El Pollo Loco

4.3
1096 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 Norwalk, CA, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.

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Location

El Pollo Loco
11473 Rosecrans Ave, Norwalk, CA
90650, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,096 reviews
5 stars
679
4 stars
228
3 stars
84
2 stars
39
1 star
66

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the food for being delicious and fresh, although some reported issues with blandness and improper preparation.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted poor customer service experiences, including unkind staff and slow service, particularly during busy times.

Cleanliness Concerns

Multiple customers noted cleanliness issues within the restaurant, including unsanitary practices and a dirty environment.

Pricing Complaints

Some customers expressed dissatisfaction with pricing, feeling that it was too high for the quality and portion sizes received.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negatives, many customers reported positive experiences with friendly staff and enjoyable meals.
  • KP
    Kate Perez
    Dec 31, 2025
    1.0
    Waited for an hour to get my food delivered and they cancelled my order 8 minutes before it was supposed to be delivered. They told me to call the store number and no one’s answering cause I don’t know if it’s more convenient for this store for the customer to pick up the order instead of doing their job. If you can’t fulfill the order, you should’ve cancelled it right away instead of disrespecting other people’s time. This is not the first time this store wasted our time, we have a big order for pick up and they gave our order to someone else so we have to wait again.
  • VM
    Vivky Manzo
    Dec 29, 2025
    1.0
    Fuimos a ese restaurant a comprar la cena familiar. Era un paquete grande de 16 pcs de pollo. Le pregunte a la cajera si tenia cupones y me dijo que si pero que no podia usarlos hasta la siguiente visita. Nunca me habia pasado algo asi y ella me dijo que eran indicaciones del manager que estaba ahi. Le pregunte por mi senior discount y me lo dio pero yo he ido a muchos restaurantes de pollo loco en diferentes ciudades y nunca habia sucedido algo asi 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️. Incluso en otras locaciones me han dado varios cupones y siempre los use desde la primera ves. Revice los cupones y no dicen nada de eso como usalos la siguiente ves. Fue algo que me molesto mucho pues page full price por algo que pude ahorrarme casi 15 dls con el cupon. Ademas de que el ambiente se sentia hostil como si el manager estuviera cuidando todo lo que hacian los empleados. Fui en la noche despues de las 8 . So por esta razon no volvere a este lugar y lo lamento porque me gusta mucho el pollo de ahi pero visitare otras locaciones
  • JH
    J H
    Dec 10, 2025
    5.0
    Great food at a great price! I got the double chicken tostada!! It was really good. I just wish it had a bit more rice in it. The bowl was great as well. Overall, a good experience.
  • JK
    JUN KIM
    Oct 29, 2025
    1.0
    I experienced the worst service. Now, October 29, 2025. It's 8:05 p.m. Manager Sandra was so unkind. If you work for money, you have to provide the right service, but this person is not qualified to work here.
  • JF
    Jorge Franco
    Oct 18, 2025
    5.0
    Take out pollo loco for a lazy weeknight dinner hit the spot!

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What type of food does El Pollo Loco in Norwalk, CA specialize in?

El Pollo Loco specializes in fresh, authentic Mexican food, particularly fire-grilled chicken marinated in a special recipe.

What are the opening hours for El Pollo Loco in Norwalk?

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