Chicken Shops near Lake Elsinore, CA

“The food is always good at this location. You can ask for the chicken to be well done, juicy or in between. Personnel are always pleasant and friendly. The restaurant can get busy, specially at the drive thru at peek hours. Dine in is OK, place is clean but it's just a basic dinner. You eat and you leave, nothing different than other Pollo Loco restaurants. Don't forget to ask for your senior or military discount. Same for first responders. They don't mind you asking.“

“I hit up El Pollo Loco last weekend when I needed something quick and satisfying, and the combo options really stood out. You can build meals in so many ways with all the sides and fixings, which makes it easy to switch things up without getting bored. The chicken itself was juicy and full of flavor, exactly what I was hoping for on a busy night.

The restaurant was spotless too, from the dining area to the counter, which always gives me confidence in a fast casual spot. My only real gripe is how the menu sticks strictly to chicken as the main protein. If you’re in the mood for variety or something else, it feels pretty limiting. A couple of the staff members also came across a bit short and rushed, which took away from the experience a little.

Still, it’s a reliable go to for solid flame grilled chicken when you want it fast. Has anyone else run into the same menu or service quirks there? Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.“

“They have friendly service & the food is fine. My issue is their prices. I am an average sized woman who ordered a salad for myself and a combo for my minor child. The total was over $30 for 2 ppl. IMO that’s a price I pay for a restaurant with a waitress, not a drive thru. And a regular sized strawberry lemonade is almost $5. Across the street at In n Out a meal for one is around $7. You can use the leftover $ for gasoline. I feel bad for Mom’s who feed multiple kids these days.“

“Food is delicious and always quick!! they have special deals on weekends which is great!“