Ma Poule Mouillée draws long lines and a bustling atmosphere, but is widely praised for enormous portions, strong value, and a signature mix of Portuguese rotisserie chicken and creative poutines topped with chorizo and bold sauces. The chicken is described as juicy and smoky from the charcoal grill, the fries are crispy, and the poutine can easily feed two or more, with many noting that the dish embodies a satisfying balance of indulgence and flavor. Still, visits can be chaotic with limited seating, crowds, and occasional service hiccups during peak times, and some reports mention cold fries or cartilage in the chicken. Desserts like pasteis de nata are beloved, and takeout or eating in the park is often recommended to dodge the crowd. Overall, the place is considered a must try for those seeking hearty, affordable Portuguese chicken and poutine, with most reviews agreeing that it is one of the best options in town despite the lines.
I ordered 2 meals To go, One chicken sandwich with fries & salad, The Other one , Half a chicken With fries & salade. they put everything in the same box, with the salad on top of the fries, when I got home, the salad was soggy & not edible… which ended up in the garbage , I don't see the common sense to put salad on top of fries in the same cardboard box. & another thing I had asked for extra sauce on the chicken & there was ZERO SAUCE on the chicken. Very disappointed, I won't be going back there again..
The poutine is the best I've ever had (as a québécois that says a lot) & the chicken was so good I had to buy the sauce & seasoning mix immediately after. I always recommend my friends to come here when they visit the city.
Mar 17, 2026
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What an awesome spot!! Best chicken we have EVER tasted, hands down! So fast, friendly, & the value is amazing, huge portions! If we could give it 6 stars, we would!!!
RUN, don't walk to Ma Poule Mouillee!!
For the price point, you get a TON of food which is always a plus. However, the chicken was on the drier side & mild in flavour. Maybe my expectations were too high? I did skip out on the poutine so maybe that would've been the highlight of the meal. I got the half chicken with salad & fries - fries would've definitely been better as poutine. On their own, they were not very good.
I also wish service was more helpful. As first time visitors, it was a bit overwhelming to order, & the lady taking our order was very distracted & wasn't helpful in her recommendations.
Best poutine in Montreal. I dare say that it might beat La Banquise across the street. I got their chicken chorizo poutine & the fries were great. For the price of a small size, I didn't expect a heaping tower. I was completely full & satisfied. My friend & I went on a Sunday around lunch time so there was a line but service moved fast.
An old friend took me here when he was in town & I was blown away. Best portuguese food I've had since I was in Portugal!
We had huge plates of perfect rotisserie chicken, Fries, Salad. All proper food which speaks right to your soul.
Table space was limited but the two of us were able to share a 4 top with another pair of friends & the four of us ended up chatting about life while we had our meals together. It felt very human to be able to share a meal with strangers like that. Overall experience was great & I'll definitely show this place to my friends.
A friend in Ottawa told us to check this place out, & we are so glad we did! My friend & I shared the chicken & chorizo sandwich, with mild sauce, fries & salad on the side. Everything was so good! The fries were crispy, the sandwich had no need for extra fluff & stuff.... meat, bread, sauce. Delicious! We went at 4:00 on a Thursday afternoon, so parking was relatively easy, & we were able to get seating easily as well. Highly recommend!
Holy moly. The food here is awesome! Really great value for money, too. The staff were super super friendly & helpful, we were even serenaded with some Édith Piaf!
I came back because I really enjoyed my first visit, but this time was disappointing. I asked to switch the fries for rice, but the change wasn't made. Since the place was fully packed & there was nowhere to eat, we only noticed when we got home. I also didn't receive the salad. Compared to my last visit, the quality has definitely gone down. It still tasted decently good, but I'm disappointed.
First I must say for value this place does it right. Very large portion, it was impossible to finish! Bring tupperware...
However a few things you should bear in mind:
1. Almost nowhere to sit so take out is kind of a must if you want to eat peacefully.
2. Crowds of young snotty people thinking they're all that. Lots of pushing & shoving to get a seat. Also saw people butting in line a lot.
3. Lastly, & more importantly, while the portions are massive, the poutine was a let down. The gravy wasn't super hot so the curds remained as blocks. The chicken was great but there was more fries/curds/chorizo than chicken. My friend had the whole chicken & it was quite nice but again not piping hot. So maybe come during non rush hour & maybe things will be hot.
Our spread of pork, chicken, & chorizo was delicious. Best fries we've had in Montreal. I bought one of each of their sauces which I do not have words to describe the flavor it imparted on me. The place filled up quick after we ordered, but the line moved super fast. Incredible.
If I could give 0 star I would!! The poutine was way toooooo salty, so salty that it becomes inedible.. I really really don't understand the hype here cuz it's prob one of the worst poutine I've ever tried in Montreal. La Banquise right in front is much better but my favorite so far is still Alfa hot dog hehe.
Also, texture of the fries was really off too. Some were even undercooked. Avoid this place omg.
Ma Poule Mouillée is always a great choice for Portuguese chicken & I find they have the best poutine in the city. For the price, you are getting a huge portion & everything is amazing. I give their poutine a solid 9/10 with the star being the chicken & the sauce. The cheese curds are very good & the chorizo is also a nice touch. The fries are pretty good but are the lowest point of the dish. I can't express enough how good the chicken is, they nail it! If you come in the early evening, get ready to wait for a table but for lunch during the week it's perfect.
Jan 8, 2026
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We came to try their chicken/chorizo poutine after hearing good things about it. Service was okay, staff were generally friendly. The poutine itself came out okay. The grilled chicken was delicious, & sausage was flavourful, but the fries itself were cold & already made. It made eating the poutine itself difficult as the fries were cold & lacking in gravy. Overall, I would come back specifically for the chicken.
Never been much of a great poutine fan but I'd have to say the one I've had here left quite an impression & made me think otherwise.
Most poutine sold are simple & plain with just the gravy & the cheese curds, but Ma Poule Mouillée manages to change that by putting a creative spin on their dishes by offering a wide selection of different toppings & combinations, of which have been interesting to see, & hard to choose.
For myself, I had a La Scooby, which consisted of the regular poutine, with beef, deep fried pickles, bacon & cheese. It's really good, & the staff here are also friendly & food comes out relatively quick!
We did not have to wait for a table for 2, & thought we were lucky because the place was absolutely packed when we were seated. This also might be due to the bad weather at the time, but we were there around 1:30pm, on a weekend too.
The seating area however can be a bit cramped, so I find myself having to shift my chair in & out constantly to let people pass through.
Otherwise, I think it's a great stop for poutine if you're visiting Montreal! Worth every penny.
Superb poutine in a small location. Very little seating. Friendly staff. Very busy, expect to queue. Top tip: you do not need the large poutine unless you're a family of four 😁 (picture is of'small', which I still couldn't finish)
As a lover of Portuguese chicken, I had to try this place & I was not disappointed. The poutine is hands down one of the best deals in the city. The portion size was huge (easily two full, delicious meals), & the flavor balance was spot on. I expected something heavy or greasy, but even with the chorizo, it wasn't overly fatty at all just perfectly rich & flavorful. The chicken itself was excellent, & the service was quick & friendly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fresh, modern twist on classic poutine.
