Putting the finishing touches on Pollo Tropical in Kingwood

A Representative from the East Montgomery County Improvement District says they have scheduled a ribbon cutting for the Pollo Tropical grand opening celebration on April 24, 2015 at 10 a.m. 

UPDATE 4/21/15: Pollo Tropical will be open for business on April 29, 2015  – The grand opening and ribbon cutting of Pollo Tropical has been changed to May 8,2015 – 

Pollo Tropical will be located between BreWingZ Sports Bar & Grill, and the new Taco Cabana that will be located next to Carl’s Jr. in the Kroger center near the intersection of Highway 59 and North Park Drive.

Pollo Tropical, Florida’s beloved fast-casual concept known for its citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and array of authentic sauces and sides, continued its Texas expansion with the opening of its second Houston-area location in Tomball in October 2014, and they are celebrating the Grand Opening of their third Houston-area restaurant near the Galleria at 6522 Westheimer Road on December 19, 2014.  The first Houston-area restaurant was opening in Pearland in July 2014.

Pollo Tropical, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, 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, as well as authentic, made-from-scratch side dishes, soups, salads and wraps. The Miami-based company, founded in 1988, currently owns and operates more than 120 locations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. There are also five licensed restaurants located on college campuses and more than 30 franchised locations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Puerto Rico.

Timothy P. Taft, President & CEO of Fiesta Restaurant Group says “Our brands have rich histories rooted in quality food, hospitality and service to the community.”  with a total of 329 restaurants in the southern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. “We feature made-from-scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, table service, free Wifi, drive-thru service and catering – all designed to serve our guests at the pace of their lives.”

Pollo Tropical Kingwood is hiring.  They are looking for day time workers, pay ranges from $7-10 an hour depending on position.  Stop by Pollo Tropical in Kingwood with two forms of ID. “Hired Today! Start Today!”