While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco's delivery of fresh, authentic food has not. Everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way - on our signature open-flame grills - then hand cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. We put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. At El Pollo Loco in Tucson,AZ, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.
Customers generally enjoyed the grilled chicken and found it flavorful, though some noted issues with dryness and inconsistency in portion sizes.
Service Experience
While many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff, there were several complaints about rude service and order inaccuracies.
Pricing Concerns
Several customers expressed dissatisfaction with the high prices relative to portion sizes, feeling that the value for money was lacking.
Cleanliness
The restaurant was frequently noted for its cleanliness, including the dining area and bathrooms.
Order Accuracy
There were mixed reviews regarding order accuracy, with some customers reporting correct orders while others experienced mistakes.
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Mikhael Nicoli
Dec 30, 2025
5.0
Take out
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Hayden Hartley
Dec 16, 2025
1.0
They made me wait 10 minutes to make the burrito got home to see they made it wrong. Don’t expect much from this location.
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Maria Jimenez
Dec 10, 2025
4.0
Impress on how clean it was, even the bathrooms wow. Very nice 👌
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Zac Trevino
Dec 8, 2025
5.0
Eric was so nice and helped us with our coupon! He made sure we were taken care of.
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Anne Segal
Nov 1, 2025
2.0
It was so expensive. I ordered a family meal and then realized you would have been $10 cheaper to just order two four-piece meals. When I said something to the staff, they looked at the menu as though it was in another language.