El Pollo Loco
$ • Mexican, Fast Food, Chicken Shop
Hours:
5501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine
(949) 786-0445
About El Pollo Loco
Customers' Favorites
2pc Combo with Beans and Rice
Double Chicken Avocado Salad
Double Chicken Tostada Salad
Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl
Grilled Chicken Loco Salad
3 Piece Chicken Combo
4pc Half Chicken Meal
Double Chicken Bowl
Chips and Guacamole
Original Pollo Bowl
El Pollo Loco Reviews
Menu
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Hours
| Monday | 9:30AM - 11PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30AM - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30AM - 11PM |
| Thursday | 9:30AM - 11PM |
| Friday | 9:30AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 11PM |
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El Pollo Loco is a restaurant known for its consistently quality food and clean eating options. The chicken is delicious and always a highlight, with many customers praising it as amazing for such a simple place. The sides are tasty with generous portions, and the menu offers variety to suit different preferences, including vegetarian options that can be requested without meat or dairy. The ambiance is casual, featuring good music played at a slightly above average sound level, and seating includes cushioned chairs with some outdoor seating available during nice weather. The restaurant is always kept clean, and the staff provides smiling, efficient service, making visits pleasant. Parking is ample, with plenty of space at the front near the anchor store, and the location is wheelchair accessible with a ramp and wide door. Although there is no playground, kids generally enjoy the food. Some menu changes, like the grilled tortilla roll-up, have received mixed reviews, and service can sometimes be inconsistent, with occasional missing items or forgotten orders. Overall, El Pollo Loco remains a popular spot for tasty, fresh food and a casual dining experience.