Juicy rotisserie chicken, hearty rice and beans, and bold South American recipes on Central Ave.
At Mr. Pollo BBQ Deli & Restaurant, the chicken does the talking. Slow-cooked until the skin crisps and the meat pulls apart with barely a nudge, every bird that comes off the grill carries the kind of seasoning you only get from a kitchen that actually knows Ecuadorian cooking. Reviewers keep coming back for the pollo con arroz y frejoles, calling it a flat-out 10 out of 10, and that kind of loyalty is earned one plate at a time.
The space at 189 Central Ave is compact and unpretentious. You are not here for tablecloths or mood lighting. You are here because the food is the real thing, made by people who cook the way their families taught them. Bergen County has no shortage of restaurants, but genuine South American comfort food at this price point is a different story entirely.
Mr. Pollo draws a crowd that ranges from Ecuadorian expats craving a taste of home to curious neighbors who walked past one too many times and finally stepped inside. Once you try the chicken, the math is simple.
The menu anchors on rotisserie chicken, seasoned with a blend of garlic, cumin, and aji that gives every bite a warm, earthy heat. Pair it with rice, slow-cooked beans, or a side of fried plantains and you have a meal that sticks with you in the best way.
Beyond the signature bird, the deli counter offers a rotating selection of prepared dishes that reflect the full range of Ecuadorian home cooking. Think hearty stews, fresh sides, and daily specials that change based on what the kitchen is feeling that day. Online ordering is available through the SkyTab platform, so you can place your order ahead and pick it up without the wait.
Tuesday through Sunday, doors open at 8:00 AM, which means breakfast-goers and early lunch crowds both get a shot at the day's freshest preparations. The kitchen runs until 9:00 PM, giving the dinner crowd plenty of time to make it in after work.
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“This is a Ecuadorian restaurant. I'm peruvian but their chiken with rice and frejoles 10/10 . Chikensuper juicy good taste. I recommend it 10/10.”
— Elegante Bellezza
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Mr. Pollo specializes in authentic Ecuadorian cuisine, with rotisserie chicken as the star of the menu. Expect rice, beans, plantains, and rotating daily specials rooted in South American home cooking.
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The kitchen is closed on Mondays.
Yes. Online ordering is available at online.skytab.com/s/mrpollotogo. You can browse the menu and place a pickup order directly through the SkyTab platform.
The restaurant is at 189 Central Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, easily accessible in downtown Hackensack in Bergen County.
Absolutely. One reviewer who identifies as Peruvian gave the chicken with rice and beans a 10 out of 10. The flavors are bold and approachable, not niche or overly unfamiliar to most palates.
Mr. Pollo has a small dine-in space, though the restaurant is compact. Many customers opt for takeout or order online for pickup. Plan accordingly if you are dining in during a busy period.
If you are on a tight schedule, ordering online in advance is your best option. The kitchen can get busy, and placing your order ahead of time helps minimize wait time at pickup.
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