While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco’s delivery of fresh, authentic food has not. Everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way – on our signature open-flame grills – then hand cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. We put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. At El Pollo Loco in Whittier,CA, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.
Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken. Based on 922 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery

Address:
10100 Carmenita Rd, Whittier, CA 90605
Phone: (562) 944-8052
Website:
Hours
| Friday |
10 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday |
10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday |
10 AM–11 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
10 AM–11 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
10 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday |
10 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday |
10 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
John Healy
Bought the 8 pc family mixed meal along with 2 large sides of rice, 1 large side of beans/1 large side of mashed potatoes and medium coleslaw. $52. Instead, they gave us 2 large sides of beans, old bad tasting chicken, rice so dry, crunchy and hard it hurt your teeth and warm coleslaw. By far, the worst Pollo Loco experience I’ve EVER had. Guy at the window needs an attitude adjustment and should be providing customers with friendly service rather than spending time on his phone trying to sell/buy a 4runner in the drive thru. NEVER coming back and making sure others know how pathetic this location is. Called the location to speak with the manager and no one answers. This must be a reoccurring thing.
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Victor Roman
Good food, check and double check your order! We were shorted 5 items and had to drive back to shoe the receit and get them and we were still short one order of beans! They do drive through only.
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carmen lopez
I use a coupon had a salad was so good I want to go back for lunch. My boys like these place effordable for families and clean.
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Taren McKown
I like when they get my order correct… I like how busy they are.. it keeps the food fresh and they serve you quicky without bothering being friendly
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Preston Park
Not sure what happened to this place, but food preparation is getting worse day after day. I ordered dbl chicken tostada salad and this is what they given me. It’s same amount of chicken as regular one. I saw a preparer adding one and a half scoop of chicken on all orders, single or dbl. don’t waste your money for dbl chicken and this salad is only half filled. The worst
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Jon Paul
This location in Santa Fe Springs is much better than the Downey location. The staff is nicer and the wait is shorter.
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Richard Buttery
Service at drive thru was quicker I noted what vehicles arrived after I did they got served 1st even though only 1 other person in walk up
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Martha Cisneros
My father complained that the worker put little to no chicken in the bowl he ordered and the beans were burned.
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Crowy M
I order a pollo bowl seem like they put less chicken, beans, and rice. Not the same many years ago. I notice the price is going up and less food..even the chicken breast is small.
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Dennis Fa
Don’t order online from this place. The always miss something and they will not honor it. Manager is rude and unprofessional. Rin don’t walk away from this place!
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