El Pollo Loco

4.2
1438 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 Oakland,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

Location

El Pollo Loco
2506 International Blvd, Oakland, CA
94601, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,438 reviews
5 stars
826
4 stars
306
3 stars
161
2 stars
58
1 star
87

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the flavor and quality of the food, though there were complaints about dry chicken and missing ingredients.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted slow service, long wait times, and inconsistent customer service experiences.

Cleanliness

While some customers noted cleanliness in the restaurant, others reported unsanitary conditions and issues with the bathrooms.

Staff Friendliness

Mixed feedback on staff friendliness; some customers appreciated the service while others reported rudeness and inattentiveness.
  • JB
    Joy Burke
    Dec 16, 2025
    5.0
    The dishes arrived promptly and beautifully prepared. The service flow was excellent.
  • BT
    BTS RM left toe
    Dec 14, 2025
    5.0
    Got the Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl, Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito, tacos al carbon, quesadillas i think, and Chicken Avocado Burrito with a side of mac n cheese which was a lil too cheesy for me 🥴 the cashier girl was pretty friendly and it was very clean! The tacos al carbon where a little dry as all the ingredients were inside a white tortilla! i loved my avocado chicken bowl, very filling n yummy 🫰 will definitely come back
  • CC
    Colleen Coolish
    Dec 3, 2025
    4.0
    Fast food chicken. Decent taste
  • 30
    3SCANOR 06
    Nov 26, 2025
    5.0
    Si pollo a la plancha muy rico quieres probar... pollo loco debes visitar. 🍗🍗 muy rico salido de la plancha a tu plato. Muy bonito ambiente y las personas muy amables. La manager Lulú muy atenta y alegre.
  • LC
    Lucinda Campbell
    Nov 25, 2025
    4.0
    Ordered chips and guacamole didn't get the chips and chicken thigh not cooked all through.

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the regular hours of operation for El Pollo Loco in Oakland?

El Pollo Loco is open daily from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM.

What time does El Pollo Loco serve dine-in customers?

Dine-in service is available every day from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.