You'll probably know them from various Kerb markets, including Seven Dials, but now the Venezuelan team behind El Pollote are getting ready to open their first standalone restaurant. They'll be opening up in the heart of Carnaby on Ganton Street in a space big enough for 40 diners which will also have room for a small terrace too.
If you haven't had the pleasure, El Pollote has built up a reputation for using the best of British produce and infusing that with South American flavours. Their Latino fried chicken is the signature dish with sauces including Guava Glaze and Habanero Mayo and Queso Fresco. They're also previous winners of Wingfest, so they're pretty good at what they do.
To go with all that fried chicken - in wings, burgers and tenders form - they're planning a range of small plates and sides like yuca fries, arepas de chicharrón and the double carbing joy of Maria de Noche which features rice, plantain and fried egg.
For dessert they've upped the game moving from Tres Leches to a Cinco Leches cake alongside churros.
If you fancy keeping the party going there's also going to be a basement cocktail bar here serving up a range of Latino-inspired cocktails and craft beers.
More about El Pollote Carnaby
Where is it? 13 Ganton Street, London W1F 9BL
When does it open? 13 June 2023 (soft launch with 50% off on 14 and 15 June).
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @elpolloteldn
Subscribe to be the first to get the news from Hot Dinners
