El Pollo Rico #3 – Mexican
The air at El Pollo Rico #3 is thick with the irresistible scent of charcoal-grilled chicken, where golden-brown skins crackle over open flames to produce tender, smoky perfection. This bustling neighborhood staple brings together the vibrant flavors of the grill, from citrus-marinated carne asada and crispy flautas to hearty, soul-warming bowls of savory chicken soup. Whether tucking into a stacked Rico burger or sharing a family-style whole chicken meal, guests experience a casual, sun-drenched slice of authentic Latin comfort.
981, Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, TX, 78664 +15123887373 https://www.pollosricos.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, gerd, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-fodmap, tlc, raw-food, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, aip, slow-carb, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Whole Chicken Meal - $22.99: Choice of 2 sides (8 oz) each. Served with tortillas, grilled onion, salsa (2) and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Half Chicken Meal - $12.99: Served with charro beans, rice tortillas & salsa(1) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Carne Asada - $18.99: Choice of 2 sides (8 oz.) ea. Served with grilled onion, pico de gallo, salsa (2) & tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mex Mix - $19.99: Choice of 2 sides (8 oz.) ea. Served with onion, salsa (2) & pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Chicken Soup - $10.99: Served with rice & tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Rico Bowl - $11.99: Pico de gallo, sour cream, corn, rice and beans. Choice of meat: Beef, chicken, pastor & barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Flautas - $12.49: Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, queso fresco, avocado and sour cream. Served with rice & refried beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- 2 pc Chicken Special - $9.99: Choice Dark or White meat. Served with charro beans, rice tortillas, salsa(1) & fountain drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Torta Rico Combo - $11.99: Lettuce, cheese, onions, tomatoes, guacamole & mayo. Served with fries. Choice of meat: Beef, chicken, pastor & barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rico Burger Combo - $10.99: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese & mayo. Served with fountain drink & fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mexican Burger Combo - $12.49: Ham, grilled pineapple, lettuce, onions, tomato, cheese & mayo. Served with fountain drink & fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Tacos & Specialties
- Quesadilla - $10.99: Served with guacamole & sour cream. Choice of meat: Beef, chicken, pastor & barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Baked Potato - $11.49: Cheese, sour cream & butter. Choice of meat: Beef, chicken, pastor & barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Gordita - $6.99: Refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, cheese, jalapeno & sour cream. Choice of meat: Beef, chicken, pastor & barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Carne Asada Taco Plate - $12.99: Grilled onion, bell peppers, pico de gallo & oaxaca cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Taco Plate - $11.99: Lettuce, pico de gallo & sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Taco Al Pastor Plate - $12.49: Onions, cilantro & pineapple. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Barbacoa Taco Plate - $12.99: Onions, cilantro & queso fresco. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Taquitos - $10.49: Cilantro, salsa & onions. Choice of meat: Beef, chicken, pastor & barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Burrito - $10.99: Refried beans, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream. Choice of meat: Beef, chicken, pastor & barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tostadas Ricas - $9.99: Refried beans, lettuce, chicken, sour cream, avocado & queso fresco. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Nachos Ricos - $11.49: Refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, queso & guacamole. Choice of meat: Beef or chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Papas Ricas - $11.99: Fries, yellow cheese, pico de gallo, carne asada & sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Kid's Menu
- Nuggets Combo - $6.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Combo - $6.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Quesadilla Combo - $6.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides & Extras
- Rice - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Charro Beans (Pork) - $2.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Refried Beans - $2.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Sweet Plantains - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- French Fries - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Grilled Onions - $1.49 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Tortillas - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Guacamole (8 oz) - $6.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Chips & Queso - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Jalapeno - $0.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Chips & Salsa - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Desserts
- Flan - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Choco Flan - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Churros (2) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Fountain Drink - $2.49
- Aguas Frescas - $3.49
- Jarritos - $2.99
- Coca Cola - $2.99
Party Packages
- Party Package #1 (For 25) - Carne Asada - $299.99: 10 lbs Carne Asada, 1 Small Tray of Rice, 1 Small Tray of Charro Beans, 4 Tortilla Packages, Green & Red Salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Party Package #2 (For 25) - Chicken - $229.99: 8 Whole Chicken, 1 Small Tray of Rice, 1 Small Tray of Charro Beans, 3 Tortilla Packages, Green & Red Salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Party Package #3 (For 25) - Mixed - $284.99: 5 Whole Chicken, 6 lbs Carne Asada, 1 Small Tray of Rice, 1 Small Tray of Charro Beans, 3 Tortilla Packages, Green & Red Salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free