El Pollo Loco

4.2
1120 reviews

About

Mexican RestaurantCatererChicken RestaurantFast Food Restaurant
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 Bakersfield,CA, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • Accepts checksAvailable
  • Drive-throughAvailable

Location

El Pollo Loco
3701 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA
93309, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,120 reviews
5 stars
613
4 stars
280
3 stars
116
2 stars
46
1 star
65

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Order Accuracy

Multiple customers reported issues with incorrect orders and missing items, leading to frustration.

Service Quality

Service experiences varied widely, with some praising friendly staff while others noted rude or unhelpful behavior.

Food Quality

While many enjoyed the food, several reviews mentioned dry or old chicken, and concerns about freshness.

Pricing Concerns

Customers expressed dissatisfaction with high prices relative to portion sizes and food quality.

Cleanliness

Some reviews highlighted cleanliness issues in the restaurant, impacting overall dining experience.
  • VL
    viveana lopez
    Dec 16, 2025
    2.0
    They seem to always mess up my order been on hold for over 2 minutes to complain about how the forgot my drink on top of it she put a regular I asked for a large. Now I have to go all the way back to get my drink. It’s ridiculous then they get mad and give you attitude it’s happened too many times.
  • ME
    Martha Esparza
    Dec 14, 2025
    4.0
    Los pollos parecen palomas Aunque pidas el paquete más grande de piezas no te alcanza para 3 personas No se que tiene el pollo loco con sus pollos Y sus tortillas de maíz siempre son muy malas De todos los pollo locos locos Salsas y sabor increíbles Precios muy elevados para la cantidad
  • MT
    Miguel Torres
    Dec 11, 2025
    5.0
    Buena buen servicio comida deliciosa 😋
  • YC
    Yolanda Chatman
    Nov 21, 2025
    2.0
    I ordered a Pollo bowl with a chicken breast which that’s not a breast because a breast is white meat and that’s similar to a thigh cause it’s dark meat and my chicken is dry so it must be from yesterday. All I’m asking can I get what I ask for and what I paid for Simple as that and the people working there that is not your food that belongs to the restaurant so stop selling day old meat
  • BB
    Bxhalo Benitez
    Oct 25, 2025
    1.0
    had a bad attitude, unfriendly, they forgot something in my order, and did not offer me if I needed anything else (my order had chips and they forget I think if you ask for chips it is obvious that it should have salsa or pico) in which I asked again for salsa obviously for the chips and well this person occurred to me to tell me that I did not ask for in his order and what bothered me even more was that only green sauce, which made me feel that I should accept it and not ask more, because it was just that he showed me, and for the third time they were not friendly to see if I needed anything else, anyway, the complements that this restaurant had have changed and one adapts but I think that the human service we need to improve it with sales and service techniques, of course I know that sometimes humans think they know everything from me I leave them 1 star in service because they made me feel bad, the menu is standardized to be productive and easy to offer I think that here the person was wrong in the service offered that in On other occasions it has been spectacular

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the operating hours of El Pollo Loco in Bakersfield?

El Pollo Loco in Bakersfield is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does El Pollo Loco offer delivery services?

Yes, El Pollo Loco offers delivery service to customers.