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 Temecula,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 728 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery

Address:
40520 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 296-3835
Website:
Hours
| Friday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday |
10 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
John Kelly
This is another fast food folly and an establishment that cares nothing about their customers or customer service. I ordered 2 breast meal, mashed potatoes, and corn with flour tortillas.
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Mark W
I’m not sure if it was a manager who waited on us, but he gave us great service and has a fantastic sense of humor. My friend and I couldn’t stop laughing, especially when he spoke in Spanish, because my friend is half Mexican and she understood what he was saying.
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Chris Misensol
I recommend avoiding this place. The service is sub par, customer service is a foreign dialect to the staff and the food is bad. I usually enjoy the food at other locations and that’s why this stood out to me. The chicken in my bowl was cold and looked like dark chunks of leather, gross I know. Additionally, nothing looked or tasted fresh. Needless to say I did not finish the food and it was a complete waste. This is my 3rd time ordering food from this establishment and each time with a different concern. In conclusion, the food is no bueno and the service is non existent. ✌
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Janeen Goggins
This was really disappointing. The chicken was super dry loke they gave me yesterdays leftovers. The bean had NO flavor at all. When i had to ask for a fork there were 3 employees standing around but won’t help me and instead got the person who took my order to stop what he was doing to help me. Theses employees need to learn teamwork, respect, and how to cook. Never coming back here.
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KatzC
Delicious as always with El Pollo Loco. Good options if eating Keto. The kitchen was backed up and I had a bit of a wait (15 minutes, which isn’t ideal with fast food) for the chicken while eating in the dining room. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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Jerwin Mendigorin
Since seeing the Birrieria commercials its been a while for me. Commercial got me! Ordered online and picked up through the drive thru. Easy peasy in under 10 mins.
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Nora Baliles
Went on a Thursday, it was about 12:30 afternoon, ordered 2 double chicken tostadas in the drive thru, gave the lady 100.00 bill she said she didn’t have change so I had to find change by the time I able to find change, it had been 20 min. They must had left my food sitting, chicken was very dry and hard, hardly any lettuce it’s a salad, it was the worst, very disappointing. I was buying my boss lunch, not only was I late, the food was terrible.
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Deanna barbosa
This spot is delicious! The chicken is fresh and the girls who work here are really nice! I appreciate that every time I come in it’s very clean even the bathrooms!
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Karen K
Last week they were out of Diet Coke, Chicken breasts, and the guy gave us flour instead of corn tortillas. (We are allergic to wheat so we can’t eat those). Today we went inside. The guy went to clear a table before he took our order. We ordered street tacos. We asked if they came on corn tortillas, he said yes and they gave us flour. I have never seen street tacos come on flour tortillas before. They are also out of green salsa. Stale chips. Barely any chicken in the taco and what was in it was small burnt ends. Worst El Pollo I’ve been to.
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Will
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately the white meat was dry and the cuts were unusual. The sides were okay but nothing great.
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