El Pollo Loco

3.8
896 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 Hanford,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
  • Drive-throughAvailable
  • [Free/Paid] wi-fiNot available

Location

El Pollo Loco
142 S 12th Ave, Hanford, CA
93230, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
896 reviews
5 stars
418
4 stars
206
3 stars
107
2 stars
42
1 star
123

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported slow service, incorrect orders, and lack of attention from staff.

Food Quality

Many reviews highlighted inconsistent food quality, with complaints about dry, cold, or poorly prepared items.

Cleanliness Concerns

Several customers noted unsanitary conditions in the restaurant, including dirty dining areas and kitchens.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the issues, some customers praised specific employees for their friendliness and efficiency.

Value for Money

Customers expressed concerns about portion sizes and pricing, feeling that the value did not meet expectations.
  • JG
    Jessie Good
    Nov 3, 2025
    1.0
    Terrible food. Waited for 10 minutes in the drive thru. The food was dry and had no flavor. Awful food. Really disappointing.
  • AS
    ana salgado
    Oct 24, 2025
    1.0
    Terrible service. First I had a coupon for free chips and guacamole, so I told them if it went thru since they scanned my app. Young lady at the window said yes but they still charged the same amount and didn’t honor the coupon. Secondly, down in the picture below is what they gave me for my order. I asked for no rice add lettuce. Had it before in other pollo locos and never had a less than half bowl filled with almost no lettuce, no pico de gio, and like 4 sad chicken pieces.
  • SM
    Steven Mora
    Oct 24, 2025
    1.0
    Over priced, small portions. Poor quality cheese and meat. Meat is dry and they give you such a small amount.
  • KH
    Kristine Haskell
    Oct 6, 2025
    1.0
    We ordered Tortilla soup, Chips and queso, and Original pollo loco. They forgot to mention that they were out of beans and tortilla chips. They tried to substitute churros for the chips. There was no tortillas or beans in the tortilla soup or pollo loco. What a disappointment. I wish they would have posted what they were out of and I would have ordered differently.
  • JJ
    Jose
    Aug 2, 2025
    5.0
    I feel the need to leave a review so that Jessica the cashier can get recognition. I come here often and the times I’ve had her as the cashier she is always very friendly and gets the orders out quickly. (Usually when they have other cashiers they take a good amount of time to call orders out.) Today looked to be a very busy day; however, Jessica was quick with taking orders and getting them ready. Looks like she had just started her shift when I got there but she got right to work making everything run smoothly. All the times I’ve seen her there she is very good with keeping the lobby nice and clean while at the same time being attentive when customers arrive. Great Work!

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the regular business hours of El Pollo Loco in Hanford, CA?

El Pollo Loco in Hanford is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Does El Pollo Loco offer delivery services?

Yes, El Pollo Loco offers delivery services for customer convenience.