El Pollo Loco

3.7
780 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 Sacramento,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
  • [Free/Paid] wi-fiNot available

Location

El Pollo Loco
8244 Delta Shores Cir, Sacramento, CA
95832, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
780 reviews
5 stars
326
4 stars
178
3 stars
105
2 stars
51
1 star
120

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the food for being delicious and fresh, particularly the chicken and burritos.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted inconsistent service, with complaints about slow service, missing items, and rude staff at times.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was often noted for being clean, although some customers reported issues with the bathrooms.

Customer Experience

While many customers enjoyed their experience and found the staff friendly, there were notable complaints about specific employees and overall service quality.
  • JA
    Jeffrey Allen
    5 days ago
    5.0
    The delta shores location is consistently the best of all el pollo loco locations we've tried. Their Taco Tuesday crunchy tacos are great, even in the air fryer on Wednesday!
  • KC
    Karen Costley
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent food!
  • LS
    Lynn Salmon
    Dec 11, 2025
    5.0
    I ordered (2) chicken avocado burritos and a large order of salsa at the drive thru. Service was outstanding and the burritos were the best I have had in a long time. Big burritos perfectly wrapped fresh chicken, and the Pinto beans were good. I ordered the sauce on the side. My order was ready with no complications. I recommend this place most definitely.
  • JM
    James Moore
    Dec 5, 2025
    5.0
    We did not dine in. Always great good
  • DL
    Debbie Loudermilk
    Nov 27, 2025
    4.0
    It was cold in the restaurant. The help was particularly friendly. The food was good though.

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the operating hours for El Pollo Loco in Sacramento?

El Pollo Loco is open daily from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM. On holidays, hours may vary such as closing at 7:00 PM on December 24 and being closed on December 25.

Does El Pollo Loco offer delivery service and what are the delivery hours?

Yes, El Pollo Loco offers delivery every day from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM.