Casual spot featuring Mexican grilled chicken with classic street eats, churros & soft drinks.
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Address: 3451 S 5600 W, West Valley City, UT 84120
Phone: (801) 996-3827
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Thomas Sorenson
I have been in nicer prison cells. No decor whatsoever. Whoever swept the floor last week did a very poor job. There was no menu other than the posting on the wall which had no prices. It was quiet excpt for the t.v. program that was kept on in order to entertain thier young child. The dishes came out one at a time, so we did not really eat together as a family. I had the burrito. It was acceptable except for the cold cheese. I will not return.
… moreBrent
Don Pollo Mexican Grill El Original
3451 S 5600 W, West Valley City, UT 84120
I chose this restaurant to celebrate my sister’s birthday, and unfortunately, it turned out to be a disappointing experience.
Right from the start, we had to remind staff to bring our drinks, chips, and salsa. While the chips themselves could have been good, they were clearly made long before our arrival and were stale and hard to chew.
The food service was awkward at best. Instead of serving us together, dishes came out one by one—my nachos arrived first, and then the others followed in 5-minute gaps. By the time the last plate was served, the first was already cooling off.
I ordered the Super Nachos with asada, which I’ve enjoyed at their other location, but this time the meat was overcooked to the point of being crunchy. It didn’t even seem like the same cut—more like ground beef than steak.
The atmosphere was equally concerning. We were the only patrons there during dinner hours, which, in hindsight, wasn’t surprising. The only English-speaking employee was the young lady at the register. Everyone was friendly, but unfortunately, kindness couldn’t make up for stale chips and burnt meat.
The hardest part for me is that I had recommended this place for our celebration. I could see the disappointment on my family’s faces, and I regret choosing this restaurant for such an important occasion.
… more3451 S 5600 W, West Valley City, UT 84120
I chose this restaurant to celebrate my sister’s birthday, and unfortunately, it turned out to be a disappointing experience.
Right from the start, we had to remind staff to bring our drinks, chips, and salsa. While the chips themselves could have been good, they were clearly made long before our arrival and were stale and hard to chew.
The food service was awkward at best. Instead of serving us together, dishes came out one by one—my nachos arrived first, and then the others followed in 5-minute gaps. By the time the last plate was served, the first was already cooling off.
I ordered the Super Nachos with asada, which I’ve enjoyed at their other location, but this time the meat was overcooked to the point of being crunchy. It didn’t even seem like the same cut—more like ground beef than steak.
The atmosphere was equally concerning. We were the only patrons there during dinner hours, which, in hindsight, wasn’t surprising. The only English-speaking employee was the young lady at the register. Everyone was friendly, but unfortunately, kindness couldn’t make up for stale chips and burnt meat.
The hardest part for me is that I had recommended this place for our celebration. I could see the disappointment on my family’s faces, and I regret choosing this restaurant for such an important occasion.
Virginia Cervantes
Ew, no! Can I do zero stars for tasteless dry food, dirty floors, and bad service. There is also a foul odor when you walk in. We came in on a friday night, and the place was empty. That should have been my first sign not to eat there. Anyway, I ordered two kids’ meals, one chicken plate, and four tacos. The kids’ meals were chicken burritos that were really dry. The kids’ drinks were flat, and they would not change out their drinks unless I paid a one dollar refill charge for each drink. So I asked for a sample of their other fountain drinks, and they were all flat. The chicken plate had really dried rice and beans. The tortillas are stale and cold. The tacos lacked flavor, and I had to ask for salsa because they did not come with any. The lady behind the counter rolled her eyes at me when I asked for different flavor salsa. A child took my food order, and I had to repeat myself as she did not understand my order completely. The same child also served us. I will never visit here again. Rancheria is better, and that says a lot.
… moreexJ
Food was absolutely delicious, I had some chicken tacos and they could not have been better, the chicken was perfect as well as the pico de gallo. 10/10 and the owner and staff are amazing as well.
… moreKayBee Gee
Not what I expected. Still Very Good!
I was looking for a place where you can order a chimichanga or flauta smothered in sauce and cheese, with beans and rice on the side, add sour cream and guacamole. I ate such a platter in many restaurants in Arizona when I lived there.
I called ahead to ask whether the chips and salsa are unlimited when you eat -in. They ARE. Orders to-go are sent with a portion of chips and salsa. The man who answered the phone was friendly and did not rush me. I did choose to go there with my family. We ordered 3 chicken tacos and 3 steak tacos.
The atmosphere or layout of the place is what surprised me. There aren’t many tables. It is designed with a high counter to the left of the salsa bar. You order at that counter and get your order number. There was a tv playing ⚽. Each time the phone rang it was answered in Spanish. Each time they called an order up, they said it in Spanish first, then in English. There is a tip jar to the left at the order counter.
The tacos were arranged neatly, with jalapeño and onions in the center. Each taco was a small corn tortilla on top of a corn tortilla with seasoned, grilled meat inside. I ate 2.5 and my son ate 3.5. We drank complimentary water. We were full from what we ordered. We disposed of our own plates and napkins. There were about 4 parties dining in when we entered at 2:40pm on a Saturday, and while we were there (about 25 minutes), several more came in. No flies, no hairs, no saucy messes. I recommend it.
I believe it may be a family-owned place, with additional staff. Everyone is polite. The place is not dirty, rather there is white paint stain on the floor and there were some crumbs in one spot on the floor. A quick sweeping would fix that. I did not visit the restroom but there were no unpleasant scents from the entire establishment. I plan to visit again, ordering more tacos with a side of beans. Their menu is simple. They have a chalkboard of specials around the $7 range (tacos, tamales, quesadillas, burrito + drink) and a sides menu. They have a chicken menu, ranging from the choice to buy 2 pieces of chicken up to a Whole Chicken. I spent $9.71 for the 6 tacos my family ate.
They make their huge batches of chips fresh every 2 hours. They also make their salsa every 2 hours. They serve green salsa and red salsa. The chips are sprinkled with chili powder or something else red. The back of the place near the entrance to the restrooms did have some smoke from the grill. It did not smell bad. I remember thinking we would likely smell like a grill restaurant when we left. My teen son said he would rate it a 3.5 but I liked it so I rate it a 4.00
… moreI was looking for a place where you can order a chimichanga or flauta smothered in sauce and cheese, with beans and rice on the side, add sour cream and guacamole. I ate such a platter in many restaurants in Arizona when I lived there.
I called ahead to ask whether the chips and salsa are unlimited when you eat -in. They ARE. Orders to-go are sent with a portion of chips and salsa. The man who answered the phone was friendly and did not rush me. I did choose to go there with my family. We ordered 3 chicken tacos and 3 steak tacos.
The atmosphere or layout of the place is what surprised me. There aren’t many tables. It is designed with a high counter to the left of the salsa bar. You order at that counter and get your order number. There was a tv playing ⚽. Each time the phone rang it was answered in Spanish. Each time they called an order up, they said it in Spanish first, then in English. There is a tip jar to the left at the order counter.
The tacos were arranged neatly, with jalapeño and onions in the center. Each taco was a small corn tortilla on top of a corn tortilla with seasoned, grilled meat inside. I ate 2.5 and my son ate 3.5. We drank complimentary water. We were full from what we ordered. We disposed of our own plates and napkins. There were about 4 parties dining in when we entered at 2:40pm on a Saturday, and while we were there (about 25 minutes), several more came in. No flies, no hairs, no saucy messes. I recommend it.
I believe it may be a family-owned place, with additional staff. Everyone is polite. The place is not dirty, rather there is white paint stain on the floor and there were some crumbs in one spot on the floor. A quick sweeping would fix that. I did not visit the restroom but there were no unpleasant scents from the entire establishment. I plan to visit again, ordering more tacos with a side of beans. Their menu is simple. They have a chalkboard of specials around the $7 range (tacos, tamales, quesadillas, burrito + drink) and a sides menu. They have a chicken menu, ranging from the choice to buy 2 pieces of chicken up to a Whole Chicken. I spent $9.71 for the 6 tacos my family ate.
They make their huge batches of chips fresh every 2 hours. They also make their salsa every 2 hours. They serve green salsa and red salsa. The chips are sprinkled with chili powder or something else red. The back of the place near the entrance to the restrooms did have some smoke from the grill. It did not smell bad. I remember thinking we would likely smell like a grill restaurant when we left. My teen son said he would rate it a 3.5 but I liked it so I rate it a 4.00
Simon Crapo
This place is a hidden gem. Service is very friendly, the kitchen and dining area is very clean. They have an open chips and salsa bar. The food is prepared fresh. I tried the chicken tacos (4 – $5.99 includes drink) and also the tamale burrito ($6.95 includes drink) the burrito can feed two people. The chicken is awesome. Everything was amazing. I will come again! This place needs more people to know about it.
… morePaul Kankowski
Coming from California did not have a high expectations for Mexican food in Utah. This place was amazing. The chicken burrito was so tasty and the tortillas tasted homemade. Great restaurant with wonderful food and service
… moreSergio Lopez
Great location, super convenient. Same great taste you would expect from Don Pollo. Service was also great. Their cream salsa is the best!
… moreJames Soto
Since the sale of this place , I’d have to say that it has truly gone down hill. We purchased a whole chicken and once we got home we saw only two pieces. They where extremely rude and laughed at us for bringing this up. No apologies and zero empathy. Don’t go here
… moreDaniel Lobato
I recently had a very disappointing and alarming experience at Don Pollo. During what was supposed to be a pleasant meal, I discovered a cockroach in my food. This was not only disgusting but also raised serious concerns about the restaurant’s cleanliness and hygiene standards.
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