Pollo Primo Files for Second Atlanta Location

The popular East Atlanta restaurant is eyeing a new spot on Ponce de Leon Avenue.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:40pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of fresh tortillas, a bowl of vibrant green salsa, and a gleaming rotisserie chicken on a clean, monochromatic seamless background, conceptually representing the premium, authentic flavors of Pollo Primo's California-style Mexican cuisine.Pollo Primo's expansion plans bring the restaurant's signature rotisserie chicken and Mexican-inspired flavors to a second Atlanta location.Atlanta Today

Pollo Primo, the California-style pollos asado restaurant with one existing location in East Atlanta, has filed paperwork to open a second outpost at 863 Ponce de Leon Ave. The new 3,060-square-foot space would seat 50 customers and is being pursued by owner Omar Ferrer, who also operates other local eateries like Supremo Taco and Spina Pizza.

Why it matters

The expansion plans for Pollo Primo reflect the continued growth and popularity of the restaurant's unique take on Mexican-inspired rotisserie chicken dishes. As more Atlantans seek out high-quality, fast-casual dining options, the addition of a second Pollo Primo location could further establish the brand as a go-to destination for that cuisine in the city.

The details

According to the filed paperwork, the new Pollo Primo location would take up a 3,060-square-foot space and seat 50 customers. In addition to its signature pollos asado, the restaurant is known for serving sides like soup, rice, beans, and chips, as well as drinks like agua fresca and horchata.

  • Pollo Primo currently has one existing location in East Atlanta.
  • The owner, Omar Ferrer, has filed paperwork with the NPU for the new 863 Ponce de Leon Ave. location.

The players

Pollo Primo

A California-style pollos asado restaurant with one existing location in East Atlanta.

Omar Ferrer

The owner of Pollo Primo who has also partnered in other local restaurants such as Supremo Taco, Small Fry, and Spina Pizza.

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What’s next

Details regarding the opening timeline for the new Pollo Primo location remain unclear, but the restaurant has filed the necessary paperwork to pursue the expansion.

The takeaway

Pollo Primo's plans for a second Atlanta location demonstrate the continued demand for high-quality, fast-casual dining options that offer unique spins on classic Mexican dishes. The expansion could help solidify the brand's presence in the city's evolving restaurant landscape.