"The birds at Pollo Primo look like they're painted black. That’s partly because they’re sporting a nice char from being flame-grilled and partly because they’re so seasoned. Despite the blackened coating, there’s no overwhelming heat here, just a rich mouthful of smoky chicken that takes its cues from Sinaloan-inspired pollos asados. You can get it solo, but you absolutely want the $35 whole chicken combo because the standouts at this East Atlanta chicken spot are the sides. Their rice and bean (a stew of pinto beans) game is elite, and their homemade flour tortillas are the perfect vessel for DIY chicken tacos." - juli horsford