El Pollo Loco

Reviews

• SP

  Stanley Powers

  Mar 6, 2026
  5.0
  Excellent service and food.
• JN

  Jeff Neal

  Feb 17, 2026
  4.0
  I went on Taco Tuesday where any, two tacos are just $5.00. I enjoyed the chicken avocado tacos. And was very, suprised as to both, how large and fresh the avocados were. The staff here are excellent as well. Although I live near another El Pollo Loco store, I make the drive down to this one, because it's so much better than all of the other locations I've visited.
• NP

  Nancy Parsons

  Feb 12, 2026
  1.0
  Unbelievable dry 3 piece chicken dinner! I just threw the chicken away!!
• EA

  Emma Andrews

  Feb 3, 2026
  5.0
  genuinely the best el pollo loco experience I’ve ever had. food was absolutely delicious and the staff was super friendly!! if I were local I’d frequent this place 10/10
• WA

  WebWorks Agency

  Dec 15, 2025
  5.0
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10 stars if I could) El Pollo Loco in San Clemente is basically my second kitchen at this point 😂 I’m here every other day, no exaggeration. The whole family loves it, the kids go crazy for it, and honestly… it’s hands down the best flame-grilled chicken around. Period. That chicken is always juicy, smoky, perfectly seasoned — not dry, not bland, not drowning in grease. You can actually taste that it’s grilled, not just cooked and slapped together. Huge difference. And let’s talk about the rest of the menu because it deserves respect too. The quesadillas? Dangerous. The tacos? Solid every single time. Rice, beans, sides — everything just works. It’s one of those places where you can order almost anything and you know it’s gonna hit. What really keeps me coming back though (besides the food addiction lol) is the service. Special shoutout to Jose, the general manager — seriously one of the nicest, most genuine guys you’ll meet. Always friendly, always smiling, always making sure customers are taken care of. He’s hooked me up with some great specials more than once, and it’s never forced or fake. Just real customer service, the way it’s supposed to be. Respect. The place is clean, fast, and consistent — which matters when you’re feeding kids who are already starving and impatient 😂 Orders come out right, staff is cool, and the vibe is just easy and comfortable. If you’re in San Clemente and craving something reliable, flavorful, and actually satisfying, this El Pollo Loco is a no-brainer. We keep coming back for a reason. Highly recommend. Now excuse me while I probably go back again tomorrow 😅🔥🐔

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