El Pollo Loco

3.7
868 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 Santa Ana,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
  • Drive-throughAvailable
  • [Free/Paid] wi-fiNot available

Location

El Pollo Loco
101 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA
92704, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
868 reviews
5 stars
417
4 stars
150
3 stars
93
2 stars
53
1 star
155

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Numerous reviews highlighted poor customer service, with reports of rude staff and incomplete orders.

Food Quality

Customers expressed dissatisfaction with food quality, mentioning dry chicken, missing ingredients, and overall lack of flavor.

Cleanliness

Several reviews noted that the restaurant was dirty, with unsanitary conditions reported in both the dining area and restrooms.

Wait Times

Many customers complained about excessively long wait times for orders, both in-store and at the drive-thru.
  • SA
    Salvador Avila
    Dec 30, 2025
    1.0
    Siempre compro de paso de mi trabajo y hoy es la segunda ves que me dan la orden incompleta me doy cuenta ya estando en mi casa. No me dieron tortillas y el side de guacamole con chips yo se que es mi culpa por no revisar pero uno confía en los que despachan y mas cuando compras por drive thru.
  • JL
    Jose Leiva
    Dec 21, 2025
    4.0
    I recommend the double chicken tostadas they are absolutely the best. It took a while longer to get my order but the place was busier than usual. Their dinning area was clean.
  • JJ
    Joseph Jiron
    Dec 14, 2025
    1.0
    Service is way too slow compared to other Pollo loco restaurants. Extraordinary wait times. Not acceptable
  • RG
    Rosy Gallardo
    Dec 10, 2025
    5.0
    Mal
  • BP
    Brenda Perez
    Nov 22, 2025
    1.0
    Poor customer service!

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What are the opening hours of El Pollo Loco in Santa Ana?

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

What type of cuisine does El Pollo Loco offer?

El Pollo Loco offers fresh, authentic Mexican food with a focus on fire-grilled chicken.