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What to order at Pollos Asados Los Norteños
- The dish to know
- Mesquite-grilled pollo asado
- Editor tip
- Order a whole chicken with the grilled onions and tortillas. The queue can be long; go early on weekends.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
Neighborhoodeast-side
HoursLunch and dinner, line forms early
Phone(210) 648-3303
The dishMesquite-grilled pollo asado
Last verified
Tip: Order a whole chicken with the grilled onions and tortillas. The queue can be long; go early on weekends.
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