El Pollo Loco

Famous Fire-Grilled Chicken. Cooked slow. Served fast. And always cut-to-order.

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 en

10/28/2024

starting tomorrow, taco tuesday is getting an upgrade👀

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have your burrito (& wear it too)🌯

10/21/2024

my love language is pollo giving

10/18/2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🩷
At El Pollo Loco, we stand together to support those affected by breast cancer.

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WOW - What an amazing day at the grand opening of our new California location in Tulare🎉

We had 100 customers in line prior to opening with many lining up as early as 4am🤯

A big thank you to our partners in Tulare who came to support!

09/16/2024

Grab a burrito buddy and celebrate National Guacamole Day with us!

Loco Rewards members can buy one fire-grilled chicken burrito and get the second one on us🥑🌯

09/15/2024

Sometimes life just needs a lil extra guac, ya know?😌​🤌
Today, Loco Rewards members can get a free REGULAR side of guac with any $5+ order!

09/14/2024

We're celebrating National Guacamole Day all weekend🥑 Loco Rewards® can add a small side of guac for just $1 for any in-app purchase!

09/03/2024

only the essentials 😋

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A love story for the ages 😭♥️🥗🍗

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in a burrito state of mind 🤤

08/24/2024

just remember friendships may end, relationships may end, but churros ♥️ they’re forever 💍

08/20/2024

help, the big boss wants to know where we should open our next location 👀 and I said we should choose the most replied comment under this post

08/16/2024

when they say “your order is ready” 🥵🥵🥵

08/08/2024

at the kiosk, what should I order?

Photos from El Pollo Loco's post 08/02/2024

it's a Double Chopped Salad summer 🤩

07/27/2024

kiss your meal prep worries goodbye 😉 with our New 🔥 Double Chopped Salads 🥗 packed with double the protein 💪

07/25/2024

if smell-o-vision existed, this is all I would ever look at ❤️🤤

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today's lunch 😍 what loco sides are you eating today?

Photos from El Pollo Loco's post 07/21/2024

just set up this picnic for two 🌯 who’s coming with? 🤗

Photos from El Pollo Loco's post 07/18/2024

who’s in the mood for a new Fire-Grilled Guacamole Chicken Burrito 🌯🖐️ guac always included 😉

07/16/2024

today's definitely a chips and guac day 😋

07/13/2024

yup, every day 😉

07/11/2024

about to go on my weekly pollo run 🔥🍗 what should I order?

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Home is where the tamales are!

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Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 2990 Bristol St.

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Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 2990 Bristol St and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!

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Slow simmered holiday tradition. Our new Chicken Pozole Verde soup is here for a limited time!

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'Tis the season for tradition. Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!

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Your weekend plans just got more delicious. Order online and get our famous fire-grilled chicken delivered right to your door!

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Which new Holiday Tamale Bowl is your go-to this season: Chicken Tamale Bowl, 2 Chicken Tamales Bowl or Chicken Tamale and Chopped Chicken Breast Bowl?

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What's better than eating your favorite fire-grilled chicken? How about being rewarded for eating your favorite fire-grilled chicken! Receive a Free Original Pollo Bowl when you download our app and sign up today! Details: www.elpolloloco.com/rewards

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Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 2990 Bristol St and pick up our Holiday Family Dinner, including our famous fire-grilled chicken, 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa.

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Unwrapping a holiday tradition has never tasted so good! Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today in Costa Mesa.

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As the weather cools down, the chocolate heats up! Stop by 2990 Bristol St and try our new Mexican Hot Chocolate.

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Have you joined LOCO rewards yet? Receive a Free Original Pollo Bowl when you download our app and sign up today! Details: www.elpolloloco.com/rewards

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Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner, complete with our famous fire-grilled chicken, 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa.

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Our new Holiday Tamale Bowls are here for a limited time! Stop by 2990 Bristol St and try our Chicken Tamale Bowl, 2 Chicken Tamales Bowl or Chicken Tamale and Chopped Chicken Breast Bowl.

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Hey Costa Mesa, want a deal so good it's spooky? 👻 Take advantage of our $5 Fire-Grilled Combos! Choose from Chicken Nachos, 3 Chicken Taquitos w/ Guac, Original Pollo Bowl, 3 Tacos al Carbon or Classic Chicken Burrito. Each served with chips and a drink.

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In celebration of Make a Difference Day, we look back at the impact we made together earlier this month. With your help, we beat our original goal of selling 59,000 tacos on National Taco Day and were able to donate 75,000 tacos to local shelters in the communities we serve!🌮 Thank you Costa Mesa!

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2990 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA
92626

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 11pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11pm
Friday 9:30am - 11pm
Saturday 9:30am - 11pm
Sunday 9:30am - 11pm

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