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👀

Photos from El Pollo Loco's post 10/22/2024

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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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 12847 El Camino Real.

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Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 12847 El Camino Real 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 12847 El Camino Real 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 San Diego.

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As the weather cools down, the chocolate heats up! Stop by 12847 El Camino Real 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 12847 El Camino Real and try our Chicken Tamale Bowl, 2 Chicken Tamales Bowl or Chicken Tamale and Chopped Chicken Breast Bowl.

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Hey San Diego, 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 San Diego!

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At El Pollo Loco, our Grill Masters take the time to perfectly marinate and grill every piece of chicken we serve. So tonight, let us handle dinner. Try our $20 Fire-Grilled Familia Dinner, complete with 10 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, any 2 large sides and tortillas or chips. Order online → order.elpolloloco.com

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Hey San Diego, get your rewards! Download the Loco Rewards app today and earn a Free Original Pollo Bowl after your first regularly priced food or beverage purchase. Just scan or enter your barcode on your receipt and earn points each time you dine with us! elpolloloco.com/rewards

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The school year is in full swing, so what better time to grab a $5 Fire-Grilled Combo that's good for your belly and your wallet?

Available at 12847 El Camino Real in San Diego.

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Have you heard? El Pollo Loco is offering FREE DELIVERY starting today through November 3rd! Orders must be placed for delivery on elpolloloco.com or via the El Pollo Loco app. Order today!

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While our love of fire-grilled chicken will last forever, our $5 Fire-Grilled Combos won't! Visit us at 12847 El Camino Real to choose from Chicken Nachos, 3 Chicken Taquitos w/ Guac (pictured here), Original Pollo Bowl, 3 Tacos al Carbon or Classic Chicken Burrito... or choose all 5! Each served with chips and a drink.

10/11/2019

In these last few days of Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a look back at how we revived our hometown of Los Angeles’ lost Latino street art through augmented reality.

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12847 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA
92130

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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