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El Pollo Loco

4.2
(565 reviews)

Business Details

7120 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
92011, United States
(760) 431-0770

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 Carlsbad,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-fiAvailable

Location

El Pollo Loco
7120 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
92011, United States

Hours

Monday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Reviews

4.2
565 reviews
5 stars
325
4 stars
128
3 stars
48
2 stars
18
1 star
46
  • KA
    KARLA ARIDAY
    Aug 23, 2026
    5.0
    Diego is the best cashier! He’s so funny and attentive. Give this man a raise!
  • AM
    Anna M
    Aug 15, 2026
    5.0
    40 years later and it still hits. Flavorful chicken and great sauces to build your soft chicken taco.
  • TA
    Todd Aurich
    Jul 13, 2026
    5.0
    Night and day vs the one in Las Vegas, NV.. got food in under 10 mins.. took almost 30 mins at other one..
  • MR
    Moises Rico
    Jun 16, 2026
    1.0
    I ordered a pollo bowl and the pollo bowl barley had any chicken. I ordered it for dine in and they then gave me a table marker because it looks like they bring it to your table as I seen them do to other customers. They then call my number and make me get it. Not sure why so I go and get it and then I continue to see them take it to other customers who dined in and it just made me feel that they discriminated me Because I am Hispanic. Do better and treat everybody equally.
  • JG
    Joc G
    Jun 12, 2026
    5.0
    Place was clean, A rating on door, staff were nice and helpful, always cleaning and busy not just standing around talking like other locations I have been too. Food was cooked right, not too salty or burned. We came here after Legoland so very angry and this pretty much filled us all up! Oh and careful, there are ducks in the residing parking lot.

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