El Pollo Lico Restaurant

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    Open10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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    Divey
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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    702 N Avalon Blvd

    Wilmington, CA 90744

    Wilmington

    Mon

    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Tue

    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Wed

    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Thu

    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Fri

    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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    • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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    About the Business

    El Pollo Lico is a Delicious and affordable restaurant. We have been serving the South Bay with our tasty chicken since the 80's. Our family owned restaurant is best known for our world famous chicken but we also have a variety of other food choices that include: Tacos, tortas, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, and more...…

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    • Photo of Christanne C.
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      May 13, 2023

      We went here for the 1/2 chicken and the whole chicken. It was tasty and not dry. Some are larger than others. One day the 1/2 chicken seemed like much more. The combo comes with rice, beans, salsa and corn tortillas. The salsa is spicier than I thought it would be, so be warned. 3.75/5

      Ceviche tostada. It came with a ton of tapatio, a few lemon slices and 2 tostadas each. 3.75/5

      Shrimp taco. Good amount of shrimp, and the sauce was good. 4/5

      Overall, I'd recommend. It can get busy though, so be prepared to wait.

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      Larry M.
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      Jan 26, 2024

      The flavor was very tasty. All orders come with a choice of corn or flour tortillas & freshly made salsa.
      There was very little wait time & the staff is super friendly. They do have a ATM just in case you need cash. It's seems that places like this are not easy to go to because of location . Besides that, it's kept very clean.

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      Jimmy G.
      Hawthorne, CA
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      Feb 14, 2024

      This place is ok, I feel the chick could use more seasoning or marinade longer. The salsa was good.

      1/2 chicken plate
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      Mel H.
      Wilmington, CA
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      Apr 14, 2023

      I know this is a chicken spot but you MUST try the crispy fish tacos here! They're the best fish tacos I've ever had, don't forget the green salsa.

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      Jennifer R.
      Long Beach, CA
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      Sep 7, 2022

      This review is long overdue. This place is freaking delicious. You seriously cannot go wrong with anything on the menu but my personal favorites are the chicken combo, fish tacos, chicken wet burrito and mixed fajitas. It's much to difficult to just choose one favorite.

      I have a picky toddler and every time we order from here she finishes all her chicken rice and beans.

      Okay just leaving this review is making me crave it, going to go place an order now!!

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      Fran D.
      Torrance, CA
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      I freakin love those beans there awesome

      I came just to see if they changed the recipe

      It's the Same tasty way

      This looks normal but that chicken is good and those beans are very tasty, they are delicious in Wilmington
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      Bill B.
      San Leandro, CA
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      Apr 28, 2022

      A nice taqueria. Tasty fillings, large portions, and a good price. This is a high value option near the port area.

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      Helly D.
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      We have been ordering from here for a while now & even though I personally haven't stepped into the restaurant the food is always good & hot. We go pick up food to go & during this pandemic its always ready when we go. The service is fast & the people are nice. We usually order tacos so I'm basing this review on that. I highly recommend.

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      Sofia S.
      Lomita, CA
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      Oct 7, 2022

      The food here is delicious and authentic. Tried the carne asada tacos, burrito and tacos Al pastor. Meat was tender flavorful. Salsa had the right amount of spice. Would definitely eat here again.

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      Tara G.
      Lakewood, CA
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      May 10, 2022

      I am beyond disappointed and discussed. My first time here, I ordered 4 tacos, 2 chorizo 1 Asada and 1 carnitas, and a chicken taco salad. My tortillas were old and falling apart, my chorizo had no flavor and was burnt. My carnitas tasted bland. The asada was decent nothing special to it at all. I got so many to try this place out and I'm so disappointed if I could negatively rate this place I would. My taco SALAD! What a joke, nothing but a bunch of beans topping with a pinch of lettuce 2 whole sliced tomatoes cold ass chicken cheese and to top it off ! Rotten sour cream !!! And no guacamole. Like what in the serious fuck man!!!!! I called to to let them know and you think she's offer me a refund. Of course not. "Oh I'm so sorry I'll take to my team" you should be embarrassed you served anyone that. Negative starts ! I don't recommend! Avoid. There are so many other place around.

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