Pollo Tropical® Continues Texas Expansion In 2015
Miami's iconic island-inspired chicken restaurant to celebrate Eldridge location opening March 20
MIAMI, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pollo Tropical, Florida's beloved fast-casual concept known for its citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and array of authentic sauces and sides, continues its Texas expansion with the opening of its Eldridge location this month. The restaurant at 13347 Westheimer Road is the fourth Pollo Tropical in the Houston area.
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150311/181180LOGO
The newest Pollo Tropical brings with it the tastes and atmosphere of the tropics. The Caribbean-style design of the restaurant incorporates bright island colors and details that help guests soak up the feel of a shoreside retreat while enjoying Pollo Tropical's menu of handmade, island-inspired cuisine. Guests can watch as the fresh, never frozen, citrus-marinated chicken is flame-grilled to perfection in the open kitchen and then served quartered or halved. In addition to its signature bone-in chicken, Pollo Tropical offers boneless, skinless grilled chicken breast, Mojo Roast Pork, Calypso Beef and Grilled Tropical Wings. Made-from-scratch sides include rice, beans, yuca with garlic sauce, sweet plantains and many more.
The restaurant's grand opening celebration will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 20. Festivities will include calypso music, a proclamation by local officials and a robosurfer challenge, where contestants will compete for first- and second-place prizes of $500 and $300 to go to their favorite charity. One lucky guest will win Free Chicken for a Year*, and the first 100 guests will receive a coupon for a free Create Your Own Family Meal, redeemable on a future visit.
"Our island-themed grand opening celebration introduces the Eldridge community to the unique fun and flavors that Pollo Tropical brings to the area's dining scene," said Pollo Tropical Chief Operating Officer Danny Meisenheimer. "Our guests can relax, sip a Refresca made from real fruit juices and dine on Caribbean staples like grilled chicken, corn souffle and plantains. At Pollo Tropical, every day offers a taste of an island vacation."
Pollo Tropical's savory island spices, mixed herbs and citrus are blended into rubs and marinades that enhance the flavors of the fresh dishes prepared in the restaurant daily. Its famous Saucing Island® brings on the flavor -- and a little heat -- with 10 signature sauces, including Curry Mustard, Guava BBQ, Pineapple Rum, Cilantro Garlic and Spicy Poyo-Poyo.
The Tropical Lite menu offers guests tasty, lighter options ranging from 340 to 510 calories, built around the core Caribbean flavors of the Pollo Tropical menu.
To complement its menu, Pollo Tropical also offers a variety of island-inspired beverages, ranging from a selection of Caribbean beers to coconut water and popular Refrescas in tropical breeze, mango peach and superfruit punch flavors. Diners can add rum to create a tropical cocktail or to enjoy a Cuba Libre made with Coca-Cola® and a fresh squeeze of lime.
To serve its guests, the Eldridge restaurant plans to hire more than 40 hourly team members. The 3,400-square-foot restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor seating for more than 90, with limited table service and a convenient drive-thru. The company is actively recruiting for all positions and is accepting applications at http://pollotropical.com/careers/job-postings/. Guests can receive a coupon for either a buy one, get one free small TropiChop® or $3 off a family meal by signing up for the Pollo Reward$® loyalty program.
*Complete details including contest rules, odds of winning and eligibility can be found online at www.pollotropical.com/community.
About Pollo Tropical
Pollo Tropical, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., is a Caribbean-inspired fast-casual concept known for its fresh, flame-grilled chicken marinated in a proprietary blend of tropical fruit juices and spices. Other craveable island favorites include Mojo Roast Pork and made-from-scratch sides including rice, beans, yuca with garlic sauce, sweet plantains and more. Menu items like the Tropical Citrus Chicken Salad, Guava BBQ Pork Sandwich and Create Your Own TropiChops® can be customized with 10 zesty tropical signature sauces on Pollo Tropical's famous Saucing Island®. Founded in 1988, the Miami-based company currently owns and operates more than 125 locations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, plus five licensed restaurants on college campuses and more than 30 franchised locations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit Pollo Tropical's website at www.pollotropical.com.
About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana® and Cabana Grill® restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature made-from-scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kerrie Sparks or Lainie Harber
214-379-7000
[email protected]
[email protected]
SOURCE Pollo Tropical
Related Links
WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?
Newsrooms &
Influencers
Digital Media
Outlets
Journalists
Opted In
Share this article