POLLO TROPICAL #155

POLLO TROPICAL #155 lands in the top tier for Orange County cleanliness: an A, 99/100, safer than 87% of Orange County restaurants we grade.

Its latest inspection on January 6, 2026 cited 1 basic violation. Diners give it 3.9 across 4,270 reviews. It's a Cuban spot in Orlando. Menus here flag options for dairy-free and healthy diners.

A · 99/100 · safer than 87% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
A (99/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 basic
Address
8708 VINELAND AVENUE, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Cuban
Categories
Chicken restaurant, Cuban restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.9 stars (4270 reviews)
Seats
110
Phone
(407) 560-8304
Website
Official website
Photo of POLLO TROPICAL #155
Photo: Pollo Tropical

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.9 Community-sourced rating 4,270 reviews
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What diners say — our read

No clear consensus emerges from these 18 reviews. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.0 stars.

More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 8 of 18. The split is 10 positive to 4 negative across 18 rated reviews, with 4 in the middle.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (99/100) with 1 basic violations. That result dates from January 6, 2026. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 87% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: single-service and single-use items.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 26, 2026

    I am from IL. We always make a point to stop by at this location Pollo Tropical. The service is always so good and food is always good. But today the chicken , beans and burrito was so steamy hot and with all the flavors popping on my tongue..LOVED IT. Hot Fresh and Awsome flavors

  • June 26, 2026

    Always my first stop in Orlando FL back again today to grab my favorite, chicken rice and sauce.

  • June 25, 2026

    En estos días fui a la hora del almuerzo entré al local y me dijeron que no había nada listo para preparar y que estaba cerrado, PESIMA experiencia...

  • June 24, 2026

    Good location

  • June 24, 2026

    This is not a bad place but it's staff it's not as professional we expect. I don't not recommend it

  • June 23, 2026

    We used to love Pollo Tropical and we were sad when they left Jacksonville, so my wife suggested we go during our recent trip to Orlando. What a huge mistake! They no longer have mashed potatoes as a base option, plus they also removed the ability to make a custom bowl. We wanted yellow rice in a kid's meal, but we were told that was not an option (only white or brown rice). I ordered a 1/4 chicken meal with mac & cheese. I remember when the chicken was very moist and juicy, but this was the driest chicken I've ever had. The flavor was poor and it was very tough to eat. The fries were over cooked and our soda was also pretty flat. We also miss having a toppings bar with sauces. KFC is like 5-star dining compared to the meal I received (wish we had gone there instead!!). We will never return to this location due to the very poor experience.

  • June 18, 2026

    Delicious and not super expensive. Ordered to go on the app and it was quick and easy. Everyone loved their food! The garlic cilantro sauce is everything!!

  • June 17, 2026

    Food was decent for late night but service was not the best. My husband ordered a sandwich and we noticed how small the portion was compared to the bread/bun. We asked if he could have a little more meat to at least cover the bottom bun and were told no. Plus the restaurant was not clean. Food on floor and other small trash. If it wasn't late at night and we had other options, we would have left. However because of hungry teenagers, we stayed.

  • June 15, 2026

    Almorzamos allí, precios cómodos, comimos 4 por casi 50’dolares.

  • June 13, 2026

    Muy buena comida y servicio

  • June 13, 2026

    Comida. Incompleta

  • June 12, 2026

    Buen zason. Nos gusto mucho.

  • June 8, 2026

    Horrible very slow 30 mins waiting in drive thur line with 5 cars. Never again

  • June 8, 2026

    Súper lentos en el drive thru más de 15 mins para 4 carros

  • June 7, 2026

    Lugar comivel, qdo se tem outra opcao. Comida barata, bem servida e de sabor mais ou menos

  • June 7, 2026

    No sentí que la comida estuviera fresca

  • June 6, 2026

    Normal bueno

  • June 4, 2026

    Our food was very good, even better than I remember. I haven't been to a Pollo in a long time since I moved out of state. My steak was tender and well marinated so was our chicken. All sides were good as well. The rest of my family ate here for the 1st time and loved it. Only problem we had was that most staff had a hard time understanding what we were asking for due to language barriers, and the fried Yuca was cold but still good.

Overall Score

69 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    3.9★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Stable, 50% 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. January 6, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
  2. July 1, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

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: January 6, 2026