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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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- 8214672137May 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.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Larry M.Long Beach, CA070505Jan 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.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mel H.Wilmington, CA37379Apr 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.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jennifer R.Long Beach, CA053Sep 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!!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Fran D.Torrance, CA6356143Sep 27, 2019Updated review
I freakin love those beans there awesome
I came just to see if they changed the recipe
It's the Same tasty wayHelpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Feb 23, 2014Previous reviewThis location sucks but the beans omg freaking delicious, love the chicken.
This place beats pollo loco hands down, And it's cheaper too. They loose a star because of the location sorry, it's attached to a pool hall. Lol - Bill B.San Leandro, CA312Apr 28, 2022
A nice taqueria. Tasty fillings, large portions, and a good price. This is a high value option near the port area.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Helly D.San Antonio, TX5304Sep 27, 2021
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.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sofia S.Lomita, CA03Oct 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.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Tara G.Lakewood, CA29364May 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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