Pollos Asados los Norteños

Chicken and fajitas were so great. Came with charro beans and rice; super delicious. They have this sauce that pairs well with all the meats. All in all very very good.

Today was our first visit to Frank's Pollos Asados los Norteños where we were treated as Family by the friendly and professional staff. We arrived just before 4:00 PM feeling very hungry and ordered a whole chicken with green sauce on the side, along with two margaritas, a strawberry and a mangonada. The margaritas arrived quickly, and were shortly followed by the chicken that came with a side order of mexican rice and charro beans. The chicken was moist and well cooked with a mild smoked flavor that came with the green sauce that we requested. The green sauce gives the chicken a mild green chili, tomatillos flavor that enriches the chicken. Please see the menu because they serve other dishes that we plan on trying next time we come.

Overall, I'd rate this spot a (7)... Everything was consistent across the board. There was a plate called Parillada Grande at $62 and we chose the half-plate version for $31, but we were charged approximately $37 (excluding drinks)... Now it's possible the cheese was a separate charge, if so, then we were charged approximately $35. Either way, pretty large discrepancy. With all that said, the service was very good and the server was rewarded with a 30% tip. Half Chicken (7.5): Breast was moist and tender, Leg (7) was semi-tender, Thigh (6) was surprisingly dry... The Wing (6) was dry. The taste overall was fairly seasoned. Asada (6): half were tastier than others, the bottom closer to the skillet had more taste, otherwise bland... Semi-tender Charlotte Beans (7.5): Were tasty with bacon. Even better when combined with rice. Rice (6): sticky, soft, but lacked seasoning. Mexican Sausage (6): tasted and was consistent like a pork hot dog. Jalapeno/Cheddar Sausage (7.5): Good Taste and juicy. Corn Tortillas (5): Store bought. Cooked Onion (7.5) wrapped in foil. Seemed grilled and steamed once wrapped. Much better than the onions on skillet. Grilled Jalapeno (8): enhanced taste and was not as hot. Green Sauce (8): great consistency, tasted slightly spicy, and enhanced food. Atmosphere (7): was packed and had a great feel, the vents were dirty, and the water stain on some of the ceiling tiles kind of took away from the vibe. May go back to try other items, but would not go out of the way for them. Content, "Big" Henry https://shorturl.at/jkRU3 Facebook Page/Group: Big Henry's Texas Food Critic

Absolutely delicious at a very affordable price with friendly staff. So good we nearly bought a whole chicken for each of us when we went but just one to share was more than enough food.

This was our first time here. Sherlyn was an amazing server! She was so kind and she explain the food that we order! The food was so delicious and the green sauce was amazing! We love it we give 10/10. We will be back for sure!

Honestly probably the best Mexican food I've ever had. The service was great and fast and the portions were large. No complaints.

This place had great food. It was our first time eating here. Lots of options. I tried a Salchi Burger. A tad spicy but good. Stephen had the half chicken. It was a lot more food than either of us expected. They had frozen margaritas but they made me one on the rocks at my request. The wait staff was always there and we never had an empty glass. Great little find.

This was the worst customer service I order a take out and when I got home an item was missing. I call the restaurant and the lady ask me to send a picture of my order. This is after I provide her with my order number and she acknowledged what I order.i sent the picture and then she ask for the receipt I sent that. After waiting a few hours I try to call the number I text and the business to no avail. They never apologized, never corrected this mess up,come on I no restaurant are struggling but stealing from your customer is not a good look.

Wow! This speaks volumes for Pollos Asados los Norteños! They catered for Post Malone & Jelly Roll, pre-show at the Alamodome!

Pros Welcoming staff Good food Quick service Food was brought out hot Chicken was good (make sure to get your sauce) Cons Fajitas for two was small Tortillas were overheated fell apart Sauces were forgotten by waitress Agua Fresca (Jamaica) was not fresh Service was not the best Good food. Service from waitress was decent and the experience was not the best. I had to get Stanton off my waitress several times. Sauces were forgotten and tortillas were not replaced after they split in half due being overheated. I reminded the waited and v she still forgot. Moving on, most of locations have similar tasting food but the service here was subpar. I will return to my favorite location.

I love this place! The aroma from blocks away is amazing! Half a chicken, rice and beans, guacamole is our go to for two Less than $20 Pros Super affordable Super tasty meals Super service Super easy to go curb service Super Duper green sauce... yummy! Cons No tortilla chips (for guacamole) No fries (for burger) Located on the SE corner of IH 35 & Walzem in Windcrest area. Lots of parking. Small outdoor patio.

Oh why oh why can't there be a Pollos Asados near where we live? We were visiting from Hawaii and wanted to try out the best of the San Antonio area. Pollos Asados was a highly rated place and oh my gosh this is the kind of place I live for. Located in a somewhat commercial/industrial looking area, inside was bright and clean and lively. The menu was straightforward with very good prices. We ordered the chicken, I got a side of beans, tortillas, and of course the wonderful green sauce. The chicken was absolutley OUTSTANDING, and with the sauce I was in love. The beans were also excellent. I LOVE restaurants that really do what they do well. Like a place with Pollo in the name better have good chicken, and this place absolutely rocks. I'd come back here again and again and again if I could.

I was introduced to this place by a coworker and have been hooked ever since. They offer a wide variety of chicken, hamburgers and fajitas. My personal favorite is the pollos asado. The whole chicken comes with beans, rice, corn tortillas and green sauce. This cozy spot offers indoor and outdoor seating available and offer alcoholic beverages. Service is always quick and the wait staff are super friendly.

Great food for unbeatable prices!! Authentic fajitas, good guacamole, flavorful chicken. A+ service and food came out quick. Interior is clean. Will be coming back asap

Great grilled chicken. As a post game dinner, we stopped off at Mexican grill or parilla. We were seated and greeted by our server Daynah. She was great at getting our order and making sure we didn't go overboard on the delicious foods. The margaritas came in 16oz and 22oz sizes. They have aguas frescas of lemonade, Jamaica, or horchata. They have cervezas Modelo. I tried the strawberry margarita and then the guanabana margie. I should have stuck with the strawberry on the rocks, it was amazing. I tried the second one, but it wasn't as good. Mine came with a tamarindo stick and tajin sugar on the rim. The food order didn't take long after we ordered. Daynah recommended the pollo asado and the fajitas. It was quite a bit of food. It came with rice and charro beans, guacamole and pico, and corn tortillas. The food came in smoking hot, but we dug in and enjoyed every bite. Daynah and the manager came by to check on us and make sure that we didn't need anything else. Very tasty parillada. We had so much food. It is no wonder Daynah said we would be back. It was delicious.

The Brochetta for two was really nice! The flavor was great and the jalapeño made my lunch guest sweat! The service is always top notch! The chicken rocks, but the parrilladas menu is so good as well. Yes, add the cheese!

AMAZING!! Every time we are in the San Antonio area we have to make a stop to have some of the best chicken around. We get the half chicken and split it between two people. The seasoning they use on the chicken is delicious and then they grill it to perfection. Add charro beans, you won't regret it. The green sauce here I could drink from the container it is so good. Service is always top notch. There isn't any alcohol, but the do offer some tasty desserts.

Overview: a simple restaurant offering some good chicken Food: the pollo asado was tasty, decent beef fajitas, good rice, good verde salsa. Overall the food is above average and affordable for the portions Drinks: menu of various beers, margaritas, etc. Service: good service Ambiance: simple, working class ambiance with minimalistic interior Overall cleanliness: average Bathroom cleanliness: below average

I didn't know what to expect, but my coworkers swore by this place. I loved it! We shared their biggest platter and I was delighted by tender and delicious meat varieties, surrounded by grilled onions, tortillas, guacamole and more flavorful delights. If you're in the area and have a few people, come here and get that large group platter!

Ambiance: Small quaint restaurant. I liked some of the artwork that looks to be painted on the walls. We came here with a very large group. We called ahead and the restaurant was able to accomodate a large crowd of 14. The group was ranging from the age of 4 to age 80. We waited a small bit for the table to be assembled, but we all fit comfortably. Service: The place is hopping and always full. Waves of people come and waves of people go. The staff is super busy, friendly, and attentive. We never went without drinks, sauce, and whatever else was needed at our table. They are really working hard! Food: We ordered fajitas and chicken for the entire table. The dish came with rice, beans, and we ordered guacamole as well. The fajita did not look appetizing because it did not have that traditional char look, but then you taste them and wow! These are tender, juicy, and flavorful fajitas. And very generous portion. Don't let the color fool you, dig right in. The chicken is super delicious, juicy, flavorful, some thought is was spicy, but I thought it was just right. The rice was cooked perfectly. The beans juice is full of flavor. I cannot eat beans, so I tried the broth. I poured the broth on my rice. The green sauce is delicious and right balance of flavor to spice. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food and there was so much leftover that we all got to take some home. Restaurant cleanliness: above average

A meal so heavenly that I had to thank my ancestors. I would gatekeep this if I could but I believe in sharing with the community

We went on a Saturday afternoon & were seated immediately. We both had a half chicken and added beans. All the sides were yummy, the chicken hot & fresh and very tasty. A great place to stop for chicken with friendly servers and a clean, festive atmosphere. Next time I want to try the beef fajitas!

This is a must stop every time we come to San Antonio. The green sauce is the best. Food. Ones our super fast and service is great. There's something about a simple meal done really well--and this is exactly that! You get a whole chicken for about $15. I'm sure the other stuff is good, but you HAVE to try the pollos asados (I mean, it's in the name of the restaurant). Pro tip: you've got to make the little taco. It must have the grilled onion, rice and the green sauce is an absolute MUST. This comes highly recommended!!!

Food, service and love this place! Great chicken and fajitas and all the fixins! You can't go wrong here!

I got car-side service and was honestly impressed--it was fast, friendly, and super convenient. We had the asada with onions and rice and beans. Also the portion was a good size. Also I couldn't forget the Tres leches dessert and everything was delicious. The meat was flavorful and tender, and the beans had that perfect homemade taste. Simple, satisfying, and definitely worth it if you're in the area.

I got the whole chicken and it was wonderful. Some of the best chicken I ever had. I did take away and the ride home hard because the smell was incredible.

Always great. Best chicken, great service. Fast and good. Fills up fast for lunch, better arrive early. Plenty of staff to handle any size crowd.

It was ok, but nothing to write home about. I've only gone once, and have no desire to go again. There are other chicken recipes around my area that I like more.

Great food super fast and on point chicken is so flavorful and fresh the rice and beans are good too

Always a fave. Anytime I have out of town friends who are looking for 'hands on' Mexican food this is my first choice. Staff is great and the owner/manager always comes around and thanks people for coming in and ensures we're enjoying the food. Highly recommend. Outdoor seating as well.

This place was very nice. I really enjoyed the food. The service was quick and fast. I've visited inside and drive-through and they are both awesome.

The food is very good inexpensive, service is friendly, what you see is what you get, it's a great place for a meal

My family always goes to this restaurant every time we make a trip to San Antonio because their chicken and tortillas are so fresh. The food comes out so incredibly fast and they give you such giant cups if you order water. I normally only choose to eat flour tortillas, because I find that corn tortillas are too delicate to hold tacos together. But this establishment's corn tortillas are so warm and soft that I enjoy their corn tortillas. We share a whole chicken amongst 5 people, and order an extra side of rice, onion, and tortillas. Every first bite I get, there's a warm, satisfied sensation that runs through by body. The service is great and the staff are friendly. It's a very affordable restaurant to bring your whole family to, they give you a bang for your buck and everyone can get so full.

The pollo was delicious and the service matched! I would absolutely recommend this location... looking forward to dining there again.

Todo bien, excepto por la música! Por favor no pongan reaggeton , dice puras groserías. Los pollos deli!

Excellent food. The staff are so sweet and portions are great 10/10. It does get busy so make sure you have a little time on your hands when stopping by!

Tons of seating so even on a busy Saturday night we were seated immediately. Food was good. Chips and salsa were great. I was curious that one review said chips might be too crunchy. I can verify they were appropriate and normal chips.

Great food at a reasonable price. The chicken is grilled to perfection and the taste is spot on. The ranchero been are delicious!

This has become my comfort food spot. When the world around me is falling apart, I can come in here order my meal and the noise around me fades. I usually order what I call a TRIFECTA. A burger, a beef parrilla and a half chicken. I get to sample each and eat until my little heart is content. The leftovers go home to feed my family. On this trip I was in the area for a job. I wasn't sure how long I was going to take so I didn't want my leftovers to spoil in the Texas heat. You will not be disappointed if you are craving some juicy grilled chicken, best/tender beef fajitas or a burger with a kick

Tender juicy chicken that you can get in a drive thru. This place is the bees' knees because every time I go, a third of San antonio is there. :) Okay, that's exaggerated, but the truth is I go after that's when the party happens! Pollos asados: it's what's for dinner! Their rice is delicious, and the charro beans are ooo la la!!! I leave tips because even though they are off the charts busy, the people at the window are so nice and patient. My husband loves it here and when we don't have a place to go, this is always the spot on his mind!

I try to make it to this place every so often and it's always a good choice. Staff is so friendly. The food comes out pretty quick, the food is out of the world delicious. The chicken is extremely juice, I tried the sirloin and I can say that it's also very juicy. Their Michelada's are yum! Flavorful. If you're looking for legit carne asada, be ready to surprised. Who said Mexican food gotta be unhealthy?

We wanted to try something new so my wife found this spot. Hostess was really friendly sat us right away got us a high chair for our son. Probs one of the cleaner high chairs I've seen. It was a little smoky in there probs from the grill but it was fine. It was a good size place. They were a little busy as well but not too bad. We decided on the whole chicken which came with rice, corn tortillas, green sauce, onion, jalapeño and we added a side of guacamole. Our water came in big styrofoam cups and she gave us lemons as well which was nice. Our food came pretty quick. It was more than enough for the two of us and our toddler. Chicken was seasoned good. Lots of flavor and it was moist. Everything was really good. Didn't have any complaints. We were checked on a few times to make sure everything was ok or if we needed anything else. We will definitely be back there again.

The chicken was great and the green sauce had just the right amount of spice! I wish they had a wider drink selection and kids menus. The service was very prompt for our large group and the restaurant was very clean and bright. I look forward to returning.

Best chicken plate ever. Food is always fresh and customer service is amazing. A whole chicken plate can feed up to 4 people.

Overall I deeply enjoy being around the crew and restaurant. Starting with the negatives: - Onions are wrapped and cooked in aluminum foil. Do an online search to see why this is a serious health hazard. - Tortillas are wrapped in foil. Maybe they're cooked already and simply wrapped, but I don't know for certain and I worry about the practice. Positives: + Everything tastes perfect. The food is all good. Not too salty, not bland. Freaking love this place. + Price is fair + Service is some of the best I've experienced. I feel genuinely welcome and cared for. + The restaurant environment and staff attract friendly and hard-working clientele. Good wholesome vibes.

Comfort food! Everything was delicious and prepared quickly. We were visiting SA and found this place close to where we were staying. We ordered two whole chickens and were not disappointed. Thank you!

Food is amazing! Service is fast and they have delivery/carry-out options. Ambiance is too noisy for me.

Great value! Saw this place on a PBS Bbq show. Chicken was nice and moist. It came with rice and tortillas, grilled onion, grilled jalapeño, tomato salsa, and green sauce. The flan was a bit steep at $6 but tasted great. the outside sitting area on the patio is pretty nice and pleasant even though it looks out to a cement parking lot. Service was friendly. Enjoyed the meal and would visit again if in San Antonio.

Perfectly grilled marinated chicken which has a citrus tinged flavor. All the chicken pieces were moist and flavorful, even the chicken breast which most grilled chicken places is usually dry. My only gripe would the charro beans could use more flavor and tortillas were thin and just ok, but at least it kept me from carbing up. The service was great-the waitress on the patio was really moving and taking care of customers quickly.

This is from my 6 year old who insisted I write a review. "This chicken is goooooood!"

I received a portion of my coworker's lunch because she didn't like dark meat. It was soooo delicious I actually went straight there after work to grab some to share with my family. The place was really clean and the waitstaff was courteous. Check out the peek in my to-go bag and go grab you some!

Ahhhhhh!!! Where to begin? This place is like transporting the pollo asado places in Monterrey, Mexico and plopping them down in San Antonio. Spot on exactly the same! Half-chicken order is more than enough to fill a person. They give you about 3-4 large pieces of pollo asado, a side of Mexican rice, cebolla asada, a jalapeño asado, lime, and last but not least...the green salsa. The sauciest of all sauces, not just green salsa. This stuff is crack!!! I suggest making a taco with rice and some of the chicken, a lil bit of lime, and top it all with the salsa. Another suggestion is just to pour the salsa in the rice. Might as well ask for another salsa. If getting a to-go order, don't forget the extra salsa. This salsa is capable of ending wars. We ought to ship some to Israel/Palestine... Come give it a try! The pollo asado comes out quick!

I have been eating here since their first place opened on Rigsby, the food and service here is just as good, and it's closer to my home I come here at least twice a month. Frank knows what he's doing

This chicken is amazing 10/10. Quick and friendly staff. The price of the food compared to the portion size is well worth it. Can't forgot about the green sauce. They also have good tasting Mexican style burgers.

Delicious and friendly service. I highly recommend. Has been a favorite of mine for many years. Just wish there was one closer to where I live! You won't regret trying it.

Update: have now been 3 more times since the first review. Took mom tonight and tried the burger! Also delish! Green sauce on the burger. Just try it. You're welcome.

Food was delicious Got the pollos asados and fajitas. Would recommend both - lots of food, the 1/2 chicken and one person fajitas could serve 4 people. Came out quickly. The horchata was delish as well! Would definitely come back when we come back to San Antonio. Another wonderful thing - the staff were ALL so friendly