El Pollon – Mexican
The air is thick with the savory, golden aroma of slow-roasted rotisserie chicken, drawing guests into a bustling neighborhood space where the sizzle of the griddle promises a hearty start to the day. Vibrant, overstuffed omelettes and classic plates of steak and eggs offer a soulful blend of comfort and flavor, perfectly complemented by the warmth of a steaming house-made soup. This welcoming eatery captures the essence of a local kitchen, serving up satisfying, home-style meals that feel both familiar and deeply nourishing.
38 Joshua M. Freeman Boulevard, Ranson, West Virginia 25438 https://www.elpollonwv.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, mediterranean, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, renal, carnivore, raw-food, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate El for its perfectly cooked, delicious sandwiches and reasonable prices, frequently noting it as a standout dining experience. Reviewers highlight the comfortable setting and polite staff, praising the warm service and relaxed atmosphere that make every visit feel special.
Menu
Breakfast
- Combo 1: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage or Ham and Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Combo 2: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage or Ham and French Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Combo 3: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage or Ham, French Toast and Hashbrown Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Eggs: 6oz. Strip Steak with 2 eggs, home fries and toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich: Bacon, Sausage or Ham with Cheese and Hashbrown Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelettes
- Veggie Omelette: Green pepper, onion, spinach, mushrooms, tomato and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rotisserie Chicken Fajita Omelette: Chicken, green pepper, onion, cheese and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak Omelette: Steak, green pepper, onion, mushrooms, cheese, tomato and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Omelette: Eggs and Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Soup of the Day Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanada: Chicken or Beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potatoes with Spicy Cheese Sauce: Papa a la Huancaina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yucca Balls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamales: Chicken or Pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler: Chicken strips, Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings or French Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Subs
- Steak and Cheese Sub - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Cheese Sub Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- El Pollon Burger: 1/4 lb. burger, American cheese, shredded chicken, shoestring fries, special mild sauce, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poor Man's Burger: 1/4 lb. burger, American cheese, fried egg, fried plantain, special mild sauce, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Burger: 1/4 lb. burger, American cheese, chorizo, shoestring fries, special mild sauce, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Rotisserie Chicken
- 1/4 Chicken Dark Meat: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/4 Chicken White Meat: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Chicken: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Chicken: Served with 4 sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Chicken with 2 Large Sides: Served with 4 sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Family Meals
- Family Meal 1: 1 Whole Chicken, 4 Large Sides Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Meal 2: 1 Whole Chicken, 5 Large Sides Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Meal 3: 2 Whole Chickens, 6 Large Sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Dishes
- Lomo Saltado: Tender steak sautéed with onion and tomatoes, served over french fries and white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Saltado a lo Pobre: Steak sautéed with onion and tomatoes, served with fried egg and plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Saltado: Tender chicken sautéed with onion and tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tallarin Saltado: Tender chicken or beef sautéed with onion and tomatoes, served over spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tallarin a la Huancaina con Lomo: Spaghetti with Huancaina Sauce topped with sautéed steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tallarin Verde con Bistec: Spaghetti in Peruvian pesto sauce with grilled thin cut steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada: Grilled skirt steak served with choice of two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistek a lo Pobre: Steak served with plantains, french fries, white rice topped with a fried egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops: Served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tilapia: Served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalea: Deep fried fish & seafood topped with salsa criolla, served with yucca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche: Fresh fish marinated in lime juice, served with corn and yuca (Weekends only) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas, Burritos and Wings
- Chicken Quesadilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Quesadilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Quesadilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Burrito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choriburrito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Salad Dietary tags: Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - 6 Pieces: Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - 12 Pieces: Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Meal
- Kids 1/4 Chicken: Served with French Fries or Veggies and drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Served with French Fries or Veggies and drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac and Cheese: Served with French Fries or Veggies and drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders: Served with French Fries or Veggies and drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Salchipapas: Sliced hot dogs and fries with drink Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla: Served with drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yuca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peruvian Fried Rice Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon and Cheese Fries Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crema Volteada: Peruvian Flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Alfajor: Shortbread cookies with dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caramel Cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu
Beverages
- Chicha Morada: Purple corn drink
- Inca Kola
- Jarritos
- Fountain Drink
- Aguas Frescas
- Orange Juice
- Coffee
Restaurants near El Pollon
- El Charro Bar and Grill — Mexican
- Joan + Joe Coffee — American
- Sibling Coffee Roasters — American
- So Angelina! — Italian
- Bolivar Bread Bakery — American
- The Black Dog Coffee Company — American
- Bistro 112 — French
- Lost Dog Coffee — American
