Everywhere you go in Guatemala, you see signs with the little yellow chicken of Pollo Campero on them. They're everywhere, the McDonald’s of Central America. Yet, their menu is a lot more like KFC. In the States, I don't eat fast food. But I had to try Campero. Why? Because I've heard that Guatemalans love their Campero chicken so much that when they visit family members in the States, they will actually pack some up to take with them!

Pollo Campero in Antigua must be one of the biggest restaurants in town. It is huge! There is a beautiful full-size fountain when you walk in the door, a take-out section to the left, and a full dining room in the back. My dad and I were a little surprised to have a friendly waitress attend to us at our table and take our drink orders.

The menu had many selections. There were three kinds of chicken to choose from-- regular, crispy, and rotisserie. All were available in combos, which seemed to be the best deal. Regular combos were Q29 and included two pieces of chicken, rolls, french fries, and a Pepsi. Super combos were also available that included more chicken and a choice of two side dishes: coleslaw, french fries, or mashed potatoes with gravy. Dad and I were happy with the looks of the regular combo. I had the regular chicken and he had the rotisserie.

I expected the taste and quality of the fast food I used to eat in the States, but I was happily surprised by Pollo Campero. There was something about their flavorful batter that made me think this chain could put KFC under. It was delicious chicken! God only knows how unhealthy it was, but my taste buds were in heaven. The side dishes were mediocre, and Pepsi was just a Pepsi, but just tasting that good fried chicken made the trip so worthwhile for an ex-fast food junkie. Mmm...