Polleria los pájaros is a hidden gem located in Pisté, Yucatán, specializing in delicious charcoal-grilled chicken. With a warm and welcoming family atmosphere, the restaurant offers generous portions at affordable prices, making it a perfect stop after exploring nearby Chichen Itza.
Customers rave about the incredible flavors and unique preparation of the grilled chicken. Mathis Erichsen highlights the generous whole chicken meal, which comes with tortillas, rice, and an array of salsas, making it a satisfying choice for a group. Similar sentiments are echoed by Amber Lam, who appreciates the excellent seasoning and the fresh ingredients that accompany the dish, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Many reviewers note the friendly couple who run the restaurant, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. Mr. BongoMan captures this perfectly, emphasizing the chef's passion and heart poured into the food. From perfectly cooked plantains to vibrant mango and pineapple, every element on the plate shines.
Despite a fire that devastated the restaurant two years ago, the resilience of the owners is palpable, transforming adversity into a beautiful culinary experience. If you're seeking authentic Yucatecan cuisine with a memorable home-cooked feel, Polleria los pájaros is a must-visit. The food speaks for itself, and the love in each dish is undeniable.
Amenities and More
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Has drive-through
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Dining options
Serves lunch
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Cash only
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
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Reviews For Polleria los pájaros
Mathis Erichsen
Jun 23,2025
Incredible Chicken grilled over charcoal with tortillas, rice, soup and salsas. We ordered a whole chicken for 4 people which was plenty, and cheap. The family running the place was really nice and welcoming as well! Their restaurant burned down two years ago and rebuilt it to keep going. A definite must-visit place after a day at Chitchen Itza!
Amber Lam
Jun 20,2025
Carbon grilled chicken here is excellent—tastes amazing and smells wonderful. It’s served with some vegetables and soup, making for a well-rounded meal. The couple who own the place are warm and friendly.
Mr.BongoMan “MrBongoMan” Latin Drummer for DJs and Bands
Jun 5,2025
Simple yet delicious food! Chef has stories and a great heart. Guy cooks with love and it shows. Highly recommended!! Gracias hombre!!
とりやまゆうじ
May 28,2025
220MEX for 2 beautiful bbq lunches and 2 beers. We were so happy to come here and eat the fantastic grilled marinated chicken with all the trimmings - plantain, onion, pineapple, pepper, corn, rice, mango. Everything was cooked to perfection and nicely seasoned. You also get a free, small bowl of tomato soup with pasta - nice! The staff are friendly and welcoming. Great, no frill, authentic experience. I'm a little jealous that I can't be the grill master here :)
Sidney & Jeannie Hughes
May 22,2025
You have got to stop and eat here!!!! Had a terrible fire.... starting all over so don't expect atmosphere to be beautiful...but his personality and the food makes up for allll of that!!!! Chef even put American music on for us!! This day we had the half chicken and the next was pork!!!! Both cooked to perfection!!! Then we had grilled plantains, mango, pineapple then on the plate.... rice, cabbage and soup for starters!!!! Chicken plate was 5 a piece!! Pork..7.50 a plate!!! We were so full!!!!!!!!!!!
EJ P
May 11,2025
Eat there!! Excellent food, service, and ambiance. We stopped here after visiting Chichen Itza. We loved it so much, we stopped again on our way back from Merida. We ordered a whole chicken for our family of four. It comes with tortillas, soup, rice, cabbage salad, pineapple, and onions. We paid 170 pesos for food, plus 25 for juices.
Brandon
May 6,2025
Delicious food and generous portions that won't cost you too much. Perfect!
Justine Simal
Mar 26,2025
We stopped here for lunch after visiting Chichen Itza. The interior is very basic but don’t let that fool you. They offer one menu, namely a plate of chicken made on the bbq with salad, pineapple, banana and rice - and it’s very very good for an excellent price (100 pesos per person). Service is also wonderful. Would highly recommend lunching here if you pass by.
Reviews For Polleria los pájaros