El Pollo Loco

3.9
933 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 Los Angeles,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
5300 Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA
90045, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
933 reviews
5 stars
435
4 stars
220
3 stars
114
2 stars
47
1 star
117

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Mixed reviews on customer service; some praised staff while others reported rudeness and lack of attention.

Food Quality

Frequent complaints about dry, cold, or poorly prepared food, with some customers noting a decline in quality.

Cleanliness

Multiple reports of dirty dining areas and restrooms, impacting overall customer experience.

Operating Hours

Consistent issues with the restaurant closing earlier than advertised, leading to customer frustration.

Positive Experiences

Some customers had positive experiences with food quality and service, highlighting specific staff members.
  • RM
    Rubén A. Moreno
    1 day ago
    1.0
    Always missing something. Yesterday, they forgot the corn tortillas for the meal and even the did not provide a purchase receipt. They forgot a taco in the previous visit. All of this while ordering in the drive thru. I otdered thru the speaker and had to repeat my order item by item in the window to find out what they missed after getting home. This place needs seriously to overkook the staff.
  • LL
    Lorena Lopez
    3 days ago
    5.0
    I've been here a few times through the drive thru and always had a good experience Friendly employees..good food.. and fast service
  • WW
    White Wolf
    Oct 8, 2025
    1.0
    You buy a polo bowl for $6.70 and they give you two tablespoons of chicken burnt dry chicken no more keep that garbage
  • MA
    MA Abdullah
    Oct 8, 2025
    2.0
    Get rid of the big Latina that calls herself management. The rest of the crew was nice. But, that Manager has no customer service and will call police on you. I had to tell another worker to hand me my food. So sad to see such bad customer service in this climate. But, then again, who else would hire her.
  • MG
    Michael g
    Sep 15, 2025
    2.0
    ATTN: MANAGEMENT!! We went in..Used the kiosk. Because it would be a lot more customer service since the attendance failed to acknowledge our existence. We finally got the code to use the restroom which did not have any soap. When we went to follow up on our order if it was ready, the attendant ust walked by as if we did not exist. It wasn't until my lady friend actually had to wave her hand to get the attention of somebody coming from the back room. It was only then that some lady took 10 seconds to gather what we order and to put in a bag into us.

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the opening hours of El Pollo Loco in Los Angeles?

El Pollo Loco is open from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM on Sunday.

Does El Pollo Loco offer delivery services?

Yes, El Pollo Loco offers delivery services to customers.