El Pollo Loco

4.2
1456 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 Lancaster,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
42839 10th St W, Lancaster, CA
93534, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,456 reviews
5 stars
817
4 stars
345
3 stars
126
2 stars
57
1 star
111

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

While many customers enjoyed the food, there were multiple complaints about dry chicken, small portions, and inconsistent quality.

Customer Service

Customer service experiences varied widely; some praised friendly staff, while others reported rude behavior and long wait times.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was generally noted as clean, but there were serious concerns about food safety practices, including improper handwashing by staff.

Order Accuracy

Several reviews mentioned issues with missing items or incorrect orders, leading to customer dissatisfaction.

Pricing

Customers expressed concerns about rising prices and perceived value for money, with some feeling that portions were too small for the cost.
  • SM
    S Mc
    Dec 16, 2025
    5.0
    Clean & organized restaurant. Delicious food, friendly, fast, & helpful staff. 5 out of 5 stars! Thank you.
  • TR
    teen romace
    Dec 13, 2025
    5.0
    Very nice people working very quick service, paid with ebt snap and had no issues definitely coming back to this el pollo loco
  • LF
    Long hong Fung
    Dec 12, 2025
    5.0
    Great food great customer service
  • TR
    Tony R.
    Oct 21, 2025
    3.0
    Gift card/receipt fraud: The employees here are uneducated when it comes to gift cards. They said they don't check balances in store and directed me to the # on back of card. So I asked for the receipt of my food transaction and they said, "we don't give receipts out when you pay with gift cards." When I asked why, she said she doesn't know. They DO give receipts out when you pay with gift card, it's a transaction... So that makes no sense. I do expect management to further train and educate their staff on proper customer service.
  • AS
    Angie Salazar
    Oct 13, 2025
    4.0
    Good food but they did forget some of our order.

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the regular business hours for El Pollo Loco in Lancaster, CA?

El Pollo Loco in Lancaster is open from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM Monday through Sunday.

Does El Pollo Loco offer delivery services?

Yes, El Pollo Loco provides delivery services to its customers.