Mexican restaurant ‘bringing something different’ to Huber
Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill has opened its doors in the Powell Plaza Shopping Center at Old Troy Pike and Powell Road in Huber Heights.
The new, family-owned Mexican restaurant is owned by Francisca Rivera and her husband, Jose Gaytan. Rivera’s daughter, Deisy, told Dayton.com customers can expect a new type of chicken that is typically seen in Arizona, California or Texas.
“We haven’t seen any kind of this chicken here,” Rivera said.
The family is originally from Mexico, but came to Arizona in the late 90s, early 2000s. Rivera said they lived in Arizona for about 20 years before moving to the Dayton area because the cost of living is cheaper. They have been living in Huber Heights for about five years.
She said her mom previously owned Rivera Tortilla Factory, where the restaurant is currently located. Rivera said she decided to close the factory because it was no longer profitable due to the economy and price increases. She explained that her mom still had a contract to rent the building, so she wanted to bring something new to the community.
Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill will have fresh, homemade tortillas that were once made at the factory. Rivera explained that the factory previously made tortillas for Victor’s Taco Shop locations.
The restaurant officially opened to the public on Friday, April 28.
Customers can expect combo meals featuring chicken breasts, wings, legs or thighs with a variety of sides like fresh salsa, Mexican rice, chiles toreados, charros beans, refried beans, French fries or macaroni. They can also order a whole chicken, taquitos, tacos, birria tacos, burritos, chimichangas, salads, bowls and much more.
Rivera said, “Bringing something different to Dayton is exciting.”
Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill is located at 4480 Powell Road. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for carryout and eat-in. Rivera said they plan to add Door Dash in the near future. For more information, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.