El Pollo Guapo

Name: El Pollo Guapo
Address: 1130 Folly Road, Charleston, SC, 29412
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

James Island · Latin American

1130 Folly Road, Charleston, SC, 29412Directions

4.7305 reviews

People say this Latin American restaurant serves delicious rice bowls, quesadillas, and chicken, with exceptional brussel sprouts. They highlight the fresh, flavorful food, reasonable prices, and generous portions. They also like the friendly staff and quick service.

Mexican-Cuban energy, big-flavor plates, and Blackbird crowds on weekends.

El Pollo Guapo is a $$ Latin American restaurant in James Island, Charleston. It has logged 4,862 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Relaxed, family-run eatery for chicken rotisserie, bowls, tacos and other Latin dishes, plus a patio.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

El Pollo Guapo is a $$ Latin American spot with strong crowd signals: a 4.7 Google rating across 2,353 reviews and 4,862 all-time Blackbird check-ins in the tracked window. On-chain traffic peaks on Saturday and Friday, echoing reviewers who mention inviting ambiance, music, generous drinks, and flavorful food.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 4,862 all-time check-ins between Jan. 7 and Aug. 5, 2026.
Saturday and Friday are the busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google rating: 4.7 from 2,353 reviews.
Reviewers call out Mexican-Cuban influences and a standout atmosphere.
Named favorites include tacos, churrasco with tostones, Cuban guacamole, and mezcal margaritas.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blackbird recorded 4,862 check-ins at El Pollo Guapo, with Saturday and Friday leading the weekly rush.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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The room in motion

Activity427

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4,862

Neighborhood

James Island

Last 30 days

427 check ins

−28% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside El Pollo Guapo

The experience

Relaxed, family-run eatery for chicken rotisserie, bowls, tacos and other Latin dishes, plus a patio.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.7

305 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is El Pollo Guapo?

El Pollo Guapo has logged 4,862 check ins on Blackbird.

When is El Pollo Guapo busiest?

El Pollo Guapo is busiest on Thursday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does El Pollo Guapo serve?

El Pollo Guapo serves Latin American cuisine.

How expensive is El Pollo Guapo?

El Pollo Guapo is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at El Pollo Guapo?

Download the Blackbird app, visit El Pollo Guapo in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.