El Pollo Loco

3.8
449 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 Laguna Hills, 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
25371 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA
92653, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
449 reviews
5 stars
223
4 stars
90
3 stars
41
2 stars
25
1 star
70

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Multiple customers reported poor service, including unacknowledged orders and mistakes with food items.

Food Quality

Several reviews mentioned inconsistent food quality, with complaints about dry or overcooked chicken and bland flavors.

Positive Staff Interactions

Many customers praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, particularly highlighting specific employees for their excellent service.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was frequently noted for being clean, although some reviews mentioned areas needing attention.
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    BIbiana O’Neal
    Nov 30, 2025
    1.0
    Really bad service got there at 9:20 it supposed to close at 10:00pm they didn’t even answer to us Trough the drive thru we have to go to the entrance to see if they could take our order and no body answered the employees clearly saw that we were in the door but didn’t even acknowledge us and they already had the door closed
  • AA
    Andrew McKinstry (Andrew)
    Nov 10, 2025
    4.0
    Dry chicken everything else is good
  • DG
    David Gomez
    Nov 4, 2025
    5.0
    Lo recomiendo excelente servicio!!
  • CR
    Carissa Rossi
    Oct 17, 2025
    2.0
    EVERY TIME WITHOUT FAIL THEY FORGET SOMETHING IN MY ORDER AND I HAVE TO GO ALL THE WAY BACK😡😡😡😡THIS PLACE DRIVES ME INSANE AND THE RUSH U OUT OF THE DRIVE THROUGH LINE SO U CANT CHECK UR ORDER LIKE IF UR GONNA DO THAT THEN MAKE SURE MY ORDER IS RIGHT!!!!!!😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
  • KY
    Kamikaze Yazzie
    Oct 4, 2025
    5.0
    The workers are nice and the food is amazing. Mac and cheese I really rerecommend

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the opening hours of El Pollo Loco in Laguna Hills, CA?

El Pollo Loco in Laguna Hills is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What types of payment does El Pollo Loco accept?

El Pollo Loco accepts American Express, Discover, and Visa credit cards.