El Pollo Guapo - Hartford

Great good and nice atmosphere, staff is friendly and the wait time is short, ideal place to grab a quick bite when you’re at an event in the Convention Center.

The food here is awesome. As a vegetarian it can sometimes be hard to find delicious food that doesn't have meat. I really appreciate that I can sub chicken for chickpeas. My favorite dish is the nachos with chickpeas instead of chicken. They have really good sauces as well and the workers have always been nice. Highly reccomend and location!!

LOVE their bowls. Delicious and quick.. I would definitely recommend. Just be warned that depending on when you go parking can be annoying.

I came here on Friday for lunch right when they opened. I was torn between the Arroz con pollo and the Almost Legal. Not being sure how spicy the Almost Legal was, I opted for the Arroz con pollo. The food came out quickly and was a large portion. In hindsight, I wish I had done the spicy one. The sauce was very strong on the lime flavor. Overall though, the food was very good.

El Pollo Guapo is the best affordable, clean and yummy place to eat in downtown Hartford I think. It's quite packed in the afternoons during lunch time with UCONN nearby, but you are always welcomed with a smile and find a seat. I even enjoy looking at posters of local events on their notice board.I try to eat different things on their menu, and everything I have tasted uptil now has been just fabulous. Their chicken is fresh and juicy; and bowls are tasty and filling. Hola Guapo Tacos is great for lunch or even a snack.I am a big fan of their sweet and salty Plantains and have bought them as a take out couple of times- they taste amazing with their special Garlic Lime Aioli- fingerlickingly delicious! I am yet to try out their other branches in Newington and Glastonbury, it's a great brand to grow.