POLLO TROPICAL #184

Health grade
A · 100/100
Osceola County rank
Among the cleanest
Diner rating
4 ★ · 2,862 reviews
Violations
None cited
Last inspected
Apr 2026

Its most recent inspection on April 17, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4 across 2,862 reviews. It's a Cuban spot in Kissimmee. Menus here flag options for dairy-free and healthy diners.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Osceola County

Get directions Call (407) 870-0183

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
775 W OSCEOLA PKWY, Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Cuban
Categories
Chicken restaurant, Cuban restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4 stars (2862 reviews)
Seats
110
Phone
(407) 870-0183
Website
Official website
Photo of POLLO TROPICAL #184
Photo: Pollo Tropical

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.0 Community-sourced rating 2,862 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.2, so it reads as a strength.

Of the 14 rated reviews, 9 sit at four stars or better and 3 at two or below. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (8 of 14).

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (100/100) with no violations cited. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. The visit behind that grade was April 17, 2026. Ranked against Osceola County, it is safer than 100% of the restaurants we score. The inspector left without citing anything — worth noting, since most visits find something.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 14 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Acabo de comprar un pollo con arroz y frijoles para llevar y me dieron un pollo quemado y tienen características de que allá sido devuelto por otras personas le aconsejo que revisen su comida antes de llevarla.

  • June 27, 2026

    The food was good. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the fried yuca bites, which is one of the main reasons I come here. Aside from that, the service was extremely poor. One of my orders was prepared incorrectly, and when I asked for it to be fixed, one of the employees practically threw the plate at me. She remade the dish with a very rude attitude and then slammed the new plate down again. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. I won’t be returning to this location.

  • June 27, 2026

    I had quite a few people recommend Pollo Tropical to me, so I was excited to finally give it a try. I even looked over the menu before my trip, and while it seemed a little plain, I was still willing to give it a shot. Overall, the food was good. Everything tasted fresh, and I can definitely see why people like it. That said, it just wasn’t anything that wowed me or made me want to come back. It honestly reminded me of the kind of meal I’d order if I were meal prepping—simple, filling, and nutritious, but not something I’d go out of my way to crave. I’m glad I tried it, but it’s probably a one-and-done for me.

  • June 26, 2026

    Quick service, great food.

  • June 17, 2026

    Love it!!!

  • June 17, 2026

    Love 1/2 Chickens Beans 🫘😋 and Rice

  • June 17, 2026

    The staff were very friendly and helpful at the location near the Loop. Food was a good value and the tables were clean.

  • June 16, 2026

    Fast service super clean

  • June 16, 2026

    The food is catered to the Hispanic community mostly with traditional Hispanic Caribbean food. I love the grilled chicken with the garlic sauce.

  • June 16, 2026

    We have been going to this location for years and the staff are good people. Like any business staff members come and go but its always good people. Thank you for taking care of us all these years.

  • June 16, 2026

    love it

  • June 16, 2026

    It helps a lot if you can speak Spanish at the Kissimmee’s location. The food is good and the service is reasonable

  • June 15, 2026

    People don’t pay attention anymore even when you repeat your order it’s still wrong. I asked them to strain some juice off the black beans on my tropic chop and ask for extra chicken. They gave me no beans sometimes the chicken comes in a separate cup. Sometimes the chicken comes mixed in the tropic chop bowl inconsistency seems shady. I do not feel like I’m getting my moneys worth when you do it different ways please pay attention. This is how you lose customers. We don’t wanna pay for something that’s wrong.

  • June 10, 2026

    No me gusta

Overall Score

70 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.0★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 7/10
    Stable, 67% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Friday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
10:30 AM to 12 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 17, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. January 21, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  3. July 18, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 17, 2026