El Pollo Loco

3.9
164 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 Visalia, 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
636 W Riggin Ave, Visalia, CA
93291, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
164 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

There are mixed reviews on food quality, with some customers praising the freshness and taste, while others reported issues with undercooked or dry chicken.

Customer Service

Customer service experiences vary widely; some staff are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, while others are criticized for rudeness and poor service.

Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with some locations reported as clean and inviting, while others were noted as dirty or poorly maintained.

Order Accuracy

Several customers experienced issues with order accuracy, including missing items and incorrect orders, leading to dissatisfaction.

Pricing

Pricing is considered high by some customers, especially in relation to portion sizes and food quality.
  • TS
    Tonisha Stokes
    Nov 17, 2025
    1.0
    Adrianna needs to lose her job. She’s so rude and lies to her manager about something so simple. She told me the salad didn’t come with dressing and I had to pay for it. I said since when. Then when I asked for a manager she decided to give me dressing without charging me. I’m so tired of her attitude. I will not be back until she no longer works there. The food isn’t that great to deal with attitude as expensive as it is.
  • NM
    Nathan M
    Oct 20, 2025
    1.0
    Have eaten there multiple times and everytime id get a chicken burrito I would get very sick. I started taking apart the burrito after ordering an realized the chicken isn't fully cooked. It was literally pink at the center. Undercooked chicken can contain salmonella, ecoli, campylobacteriosis. To the owner you need to talk to you cooks before someone get severely sick
  • LJ
    Lovell St. James
    Oct 4, 2025
    5.0
    The staff is super polite and they threw in some churros for a slight inconvenience.
  • DR
    D R
    Sep 19, 2025
    5.0
    Great tasting food! Much healthier than fast food
  • BM
    Bernice Martinez
    Sep 18, 2025
    1.0
    Went through the drive thru and the guy said it would take 20min for bone in chicken trying to convince us to get the other type of chicken when I said I would wait he said it would be more time 30 min are you sure? I said I don’t mind waiting then he said well for leg and thigh it’s going to be an hour! Never heard of chicken taking an hour to grill! Are they plucking the feathers and killing the chicken or what?! You can tell they just didn’t want to work!

Frequently Asked Questions About El Pollo Loco

What is El Pollo Loco known for?

El Pollo Loco specializes in fresh, authentic Mexican food featuring whole chickens marinated in a special recipe, fire-grilled on open-flame grills, and hand-cut into Mexican entrees.

What are the operating hours of El Pollo Loco in Visalia, CA?

El Pollo Loco is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.