Pioneer Chicken

Name: Pioneer Chicken
Address: 6323 E Florence Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201, US
Telephone: +15629279135
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.3

Takeout · Bell Gardens

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Sobre Pioneer Chicken

Pioneer Chicken in Bell Gardens is a beloved community staple offering authentic comfort food that transports guests back to simpler times. Known for its golden-brown, crispy fried chicken and nostalgic orange bang flavor, the restaurant serves generous family meals with classic sides like mashed potatoes, potato salad, and soft biscuits. While wait times during peak hours can be long, the dedicated service team ensures every order is fresh and delicious. This accessible location features a convenient drive-through alongside warm dine-in seating, making it perfect for solo diners or large groups seeking reliable, high-quality local cuisine that has stood the test of time.

Què diuen els clients de Pioneer Chicken

Pioneer Chicken in Bell Gardens is a nostalgic experience with crispy, flavorful chicken that tastes like the good old days. Customers rave about the chicken's quality and the friendly cashier. Be prepared for potential waits, especially in the drive-thru.

Plats populars

chicken (11) biscuits Orange Bang fish and chips gizzards

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Famílies Locals Ràpid Informal

Tip: If ordering more than 10 pieces of chicken, order 25 minutes ahead of time. Also, note that they may only accept debit cards.

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🅿️ Parking ♿ Accessible 🍽️ Déjeuner 🌙 Dîner

🎯 Casual 🤫 Quiet 👥 Groups

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A 342m

Darwell Park

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A 603m

Bell Gardens Park

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A 766m

Gallant Park

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A 903m

John A Ford Park

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Explora els voltants de Pioneer Chicken

Pioneer Chicken es troba a Bell Gardens, envoltat de llocs d'interès cultural i històric. Aquests són alguns dels punts més destacats als voltants.

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Darwell Park (A 342m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Bell Gardens Park (A 603m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Gallant Park (A 766m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
John A Ford Park (A 903m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

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Preguntes freqüents sobre Pioneer Chicken

Pioneer Chicken es troba a 6323 E Florence Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, Bell Gardens.

A prop de Pioneer Chicken es troben llocs d'interès com Darwell Park, Bell Gardens Park, Gallant Park, John A Ford Park.

Pioneer Chicken ofereix cuina takeout.

Pioneer Chicken té horari d'atenció. Consulta el perfil per horaris actualitzats.

Pioneer Chicken ofereix els serveis següents: menjar al local, per emportar.

Els plats més recomanats a Pioneer Chicken segons les opinions dels clients són: chicken, biscuits, Orange Bang, fish and chips, gizzards.

Pioneer Chicken és ideal per a famílies, locals, menjar ràpid, informal.

If ordering more than 10 pieces of chicken, order 25 minutes ahead of time. Also, note that they may only accept debit cards.

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Opinions de Pioneer Chicken Bell Gardens

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MPW 333

Placed an order by phone for pick up. The order was 20 pcs family meal with 3 large sides. More like small side but you pay for large. $60 + for that 20 PC chicken on the website the cost is $42 that is an outdated amount. That being said, the chicken is worth it. Crunchy, juicy and not overly salted. Mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, macaroni salad all very fresh and delicious. I recommend this establishment but please see for yourself and let us know your review. Friendly staff and great cooks. Cooked the chicken to perfection.

Gustaf

I stay in South Bay & decided to make the drive after watching a video in LA in Minute. My girlfriend and i loved it. We took some for the family and they also loved it. They had never heard of it. Now we'll be making that short drive from now on. Loved it.

James & Denise Walker

The only reason I rated the service 4 stars was because of the 45+ minute wait in the drive thru. HOWEVER the chicken was awesome and the gizzards were fresh, and delicious. IMHO the wait was kinda sorta worth it so long as they’re cooking each order fresh and hot. NOW FOR THE BAD PART….. I originally wanted fish. The guy said they were out of fish. I wanted apple shortcake but the guy said they were out of that. We asked if they had ANY DESSERTS the guy said they had none. So basically…. Only had chicken mashed potatoes and we had to wait for him to check and confirm IF OR NOT they had gizzards. Fortunately they did. Overall 4.5 stars as long as you’re willing to wait.

Oscar Vazquez

Very old school spot,great pollo,lots of variety, fish and chips, shrimp

Aaron C.

This place is so bomb! Chicken is so well seasoned and battered. The mashed potatoes, potato salad, baked beans, and biscuits are so good too. It’s been here forever and now I know why. I grew up in HP and went to school in Bell gardens back in the late 90s-2001. I always drove by it and never stopped till today and damn what a treat! Def recommend!

Nique Solaita

The memories of my childhood. The chicken was crispy, the meat was tender. We went through the drive-thru, service was good. The employee was talkative and had good energy. We went to the one in Bell Gardens.

Dave A.

Chicken was good, better than KFC. I don't know if it tastes like the Pioneer i remember from my childhood, it's been too long. The orange bang tastes like I remember, and the corn is the same mediocre corn I remember- good memories! Chicken was still crisp and delicious after a 45 minute drive. If it doesn't taste like it did in the old days, it's better. I only wish we had the old sunset blvd location back now!

Derek Law

Flashback to the 1980s. The chicken is crunchy and delicious just how I remember it. Was worth the trip from downtown LA to eat here. Note: there was a sign saying they only accepted debit cards, not credit cards.

Sergio Zermeno

This is my first time coming to Pioneer Chicken in a long time more than forty years, I have try their chicken I remember it was golden brown and crispy when taking a bite. They are only two Pioneer chicken restaurant left one of them is Boyle Heights and this one that my wife and I are at is in Bell Garden. When we stepping into Pioneer Chicken you go back to Pioneer Chicken in the 80's it hasn't changed it looks the same can I remember. The menu looks the same but the prices went up it's not 80's prices. We were looking at the menu and decided what to order we decided order a three piece meal with two side on the side we ask for potato salad and mashed potatoe and also including a biscuit. Then my wife wanna get a fried fish she remember get them years ago. We waited for our number to be called then we notice more people were coming in to the restaurant and ordering Pioneer Chicken famous crispy golden brown chicken. They call our number then I went to pick up our meal,the chicken looks golden brown delicious. Took a bite of the chicken one bite I can hear that crunch biting in the chicken it was tender and juicy and batter was crispy and golden brown it was so good. My wife said the chicken was juicy and tender and that crunch that she remember then my fish took a bite of the fried fish it was gold brown and really good. I took bite of the potato salad it was good and then the mashed potatoe it was so good and I can taste the chicken gravy it was good. The biscuit was good but I add it some of gravy to the biscuit it add more flavor that was mind blowing. Overall the staff was really friendly and the restaurants always look clean we need to come back again.

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Daniel Yang

What a blast to the past. I grew up eating pioneer when they were in every city. The one in Temple City off Rosemead and Las tunas was a community staple. I had to stop by as I drove past this one randomly. Ended up with a 6 piece meal and some fish combo. Loved every bit of it and got to share with my daughter who is too young to have ever eaten pioneer when it was easily available. The chicken batter has a ton of flavor that harkens to the olden days. And the fish was super fresh and crispy. Would go back just for the food even though it's not even close to where I live.

Calvin Bui

Pioneer Chicken in Bell Gardens is a true blast from the past and an absolute treasure for fried chicken lovers. The moment you walk in, you’re hit with a wave of nostalgia and the unmistakable aroma of perfectly seasoned, crispy fried chicken. This isn’t just fast food—it’s comfort food done right. The chicken is incredible—golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor, while remaining juicy and tender on the inside. The unique batter sets it apart, with just the right amount of seasoning to make every bite irresistible. Their sides are equally noteworthy; the mashed potatoes and gravy are rich and satisfying, and the biscuits are buttery and flaky, a perfect complement to the main event. The service is friendly and efficient, even when the place is buzzing with activity. It’s clear that the staff take pride in serving up food that keeps people coming back for more. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous, making it an excellent value for such high-quality comfort food. Pioneer Chicken in Bell Gardens is more than just a restaurant—it’s a piece of history and a must-visit spot for anyone who appreciates classic, no-frills fried chicken. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this place is worth the trip. I can’t wait to come back and indulge again.

Mamie Zembal

I grew up on Pioneer Chicken and it's been years since I've had. Wanted to go for nostalgic reasons. I got the 2 piece meal with a breast, wing and 2 sides, mashed potatoes and coeslaw. It was delicious and all that for under $10. Tables were clean and service was great. It was awesome to enjoy a place from the past!

Ocean

This was the best fried chicken that I've had in a while. It was so crispy and juicy. The biscuits were so soft and melted in your mouth. I was expecting brown gravy for the mash potatoes, but when we received the chicken gravy, it was a wonderful surprise and tasted great as a dipping sauce. Will be back!! Thank you for the great experience 😀

Josephine W.

Food is amazing and the girl cashier ? NICE AS HECK !! She's so sweeet! And the guy working with her to pass out the food they greeted us with a smile and was nice to us. chicken taste like they to…

Josephine W.

food is amazing and the girl cashier ? NICE AS HECK !! She's so sweeet! And the guy working with her to pass out the food they greeted us with a smile and was nice to us. chicken taste like the…

Claudee O.

This place is still o;d school and their chicken is delicious and not over price like the one on Soto they people there are nice and polite.

Claudee O.

This place is still o;d school and their chicken is delicious and not over price like the one on Soto they people there are nice and polite.

Claudee O.

This place is still o;d school and their chicken is delicious and not over price like the one on Soto they people there are nice and polite.

Steph Z.

Yes and every time I do it takes me back in time. Where I live there was one across the street from KFC. I eould get KFC slaw , cross the street, get pioneer chicken and my day was perfect. Know I …

Hoey R.

Still the best chicken around hands down. We come up here from the OC. The service is good and the decor reminds me like I went back in time 20 years ago.

Laylita D.

This chicken was super crispy and flavorful. I saw this on a review show and had to try. Will definitely be back. The service is ok, there is dining room that is small but clean. Super good experie…

Laylita D.

This chicken was super crispy and flavorful. I saw this on a review show and had to try. Will definitely be back. The service is ok, there is dining room that is small but clean. Super good experie…

Laylita D.

This chicken was super crispy and flavorful. I saw this on a review show and had to try. Will definitely be back. The service is ok, there is dining room that is small but clean. Super good experie…

Marie A.

This is the authentic pioneer chicken restaurant. The food is so so good.. this is our families go to place for fried chicken. Service is good. The place is always clean and it's just a chicken sha…

Cpaoffice S.

I come her once every month or two to get some of that famous chicken I knew from back in the day. Tastes the exact same. Been getting a little expensive but what are you going to do?

littleapache

Great chicken and love the crunchy skin. Place was clean and good service.

Jon Booth

When I'm in the area I like to pick up some nostalgic chicken. It's lost some of It's luster but good. Love the old look still

Chris Vu

I enjoyed the warm and nice atmosphere of Pioneer Chicken. The chicken, however, was severely drenched in oil. There was so much grease that it completely masked the seasoning, making it impossible to taste any flavor besides fat. the side dishes were great! They were a definite highlight of the meal.

Robert Murray

Definitely a flash from the 80's, out in California for vacation, I haven't eaten pioneer chicken in 40years, I forgot All about the battered chicken, it was Okay taste like Chinese food fried chicken, the potato salad was good, nothing to brag about, just glad there still in business , see you in another 40.

E Yen

Pioneer Chicken is still awesome! I love the batter. This is the only fried chicken that tastes good even cold. There is always a line here since there are only 2 Pioneer Chicken Restaurants left. I drove 35 miles here and wasn't disappointed.

David Park

Classic fried chicken restaurant that still exists! Great fried chicken and sides. Their biscuits taste like a mixture of biscuits and cake which was interesting and tasty! The interior is outdated but has that nostalgic feel. Worth a visit!

Zusammen G.

The food is great. But the service. Every time I come the guy at the front is so rude. You know he hates his job. Terrible customer service

E M.

Chicken is so crispy and delicious. If you are ordering more than 10 pieces, I would order 25 mins ahead of time as we waited about 30 minutes at the restaurant for 12 pieces of chicken.

Cornelius R.

They are slow as heck, but the chicken is very good. So i guess that you can say. It's worth the wait.

Sabrina S.

Classic childhood memory eating at this place. I come here every time I'm in town. Service is sub par. ambience is a flash back to the 70's with their orange chairs. Can't forget the Orange Whip an…

Derek I.

One star down because they didn't accept credit card (I ended up using cash to avoid using debit card), and one star down because they ran out of gizzards when I arrived on Sunday around noon.\n\nEnd…

Chris C.

I like the chicken however this location, the chicken was old. The facility was clean. The service was excellent, but chicken is the main reason I went there and if it's old that kills everything e…

Xochilt A.

The wait was ridiculous. 38 minutes in the drive thru.\nThe employees were pleasant.\nThe restaurant is super clean.\nThe chicken would have been delicious if it were HOT. It was just warm.

Andrew O.

Drove up from San Pedro for nothing. dining room closed at 8pm and they had no biscuits to go with the chicken and no substitutions offered. I won't be back!!

Melissa O.

Horrible & expensive too. The service was bad. I drove 25 miles to be disappointed. Never again.

Straight Up

Nostalgic but give it up if the fryers are frying chicken 🐔 LIVERS & GIZZARDS ARE OUT OF BUSSINESS! Forget about the advertised CORN 🌽 ON THE COB MACHINE SHUT DOWN. They use to carry chocolate & strawberry shortcake, not now.