El Pollo Loco - Closed

4.1
760 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 Lake Forest,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
  • DebitAvailable
  • Accepts checksAvailable
  • Drive-throughAvailable

Location

El Pollo Loco - Closed
20163 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA
92630, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
760 reviews
5 stars
385
4 stars
199
3 stars
97
2 stars
30
1 star
49

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and attentive service from staff members like Emma and Gilbert, highlighting their positive interactions.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, there were multiple complaints about inconsistent quality, including dry chicken and incorrect orders.

Cleanliness

Several reviews noted the cleanliness of the restaurant and restrooms, although there were also reports of poor conditions at times.

Order Accuracy

Numerous customers experienced issues with incorrect orders, particularly regarding special requests and missing items.

Value for Money

Some customers felt that the prices were high for the portion sizes and quality of food received.
  • FC
    Fred Currie
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Good marinated BBQ chicken. I like the new touch screen order kiosks. I find it quicker and easier to go inside instead of the drive through.
  • SM
    Saoud Moon
    Sep 25, 2025
    1.0
    please don’t leave your advertisement paper on cars outside in the parking lot. it’s annoying and also a waste of paper.
  • FW
    Frankie Writez
    Aug 15, 2025
    5.0
    SEPTEMBER 25th, 2025: When I first arrived, a kind gentleman held the door for me to let me in and he allowed me to place my order before his. THEN, gracefully I was greeted by Emma (I’m not sure if she’s the manager or front-line employee but either way I know that she is such a light, a kind soul, a wonderful spirit and a fantastic person!! Much more than an El Pollo Loco employee, she’s an Angel in my humble opinion. She not only helped me to place my order for the NEW Queso Crunch Burrito Bowl, she gave me a discount coupon which granted me $3.49 off of my order! She said that’s “her favorite magic trick”: Being kind and offering her kindness to those who she serves and in her life. The warmth in her conversation and spark in her spirit truly brightened up my day and lifted my heart!! I’ll spare her personal business, but I’m thankful that Jesus brought us together this day! She even blessed me with more coupons to take with me and to use in the future. I hope nothing but kind and wonderful blessings for you, too, Emma! What a great gift! Now as far as the bowl goes, I’d give it a 3.5 out of 5. It’s a nice chicken bowl with an added crunch from the tortilla strips and the seasoned rice adds a great flavor to it as well! I do know that it’s a limited time item but I would order it again. The bowl may have earned 3.5 stars, but partnered with the Exceptional Customer Service I received from Emma on this day, it bumps my overall rating to a 6/5 stars!! Thank you El Pollo Loco and Emma for this wonderful and blessed experience. I’m looking forward to stopping by again soon!! AUGUST 15th, 2025: I wish I took some photos of my food, but I ate it so fast because it was so good, I forgot! Haha I drove up to this location at a little after 1pm and there was no one in line. I wish I would’ve gotten his name, but the guy who took my order and my payment was very sweet and kind. I ended up trying their Shredded Chicken Nacho combo with Salsa Fresca minus the Guac and a Hawaiian Punch. I drove around to the window and as I waited for my food, the guy who took my order was busy taking another order, and (i believe) the manager came and asked “Is this her food?” to him to make sure I wasn’t waiting much longer. Thank you! (I should’ve gotten your name too haha) He handed me my food with a smile. He thanked me and I thanked him and the other guy for their help! My gosh, I can only speak for myself when I say, those nachos were good!!!! The queso topped with the seasoned chicken, tortilla chips, salsa Fresca, pinto beans was just the quick stop meal I needed on this busy day. Not only was it good but it was filling too! I’ll definitely order that one again. This is my second time at this location.
  • JB
    Joel Barrett
    Aug 1, 2025
    4.0
    Order the wing lovers meal you get 4 wings and 2 sides with my senior discount $6.71 Great deal for this restaurant
  • KC
    Kaylie C
    Aug 1, 2025
    1.0
    Repeatedly asked for no avocado in our meal, because my friend is allergic. I confirmed with them that they understood that we did not want avocado. They put avocado in our food, they refused to give us a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco - Closed

What are the current operating hours of El Pollo Loco at 20163 Lake Forest Dr?

This El Pollo Loco location is currently closed and does not have operating hours.

Is delivery available from El Pollo Loco at Lake Forest Dr?

Yes, delivery service is available at this location.