Jose Luis Ruiz

Excellent customer service, food was handed pretty fast for the size of my order. This was the first time in 20 years that I have stepped into Pioneer Chicken. The food still taste so good, especially the way I remember it as a kid coming with my parents. I can't wait to come back again. There is lots of parking in this spot too.

Elvira B

Delicious chicken very crispy and juicy. Place was very clean. Friendly service will definitely go back. They also have aguas frescas like Jamaica, horchata and orange whip and old time favorite.

JR M

The chicken hasn't changed in decades. The chicken is still the BEST and awesome. Well worth the 1 hour 20 min. drive. An L.A. institution and family owned and run. Just wish they included a dipping sauce with the best tenders in town.

Irma S

Went in for an 8 piece Family meal this trip and regret not getting the fried gizzards too. The biscuits were fluffy and coleslaw tasty and crunchy. Their parking slots were full & it was nice to see customers dining in including the younger generation. Glad to see Pioneer going strong in the area.

E

Every visit is better than the last! The last truly authentic Pioneer chicken today. The place takes you back in time with its frozen in 1980s menu and dining room. The employees are kind and humble. The food is oh so good 👍 the chicken strips are giant and the bone in chicken is unmatched accept to maybe Roscoes chicken n waffles. Don't sleep on the corn sweet and cooked to perfection 👌 Parking is limited but well planned, so don't give up, find, or wait for a spot as most take the orders to go. Do yourself a favor and support this legendary Los Angeles Gem 💎

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Stephen Castaneda

Nostalgia at its finest! Pioneer chicken is like one of those places that was just a part of your childhood. I have been wanting to come to this location since I saw a post on IG, it was maybe a year or 2. I honestly thought there was no more in existence. My career took me to Los Angeles and it so happens this spot was on my way home 😉. Of course I had to try it and see if it was like I remember. Side note, I could t quite put my finger on the flavor, texture and look of the chicken but once I received my order, it was like going back in time. I ordered the 2 piece dinner, which comes with 2 pieces of chicken, a side of your choice, a biscuit and a drink. The chicken was a hot and juicy with a golden crispy orange, some say this is the original orange chicken lol. The mashed potatoes had chicken gravy, which went well with the meal. I wasn't too pleased about the biscuit, it was dry, bland in flavor. I have visited here several times since my first and ordered the 2 piece basket instead of the dinner. It is just 2 pieces and a side. All in all I will be back and will hope they open locations close to my area (Inland Empire). The parking is a shared space and is limited but I have had ease in parking the different times I went. Restrooms are available on the outside of the building. There is handicap parking and access. Vegetarians/ Vegans probably no options for you here but your welcome to join us 😜. Stop here usually when I work west of the location on my way home from work, as I did today, 08/01/2025

Echsand

Hadn't been to a Pioneer Chicken in over 40 years. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean dining room. Clean restroom. Chicken was delicious, moist, flavorful, and crispy. Macaroni salad was good. Mash potatoes and gravy were simple. The biscuits are more like bread. Will definitely be back.

Jim Ventura

Chicken was amazing. It still has the back in the day flavors of the 70s and 80s. Service was excellent. They were super friendly and quick. The decor is over the top nostalgic. Perfect 10.

Brett Mastema

One of the last two remaining of these restaurants. It felt like i went back in time to 1980s Los Angeles. Pioneer chicken is still as tasty as it was back then. The menu and seating are still the old school look and people should eat here so that they dont disappear altogether.

Cynthia Vasquez

Perfect stop after a midday Dodger Game! Chicken was tasty not dry, the beans were really good and the biscuit was yummy. Really enjoyed my nostalgic meal. Out of the two locations this one is my preference. Really appreciated the cashier coming to check on everyone dining in, great customer service.

Andrew W

Pioneer Chicken in LA feels like a relic from another era, still riding on nostalgia rather than delivering a standout meal today. I ordered the 3-piece tender meal, and while the chicken was cooked correctly, it had zero flavor. The batter had a texture and taste more reminiscent of fried fish than classic fried chicken—crispy but lacking any real seasoning or depth. The fries were passable, nothing special, and the biscuit was dry, missing the buttery, fluffy quality that makes a biscuit worth eating. Adding to the disappointment, no dipping sauces were included—even for a tender meal—so I had to pay extra for basic condiments like ketchup or BBQ sauce. The restaurant itself maintains a vintage fast-food aesthetic, and while credit cards are accepted, the overall experience didn’t justify a return visit. It feels like a place that hasn’t evolved much from its heyday decades ago, but not in a good way. If you’re here purely for nostalgia, it might be worth a stop, but if you’re after great fried chicken, there are better options in LA.

Oliver Gallaher

Top 2 Best fried chicken in LA! Loved it! I got the 2 piece meal! So delicious and affordable! What a deal! If you are a fried chicken fan you gotta hit up This spot! It has a 1950s feel to it. Really cool! The BBQ Beans were killer! Def check this spot out! You have customer for life now! Thank you!

Eric

Best fried chicken I have ever had in my life!! So juicy! So succulent!! Their chicken tenders are unbelievable too. All their sides are fire and biscuits are insane!! Ernesto is running this place top notch. Super friendly staff. Definitely check out this Los Angeles legendary institution for your fried chicken fix.

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Pre-ordered my Super Bowl order over the phone. The staff is very helpful and very quick to fill your order. The chicken taste exactly as I remember it back in the early 70s. it's too bad. I'm not in…

Pre-ordered my Super Bowl order over the phone. The staff is very helpful and very quick to fill your order. The chicken taste exactly as I remember it back in the early 70s. it's too bad. I'm not …

Pre-ordered my Super Bowl order over the phone. The staff is very helpful and very quick to fill your order. The chicken taste exactly as I remember it back in the early 70s. it's too bad. I'm not …

Came back for more! Childhood memories here. Same great taste. Customer service is great as well, very welcoming and attentive.

Came back for more! Childhood memories here. Same great taste. Customer service is great as well, very welcoming and attentive.

food was great, honey with the biscuits(soft not dry), chicken was crispy and juicy and the mash and gravy were so good. Customer service was very good the food was out in minutes and staff wer…

Food was great, honey with the biscuits(soft not dry), chicken was crispy and juicy and the mash and gravy were so good. Customer service was very good the food was out in minutes and staff were ve…

used to go to Pioneer Chicken every Friday night for grandmother the two piece special with biscuit and fries now it taste like the original one from 3040 years ago would recommend everybody Custom…

This place has fantastic fried chicken. The chicken was juicy, fresh and the skin was really crispy. The place smelled great too. The service was good and the place looked clean.

No words \nThe chicken is the best around \nIt's not greasy very crunchy like fries chicken should be\nIf they did a Nashville style I would say watch out howlin rays because because there regular …

Phenomenal food. Can't stop thinking about the chicken. It was some of the best southern fried chicken I've ever had. prices were a little steep but it was fresh, juicy and crispy so it's very hard…

Hadn't had pioneer chicken in over 20years. My current wife invited me here today and it still can't be beat. Everything was delicious. This place is super clean too and the staff is super courteou…

The place is situated on the corner of 6th-Soto. Small parking lot. Once inside, restaurant is clean devoid of trash or nasty counter, large readable menu . They have Apple' pay. It smells wonderfu…

This is an Angelino's Original. A must go if you like Los Angeles Landmarks. And the Customer Service is PERFECT, everyone that dropped by to place an Order was super Nice and Polite. Great Atmospher…

This is an Angelino's Original. A must go if you like Los Angeles Landmarks. And the Customer service is PERFECT, everyone that dropped by to place an Order was super Nice and Polite. Great Atmosph…

Good but not great. Honestly, ain't come back. Great to try it out. Good chicken, it should I say batter. The biscuits are the best thing there. But tag, for the expensive price, I'd go somewhere else

Umm Ismail

This is a good spot for your basic fried chicken and biscuits. I ordered chicken tenders. The tenders were battered. I loved them! I gave 4 stars instead 5 because the food was salty. The coleslaw is tasty for those who like coleslaw. It would have been nice if honey mustard was an option for dipping sauce.

The 2 stars is mostly based on how good the customer service was . They were so friendly greeted everyone very helpful. It's a little shop really vintage looking and small parking lot. To the food …

Free parking in the back. The restaurant is on a busy street and on a small lot so it might be hard to find parking.\n\nCame on a weekday night. The place was not packed but there were consistent…

Come here a lot. I don't care for the fries. The individual sides are pretty small cups. They charge $1.00 extra for breast with the combo. I have never been charge until today. The location is rig…

I haven't had Pioneer since the 80's and I remember even further back during the late 70's when I would see the big wagon sign. Decades ago eating at one of these places as a kid was a special day ou…

Whooeee

Was looking forward to this since it's been over 30 years since I had Pioneer Chicken. Definitely not what it was back then. Skin was crispy but had a burnt oil taste. Maybe because I ordered a couple hours before closing? Idk. So disappointed. Drove 25 miles. 😢

12 piece leg and thigh with a coleslaw and mashed potatoes with a very small gravy. price 42 bucks.\nNow this better be some bomb ass chicken for that (get this) Window Special. hahahahaha I am not…

When I was a kid in Southern California, there were Pioneer Takeout (chicken) restaurants all over the place. Now, there are only 2 left. I don't remember having it when I was a child, so I was deter…

When I was a kid in Southern California, there were Pioneer Takeout (chicken) restaurants all over the place. Now, there are only 2 left. I don't remember having it when I was a child, so I was det…

TeeTee Rod

I happened to be in the area and decided to stop by Pioneer Chicken since it had been a while. Unfortunately, I left feeling disappointed. It seems like yet another place that has cut corners while raising prices. The chicken was noticeably smaller, and they tried to make up for it by adding more batter—nice try, but you’re not fooling anyone, Pioneer. The biscuit, which used to be the highlight, was once a soft, fluffy cross between a biscuit and cornbread. Now? It’s dry and dense, the kind that sticks to the roof of your mouth in the worst way. Hey owner, I understand everything goes up. I don’t mind paying, but don’t compromise the food. I don’t think I’ll be coming back anytime soon—maybe ever. Thankfully, I don’t crave fried chicken that often.

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I came out of town and was looking forward in having the best chicken but I was refused service because they did not want to take my cash.

I came out of town and was looking forward in having the best chicken but I was refused service because they did not want to take my cash.

I came out of town and was looking forward in having the best chicken but I was refused service because they did not want to take my cash.

No chicken ... what? No wonder you guys are going out of business. Stop being lazy. An order is an order ..not my problem you guys decided to clean up early.

Food absurdity trash and had no flavor. Just straight up expensive grease. The drink was extra at $2.50.