Mexican RestaurantAustin, TX
El Pollo Rico – 9435 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road, Austin
Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Austin: 8:13 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (512) 339-7325 to confirm.
Location & directions
9435 North Interstate Highway 35 Service RoadAustin, TX 78753
About El Pollo Rico
El Pollo Rico is a Mexican restaurant located at 9435 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road in Austin, Texas. It's part of our guide to 1,661 restaurants, cafes and bars in Austin.
El Pollo Rico is open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Service options include takeout.
Phone: (512) 339-7325.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 9435 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road, Austin, TX 78753
- Phone
- (512) 339-7325
- Hours
- Open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Pollo Rico’s weekday schedule with 88 other Mexican restaurants in Austin. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, close to the local norm of 8:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 80.5 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 85. 86% of Mexican restaurants in Austin open on Sundays, and El Pollo Rico is one of them.
Compared with 88 other Mexican restaurants in Austin that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Texas
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
We don’t have El Pollo Rico’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Texas typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 35% | $6.99 |
| Coffee | 31% | $2.99 |
| Menudo | 29% | $12.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 27% | $12.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $9.50 |
| Taco Salad | 25% | $11.97 |
| Carne Asada | 22% | $16.88 |
| Flautas | 22% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 467 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Pollo Rico there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 20 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Chicken & Wings (4), Burgers & Fast Food (4), and Pizza (2).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 25 within three miles. The closest is Taqueria Villanueva, < 0.1 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Latin American & CaribbeanAntojitos Hondureños Gaby0.1 mi
- ChineseFujian Grand China Buffet0.6 mi
- Markets & GroceriesAce Mart Restaurant Supply0.7 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC0.7 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.7 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Pollo Rico's opening hours?
Open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is El Pollo Rico open on Sunday?
Yes, El Pollo Rico is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is El Pollo Rico located?
El Pollo Rico is located at 9435 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road, Austin, TX 78753.
What is the phone number of El Pollo Rico?
You can call El Pollo Rico at (512) 339-7325.
Does El Pollo Rico offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Pollo Rico, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is El Pollo Rico open late?
No, El Pollo Rico usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Pollo Rico?
There are 20 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Pollo Rico. Nearby options include Antojitos Hondureños Gaby (0.1 mi), Fujian Grand China Buffet (0.6 mi), and Ace Mart Restaurant Supply (0.7 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Pollo Rico?
4 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Taqueria Villanueva, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
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