El Pollo Loco

4.4
334 reviews

About

Mexican RestaurantCatererChicken RestaurantFast Food Restaurant
While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco's commitment to 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 Long Beach,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

  • Drive-throughAvailable
  • [Free/Paid] wi-fiNot available

Location

El Pollo Loco
5252 East 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA
90806, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
334 reviews
5 stars
252
4 stars
27
3 stars
23
2 stars
8
1 star
24

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Customers consistently praised the friendly and helpful staff, highlighting excellent service experiences.

Food Quality

The food received positive remarks for being tasty and fresh, although there were some complaints about cold items.

Service Speed

Many reviews noted the fast service, with quick order fulfillment being a common theme.

Cleanliness

Several customers mentioned the cleanliness of the restaurant, contributing to a positive dining experience.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers expressed dissatisfaction with recent price increases, suggesting they might consider alternatives.
  • AM
    Arilo Mejia
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Awesome! Love their food and customer service
  • JA
    Joan Carles Alba
    Aug 21, 2025
    5.0
    A pesar de ser un restaurante de comida rápida, este concretamente tenía un personal muy amable , la comida estaba rica y el hilo musical fantástico.
  • JN
    John Nixon
    Aug 21, 2025
    1.0
    Tuesday 8/19/25 on my way to my graveyard shift I stopped by to pick up a BRC. I asked to add white meat chicken. Upon getting to work I found out no chicken was added. So I called and spoke to Maria the very friendly manager and let her know. She said no problem the next one would be comped. So the following day I took her up on the offer and lo and behold, no chicken again in my BRC. I blame myself the second time around for not looking. But cmon it ISNT THAT HARD. Probably won’t be back. Update. They asked for me to contact them via their official website, which the link giving was broken. So I went to the contact us option and filled out the proper information asked and was given another error message.
  • WM
    Walter Marshall
    Aug 19, 2025
    3.0
    It's El pollo loco what can I say😂
  • SW
    Stella Wang
    Aug 11, 2025
    4.0
    Grande avocado bowl es picante 🥵

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the operating hours of El Pollo Loco in Long Beach, CA?

El Pollo Loco is open every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What type of cuisine does El Pollo Loco offer?

El Pollo Loco offers fresh, authentic Mexican food, specializing in fire-grilled chicken and handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings.