El Pollote announces new Carnaby Street location

Latino fried chicken company El Pollote is set to open its first bricks and mortar site on Carnaby Street from 13 June.

The new location follows the success of the group’s Seven Dials Market and Camden Market sites. 

The new 40-seater site will deliver a new dining experience in the heart of the West End, with its signature Latino Fried Chicken dish. There will also be a selection of sandwiches and burgers available. The site will also feature a terrace with 20 seats.

In addition, customers can also head downstairs to the bespoke cocktail bar, which will serve a selection of Latino-inspired cocktails and local craft beers.

Speaking of the new opening, founders Katherine and Rotsen said: “El Pollote is more than just a restaurant, it’s a celebration of Latino culture. We are thrilled to extend our flavour-filled journey to Carnaby, in the form of our first ever bricks and mortar site, where we can introduce more foodie fans to the vibrant and bold cuisine offered at El Pollote.”

After moving from Venezuela to the UK, Katherine and Rotsen noticed a gap in the market for their Latino flavours and decided to launch Venezuelan arepa bar Petare in 2014. After the success, the pair decided to launch a separate concept, El Pollote, with support from KERB. 

Simon Mitchell, CEO of KERB, said: “We’re extremely proud of El Pollote and their journey. When we first met Rotsen and his food stall Petare slinging Venezuelan arepas, we knew we were onto something good. 

“A chance entry into KERB’s Bucket List competition saw them crowned king of the fried chicken two years in a row. It was a no brainer to have them as one of Seven Dials Market’s first traders when we opened the doors in 2019, and so El Pollote was born!”