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El Pollo Gordo, the premier Peruvian restaurant in Paterson, NJ, is a must-visit destination for foodies and families alike. Located at 345 Union Ave, El Pollo Gordo offers an authentic taste of Peru in the heart of New Jersey. Our menu features a wide range of traditional Peruvian dishes, including our signature pollo a la brasa, ceviche, and lomo saltado. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create bold flavors and aromas that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Lima. At El Pollo Gordo, we're committed to providing exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel like family. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a night out with friends, our restaurant is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. So why wait? Come visit us today and experience the bold flavors and warm hospitality of Peruvian cuisine at El Pollo Gordo. We can't wait to serve you!

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Yelitza Nunez
Yelitza Nunez -Google user
2 years ago
Great Peruivan spot! Tasted good and a lot of it lol we ordered for take out. They made sure we had utensils and napkins. They also gave us a spicy green sauce w our order! Super happy with this place. Service Take out Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20
Luis Hernandez
Luis Hernandez -Google user
3 weeks ago
Horrible place to have dinner. Bought some desserts and it had mold on it. Look at the picture and zoom in you’ll see blue mold on the cake. Department of health should close this place down! Confronted the owner and he said he would make...Read More
Kim Cherry (KCherry)
Kim Cherry (KCherry) -Google user
a month ago
I purchased the chicken Lomo THE RICE IS SO HARD the CHICKEN IS VERY DRY not sure what’s going on here I’ve purchased from here before a couple of months ago which the price has now went up I’m not please at alll….. Service Take...Read More
Coco
Coco -Google user
2 years ago
The best in town!!! This is the only place I go to when I'm in the town 😊 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
MLR MBA
MLR MBA -Google user
3 months ago
Do Not waste your money. I am unsure of they changed owners because we have always gone here but we will never go again. We ordered a Lomo and it had 8 strips of steak the rest was potatoes and rice. We also ordered Papa...Read More
Yvonne Valentin
Yvonne Valentin -Google user
4 months ago
Service was fine lady at the front counter friendly good came out quickly packed up with utensils and napkins and sauce no problem. But when I opened the trays horrible! The rice was super hard not even cooked! I ordered white rice with half a...Read More
Tiffini Who
Tiffini Who -Google user
6 months ago
I was going somewhere else but a friend of mine suggested this one… He’s going to have to reimburse me. I ordered chicken and beef lomo saltado. The chicken and the beef was unseasoned… Zero flavor. And cheap cuts of beef. It was nasty. No...Read More
nelson tirado
nelson tirado -Google user
3 weeks ago
This is my New Favorite place to get Great Food. Amazing. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Brunny Mendez
Brunny Mendez -Google user
7 months ago
I love eating/ordering from this place. Their food is the best. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Katherine Rodriguez
Katherine Rodriguez -Google user
2 years ago
Ive been going to this place for years! I have to say there food was good. I usually always got lomo but this time my lomo came with hard rice, no flavor and chewy chicken. I would give it a 0 but im feeling generous,...Read More

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