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Nando's Amalinda Drive Thru

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Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce. People often mention service, friendly, drive, staff, order, time, quick, chicken, wait, good,


Address

81 Main Rd, Amalinda, East London, 5247, South Africa

Website

store.nandos.co.za

Contact

+27 43 741 4122

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (885 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (24) friendly (12) drive (12) staff (11) order (11) time (11) quick (8) chicken (8) wait (8) good (7)
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  • 4/5 Dj S bee M. 1 year ago on Google
    Their food was good and the workers were friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JUDITH C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place tucked away in a nice and spacious space. Always friendly staff who are quick and eager to serve.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lazola N. 2 years ago on Google
    I never got what I asked for. I bought 2 legs and 1 breast with extra sauce but when I got home they all breast....and the extra sauce wasn't extra.

  • 3/5 Kobedi “Kobedi” M. 1 year ago on Google
    Was not too crowded for a month end. It seems they are disconnected from the Nando app. They could not trace our order.

  • 5/5 monza m. 2 years ago on Google
    Always Profesional, great customer service and very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Yonela L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food friendly staff and afew of them recognize me when I come in. All in all a great experience

  • 5/5 Amanda D. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the place I think everyone should visit. Their meals they are affordable and yummy 😋 😍

  • 5/5 Nolusindiso N. 1 year ago on Google
    Welcoming and very quick service. Great food

  • 5/5 Gary de V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and quick. My take away food was excellent specially the Hot Pot. Thank you staff.

  • 1/5 Daylin T. 4 years ago on Google
    On the 22nd of August I purchased a full chicken from the Nandos drive thru in Amalinda. The lady at the window swiped my card twice. Being its an incentive card there is no pin required. After learning that the payment had gone through twice I reported it to the manager on shift that night. She asked if I could be called back the following day as the first payment should return. I agreed and the following day there was not moneys returned or any phone call from her. So I went back to enquire and I was asked to provide a statement which I did sent on the 23rd August. On Saturday the 24th August I returned again to enuire and I was told I'd be called by another manager who never did. However the matter was escalated to their head office and I'd be called on Monday. Again no call So I returned yesterday again and Cameron the manager on shift said sorry he can't help. There's nothing he can do about. So 3 return trips (which is my fuel that I'm using) and many empty promises later still no resolution.

  • 5/5 nondumiso m. 1 year ago on Google
    Best service with a smile all the time...the food tastes even better... chicken livers are my ultimate fave

  • 5/5 Leseli P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food portion as abit to shy for the regular household

  • 1/5 namhla m. 2 years ago on Google
    Every time when I ask for extra sauce, they do not add it. M eating a dry rice and I insisted on asking if they did add it and they said yes.

  • 3/5 Lumka M. 2 years ago on Google
    U have to double check if ur order is correct, otherwise the food is always hot & fresh

  • 3/5 DJude A. 2 years ago on Google
    Order wasn't complete.therefore had to reorder at collect window of the drive thru.also received the wrong flavour milkshake.

  • 3/5 Koliswa M. 2 years ago on Google
    I like Nandoos bt they need to upgrade their cooking or we need a fresh chicken.

  • 5/5 Diggo 2 years ago on Google
    Extremely friendly face greeted me at the front desk, the drive through is also very efficient. All in all a great experience.

  • 5/5 Abdirizak A. 3 years ago on Google
    I like it

  • 5/5 Lisakhanya N. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb,great place to be

  • 5/5 Willem P. 3 years ago on Google
    fast service and friendly Staff

  • 5/5 Linda K. 1 year ago on Google
    Shop was on good standard very neat Nd tidy Cashier was very welcoming even her face showed best customer 💅 Service was very quick with clean and cute cutlery which I normally check properly when I'm eating. Thank you so much to all the Nandoz Managers and the entire staff May Allah reward Nd grow your Business abudantly We as Muslim community we will keep on supporting you

  • 1/5 Olwethu M. 8 months ago on Google
    Service is very slow, they never improve,each time you go there you wait for more that 20 minutes in a drive through,wasting time and fuel.

  • 1/5 Rafiah B. 9 months ago on Google
    When my family and I came to nandos, we waited more than an hour for our food. We ordered Fiesta fries with no onion, and when we got it, it came with onion. we sent it back, and again, it came with onion. Maybe they just gave the same one back again. So, on the 2nd try, we gave up and had to take the onion out ourselves. The chicken pieces were extremely dry, and the chips were completely raw. The livers were burnt, and they gave very little sauce even though we paid for extra sauce. If you are wondering why we didn't send any of the food back, it's because we waited more than an hour for our food, we were so hungry already and just had to be content with whatever they felt was quality to come out of a Nandos kitchen. If I could, I would give them 0 stars. Funny enough, the drive-through was moving continuously, so perhaps it's a Nandos policy to have people who are seated inside wait until the drive-through is empty of cars

  • 5/5 Khulu K. 6 months ago on Google
    Best customer service in town. Food is delicious 💯 in all departments

  • 4/5 Matthew L. 7 months ago on Google
    Quick turnaround and food was real good👌🏻. Efficient and friendly service received from drive through staff

  • 1/5 Julia P. 5 months ago on Google
    We ordered Mr D and our food was so late and the drive Nando's food is so nice but todays food was just not up to the standard..I ordered a fiesta chips and the portion size was for a child for R90 in a huge bowl...I was so disappointed

  • 5/5 Duncan E. 5 months ago on Google
    Was a little bit out of my way, but totally worth every meter. Was without doubt the best Nandos chips I have had to date! Very friendly staff, and the chicken was pute perfection, thanks a mill. Will definitly be back!

  • 4/5 Ntuza Z. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was quick, did not wait for long and the cashier was very friendly.

  • 5/5 Thabo J. 1 year ago on Google
    The place its nice but the staff is not so friendly, can they at least smile, especially the beautiful ladies there. Give our foot with love, otherwise we love you our beautiful Queens, I am talking to the beautiful ladies at Nandos. Danko🫡

  • 5/5 thoba n. 9 months ago on Google
    Food is fresh, waiting time not that long

  • 2/5 Seena 3 years ago on Google
    Messed up the order .

  • 4/5 Evan S. 9 months ago on Google
    Quick and easy. Very quick experience ordering via the drive-through as well. Overall took less than 5 minutes to finalise the order (mostly chicken pieces and sides).

  • 5/5 Lizette W. 1 year ago on Google
    Freshly cooked and fast, friendly service.

  • 4/5 Khonaye B. 1 year ago on Google
    All I can say is the chicken is wonderful 😊

  • 3/5 Sixolile M. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff member that assisted at the drive through pickup window did not communicate that there'll be a wait time. We ended up having to ask what the hold up was before she informed us. I ordered extra hot for my meal items, but tasted more like mild.

  • 5/5 Mzigo D. 1 year ago on Google
    A greeting with a smile and a quick service. Food was so delicious.

  • 5/5 Karen D. 1 year ago on Google
    We didn't even stand long in the queue. But they only gave us one satchel of the hot sauce 😑😑

  • 1/5 Lwandiso M. 1 year ago on Google
    On rhe 22nd day of december 2022 we went to nando's Amalinda to make a purchase at their drive thru but i was disapointed at the level of service we recieved that evening we after odering we waited at the drive through passage for more then an hour . Instead of the customer service assistant kindly asking the cars infront to park in the parking lot they allowed the cars to be packed in the drive way for the duration of that hour meaning we could niether revers of go foward.even if we wanted to give up on the order ,when we finally got to the collection window the lady at the counter did not even apologise for the inconvenience .Again on the 26th day of december 2022 i went to the same nandos to order a full chiken cut in eight and i noticed that both thighs were halves meaning for some reason they were cut in half and i was given half a thigh i would like something to be done about these two separate incidents as i am a loyal customer and i couldnt want to end the relationship i have with your store

  • 5/5 Khakalethu “Jack of all trades” M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great tasting Nandos taste that I get on my travels

  • 4/5 Chuma N. 3 years ago on Google
    Enough parking for sit-ins and quick service on the Drive Thru

  • 5/5 the king M. 3 years ago on Google
    Got all I needed right on time.

  • 3/5 Busisiwe J. 3 years ago on Google
    twas fine

  • 3/5 Alexis A. 3 years ago on Google
    Waiting time is terrible

  • 5/5 ABDI NUUR A. 3 years ago on Google
    Was very good

  • 1/5 meskerem t. 3 years ago on Google
    I'd like

  • 2/5 Asanda 3 years ago on Google
    had 2 flies keeping around my table the entire time I was there.

  • 2/5 Natasha B. 3 years ago on Google
    Service is too slow and paper packaging of food is messy.

  • 4/5 Mpucu B. 3 years ago on Google
    Quick and efficient still room for more improvement

  • 5/5 Salizwa 3 years ago on Google
    Quick service even when they are busy

  • 4/5 Ndura M. 3 years ago on Google
    What a joy! Service really fast

  • 4/5 CJ S. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and obviously they have great food. Only concern is that the current door is tough to open , they should consider a different door system particularly in this covid era. Overall, it was a good experience. Thanks Nando's Amalinda.

  • 5/5 MECHELLE G. 3 years ago on Google
    Quick service. Food is always fresh and tasty. Well done Team Nandos

  • 1/5 Tyrell H. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible service, manager useless. Was told 8min wait for our order, after 20min I went inside to find they hadn't even started! Manager could only say sorry and no further explanation! Promised it would be ready in 1 min, 10min later she packed it then unpacked it cause it was wrong! Very disappointing and frustrating experience!

  • 5/5 Newton Kabelo N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service and very fast you don't have to wait much on the Drive thru. Thank you for the good service.

  • 4/5 sinethemba s. 3 years ago on Google
    The food and service is efficient

  • 5/5 stadler g. 3 years ago on Google
    I must say after my order was taken and time to pay the till froze up. They still cotinued getting my order ready and made me feel like I matter and they got my food to me on time! They are definitely very experienced and I think the owner are very lucky to have such competent people working for him! 11 out of 10 for the service! No jokes!

  • 5/5 Kitty 5 years ago on Google
    Upmarket relaxed vibey feel with affordable meals. Have a business lunch, relaxing lunch break or bring the family. Excellent, fun decor and comfortable seating. Good ablutions. Open kitchen area. Friendly service

  • 5/5 Ricardo Luiz C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food with a cold beer awesome tonight, wonderful family meeting last night.

  • 5/5 Biziwe X. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely sales consultants. Listening chefs

  • 4/5 Ilhaam A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good, although my order was incorrect. Didn't wait long.

  • 3/5 Sarita pandey B. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoy nandos but the drive through is bit difficult to assess

  • 4/5 Oyama S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service

  • 5/5 Brad P. 3 years ago on Google
    Fast service easy access.

  • 4/5 Leonie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and speedy services.

  • 5/5 siyabonga g. 3 years ago on Google
    Lekker place to have some delicious food

  • 3/5 Mveleli J. 3 years ago on Google
    Open space and affordable Price

  • 5/5 Zama Shane M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 3/5 Derek D. 3 years ago on Google
    Prices

  • 5/5 Dudu M. 3 years ago on Google
    The gentleman who helped me on tht night was super efficient, not just to me bt everyone around

  • 3/5 Simphiwe D. 3 years ago on Google
    It's cold there

  • 4/5 Tim S. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff needs to be more professional...

  • 1/5 Thabo M. 3 years ago on Google
    The speed point didn't work

  • 5/5 mzwamadoda h. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved ìt

  • 2/5 Nicole J. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was okay. Not a drive through, you order and park, then wait. Prices have gotten ridiculous. Portion sizes are tiny.

  • 4/5 Aidan E. 3 years ago on Google
    Best chicken livers in town

  • 5/5 Ntombizethu M. 3 years ago on Google
    Customer service

  • 5/5 Viwe M. 3 years ago on Google
    Speedy service and proper food.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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