Curious about Latin foods? Plainfield has filled up with
restaurants featuring specialties of many South and Central American nations
and one that began in Guatemala, Pollo Campero, will entice you with free
empanadas Friday.
From a Pollo Campero press release:
“The three choices include a Spicy Chicken empanada filled
with Campero’s famous juicy chicken, green tomatillo salsa, Monterrey Jack
cheese and freshly chopped cilantro; the Citrus Chicken empanada made with
Campero chicken, grilled onions, tamarindo sauce and shredded Monterrey Jack
cheese; and a Black Bean and Cheese empanada filled with flavorful black
beans, Monterrey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, diced onion, and a touch of
smoked chipotle.”
Crowds of fans jammed
Pollo Campero when it opened at East Front Street and Roosevelt Avenue in late
2010. It is one of more than 345 Pollo Campero restaurants in 14 countries,
with 50 in the United States.
I have stopped in to the Plainfield Pollo Campero after PMUA
meetings to pick up some take-out yuca fries. There is also a large, bright dining room on the Roosevelt Avenue side, that I got to see when the Democratic City Committee welcomed Congressman Rush Holt to Plainfield, which
is now in the 12th Congressional District.
Stop by on Friday and try an empanada at Pollo Campero.
--Bernice
Will there be free politics for the folks when they get there too?
ReplyDeleteI love Pollo Campero, but for my belly width have to avoid it most times. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe food is wonderful, though, and the staff friendly and helpful.
I LOVE chicken empanadas, but for the same reason as Nathan, I have to avoid them. :(
ReplyDeletePerhaps I can make an exception, though. :D
Rebecca
First time there. The place was nice, clean, staff was great. The spicy chicken empanada was delicious. So many good choices on the menu has to try a few different things. Have driven past numerous times never thought of stopping till read your post, Thanks Bernice! They will have a repeat customer :-)
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