El Pollo Gordo Restaurant

About

Latin American, Peruvian

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 345 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 7502

Phone: (973) 904-1944

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
  • directions_bike
    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Loud
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Wil G.

    star star star star star 28 June 2026

    Best pollo best sauce best rice best people I recommend their food. Fernando is the best!!!

  • Jose F.

    star star star star star 28 June 2026

    Someone told me don't judge a book it's cover...I guess that saying it's correct!   Drove about 45 mins to get some delicious Peruvian food!

  • Shana C.

    star star star star star 22 June 2026

    CHAUFA ESPECIAL $14
    OMG, First of all id like to apologize for not coming here before and being upset every time I drove by and there was so much traffic in the area. Now I know why there is so much traffic. The food is AMAZING! I have lived here for years and have not stopped in until Last week. The man on the phone was very nice and the food is made as soon as you place the order. I might mention that a lot of comments say the food is pricey but come on, I got this CHAUFA for $14 and it was a huge amount that lasted me 3 days! I was so full. I think the price is good for the amount of food you get. I will keep this place bookmarked when I'm super hungry!

  • Travis R.

    star star star star star_border 18 June 2026

    Food always good! Service is cool. They can have a long wait even if yu call and order. But great spot .

  • Rachel S.

    star star star star star 17 June 2026

    I love Peruvian food and have tried various restaurants, and this place beats all of them in two things: the jalea and the arroz chaufa (of any variety). I cannot express how amazing these two dishes are here along with the other things I've tried like the lomo saltado and the rotisserie chicken. You can't go wrong here. Probably one of my favorite restaurants ever. I now live on the west coast, but whenever I'm in the area this is a MUST.

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