4.2 – 820 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 San Jose,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.
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Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
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Nora Ismail
I had a coupon for a free burrito and I hadn’t been to a location in a long time. I usually prefer small taquerias that have a homemade feeling. However, when I came in here, the employees treated me better than family. I felt so loved. The manager helped me use the new system to order since I was so confused. She went above and beyond to help me. I got two burritos and two horchatas. The horchata was decent but not homemade. The burritos were surprisingly good for a fast food place. I’m definitely coming here if I’m in the area again. The way the employees treated me was the best part. They were too empathetic; in a good way.
… moreSylvia C
Everything was going so good
until 12:35pm I’m never going back El Pollo Loco with my service animal if any of the employees know her patches says ” stop no eye contact”
from this incident I’m not okay because there is no need to ask me if I have a “muzzle” for that we got kick out. and if you know
muzzles aren’t necessary for all Service Dogs ,
they do have a role in certain situations.
I don’t feel welcome anymore because of this incident today March 1, 2023 and she only bark because someone was giving her eye contact !
it says on her patches ” stop no eye contact ” and from there she bark in El Pollo Loco because she felt uncomfortable by one of El Pollo Loco employees looking at her & from there it wasn’t good.
then some employee assume I knew Spanish they use the microphone saying something I don’t know what but what I can say is what a horrible experience .
I hope nobody has to go through that.
… moreYvette
They need to change their name to ‘POLLITO DIMINUTO” means TINY LITTLE CHICKEN. The chicken legs are so small that I felt bad for the chicken. They really need to start feeding those chickens because they are anorexic. Might be a pigeon because the legs and thighs where so tiny. Dont waste your money. Oh yeah and the cerranos where moldy. Thanks El pollo loco
… moreAdrian Castillo
The young man at the counter was super nice and helped me box up all my to go items. My family and I had a super good experience with affordable good food would definitely recommend us as quick Mexican food all the way.
… moreDaniel Gutierrez
This Pollo Loco is fast to make out going meals no drive thru but the workers are a team working hard to serve your meal and keep the place clean. food is great made fresh
… moreJerica XO
El Pollo Locos version of Birria meat is sooo very disappointing!!! The birria meat tasted like old mushy microwaved roast beef had no mexican flavors at all I wouldn’t even have guessed it was supposed to be Birria meat if you didn’t tell me. Consume also didn’t help at all with the flavor. The whole meal I got today was just straight flavorless I know el pollo loco is known for not being authentic but this is ridiculous!!! Seems like they just came up with this quick to get people talking trying to keep up with the hype of the Real Birria sensation. No not recommend. Don’t waste your money .
… moreRecetas de Lili Anna
I love the chipotle chicken burrito so good
… moreJason Josip (Box)
The chicken is nothing but bones, hardly any meat at all. The side dishes lack any and all flavor or resemblance of food. There is zero salt used apparently, or any other spices or flavorful cooking methods. I don’t often say this, but this was straight up a pure waste of money.
… moreAnn Garcia
Went here yesterday and one of the chicken I order tasted like soap not recommended
… moreArny Petersen
Love the Pollo Loco chicken tortilla soup as well as the delicious marinated chicken… Yummy
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