Pollo A La Brasa, Western & 8th

[JAB]

Let's just say that Dino's doesn't have anything to worry about. I wish that I liked it more than I did.

[mdpilam]

I agree. I was disappointed with PALB. Only memorable thing was the aji.

[losfelizhound]

The expansion will be completed by February. They do have a small sit-down area even in their current setup (4-6, 4-top tables).

This is a case of personal preference - to say one is better than the other, tell us nothing about either one of them. Moreover, PALB and Dino's use different cooking techniques (iirc, slow-roasted vs. flame-grilled), spices, and condiments. If I said, I preferred the Tandoori Chicken from an Indian place over Dino's (or PALB) it doesn't sound like a fair comparison.

[samtron608]

did they expand their location? i remember seeing a note about they were going to expand that location to include a sit down area.

[allyoucanet]

I tried it and was not impressed. Maybe too much hype.

[cdub]

i've never been impressed too. i've been there twice and i've been underwhelmed both times. i'd prefer california chicken cafe's chicken any day.

[JAB]

There is new construction on what appears to be the same lot.

[ns1]

what?

Pollo A La Brasa is awesome. I always forget how hot that goddamn sauce is until I slather copius amounts of it on my chicken.

seriously, this post doesn't make sense to me.

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Pollo A La Brasa
16527 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

[JAB]

Do you seriously prefer it to Dino's?

[ns1]

Never been, but I like it as much as I do other cooked-whole-chicken-type joints.

costco $5 chickens < starvation < boston market < koo koo roo < PALB < zankou

zankou wins on garlic sauce alone, I find the chicken comparable. Haven't been there in > 1 year though (PALB)

[PommeDeGuerre]

Would reorder this:

Flavor only:
boston market<koo koo roo<costco $5 chicken<zankou=PALB=Dino's

Weighing money as a factor, Costco is the best dollar for flavor/amount.

[ns1]

meh, after eating zank/PALB I can't touch Costco chicken anymore, even for sandwiches.

$5-6 for whole chicken @ Costco
9.19 for whole chicken @ Zankou w/ garlic sauce + pita

[js76wisco]

I think comparing Dino's to Pollo Brasa is like comparing apples and oranges. The sauce at Dino's can be poured on top of anything and I'd eat it. If we're just talking about chicken Pollo Brasa smokey charred succulent chicken beats Dino's. I agree with ns1 and would put PALB in the same class as Zankou for their chicken. The chicken at Dino's is good but without the sauce not as many people would be lining up for chicken plates. Both are excellent choices but very different.

[JAB]

Both are chicken (although prep is different) and both are in the same area so....

[andytseng]

I've never been to PALB, but I'm assuming it's similar to Pollos El Brasero?

If it is... they're very different for me. I go to Dino's when I feel like eating something unhealthy. At El Brasero, you can get rice instead of fries, and a salad. So which one I prefer just depends on my mood.

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Pollos El Brasero
2281 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA

[sammycakes]

I do. I think the chicken is juicier, more flavorful and the aji is totally addictive.