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Welcome to El Pollo Inka

"El Pollo Inka" is a popular Peruvian restaurant in Torrance, CA, known for its delicious Pollo a la brasa, lomo saltado, and other traditional dishes. Customers rave about the generous serving sizes, flavorful Aji sauce, and friendly service. The cozy atmosphere and reasonable prices make it a go-to spot for a satisfying meal. With a menu full of vegan and vegetarian options, as well as gluten-free choices, El Pollo Inka caters to all dietary preferences. Whether dining in for a hearty lunch or ordering takeout for a relaxing dinner at home, this restaurant is a must-try for Peruvian cuisine lovers.

LOCATIONS
  • El Pollo Inka
    23705 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, United States
    23705 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, United States Hotline: +1 310-373-0062

Welcome to El Pollo Inka, a Peruvian-Latin American gem located in Torrance, CA. This restaurant offers a variety of amenities such as reservation options, delivery, vegan and vegetarian choices, catering services, and more. The ambiance is casual with moderate noise levels, making it suitable for groups, kids, and families alike.

Customer reviews rave about the delicious offerings at El Pollo Inka. Dishes like Pollo a la brasa, lomo saltado, and ceviche have left patrons satisfied and eager for more. The unique flavors of Peruvian cuisine shine through in every bite, from the perfectly cooked chicken to the flavorful sauces.

Despite some minor hiccups with service, customers appreciate the warm and friendly atmosphere at El Pollo Inka. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience, from helpful assistance with orders to prompt service.

For an authentic taste of Peru in the heart of Torrance, look no further than El Pollo Inka. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes, sip on refreshing drinks from the full bar, and enjoy the vibrant setting that this restaurant has to offer. Your taste buds will thank you!

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Rick V.
Rick V.

Never had a bad meal here. Pollo a la brasa, lomo saltado, papa rellena, and platano was on point. Even the complimentary rolls and Aguadito didn't disappoint. Pollo a la brasa came with rice and salad, lomo saltado came with rice. Don't forget to slather your meal with the wonderful Aji! We came hungry, and left happy. Will definitely indulge more of the menu on return visits.

Rocio D.
Rocio D.

Excellent food, great service, nice atmosphere. Will definitely recommend. Will return any time we're in the neighborhood.

Richard O.
Richard O.

My brother and I split a whole chicken with brown rice, soup & salad for $30.80 before tip. This is more than half off the price I spent at Wurstkuche for my brother and I. I actually felt guilty for spending so little on my food. I left an $8 tip.

Alexis R.
Alexis R.

3.5 stars overall. We arrived at 2:25 pm and had to sign up for the waitlist on their tablet and saw that we were 5th in line. There was no one at the counter and to be honest, the tablet and its sign telling us to get on the waitlist was not that noticeable. We stood there at the entrance for a minute before we realized we had to get on the list ourselves. Anyways we waited for about 30 minutes and looked at the waitlist and saw we were #1 in queue. A party of 4 came in and this worker with blond hair tied back in came to the front, asked if they're on the waitlist, but didn't check for their place on the list and just said "we can seat you". After seating them, we tried to tell him we're also on the list but he told us to wait and that they'll call our name and then returned to the check out counter. We were finally seated by someone else and the service for the rest of the meal was very good! We ordered: the pollo a la brasa (whole polo), lomo saltado, and pollo saltado. Everything was very delicious! We received soups as part of an appetizer and it wasn't that hot. It was like likewarm. When waiting to be seated, we saw lots of customers leaving with take-out bags and it was no joke!! Serving sizes are huge!! Anyways, everything was really good in terms of service and food except for that small mishap in the beginning.

Genesis E.
Genesis E.

The food is very delicious at this location. We didnt have to wait that long it was a 3 minute wait and the service was good. We were surprise that on a Saturday night it's wasn't crowded like other restaurants. Yes it was busy. Food was really good and warm. The ceviche was the best choice.

Sam N.
Sam N.

I usually get the saltado de pollo but I had a coupon for their col saltado de pollo which has cabbage instead of fries ( Sautéed onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage, served with garlic rice). The garlic rice tastes like just regular white rice. I also got a side of fries to add to the dish. The side of fries is huge and good for 2 people! But it was almost unedible as I got it to go, it was dried up and semi cold (maybe they prepared it before the dish because the dish itself was hot). I loved the con saltado de pollo. The crunch of the cabbage was a wonderful edition (not raw and not overly cooked, it was PERFECT). The legendary spicy aji green sauce was great as always, chicken I got well done which was great, cumin flavor, sauteeed tomatoes and onions were wonderful. Just a fantastic dish I will keep coming back for. Next time I will just opt to add the fries into the dish unless I'm eating there or picking up myself to make sure the fries are fresh.

Coco D.
Coco D.

I phoned in my order and I was told that it will be ready in 15-25 minutes. I arrived 5 minutes later. Someone immediately came to help me, I paid and was told it will be ready shortly. I started to take some pictures in preparation for Yelp review. While, I was at the bar, another person came and asked if I needed help. I really appreciate their service! Everyone was very friendly. The food was packed nicely and survived the 30 minutes lead foot freeway driving without any spillage. I like the decor of the restaurant. It looks really nice and I also like the pictures menu on the screen. I will definitely go back again. One thing though, the dish used to come with a half hard boiled egg but not anymore. I quite enjoy the egg yolk with the delicious sauce.