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El Pollo Dieta, the premier Mexican restaurant in Coachella, CA, welcomes you to a flavorful culinary experience. Located at 49939 Harrison St, Coachella, CA 92236, our restaurant is dedicated to serving authentic, mouth-watering dishes that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico. At El Pollo Dieta, we take pride in our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients, carefully selected to ensure the highest quality and flavor in every bite. From traditional favorites to innovative creations, our menu offers a wide range of options to satisfy any craving. Whether you're in the mood for a spicy kick or a comforting, homestyle meal, our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring a memorable dining experience. Join us for lunch or dinner and discover why El Pollo Dieta is the go-to destination for Mexican cuisine in Coachella. Come visit us today and indulge in the bold flavors and warm hospitality that El Pollo Dieta has to offer!

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Heather A Adams
Heather A Adams -Google user
a year ago
This place is the bomb, but make sure to get cash money before you go up to order. Cards are not accepted. There is an ATM in the parking lot around the corner. We ordered a full chicken from here with salsa and it was...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 3Pollo
mathew grijalva
mathew grijalva -Google user
3 years ago
If you want the best chicken in the Coachella Valley, then this is the place that you need to visit. This restaurant has been here for years, and the food quality is still the same. The meals are decently priced, and it's great for lunch...Read More
Take outLunch$1–10
Cristina Arias
Cristina Arias -Google user
4 years ago
food is great customer service is horrible they leave the phone off the line so you can’t make any calls for 1 1/2 hours at a time till i came to the store and confront them about it and they still make you wait 30...Read More
David Lasman
David Lasman -Google user
5 months ago
The chicken is great, but the service is poor. The place looks like it needs to be kept cleaner.
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 2Tortillas, Pinto Beans, Pollo
Angel Warner
Angel Warner -Google user
4 months ago
I went there a lot from around 2009 to 2013 and it was awful and not worth the price. Went again and it's still the same.
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 1
Bobby Henriquez
Bobby Henriquez -Google user
2 years ago
Hidden Gem of the Coachella Valley. Been coming here since I was a kid, now that I have my own family we come here as well still taste the same after all these years. Such a unique flavor of chicken and the sides are amazing....Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Tortillas, Fresh Salsa, Whole Chicken, Potato Salad
Joe Pavia
Joe Pavia -Google user
a year ago
A classic Coachella chicken joint, the weekend special is great but be prepared to kill 40 mins just waiting on Sunday. If you go to pick up on Sunday - make sure you get there at 5:15 or earlier because the cashier girls will...Read More
Atmosphere: 3
Frank Soh
Frank Soh -Google user
a week ago
El Pollo Dieta service authentic Mexican chicken with wonderful side dishes! The best Mexican chicken in the USA.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Rashad Saleh
Rashad Saleh -Google user
a year ago
Sensational food. Especially on the weekends. Really nicely cooked barbecued chicken. Not over spiced. Potato salad is really good. Good prices too.
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Pollo, Potato Salad
Maria Jordan
Maria Jordan -Google user
5 years ago
Five of us went and enjoyed delicious, healthy and juicy chicken. Not greasy at all. I gave 4 stars because the side dishes are "nothing to write home about". The establishment is very modest as is the seating but there is always a line out...Read More
Yanet Dimas
Yanet Dimas -Google user
6 years ago
I've been eating this chicken since I can remember and recently I have noticed that the delicious and distinct flavor they were known for has changed. Its subtle but after years of eating here you can tell the difference. In addition there are times when...Read More
Lorenzo Carrillo
Lorenzo Carrillo -Google user
a year ago
Takeout is best. Not recommended for dine-in. The restaurant itself is extremely dated. It's like walking into the 1980s again. Seriously. …
Elena Miller
Elena Miller -Google user
2 years ago
They are not very clean. I saw them cleaning the floor, using the same bucket, the same bucket they used to marinate the chicken, that was the same bucket they used to clean the mop. That was so nasty, how can...Read More
Sixto Iniguez Jr.
Sixto Iniguez Jr. -Google user
3 years ago
I've been coming to this place for years, since around 1986 or so & the food is always the same, great. It's fun being able to see how they cook everything through a big window. Service is always quick when I'm there. ...Read More
JamesnMaria Smith
JamesnMaria Smith -Google user
3 years ago
Excellent chicken, especially on Wednesday's and Saturday's when they have the specials. With the rice and beans along side the macaroni or potato salad and you can't go wrong. Fresh and delicious, you won't be disappointed.
Karen Lizeth
Karen Lizeth -Google user
a year ago
They need to update their work hours. 🙄 It says they close at 7 and they were closed before 6. Showed up and saw multiple cars show up and get rejected. Not okay. …
Mario Castillo
Mario Castillo -Google user
6 years ago
Don't be fooled the chicken is dry and taste old When there is little business. I was there at 12 o'clock on Monday And nobody was inside eating or buying chicken. I wish the cheap owners eat there chicken just so they know how...Read More
Jesus Montes
Jesus Montes -Google user
6 years ago
I had waited in line for around 15mins. Then a man shows up to the cashier and says he placed an order on the phone 1/2 hour ago.. the cashier checked.. the order didn't show and she still helped him first in front of us.....Read More
Diego Zavala
Diego Zavala -Google user
5 years ago
Food was amazing, service was great, everything was just nice until a cockroach passed by my mom's shoulder when eating, so maybe just get your food to go which you know was good because it comes right off the grill. Would recommend.
Chris sanchez
Chris sanchez -Google user
7 years ago
Pollo dieta was okay, I didn't really care for it I've tried 4 different Chicken fast food places and my boss and I like Pollo Loco the best, however; their pieces of chicken are very small at Pollo Loco, now when you come...Read More
Lorenzo Carrillo
Lorenzo Carrillo -Google user
a year ago
Takeout is best. Not recommended for dine-in. The restaurant itself is extremely dated. It's like walking into the 1980s again. Seriously. Be prepared to wait at least 90 minutes to be served.
Atmosphere: 1
Elena Miller
Elena Miller -Google user
2 years ago
They are not very clean. I saw them cleaning the floor, using the same bucket, the same bucket they used to marinate the chicken, that was the same bucket they used to clean the mop. That was so nasty, how can...Read More
Sixto Iniguez Jr.
Sixto Iniguez Jr. -Google user
3 years ago
I've been coming to this place for years, since around 1986 or so & the food is always the same, great. It's fun being able to see how they cook everything through a big window. Service is always quick when I'm there. ...Read More
Take outDinner
Karen Lizeth
Karen Lizeth -Google user
a year ago
They need to update their work hours. 🙄 It says they close at 7 and they were closed before 6. Showed up and saw multiple cars show up and get rejected. Not okay.
Dine inLunch
Chris sanchez
Chris sanchez -Google user
7 years ago
Pollo dieta was okay, I didn't really care for it I've tried 4 different Chicken fast food places and my boss and I like Pollo Loco the best, however; their pieces of chicken are very small at Pollo Loco, now when you come...Read More
Matthew Pages
Matthew Pages -Google user
2 years ago
Hole in the wall cash only. Deal on Wed. And Weekends. Been coming to eat this delicious chicken for like 30 years! Sides are good too.
Dalilah Anguiano
Dalilah Anguiano -Google user
7 years ago
If you have never been here it's a must try!!! Best chicken in the desert and you're seeing all the work done. From the grill to the chopping area to your to -go tray ... Yummy!
Elizabeth Lopez Godina
Elizabeth Lopez Godina -Google user
4 years ago
Best since forever! I remember coming here as a kid back in the 90’s and loving it. Recently went again and nothing has changed :). P.S. The salsa is bomb!
Ricardo Hurtado
Ricardo Hurtado -Google user
7 months ago
Food was not good at all very bad and expensive
Food: 1…
Angie P
Angie P -Google user
4 years ago
Wonderful customer services!(: There chicken, pinto beans & chocolate cakes are very very delicious! I would recommend y'all to get a cake 🎂. …
Rosa m Soria
Rosa m Soria -Google user
10 months ago
Tried to order over the phone never answer and when some girl answers said they don’t take orders any more 👎👎 …
Jennifer Braun
Jennifer Braun -Google user
5 years ago
Food was good, but the two chicken deal was a rip-off. I paid $17 for one chicken, not two, as there was only one breast, two legs, and six wings. What kind of chickens are you using with this ratio of pieces?
Marthag Garcia
Marthag Garcia -Google user
7 years ago
I love their chicken! They need to upgrade their building went to the restroom & super hot well its 117 F outside other than that the food is good
Alexander Rosas
Alexander Rosas -Google user
6 years ago
It's one of the best healthy choices you can do when you're buying chicken and The Taste is amazing I mean they have to be doing something right if they've been up for years right
Duane Cinatl
Duane Cinatl -Google user
4 years ago
They have the best chicken anywhere. They were there long before pollo loco.people say it’s not fancy. I go for the chicken not to look at the building. And drive from la Quinta to get it.

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