El Pollo Loco Restaurant

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Amy K.

Irvine, CA

It's tamale time!!!

I've always been a fan of El Pollo Loco.  Remember when their motto was "the fast-food habit worth having"?  It's definitely better than any other fast-food restaurant.

I know it's not very healthy, but I really love the tostada salad.  It's not too bad calorie-wise if you don't eat the fried shell it comes in, but I can't help it.  It's just so good!

Now that it's getting close to the holidays, they have their seasonal chicken tamales.  I really like them.  I came here last night, and I was so excited to see the tamale sign posted.  

I went through the drive-thru, and the person taking my order was very pleasant and made sure to repeat my order back to me.  They don't try to sell you other items you don't want, like drinks or side orders, like they do at other fast-food restaurants.  They were very short staffed last night, and the drive-thru guy was kind to apologize for the wait as soon as I pulled up to the window.

Go online to the site listed on the back of your receipt, and you'll get a code for $1 off your next purchase.  Woo hoo!  El Pollo Loco!  (I'm hearing the song in my head).

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Anita L.

Irvine, CA

I've never been to an El Pollo Loco before.... EVER. We were pressed for time so hubby suggested we just pop in here for a quick bite. He also warned me to ONLY order the flame grilled chicken because according to him, I would hate the fake Mexican food in here.

So I ordered the 2 piece chicken with 2 sides. I must say, the chicken was really really good. I was surprised that a fast food place could make such moist chicken. The green sauce they have at the salsa bar went really well with the chicken (kind of reminded me of the green sauce at Inka Grill, but Inka Grill's is much better) and they also had fresh jalepenos.

I think I have found a fast food place where I actually like the food instead of just settling for it because it's close by and convenient.

Hubby got tacos which I didn't try since he said I wouldn't like it.

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Trevor T.

Irvine, CA

As they say, "taste the fire." I love this chain fast-food restaurant. The citrusy, flame-grilled chicken is the best. I only order one thing at El Pollo Loco - the Pollo Bowl. This is a bowl filled with refried (or black) beans, rice, and flame-grilled chicken. Then they top it with some salsa, onions and cilantro. Served with a side of flour (my choice) or corn tortillas. This location is usually spotlessly clean with quick service and friendly employees. I can be in and out with my takeout order in about 5 minutes. And it's pretty darn affordable - figure you'll spend $5 - $8 to eat here.

Oh, and try the Spicy Avocado Salsa - it's awesome.

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Alex L.

Tustin, CA

I vist this place more than any other restaurant.  3 reasons 1. good taste 2. healthy 3. cheap.  You cannot go wrong with the flavor that is cooked over an open flame.  There is a selection of sauces to poor over your meal as well.  

I personally will order the classic chicke burrito or the chicken bowl.  Both great but the chicken bowl is more filling.  They are both about 350 calories.  Not too bad for lunch.  

The bowl should be part of EVERYONE'S diet plan.

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