Pollo Tropical® Brings Back Grilled Shrimp And Tostones For A Limited Time

MIAMI, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Pollo Tropical brings back two delicious Caribbean favorites – citrus-marinated Grilled Shrimp and crispy Tostones – to its menu for a limited time beginning Feb. 24.

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Just in time for the Lenten season, Grilled Shrimp, marinated in a Caribbean mojo juice blend, returns to the menu in a variety of dishes, including the Shrimp Create Your Own TropiChop^®, Shrimp Quesadilla Wrap and Shrimp Quesadilla Salad.

The Shrimp Quesadilla Salad features crisp romaine lettuce, black bean fiesta salad, multi-colored tortilla chips and shredded cheddar jack cheese, topped off with a 6-inch, hot-pressed cheese quesadilla and served with Chipotle Ranch dressing on the side. The Shrimp Quesadilla Wrap features melted cheddar jack cheese, freshly chopped tomatoes and a tangy Chipotle Ranch dressing, all on an 8.5-inch flatbread that is finished on the grill press.

Also returning are Tostones, an authentic Caribbean side dish of golden crispy plantains with a Cilantro Garlic sauce. Tostones are a zesty complement to any Pollo Tropical meal, including all of the limited-time shrimp dishes, Pollo Tropical's signature citrus-marinated grilled chicken, TropiChops, sandwiches or wraps.

"Tostones are a traditional treat of the tropics," said Pollo Tropical Director of Marketing Sandra Pascual. "Authentic, seasonal menu items such as Tostones and Grilled Shrimp are part of what make Pollo Tropical such a unique fast-casual dining alternative."

Tostones are available at all company-owned Pollo Tropical locations as a five- or 10-piece order.

About Pollo Tropical
Pollo Tropical, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group^® is a Caribbean-inspired fast-casual concept known for its fresh, flame-grilled chicken marinated in a proprietary blend of tropical fruit juices and spices, as well as authentic, made-from-scratch side dishes, soups, salads and wraps. The Miami-based company, founded in 1988, currently owns and operates 105 locations in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, and recently broke ground on its first Texas location in Addison. There are also four licensed restaurants located on college campuses, and 36 international franchised locations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America and India. For more information on Pollo Tropical, including employment opportunities, menu and nutritional information as well as information about international franchising, visit Pollo Tropical's website at www.pollotropical.com.

About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical,^® Taco Cabana^® and Cabana Grill^™ restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature made-from-scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com.

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