Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Local time in Corpus Christi: 6:19 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (361) 442-7606 to confirm.
Location & directions
2815 Ruth StCorpus Christi, TX 78405
About El Gavilan Pollero
Located at 2815 Ruth St in Corpus Christi, Texas, El Gavilan Pollero is a chicken restaurant. It is one of 261 places to eat and drink we list in Corpus Christi.
El Gavilan Pollero is open 5 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
El Gavilan Pollero's menu features 4 dishes and drinks across 2 sections, including Mains and Drinks. Listed prices range from $2.50 to $14.00, with a typical item around $7.50. Menu highlights include Whole Chicken, 1/2 Liter Mexican Soda, and 1/2 Chicken.
You can visit for drive-through, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible parking lot. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (361) 442-7606 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chicken Restaurant · Mexican
- Address
- 2815 Ruth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
- Phone
- (361) 442-7606
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Menu
- 4 items · $2.50–$14.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for chicken restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Gavilan Pollero’s weekday schedule with 12 other chicken restaurants in Corpus Christi. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 11:00 PM).
In total it is open about 42 hours a week, 52 hours fewer than the local median of 94. 50% of chicken restaurants in Corpus Christi open on Sundays, and El Gavilan Pollero is one of them.
Compared with 12 other chicken restaurants in Corpus Christi that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for chicken restaurants in Texas
Based on 20 menus with 807 priced items from chicken restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $8.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.84 and $16.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Pie | 25% | $1.99 |
| Chicken | 25% | $8.89 |
| French Fries | 25% | $3.99 |
| Green Beans | 20% | $2.99 |
| Mashed Potatoes | 20% | $2.99 |
| Corn Nuggets | 20% | $2.94 |
Calculated from 20 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Gavilan Pollero there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 5 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (2), Barbecue (1), Chicken & Wings (1), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
Competition is light: 1 other chicken restaurant is within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is Popeyes, 0.2 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.6 mi
- BarbecueMesquite House BBQ0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWhataburger0.6 mi
- SeafoodBoat 'N Net Drive Inns1.0 mi
- ItalianMarco & Co. Catering1.2 mi
What to expect at a chicken restaurant
Chicken restaurants include fried chicken chains, Southern-style chicken shacks, rotisserie and Peruvian pollo a la brasa spots, Korean fried chicken and dedicated wing joints. Nashville hot chicken – fried, then coated in cayenne paste – has spread nationwide over the past decade.
What to order
- Bone-in wings – pick a classic buffalo sauce to compare places
- Fried chicken – dark meat stays juicier
- Chicken tenders – the safe choice for kids
- Hot chicken – start at a lower heat level than you think
Good to know
- Wing deals are common on weekdays; game days are the busiest.
- Order sauce on the side for takeout to keep wings crisp.
- Heat scales are not standardized – “hot” at one place can be “mild” at another.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Gavilan Pollero's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Monday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Is El Gavilan Pollero open on Sunday?
Yes, El Gavilan Pollero is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Where is El Gavilan Pollero located?
El Gavilan Pollero is located at 2815 Ruth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78405.
What is the phone number of El Gavilan Pollero?
You can call El Gavilan Pollero at (361) 442-7606.
Does El Gavilan Pollero offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Gavilan Pollero offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: drive-through, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at El Gavilan Pollero?
The typical price range at El Gavilan Pollero is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.50 to $14.00.
Does El Gavilan Pollero take reservations?
Yes, El Gavilan Pollero accepts reservations.
Is El Gavilan Pollero wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Is El Gavilan Pollero open late?
No, El Gavilan Pollero usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Gavilan Pollero?
There are 5 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Gavilan Pollero. Nearby options include Taco Bell (0.6 mi), Mesquite House BBQ (0.6 mi), and Whataburger (0.6 mi).
Are there other chicken restaurants near El Gavilan Pollero?
1 other chicken restaurant within a mile. The closest is Popeyes, 0.2 mi away.
How much do chicken restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 20 menus with 807 priced items from chicken restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $8.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.84 and $16.00.
