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

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?

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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?

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

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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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drooling over the fact that our shredded beef quesadillas are back! 🤤

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Hayward! 👋 Our second location has arrived at 📍 2429 Whipple Rd Hayward, CA! Come join us today for a day of celebration 🎉 featuring a ceremonial ribbon cutting and opportunities to win free swag and gift cards! 🥳

06/23/2024

my go to summer meal will always be a tostada ✨🤤

06/21/2024

where should we open our next store? 👀

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06/10/2024

name a menu item we should bring back 👀

06/06/2024

what’s your el pollo loco menu hack? ⬇️⬇️⬇️

06/05/2024

who are you sharing this with? 🤤🍗

06/01/2024

the things i would do for bottled creamy cilantro 🤤

05/30/2024

Next time you stop by El Pollo Loco, what are you ordering?

05/27/2024

today is a good day for pollo 🍗🍗🍗

05/20/2024

who wants the recipe for our creamy cilantro dressing?! 👀

05/16/2024

Dana White called him the “employee of the decade” and we couldn’t be prouder of Alexander for putting his team before the money. Good things happen to good people and we are humbled by Alexander’s actions of integrity, compassion, and selflessness.

Thank you Dana, for shining a spotlight on this amazing employee and also blessing him with a $15,000 tip. To show our admiration of Alexander’s dedication, we wanted to follow suit and recognize Alexander with a token of our appreciation.

We are so proud of Alexander and look forward to his continued growth and success with El Pollo Loco!

05/16/2024

No fork required. Introducing our Stuffed Quesadillas, available in Chicken Poblano, Chicken Avocado, and Shredded Beef in select markets!

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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 1906 Lincoln Blvd.

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Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 1906 Lincoln Blvd 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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1906 Lincoln Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
90405

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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