4.2 – 751 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.
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–10 PM |
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Paul Holloway
The EL Pollo Grande Chicken Bowl for less than $10 with Discount will satisfy your Hunger Pains and the customer support employees are outstanding and not like others restaurants you may enter And some will have that look on their Face saying to themselves why did you Walk through our Door , anyway go check out El Pollo in Costa Mesa.
Ms Jennie and Team players are genuine and the Food is Hot and Tasty.
Thank you .
Thee Counselor
… moreHugo Gutierrez
I just went to this El Pollo Loco and I got a hair in my food again. Now I know it wasn’t one of my hairs the first time. The photos show the food is untouched & the hair is lodged in there. Also, check out this bag with no logo & I got no receipt. I put my drink in the pic to show this meal is new because I got no receipt.
… moreWalter Grijalva
I went in for a double chicken bowl and when I began to eat my food I noticed I was chewing something that was not edible. I spit out what I was chewing and realized they had left the plastic on the cabbage. I had the dish replaced but the cashier had an attitude as if it was my fault that this happened.
… moreJustin Anthony
Food was great & my overall dine in experience exceeded my expectations! A young man named Erwin was extremely helpful and polite! He made my day and even put a smile on face. I’m a Huntington Beach resident but would definitely go out of my way to dine back in at this location! Top location in my opinion.
… moreSandra Andonie
It was excellent! Chicken was very moist and tastee.
… moreLacey Fresh
They are extremely rude in the drive thru. Was just there 10 minutes ago. Ordered and paid for a double chicken taco salad and this is whqt I got? 7-8 pieces of chicken? I hate to complain but I never come here Bcuz of how rude your drive thru staff is!!! If I could choose 0 stars I would.
… moreJodi B
Ordered a Pollo bowl and they said they dont have them anymore then when we decide to leave without food they offer it smh
… moreAlbano Molina
This Pollo Loco Location Was Very Good. The Workers There Were Very Attentive In Helping You Make Your Order, If You Ever Had Trouble Doing So. The Food Was Good And The Restaurant Inside Was Great To Also Eat Your Meal In There.
… moreMUKUL SAIN
I feel ashamed to say I’m permanent customer of el pollo loco big bear. This is one of the worst branch of el pollo loco. The quality of food is Zero if we talk about quality with staff they always behaves rude. If I told about ambience of restaurant that is also too bad drive thru section lobby both are in very bad conditions. 1 or 2 months ago the staff is good and they improved the quality of food a lot. But from last month I saw whole staff is changed even I listen their is no manager at this movement. When I ask about old guys I found all of the old members of el pollo loco left their jobs and now new staff is hired which is untrained . I don’t know what happens but all the old guys are professional and gud. I miss those guys a lot. I hope #bordofdirectors take this issue seriously and trained new guys as soon as possible and improve food quality so we think about visit their again. Thank you
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… moreHilary Byrd
Food was really good with large size portions. Ordered through app so ready on arrival. Bright modern and clean inside.
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