Pollo Primo
Chicken shop · Atlanta
792 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Highlights
Sinaloan-style chicken with rice, beans, tortillas & salsas.
Sinaloan-style chicken with rice, beans, tortillas & salsas.
"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
"We’ve found the perfect go-to for a quick, affordable lunch in EAV—Pollo Primo, which continuously churns out hella seasoned chicken plates, hella fast. It’s pretty simple: order a quarter bird, half a bird, or a whole bird (aye). And it’s not an exaggeration—when you order the whole bird, you get an entire chicken. Each meal comes with tasty rice, beans, tortilla, and salsas. Their lunch special rotates every week but usually features some type of chicken dish, a few sides, and a drink for around $15. Make sure to order the churros since their sugary, cinnamon goodness is the perfect cap to your meal. Their patio is a pleasant place to relax on your lunch break, just know that when the weather is nice, you won’t be the only one there." - juli horsford
"Pollo Primo is an EAV favorite for a number of reasons. The chicken-centric Mexican restaurant has its own lot with distinct lines (bless them). They also have a pleasant patio, where you can keep an eye on your vehicle while you tear into a juicy chicken thigh with so much seasoning it’s nearly black, so you know the flavors are jumping in the best way. And you can roll up with friends, family, or your korfball team to share a whole chicken meal for $35." - juli horsford, jacinta howard
"We’ve found the perfect go-to for a quick, affordable lunch in EAV. Pollo Primo, which continuously churns out hella seasoned chicken plates hella fast. It’s pretty simple: order a quarter bird, half a bird, or a whole bird (aye). Each meal comes with tasty rice, beans, tortilla, and salsas. Their lunch special rotates every week but usually features some type of chicken dish, a few sides, and a drink for around $15. Make sure to order the churros since their sugary, cinnamon goodness is the perfect cap to your meal. Their patio is a pleasant place to relax on your lunch break, just know that when the weather is nice, you won’t be the only one there. photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair Pause Unmute" - Juli Horsford
"Sinaloan-style chicken restaurant Pollo Primo, from the team behind Supremo Taco, offers a quarter-sized chicken meal for $12, which comes with sides of fresh tortillas, rice, and beans. Add an agua fresca or horchata for $3 or a can of Modelo beer for $5. For $35, a family meal includes a whole roasted bird with the aforementioned sides." - Eater Staff
