Pollo Tropical

3.8
2293 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
8700 Bird Road, Miami, FL
33165, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
2,293 reviews
5 stars
1,142
4 stars
395
3 stars
239
2 stars
138
1 star
379

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Management Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted poor management, particularly focusing on the manager Maria, who was described as rude and unprofessional, leading to a toxic work environment.

Service Quality

Customers frequently reported slow service, incorrect orders, and a lack of attention from staff, contributing to a frustrating dining experience.

Food Quality

While some customers praised the food, many others complained about undercooked or poorly prepared items, as well as small portion sizes.

Cleanliness Concerns

Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions, including dirty facilities and a general lack of cleanliness in the restaurant.

Customer Service

Mixed feedback on customer service, with some praising friendly staff while others reported rude interactions and a lack of assistance.
  • VL
    Vanessa Lopez
    5 days ago
    1.0
    Don’t order the Fried Yuca, it horrible!!!! And the people are extremely rude!!!
  • JS
    Jack Suarez
    5 days ago
    3.0
    Pedí una orden oara llevar le dije al manager creo q era brown rice frijoles , ropa vieja y maduro una quesadilla y un flan el plato q pedí me lo dieron primero con arroz blanco lyego lo había pedido sin cebolla o ajo y se lo pusieron ,tuvieron q tirar a la basura los dos anteriores ,luego no me pusieron el flan ni los maduros y me dice el manager q es mentira mia q yo nunca pedí el flan y los maduros el dueño de esta franquicia debe ver q pone como manager en este lugar, pues si ve los comentarios negativos q hay se dará cuenta o a no ser q al dueño tampoco le importe, como sus trabajadores hacen su trabajo ,mala experiencia no lo recomiendo ese lugar vayan a otro pollo tropical y ademas la sra q sirvió la comida de muy mal carácter, gracias
  • IC
    Ivis Malluly Perez Carreras
    Nov 2, 2025
    1.0
    Nunca vi tan mal ambiente en un negocio como lo vi en este la Manager Maria maltrata a todos los trabajadores frente a los clientes es horrible , no sé como los adolescentes aguantan ese maltrato y no se quien puso a esa persona a dirigir un lugar como ese el cual tiene muchas ventas por lo bien situado qué esta no por su labor obviamente por favor a quien competa tome medidas eso debería ilegal maltratar adi a los trabajadores si fuera mi hija la que estuviera trabajando ahí le llamo a la policía esta persona no es nada profesional, mal educa,falta de respeto , Grosera, inapropiada en fin no debe tener contacto con las personas, por favor alguien que haga algo. Claro, aquí tienes la traducción al inglés, manteniendo el tono fuerte y preocupante del mensaje: --- I have never seen such a terrible environment in a business as I saw in this one. The manager, Maria, mistreats all the workers in front of the customers—it’s horrible. I don’t know how the teenagers endure that abuse, and I don’t know who put this person in charge of a place like this, which has high sales due to its good location, not because of her work, obviously. Please, whoever is responsible, take action. It should be illegal to mistreat workers. If it were my daughter working there, I would call the police. This person is unprofessional, rude, disrespectful, impolite, inappropriate—in short, she should not have contact with people. Please, someone do I have never seen such a terrible environment in a business as I saw in this one. The manager, Maria, mistreats all the workers in front of the customers—it’s horrible. I don’t know how the teenagers endure that abuse, and I don’t know who put this person in charge of a place like this, which has high sales due to its good location, not because of her work, obviously. Please, whoever is responsible, take action. It should be illegal to mistreat workers. If it were my daughter working there, I would call the police. This person is unprofessional, rude, disrespectful, impolite, inappropriate—in short, she should not have contact with people. Please, someone do something.
  • DA
    Daniela Aguila
    Nov 2, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve been to this Pollo Tropical a few times since I live just two minutes away, and honestly, there’s not one good thing to say about it. The manager, Maria, is absolutely horrible. She keeps this place looking like a complete mess and treats her employees—most of them minors—terribly right in front of customers. You can literally see how disrespectful she is when you’re ordering. Because of the way she talks to and treats people, so many employees have quit, and now the restaurant is always short-staffed. That’s why the food takes forever to come out It’s ridiculous. Maria acts like she’s entitled and can say or do whatever she wants without consequences. Someone really needs to put an end to this and remove her from that position. She’s the reason this location is falling apart. He ido a este Pollo Tropical varias veces ya que vivo a solo dos minutos, y sinceramente no hay nada bueno que decir sobre este lugar. La gerente, María, es una persona horrible. Mantiene el restaurante hecho un desastre y trata muy mal a sus empleados, la mayoría siendo menores de edad. Uno puede ver perfectamente cómo los maltrata mientras estás haciendo tu pedido. Por la manera en que les habla y los trata, muchos empleados se han ido, y por eso siempre están con poco personal. La comida tarda una eternidad en salir. Es ridículo. María tiene una actitud muy creída y actúa como si pudiera decir y hacer lo que quiera sin consecuencias. Alguien tiene que ponerle un alto y sacarla de ese lugar. Ella es la razón por la que este Pollo Tropical está tan mal.
  • MM
    Madonna
    Oct 27, 2025
    1.0
    Was at a different ‘Pollo Tropical’ location earlier , then an associate drove me near for over an hour so I needed to use the bathroom. Store only has 1 stall per customer (weird). After I got done using the facility, the associate decided to have a tantrum and dropped my stuff in the front of the property building, but kept my wallet with license & credit cards. Customers near by helped me called the police to receive my stuff returned safely. After my wallet was returned, I waited outside to get an uber but I decided to go inside and purchase something while I waited. One of the staff members told me I can’t order anything and have to leave because they’re going to call the cops on me. While I waited for my uber, the staff member was on the phone with the police. My phone battery was on 1% and the staff member allowed me to go back inside to finish charging as I waited for my ride. Completely rude & unnecessary. Should’ve allowed me to purchase service. Do not recommend. No consideration

Frequently Asked Questions About Pollo Tropical

What are the opening hours of Pollo Tropical on weekdays?

Pollo Tropical is open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight) Monday through Friday.

Does Pollo Tropical offer delivery service?

Yes, Pollo Tropical offers delivery service with hours from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM every day.