El Pollo Kri-Ollo — Restaurant in Corona

To celebrate Peru's Independence Day, we decided to find a Peruvian restaurant near Riverside, CA while visiting friends in the area. After reading and comparing yelp reviews, we decided on El Pollo Kriollo. It is located in Corona, CA inside a small business mall with ample parking. Ordered papa rellena, cebiche, empanadas, pollo a la brasa, jalea mixta, choros a la chalaca, chicha morada, and Kola Inglesa. To take home an order of arroz con leche for dessert. Since the business closes around 8pm, and being a busy night during a holiday, they were out of pollo a la brasa, papa relent, and they didn't have empanadas as we leaned that empanadas needed a day's notice in order to enjoy them. Very well, we were happy to try the ceviche, Choros a la Chalaca and Jalea mixta. The Jalea was prepared just right... nice and crisp... A combination of fish, calamari, and shrimp deep fried in a light crisp batter and served with fried yucca and red onion sauce. Simply delicious and a must try! The Choros a la Chalaca were good, but could have been better without the decorative yellow corn and less chewy. The ceviche was a nice serving portion size. At first glance... A perfect balance of fish, onions, yam, corn, and seaweed. At first taste... It needed time to finish marinating, so I asked our wonderful waitress to bring us a box and it was heavenly perfection in the morning taste and for my lunch. She also brought me a tasting size of cau cau and it was nice. The complemtary sangria was refreshing and sweet. Overall, a 3.5 because they ran out of some favorites and they close too early. The business owners are accommodating and friendly. I will be coming back to see the owners Miguel and Maritza who have been in business for 8 months and try their papa rellena, empanadas, and pollo a la brasa before heading to our next travel destination. Finally, If you like rice pudding, don't forget to order the arroz con leche. They also have picarones, but that is also an item that needs advanced notice in order...

Im leaving my old comment below so you can see the difference:

Updated: I ordered chaufa de pollo and the chicken was rotten, there was no need to eat it just the smell was terrible, I wanted to be nice and I didn’t make a problem so I quietly took my plate and explained to the woman at the cashier (the owner), she didn’t say much just offered me another plate this time chaufa de carne, I ate praying because I didn’t want to be intoxicated. The worst part was when she showed me the bill and the plate was even more expensive than the menu, her excuse was that everything was so expensive and the menu needed to be updated, that was the last time I put a foot in that place. They should be ashamed to be called Peruvian restaurant.

Old: I really like Pollo Kriollo , my husband and I drive 40’ to get there on the weekends , flavor and prices are good 👍🏻 💯🇵🇪 I can taste the...

I was excited to try this place as I am obsessed with another Peruvian place in Ontario but never get to have it because I’m never in that area.

Ordered here for pick up- tallarin saltado de lomo with no onion or tomatoes, and a side of rice

Upon pickup, I was quickly greeted and my food was stored in an insulated food storage box until my arrival.

The tallarin was good, a bit too much pepper than I’d like, but still good. The cuts of steak were perfectly cooked and tender with absolutely no fat, which I appreciated. For the price ($16.50) I wish the box had a larger serving.

The rice was $2.50 for a large scoop.

There were no seated customers but 3 parties there for order pick ups.

If portions increase or price decreases, I would return. Employees are very nice...