Our last meal in Tulum. We walk into an unassuming hole in the wall along the main road in town. A handful of simple tables greets us, and the fragrant aroma of roasting chicken wafts through the open storefront. Halved chickens roast in a large brick oven, and a concise menu adorns a brightly-painted wall. You order a chicken combo based on how much you want or you order just chicken based on how much you need. It's the very definition of fast-casual...with the wow-factor of 3 Michelin stars.
We order a whole Chicken combo, and it's everything I could hope for and more. Every morsel of this fall-off-the-bone chicken is exquisite; juicy, tender, seasoned simply and skillfully so the flavor roasts down to the deepest flesh. Even the breast gets savor all the way through, and a feat I've yet to see anyone accomplish.
The chicken comes with a bag of soft corn tortillas and rice and shredded slaw for tacos. Don't just drizzle the salsa on top, add a generous pour. It's spicy and fresh, with a kick that appeases the spice-seekers without deterring those who can't take the heat.
Some of the best pollo I've ever had, hands-on the best salsa in the world. Pollo Bronco may not look like much, but there is no better last meal in Tulum, and I wouldn't mind it as a last meal on earth either.
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