El Pollo Loco

4.2
1253 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
  • Accepts checksAvailable
  • Drive-throughAvailable
  • [Free/Paid] wi-fiNot available

Location

El Pollo Loco
1545 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA
90006, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,253 reviews
5 stars
733
4 stars
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3 stars
111
2 stars
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1 star
102

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the taste of the chicken and other menu items, though some noted issues with dryness and missing ingredients.

Customer Service

Feedback on customer service was mixed; while some praised friendly staff, others reported rude behavior and poor management responses to issues.

Order Accuracy

Several customers experienced problems with missing items in their orders and incorrect fulfillment, leading to dissatisfaction.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of the restaurant was highlighted positively by some, but others reported unsanitary conditions and a lack of attention to cleanliness.

Speed of Service

While many customers appreciated the quick service, others experienced long wait times and inefficiencies, especially during busy hours.
  • AM
    adalid martinez
    3 days ago
    1.0
    Mal servicio, pedí una tostada salad y me dieron una ensalada regular, no me dieron mis chips ni mis salsas, y te atienden de mala gana
  • MG
    Maisha Grimes
    Oct 17, 2025
    5.0
    Chicken was tasty and hot. Got a 2 piece with salad.
  • DT
    Dr. Thai
    Sep 28, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent food, amazing quick service, very courteous workers and an amazing location for other needed necessities.
  • RC
    Ricardo Castillo
    Sep 21, 2025
    5.0
    Buen pollo pero muy cacique en las salsas y chiles.
  • CA
    Chelse “Chels” Alvarado
    Sep 20, 2025
    1.0
    Highly disappointed with management. I placed a large order on their website for delivery as I can not drive. I paid the delivery fee and tipped well. I am missing large items from my order so of course I called the store to let them know. They told me no one was available to help and to call later. I called later and spoke to a lady who said she was looking for my order, I waited for her for a few minutes just for a male to pick up the phone and I had to repeat myself. There solution was for me to place another online order, pay the delivery fee (plus another top for the driver of course) and they would just add that to the order. That doesn't work for me. Spend more to get what I already paid for ? Then I was told to just come get the order, which I told them I can not drive over. I asked for a simple refund and they denied that. There needs to be a better policy in place for these issues. But also staff needs to ensure that every item a customer pays for needs to be put in the bag. Please do better El pollo Loco. I will reach out to corporate as I am not paying for food I did not receive.

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the regular operating hours for El Pollo Loco at 1545 S Western Ave in Los Angeles?

El Pollo Loco is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended hours until 11:00 PM from Thursday to Saturday.

Does El Pollo Loco offer drive-through service and what are the drive-through hours?

Yes, El Pollo Loco offers drive-through service daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, extending until 11:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.