Pollo Tropical® Tops Menu With Addition Of Topped Tostones And Shrimp Creole

MIAMI, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pollo Tropical® introduces new menu items including Topped Tostones and Shrimp Creole, giving Pollo fans more fresh and craveable choices.  All of the items are available now, for a limited time, at most Pollo Tropical locations.

The brand's Topped Tostones are a twist on their popular, seasonal favorite, twice-fried plantains topped with a choice of four options so there's something for everyone:

• Topped Tostones with Chicken & Queso –Pollo's signature grilled, citrus marinated chicken, queso, tomatoes & jalapeños
• Topped Tostones with Mojo Roast Pork – Pollo's classic Mojo Roast Pork, sautéed onions and cilantro garlic sauce
• Vegan Topped Tostones –Vegan Beyond Meat® Picadillo, sautéed peppers and onions
• Topped Tostones with Shrimp Creole - New Grilled Shimp smothered in Shrimp Creole sauce

The new Shrimp Creole is also available on a TropiChop® or in a platter with your choice of sides. For those craving even more shrimp options, guests can also get grilled shrimp in the Grillmaster Surf and Turf where the shrimp is perfectly paired with Pollo's Churrasco Steak with Chimichurri and ¼ Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken and served with White Rice & Black Beans and Sweet Plantains or add a grilled shrimp skewer to any meal.

Complementing the limited time items is the newest Pollo Tropical dessert:
Dulce De Leche Dippers – pillows of crispy dough sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and served with dulce de leche dipping sauce.

About Pollo Tropical®
Pollo Operations, Inc. d/b/a Pollo Tropical®, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), is a quick-service restaurant concept known for its fresh chicken, marinated for 24 hours in a proprietary blend of citrus juices and spices. Other craveable favorites include Mojo Roast Pork and freshly made sides including rice, beans, sweet plantains and more. The menu's emphasis is on freshness and quality at a great value, with an added focus on unique catering packages. Founded in 1988, the Miami-based company currently owns and operates over 140 locations throughout Florida, plus five licensed restaurants on college campuses and one licensed location in a hospital, and franchised locations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit the official Pollo Tropical® website: www.pollotropical.com.

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

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jack Wolfe, 786-326-6763; [email protected] 
Jill DiGeronimo, 786-326-6763; [email protected]

SOURCE Pollo Tropical

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