Pollo Tropical

3.6
2807 reviews

About

Chicken RestaurantCuban Restaurant
Inspired by its Miami roots and a recipe for fresh 24-hour citrus marinated chicken, Pollo Tropical began offering guests across Florida a creative take on traditional Cuban dishes, as well as foods from other parts of Latin America, over 35 years ago. Since then, Pollo Tropical has been dedicated to preparing fresh, great tasting foods in their kitchens every day – like their signature Grilled Chicken and Mojo Roast Pork, served with the fan-favorite black beans and rice, in platters and TropiChop bowls. At Pollo Tropical, authentic preparation, fresh ingredients, and a creative twist on traditional flavors is the perfect recipe for delicious craveable food. Come taste the passion!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Pollo Tropical
1819 S. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33316, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
2,807 reviews
5 stars
1,211
4 stars
543
3 stars
359
2 stars
204
1 star
490

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Numerous customers reported poor service, including rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many noted issues with freshness, portion sizes, and overall quality.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions in the restaurant, including flies and dirty dining areas.

Customer Experience

Mixed experiences with staff, ranging from friendly and helpful to rude and dismissive.
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    Lowkey Dave
    Jan 5, 2026
    1.0
    Food was not fresh forgot to put me a spoon in the bag and the woman in the window on January 4 @10:00 pm was not on her game @ all very dissatisfied
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    Andrew Hutcherson
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    This is the WORST fast food restaurant in the Fort Lauderdale area. They are so disorganized. I order pickup from here because I like the food. The service is terrible. They never have anyone handling pickups. You always have to flag down one of the overworked employees after you've been standing there for 5-10 minutes. Today, I walked in 20 minutes after placing my order. After flashing down someone she, I along with 5 door dashers jumped on her for our orders. She goes to the printer and pulls no less than 12 tickets off of it. I like the food, but I'm seriously going to have to give up on this restaurant
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    Kevin Barthman
    Dec 30, 2025
    1.0
    Chicken is missing, onions raw. Waste of my time and money. Tried calling the store but forces me through and automated system and to download an app, are you serious?
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    Huberson Etienne
    Dec 27, 2025
    1.0
    I have been a loyal customer for over five years and have always buy food here at your location. However, during my most recent visit, I asked for duck meat, and the employee who assisted me, named Alexa, was very rude and disrespectful. Her tone and language were completely inappropriate for customer service. She told me there was “no duck meat” in a very aggressive and unprofessional manner.
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    SUBCOOL MIA
    Dec 17, 2025
    1.0
    I ordered a quarter Chicken meal with rice and Caesar Salad, First off the girl at the Window had a nasty attitude and told me they didn’t have any barbecue sauce left. This is the second time that’s happened in a month. Unfortunately, I didn’t check the mail before I left and realize while in a rush to my haircut appointment That not only was she nasty but the workers were incompetent. I had no rice with the order no Caesar dressing. The salad was super dry. I couldn’t even eat it and the bread looked like it had a bite taken out of it super unprofessional. I don’t recommend this location the staff is completely unprofessional.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pollo Tropical

What are the delivery hours for Pollo Tropical at 1819 S. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale?

Pollo Tropical offers delivery every day from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM.

Where is Pollo Tropical located in Ft. Lauderdale?

It is located at 1819 S. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA.