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Home / Recipes / Sauces / Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Published on March 25, 2017. Last updated August 14, 2021 · 20 Comments · As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce {Copycat Recipe} is a delicious dipping sauce for Fried Yuca and fantastic in egg salad. Low carb and keto too!

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

In South Florida, there is a chain restaurant called Pollo Tropical, not to be confused with Pollo Loco, in California.

The restaurants are not related, but both use fresh ingredients and cook their chicken, right there in the open. Pollo Tropical is considered a “Caribbean” Fast Food restaurant. Hmmmm…..

My favorite thing on the menu is the Yuca Fries with Curry Mustard Sauce.

Oh my gosh, the sauce is so incredible. The restaurant has a condiment bar in the middle of it and patrons are free to take what they want.

Although they have a Drive-Thru, I always opted to go inside the restaurant to order. Why?

Because then I can load up on the delicious Curry Mustard Sauce.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Cast of Ingredients for Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

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  • What are the Ingredients for Curry Mustard Sauce?
  • Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce {Copycat Recipe}

What are the Ingredients for Curry Mustard Sauce?

  • Mayonnaise – use Duke’s, it’s even better
  • Yellow Mustard
  • Curry Powder

When we moved back to Los Angeles, I made a special trip to Pollo Tropical, just so I could grab some to-go Curry Mustard Sauce.

We drove across the Country in our RV, so I froze containers of the sauce.

When I ran out, well, it just wasn’t pretty. I tried to make the Sauce myself and came very close.

After searching on line, I found a recipe that claimed to be a copycat of my beloved Pollo Tropical Curry Mustard Sauce.

I was thrilled, as I had guessed the ingredients, but not the exact measurements. My Sauce, my sauce!!!!!! Come to me.

Not only is this Pollo Tropical Curry Mustard Sauce terrific on my Air Fryer Yuca Fries, it makes a delicious dipping Sauce for my Air Fryer Pub Style Corned Beef Egg Rolls and is fantastic poured over my Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla {Cuban Egg Frittata}.

 

Mix up all Ingredients

Mix up all Ingredients

Add all the ingredient to a bowl. This only makes about 4 ounces, so you might want to double the recipe, so you can use it on all kinds of things.

As a sandwich spread, dipping sauce, over a grilled steak, the possibilities are endless.

It’s ridiculous how only a few simple ingredients tastes so wonderful as a sauce.

 

Whisk Ingredients until Completely Smooth

Whisk Ingredients until Completely Smooth

Use a Whisk and combine the ingredients until the Sauce is very smooth.

Put some muscle into this, to make sure all ingredients are well combined. Or,

 

Add all Ingredients to Vitamix and Process until Smooth

Add all Ingredients to Vitamix and Process until Smooth

You can do what I do and pull out my trusty Vitamix and give it a quick whirl.

In just a couple of seconds, you will have the most delicious copycat version of the Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce. 

 

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

It is a fabulous dipping sauce for my Air Fryer Yuca Fries. Use this Sauce, instead of plain mayonnaise when making an Egg Salad Sandwich.

  • Uses for Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce.
  • Low Carb Chicken Schnitzel {Chicken Cutlets}
  • Low Carb Breaded Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Poppers
  • Fool Proof Pressure Cooker Roast Beef {Instant Pot}

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
  • Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk– a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
  • VitaMix 7500
  • Ball 4 oz Mason Jars

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce

Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce {Copycat Recipe}

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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Caribbean, Cuban
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 66kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
US Customary - Metric

Recommended Products

Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into Vitamix or Blender and process until smooth. 
  • Alternatively, place into a bowl and whisk until smooth.

Notes

To thin out the sauce, add one teaspoon fresh water.
Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce will last two weeks in the refrigerator.
Make sure to use a high quality mayonnaise like Duke's Hellmann's or Best Foods.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pollo Tropical Creamy Curry Mustard Sauce {Copycat Recipe}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 78mg3%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Keila says

    July 16, 2020 at 5:16 am

    5 stars
    Hi I have a question, I see before you mixed the consistency looked like you had some water or liquid on the bowl other than mayo and mustard, did u add some water? Just want to get it right. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Rosalie says

    June 29, 2020 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    Sounds fantastic to go with your Instant New England Pot Dinner ?.
    I do find it interesting that the ingredient photo shows Kraft mayo, yet it is not a recommended brand (Hellmann’s is what I use).

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      July 7, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      I like to use Duke’s. Jill

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    June 15, 2020 at 8:32 am

    What is the serving size for the nutrition chart? Is this using full fat mayo or reduced? Thanks!!

    Reply
  4. dcc says

    May 25, 2020 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    i was looking for a recipe for this and it came out EXACTLY like the one from pollo tropical!!! i love it

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      May 25, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      Thank you very much. I am glad you like this sauce. Jill

      Reply
  5. Marissa says

    January 18, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    This worked out really well! I live in South Florida and love Pollo. My favorite combo is the curry mustard sauce with plantains. It sounds weird (and it kind of is) but the sweet/salty contrast is really terrific. I made a pollo style meal tonight for my family and this sauce took it to the next level. Thanks for posting your recipe!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      January 18, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks, Marissa. This sauce is great on so much! Jill

      Reply
  6. Lee says

    November 11, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    Whoa baby. This is perfect I moved from Florida and miss Pollo so much. I was uncertain about the color and texture when I was making it, but popping it into the fridge before serving really perfected it.
    Definitely use the Duke mayo! This recipe is hands down the BEST. THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      November 12, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      Thanks, Lee. It is good on so much. Jill

      Reply
  7. Krista says

    January 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    Our family is from FL, but now living in NJ. We ALWAYS make a stop at Pollo Tropical and also CK when we visit (especially because of this sauce for me ;-). So happy to have found this recipe. It’s perfect! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      January 6, 2019 at 2:35 am

      So glad you can make the sauce now. Jill

      Reply
  8. Natalie says

    April 12, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    Does Jamaican style curry taste too different ?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      June 12, 2019 at 5:21 am

      Did you try with Jamaican curry? I have that in my cupboard already and would like to use instead of buying something else.

      Reply
  9. Ole says

    August 22, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Don’t buy Mayo, it’s not real Mayo, especially not a Light version, that shit will mess with your health! Remember, don’t fear the Fat, fear the Carbs! It’s so easy to make, and it’ll taste 100 times better than any store bought fake version! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    July 10, 2017 at 10:10 am

    I make something similar but with a touch of honey as the dressing for chicken salad. Yummy

    Reply
  11. Laura says

    May 18, 2017 at 5:01 am

    Love, love, love the Pollo Tropical curry mustard too. Sometimes I think I just go there for the sauce. Thanks for concocting a copycat

    Reply
    • Jill says

      May 19, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      Hi Laura~

      Hahahaha, right!!!! That stuff is so delicious. Let me know how you like this recipe. I think it is spot on. Jill

      Reply
  12. Kandy says

    April 21, 2017 at 7:50 am

    5 stars
    Everytime I see one of your recipes my Wish List on Amazon gets bigger, lol. Curry on the list now! Love all your hard work you put into these recipes for us to enjoy. Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Abby says

    March 26, 2017 at 9:41 am

    Well I just can’t wait to try this !!
    not a hugh fan of honey mustard, it’s ok but this just sounds so much more interesting.
    thanks for sharing

    Reply

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