4.1 – 715 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 Costa Mesa,CA, 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.
✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
Hours
| Friday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
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R “Purple Goat Eater” K
My go-to quick service place when traveling for work. Fresh grilled chicken well seasoned and tasty side dishes. These places can be a tad worn but others are brand new. Regardless, I still go!
… moreNGA T. HOANG
Chipotle wrap so fresh and crunchy good hot oozing with cheese. Chicken never tasted so good dipped in their red-green salsa. Horchata coffee dripping with creamer makes my day, “GRACIAS POR MEXICANA!”
… moreAllen Stout
I used the kiosk to order. It didnt give me the option of only-thighs, which I’ve used before. I ordered a bowl, which was good.
I need to eat less rice, so I wish that there was a beans-only healthier option.
… moreK L
Very poor Customer Service. I didn’t want to order at the kiosk. He told me I didn’t have a choice.
… moreJenifer Bond
Employees at this drive thru are very kind. Ordered another classic chicken tostada salad and my app didn’t work again! Ugh, the employee was nice to inform me that the app is figuring out its problems. Also, I should’ve asked for the chicken extra juicy (my friend who worked there past def said it helps)
… moreKaren Perez Alamilla
I just bought the 3 pice chicken and side dish and what a dusting thing ever. The food was not cooked as you can see the images with the blood in it also the chicken was so past due. What type of food do you guys service. My husband was one the one eating this dish and got ill with the chicken don’t recommend this place at all.
… moreDaniel
Orders always come out really good and with everything asked for. I like coming here and Jesus Martinez goes above and beyond for making the orders stand out. Will definitely keep coming back to this location.
… moreLiliane Howland
Good fast food. Like Pollo Tropical in Fl but less sauces:(. Decent and reasonable.
… moreDennis Pangilinan
Great drive through service. Delicious chicken. Recommend the tomato salsa.
… moreJulia Cassen
This is the busiest El Pollo Loco restaurant I’ve ever been in. Shout out to the employees…they really handled a steady stream of customers professionally with the line almost going out the door at times!!! The place was sparkling clean and the salsa bar was fully stocked. This location is on a tiny footprint of a piece of property in Costa Mesa, parking is extremely limited but the healthy and tasty “fast” food makes it worth the effort.
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