4.3 – 1,079 reviews • Mexican restaurant
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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 Denver, CO, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.
Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
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Jose Lopez
My wife and I had Wonderful dining experience…
Absolutely Amazing and Delicious food. The spices were on point…
The place is clean and very presentable…
The music is Awesome…
Yovanna was our server and was Very welcoming and Hospitable…
She is a Great Representative for the Pollo Loco Restaurant…
Thank you very much for being so nice Yovanna.
I would also want to mention Bryan who is a Super Representative for Pollo Loco…
He is always so Professional and Welcoming and as well Hospitable…
Thank you very much Pollo Loco…
5 Stars
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Truly I cannot trust any of the reviews here. This is some of the most terrible, processed, 80s school cafeteria food I’ve ever tried. The mac and cheese had zero cheese flavor, just tastes like pasta water. And the mashed potatoes? They taste like they came from a box of flakes and are topped with the grossest fake gravy. One star for the dry and barely edible chicken.
… moreSiva R Uppalapati
I left a review about 7 months ago mentioning that the chicken had become a bit dry compared to how it used to be. I’m happy to say that on my recent visit, the food quality was much better! The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and reminded me why I’ve been a fan of El Pollo Loco for so long. The sides and bowls were great as always. I really appreciate the improvement and hope this consistency continues!
… moreRose Valdes
Wow! It is not often that I am so impressed by an experience. Today was an exception! Luis at the drive-through was so thoughtful, enthusiastic and even humorous over the drive through speaker. He made a normally mundane experience and exceptional one! And, the experience continued once I got to the window with great energy. A big genuine smile and even double checked my order. I just can’t say enough about Luis! I had to rave about him to the manager. I also wanted to leave this review because he absolutely deserves it! He made my grabbing a quick lunch while passing through the area a terror experience, a 5-star experience!! Thank you Luis!!! You made my day!!!
… moreRajiv Pillai
I love this chain for their flavourful grilled chicken. Super fast and warm service. Took away one star as the special flavour of the season – Mango Harbenaro – did not have any Mango flavour at all.
… moreAllison Morrissey
We went here yesterday for lunch. Lucy was so nice and very attentive. It looks like everyone goes to her for help. Give that employee a raise so you keep a good one! She was very accommodating when another employee was sitting next to us listening to music loudly on their phone. I assume on break. I politely asked them to turn it down, but she didn’t understand me. She went to get Lucy and Lucy explained to her in Spanish what I was saying. She turned it down after that. No issues. Food was fantastic, too! We will be back!
… moreSamuel Cloud
I quite like this place. Grilled not fried/battered chicken with just a bit of flavor /rub on the skin. Great sides (steamed broccoli if you’re trying to be careful, great mashed potatoes if you’re not), Rice and beans if you’re feeling more traditional. What’s not to love?. Some pretty darn good prices for their family meal as well.
… moreLily Hoang-Zhu
So happy to see them back in town! We came late on a weekend and went to the drive through. It was quick to get a combo for two, and the food was really good. Definitely infinitely better than a typical fast food place should be.
The chicken was well flavored and extremely juicy. Seasoned to perfection. The combos also come with sides and corn tortillas which were also tasty.
Honestly you can’t ask much from grilled chicken at a fast food place. Value wise was also really good.
… moreJohanna Hernandez
Great experience on this out of town visit. The customer service was amazing, the food quality was great as always and the restaurant was very clean.
… moreDrew Schlussel
Worst fast food experience ever in Colorado… As someone that LOVED going to my local El Pollo Loco in Southern Cal, I was thrilled when they came to Colorado. Unfortunately I must have caught them on a bad day – service was terrible, the place was a mess, and the food was unforgivable – dry, tiny pieces of chicken and pitiful sidesn= not worth putting in my mouth. I threw away my order and drove home totally disappointed.
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