rice, and beans, with a delicious salsa on the side. Out of towners be warned, their fresh salsa has some heat, and the grilled serranos can really pack a punch. I was so happy to have a delicious grilled meal with fluffy rice and flavorful beans. Thanks so much for the great meal.

Blanca Duenas

Mar 4,2025

5/5

This place has the most tastiest pollo asado burrito I have ever had. The chicken is so moist and juicy and the rest of the ingredients (guacamole, sour cream, rice and beans) complement it so well. The dark red salsa is so good and also goes well with the burrito. The burrito is a big size and worth the 15. We also got the carne asada burrito to try it but we definitely liked the chicken one best which makes sense since this place focuses on grilled chicken. The chips are complimentary and fresh, crunchy and yummy. We also got the horchata agua Fresca and it was good. This will be our go to place for burritos when we are in the area for sure.

Hilda H

Mar 2,2025

5/5

We were in town visiting and stumbled upon this restaurant. We ordered a whole chicken meal combo that comes with rice, beans and torrillas so delicious. The chips and salsa were on point as well. If you like heat there's grilled jalapenos. I have no complaints authentic Mexican food full of flavor and loaded. If ever in the area will come back.

mika cribbs

Feb 16,2025

5/5

WOW HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! My bf and I shared the half chicken combo which comes with rice, beans, tortillas, and a grilled onion and this was more than enough food for the both of us. This is one of the best chicken spots I ever had hands down.Service was great and quick and it's a very casual spot! We were one our way to Big Sur and we got recommended by this spot from someone back in LA so we had to make the stop and it was completely worth it. Ready to make the trip back to order this again

Nalina

Jan 25,2025

5/5

I got a vegetarian burrito and let me tell you…This burrito was so good. They definitely filled that bad boy up and I was a huge fan of that. The guac was out of this world and I loved the flavor of the grill. We also got tons of sauces, and pickled onions and grilled onions. I had food for both lunch and dinner. I was a really big fan of this one and will be coming back very often. Super good! Was supposed to just take a bite in the car and ending up taking half of it haha

Shane Coles

Jan 4,2025

5/5

Friendly staff and open kitchen shares the flavors and smells of freshly grilled chicken and asada. Super burrito with chicken was outstanding with juicy tender chicken. Grilled jalapeño and onion made a nice addition. Street parking available.

Ron Clonts

Jan 3,2025

5/5

Authentic, delicious, and juicy Mexican chicken. We ordered a whole chicken meal with cactus strips, and horchata for everyone. The chips and salsa were on point as well. If you like heat there's grilled jalapeno and if you like a milder flavor there's grilled onion. I have no complaints.

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