tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post9199862917138857820..comments2023-10-24T09:23:20.685-05:00Comments on Kansas City Lunch Spots: Pollo Loco: Crazy Fast Chicken (5816 Merriam Dr)The DLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12804981463092544712noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-86478323397258706752009-12-11T09:51:16.850-06:002009-12-11T09:51:16.850-06:00DLC
You didn't steer me wrong, I was told abo...DLC<br /><br />You didn't steer me wrong, I was told about Pollo Loco by someone who had been there a while back. He said it was north of Johnson Drive on Merriam, that was all. We were confused when we drove up to the restaurant and it had a different name. We weren't sure we were even at the right place and ate elsewhere.<br /><br />I found your blog today in a search for Pollo Loco and it was clear we were at the right place. Any word on the new place? I may go over there this weekend to see what's up.JohnEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184115666056830322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-62140532704050090202009-12-11T08:46:04.734-06:002009-12-11T08:46:04.734-06:00Sorry for the mix-up JohnE, didn't mean to ste...Sorry for the mix-up JohnE, didn't mean to steer you wrong. I have updated this post with the new info and listed Pollo Loco under <a href="http://www.kclunchspots.com/search/label/closed" rel="nofollow">closed restaurants.</a>The DLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804981463092544712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-13638201469592276792009-12-11T08:29:03.952-06:002009-12-11T08:29:03.952-06:00this place has a different name now.http://lthforu...this place has a different name now.http://lthforum.com/kc/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=408<br />It's abot 2 blocks North of Johnson Drive on the West side of Merriamkcmeeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640259113083899984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-42802968985904524062009-12-11T07:22:28.142-06:002009-12-11T07:22:28.142-06:00We drove by last night and were not sure if it was...We drove by last night and were not sure if it was Pollo Loco. I was told it was north of Johnson Drive but had no specific directions.<br /><br />We wanted to eat dinner but the last post in this blog says they're only open until 5 pm. Is this true? We were there about 6:30.JohnEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184115666056830322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-4773696223542828602009-07-15T18:14:49.435-05:002009-07-15T18:14:49.435-05:00UPDATE
My husband Rick and myself Rhonda took over...UPDATE<br />My husband Rick and myself Rhonda took over the ownership of Pollo Loco in Merriam, KS the last week of June, 2009. We see Pollo Loco with an extreme amount of potential with great food, we did notice the low quality that the last comment spoke and we would like to ask all of you to come back into Pollo Loco and see us. We want all of you to know this is a family operated business now and we strive to keep the quality of food, portions, cost and to serve Authenic Mexican food along with some Fast Crazy Chicken. We are making changes daily and would like you to stop by and let us know what you think. Our hours now are M-Friday 6:00am-5:00pm and Saturday from 7:00am-4:00pm. Come by for a Breakfast Burrito in the morning <br />Thanks <br />Rick and RhondaRick and Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539490632933809322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-8076128550280346772009-01-24T14:21:00.000-06:002009-01-24T14:21:00.000-06:00I have to amend my last comment somewhat. I visit ...I have to amend my last comment somewhat. I visit this place, usually weekly, every other at most. I have noticed the portions getting smaller, the quality slipping but the prices going higher. Just came from there less than an hour ago. Ordered the barbacoa and tacos (new to the menu). For $6.95 I got about exactly 8 small pieces of meat, less than 1" each, a half full container of ice cold, dry, refried beans, a container of dried out rice. The rice and bean containers are the small 4oz styrofoam cups.<BR/><BR/>The tacos are open faced on small tortillas, unseasoned but tender meat, onion, celantro and some shredded jack cheese. Comes with a small container of red and green sauce. The red sauce was watery and tasteless. It was okay for $4.00, you get 3 tacos. All in all though, for my $4.00, I'd rather have had 4 taco bell tacos.<BR/><BR/>I have noticed this place slipping the past several weeks. Completely screwed up orders, smaller portions, quality and taste inconsistent. Like I said, I know one of the owners, he's a great guy but he needs to spend some time training his staff on quality control. I would hate to see this place go down hill and close. Hope they can bring it up to where it was when it started.Flynlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407385560173185915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-47384445963008008282008-12-19T12:36:00.000-06:002008-12-19T12:36:00.000-06:00Love those onions, and the green sauce makes for s...Love those onions, and the green sauce makes for some kickin' chicken. Keep up the good work.Carl Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844035161507270432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-53396714911780334382008-11-08T22:43:00.000-06:002008-11-08T22:43:00.000-06:00I've had this almost every saturday the past 6 wee...I've had this almost every saturday the past 6 weeks. A friend of mine is an owner. They now have beef barbacoa on the menu. Now that is some tender, tasty beef! Also, pico de gallo. I have to say, that is the best I have ever had in KC, anywhere for that matter. You really owe it to yourself to pay this place a visit for really good food, at an excellent price!Flynlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407385560173185915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-278123503993881892008-10-10T10:16:00.000-05:002008-10-10T10:16:00.000-05:00Thanks for the kind words, bleau. Indeed it must b...Thanks for the kind words, bleau. Indeed it must be crazy reading about your own restaurant. It's also crazy when a restaurant owner comments on your blog post! I hope things are going well for Pollo Loco so far. You have good food and a great staff. I look forward to coming back and trying the frijoles.The DLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804981463092544712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-50258301250732863762008-10-10T08:19:00.000-05:002008-10-10T08:19:00.000-05:00I'm part owner in Pollo Loco. We kept having peop...I'm part owner in Pollo Loco. We kept having people say they wanted to stop by because of a food blog-- thats thanks to you, so I wanted to send great appreciation your way. It's crazy reading about your own restaurant, but you've giving me some great ideas to focus on. And I completely agree with you on the pasta salad-- I don't know where my Mexican co-owner got that crazy idea, but we have successfully tossed it out in favor of some kick ass frijoles (yeah, thats just fancy talk for plain refried beans but they are good!) I can't wait to to check back and see what other people are saying. Thanks again.Bleauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136610780732207687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-47895259305022220282008-10-05T21:26:00.000-05:002008-10-05T21:26:00.000-05:00we bought the dinner for 4 when we had company. t...we bought the dinner for 4 when we had company. tasty, tasty!! no macaroni salad. we did get a couple of tamales - pretty good but they're using chunks of pork instead of shredded meat. i guess the current owner is a good friend of the former owner, said she had to go back to mexico but she's going to teach them how to make tamales like she did. they said they had to have the gas shut off so they just piled some wood in one of the stoves to cook that chicken. heh. nice. it's delicious.pom.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01586426633612449976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-52387008501531072892008-09-18T23:16:00.000-05:002008-09-18T23:16:00.000-05:00The chicken looks delicious. That pic perfectly ca...The chicken looks delicious. That pic perfectly captures what ethnic, off-the-map chicken is supposed to look that. Props on the pic.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977652966429659307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-82917078493083060452008-09-17T16:25:00.000-05:002008-09-17T16:25:00.000-05:00Ok, I so want that chicken...it looks yummy!Yay! T...Ok, I so want that chicken...it looks yummy!<BR/><BR/>Yay! Thanks DLC!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586875268181033533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-42206475260334251912008-09-17T10:53:00.000-05:002008-09-17T10:53:00.000-05:00Crap, forgot the address! 5816 Merriam DriveCrap, forgot the address! 5816 Merriam DriveThe DLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804981463092544712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-49285575200885147192008-09-17T10:14:00.000-05:002008-09-17T10:14:00.000-05:00Where is this joint? I want some crazy-fast chick...Where is this joint? I want some crazy-fast chicken too!Goofy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352285444267475609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889765136853809643.post-91538753474522415482008-09-16T22:22:00.000-05:002008-09-16T22:22:00.000-05:00I actually go for Jarritos or Mexican (not in the ...I actually go for Jarritos or Mexican (not in the can) Coke. I am glad good Mexican food is moving out of scary places where you don't have to live dangerously to have some chicken.kcmeeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640259113083899984noreply@blogger.com