Welcome to Peppe's Pollo
At Peppe's Pollo, authenticity meets flavor in a quaint, family-owned eatery in West Covina. Celebrated for its Colombian empanadas and hearty dishes like Bandeja Paisa, Peppe's has captured the hearts of locals with its homemade appeal. Patrons rave about the crispy, generously-stuffed empanadas served alongside a delicious ají sauce, as well as the satisfying Sancocho and Picada. The warm atmosphere welcomes families and groups, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. With both takeout and delightful on-site dining, Peppe's Pollo stands out as a hidden gem where every bite tells a story of rich Colombian culinary tradition.
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1209 S Glendora Ave West Covina, CA 91790 United States Hotline: (626) 918-0604
If you’re searching for an authentic taste of Colombia in West Covina, look no further than Peppe's Pollo. Nestled at 1209 S Glendora Ave, this charming eatery boasts a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a home away from home. With a focus on traditional Colombian fare, particularly its renowned empanadas, Peppe's Pollo has quickly become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.
Highlights of Peppe's Pollo:
- Signature Empanadas: A must-try! Stuffed with creamy, shredded chicken and crafted from a perfectly crispy corn-based dough, these empanadas are often served with a delicious green chili sauce and a lime wedge, making for an unforgettable appetizer.
- Bandeja Paisa: Often hailed as the star of the menu, this hearty meal promises a delightful spread that includes rice, beans, a sunny-side-up egg, fried pork belly, steak, plantains, and an arepa. It's a full gastronomic experience that captures the essence of Colombian cuisine.
- Cozy Atmosphere: The restaurant’s casual interior, complete with indoor and heated outdoor seating, is complemented by a friendly, family-like service. It's the perfect setting for enjoying lunch or dinner with friends and family.
Customer reviews consistently praise the outstanding quality of the food. Maria T. raves about the chicken, claiming it's the best she's ever had. Elizabeth S. echoes similar sentiments, highlighting the rich flavors of the bandeja paisa and the refreshing lulo drink, while Courtney A. notes the incredible value for money the restaurant offers.
Peppe's Pollo is not just a restaurant; it’s a community hub. It welcomes everyone, from families looking for a tasty meal to groups of friends enjoying a happy hour. The restaurant also supports modern conveniences with options for takeout, delivery, and even accepts cryptocurrency—offering something for everyone’s dining preferences.
In a market flooded with fast food and dining chains, Peppe's Pollo stands out as a cherished "hole-in-the-wall" experience that embraces Colombian culture and cuisine. With delicious food, moderate noise levels, and grateful patrons, this eatery continues to hold a special place in the hearts of its customers. If you haven’t visited yet, don’t wait any longer—the authentic taste of Colombia awaits you!
Contact Information:
- Phone: (626) 918-0604
- Location: 1209 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790
Best chicken I ever had. Been eating for 20 years + good potato salad and rice is amazing.
Absolutely love this place. Tastes like my mom's cooking. Hole in the wall little place that is one of my favorites.
This place is one of the few and probably best authentic colombian food restaurants outside of LA. The Bandeja paisa, Sancocho, empanadas, and Picada are all recommendations. During the holidays they may offer unique selections such as Lechona. For the best experience I recommend eating there. Unfortunately the two biggest problems they have is they often charge random charges on to go orders to try and make a few extra dollars, and unless you eat there they are VERY cheap with the portions on to go orders. This has driven some friends and family away, bad business practices but great food.
I tried their empanadas ($1.75), bandeja paisa ($16.25)and lulo ($3.75) which is sour apple. The lulo drink was creamy and cold, I haven't tried it before but I like the citrusy taste to it. I tried two empanada which was filled with creamy shredded chicken, very moist in a corn based empanada. It comes with green chili sauce that was not too spicy and lime wedge. I tried one of their most ordered dishes, bandeja paisa ($16.25), which is rice, lettuce, tomatoes, a sunny side up egg, a strip of fried pork belly, thin steak, a fried plantain, an arepa and a small bowl of beans. Very heavy meal that filled me up quickly. It seems to be family owned and the man was friendly. They have a few tables and a small parking lot.
Amazing! 10/10. My husband and I ordered 2 cheese arepas, 1 empanada, 1 lulo, 1 bistec, and 1 bandeja paisa. All under $50. The inside is small and cash only but the food is so worth it. It helps to know Spanish but the menus are in Spanish and English, so if anything you can point to your options. The lulo was so interesting- honestly it reminds me of orange Julius lol Seemed like a family owned business, an older gentleman helped us out. Very kind service.
I have really been wanting some yummy Colombian food and peppe's did not disappoint. The empanadas were fantastic, wonderful texture.. crispy outside and nice and stuffed inside. Along with the empanadas they make a great ají "salsa" to eat them with. The papa rellena was fantastic. Maracuya drink made with milk is absolutely delicious. We enjoyed this place so much I know we'll be coming back many times.
This place has been here for years, I've been to every other business in this strip mall but this one. Well scratch this one off the list too. Always looking for something different for my kids to try. They were game. Small little place. It was busy with only one mesera. She did tell us it would be a moment. Well once we placed our order it did take about 45 min and we got it to go. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa with carne asada. It was a strong dish. Little bit of everything came with it. I ordered a morcilla aka blood sausage. Haven't had that in years and it was good if that's your cup of tea. Other dish we ordered was the aroz con pollo and some empanadas. Food was good. Only thing in hindsight is I think we should of dined in. Because after waiting for our order we still had to drive home afterwards. That was are The service was great by the lone mesera and she helped us with the menu too since we were newbies. I will definitely come back to dine in and try another dish.
Yes, get the Bandeja Paisa. Yes, get the empanadas. Yes, support the small hole in the wall business that grabs your heart strings the moment you are seated. You can easily tell it's family owned and with all heart. An amazing menu with delicious Colombian dishes and face it, we don't have too many Colombian restaurants in and around our neck of the woods. So this little place is a gem. The chicharron on that bandeja Paisa, alone with the rice, would make me a happy camper all day. Those empanadas, came out piping hot and fresh from the kitchen with limes and chimmichuri. Just heavenly. I'm disappointed I haven't found them sooner!