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El Pollo Loco

4.3
(608 reviews)

Business Details

(949) 858-4446

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 Rancho Santa Margarita,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
  • DebitAvailable
  • Accepts checksAvailable
  • Drive-throughAvailable

Location

El Pollo Loco
22381 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
92688, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
608 reviews
5 stars
392
4 stars
118
3 stars
34
2 stars
19
1 star
45

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Order Accuracy

Multiple customers reported issues with missing or incorrect items in their orders.

Service Quality

Many reviews highlighted excellent customer service, with specific mentions of staff members like Daniel and Marissa.

Food Quality

While some customers praised the food, others expressed disappointment with the quality, particularly regarding overcooked chicken.

Cleanliness

Several customers noted that the restaurant was clean and well-maintained.
  • FS
    fs soccer
    Jan 13, 2026
    1.0
    I’m really disappointed with this location. After a long, hard day of work, the last thing I want is to get home and realize items from my order are missing — and this has happened more than once. It’s frustrating to pay for food you don’t receive, especially when a fast food salads cost more then 15$ On top of that, the service is very slow, even when it’s not that busy. If the wait is long, at the very least the order should be correct. Missing items should not be a regular issue. I expect better accuracy and faster service. Until that improves, I won’t be coming back.
  • AF
    Alireza FarkhondehKish
    Dec 24, 2025
    1.0
    Usually, when someone orders the soup, it comes with sides. But he didn't give me anything such as tortilla strips, lime or lemon, cheese (package), or etc. Visit: 24 dec 25 @ 4:04 pm Serve ID ending: 1811
  • LB
    Leonardo Basilio
    Dec 18, 2025
    5.0
    Sensacional 🥳
  • JM
    Jaime Magsi
    Dec 11, 2025
    3.0
    It's an OK place to go. If you are craving for chicken cooked this way, then this is the place.
  • SS
    susie
    Nov 24, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve tried giving this location multiple chances as it’s not always bad but between them always forgetting food items or giving me essentially what’s scraps in my burrito i’m tired. I ordered the classic chicken burrito which is what I usually get for lunch during work time, I head back to my office to sit down and try and eat what I thought would be a normal burrito and first bite i get a mouthful of old, burnt, and tough chicken.. I don’t like wasting food so I just pick out the dry tough chicken and move on, I bite the burrito again and another mouthful of dry old chicken.. I tried my best to eat the burrito as i don’t like wasting food but i could barely get through half of the burrito without picking out inedible, tough, dry, old chicken. Super disappointed. I used to work at a restaurant similar to Pollo Loco some years back and I understand things can’t be perfect all the time but is there anyone keeping things in check at this location? Food items are missing most of the times and now food with what looks like leftover scraps is being given to customers. It’s not even edible. Chicken in this state should not be given out to customers it’s not even chewable as it’s tough and i can tell it was probably sitting there for hours in the kitchen line or they probably just gave me the burnt chicken at the bottom of the container. Super disappointed. Whoever is in charge should be checking this more often. I don’t think you guys would enjoy eating old chicken either. I’m not the type of person to leave reviews like this but i just can’t believe I was given a burrito full of chicken scraps.

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the operating hours of El Pollo Loco in Rancho Santa Margarita?

El Pollo Loco is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does El Pollo Loco offer delivery services?

Yes, El Pollo Loco offers delivery services for customer convenience.

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