Pollo Campero celebrates opening of its 150th U.S. restaurant in California

Pollo Campero, the Guatemalan-born restaurant brand renowned for its tender, juicy, and crispy chicken, marks a new milestone in its international growth journey with the opening of its 150th restaurant in the United States, located in Victorville, California.

Founded in 1971, Pollo Campero was built on a vision to share a unique chicken recipe and experience that has become an icon of Guatemalan and Central American cuisine. Since its first international expansion in 1972 to El Salvador, the brand has maintained steady growth, building its presence in Central America and developing an increasingly robust operation in the United States.

The opening in Victorville represents a significant step in Pollo Campero’s long-term growth strategy in the U.S. market, a key market for the brand for its diversity, scale, and development potential. Pollo Campero continues to resonate with consumers who share a strong emotional connection to the brand while also attracting new guests discovering its signature flavors for the first time.

“Reaching 150 restaurants in the United States reflects Pollo Campero’s long-term growth vision in this market, defined at the leadership level by our Chairman, Juan José Gutiérrez, and executed with excellence by the Pollo Campero USA team, led by our Global CEO, José Gregorio Baquero,” said Luis Javier Rodas, Managing Director and COO of Pollo Campero USA. “Each new opening is the result of disciplined operations, a strong focus on service, and a deep respect for the essence of our brand.”

Rodas emphasized that this achievement is also possible thanks to the commitment and passion of employee teams, operators, and local partners, who day after day translate the Pollo Campero identity into memorable experiences for customers in each restaurant.

Pollo Campero in Guatemala and Central America

From its beginnings, Pollo Campero has been a source of pride for Guatemala and Central America, building an emotional connection with its consumers through shared moments centered around its signature flavor and service culture.

This milestone in the United States honors that heritage and reinforces the presence of a brand that is not only a culinary benchmark but also a cultural symbol connecting communities within and beyond the region.