El Pollo Loco

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

trees. We put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. At El Pollo Loco in San Diego,CA, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.

09/22/2025

This year, we're celebrating National Quesadilla Day with Dalton Knecht 🔥 BOGO quesadillas coming 9/25 for Loco Rewards members only. Join today

09/12/2025

rewards member exclusive
celebrating friendsgiving a lil early with our new Fam Feast🤌
get 8 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 3 sides, warm tortillas, fresh salsa and 4 churros!
not a member, sign up at the link in bio

09/08/2025

We're declaring 9/9 National Grilled Chicken Day! 🔥 🍗 Buy one fire-grilled leg & thigh meal, get one FREE. 9/9 for rewards members only—bring a friend, or don’t share at all. 😉

09/06/2025

🏈 Game day isn’t complete without fire-grilled flavor. Feed the whole squad with EPL game day catering.

09/05/2025

We’re declaring 9/9 to be National Grilled Chicken Day 🔥 Come celebrate with a BOGO deal, exclusively for Loco Rewards members. Not a member yet? Sign up today with the link in bio 👆

Happy National Eat Outside Day! ☀️
08/31/2025

Happy National Eat Outside Day! ☀️

pollo era incoming
08/12/2025

pollo era incoming

Our Fresca Salads are just so pretty, we just HAD to swatch them 🎨
08/07/2025

Our Fresca Salads are just so pretty, we just HAD to swatch them 🎨

Late night vibes = flan & quesadillas 👀
07/25/2025

Late night vibes = flan & quesadillas 👀

double shrimp tostada party for one pls ☝️
04/14/2025

double shrimp tostada party for one pls ☝️

we're celebrating national burrito day allweek long & you're invited to the party! make sure you turn on our Instagram p...
04/01/2025

we're celebrating national burrito day all
week long & you're invited to the party! make sure you turn on our Instagram post notifications, so you don't miss out 🌯👀

!-Hour Left! Stop by El Pollo Loco Poway east of Pomerado for the Coke Music Studio Experience before 3 today for music,...
07/08/2022

!-Hour Left! Stop by El Pollo Loco Poway east of Pomerado for the Coke Music Studio Experience before 3 today for music, fun, and $5 2pc Combos. Today until 3pm only at El Pollo Loco 12427 Poway Rd.

Today only! Join us from 11am-3pm at El Pollo Loco on Poway east of Pomerado for the Coke Music Studio Experience and ge...
07/08/2022

Today only! Join us from 11am-3pm at El Pollo Loco on Poway east of Pomerado for the Coke Music Studio Experience and get a 2pc Fire-grilled Chicken Combo for only $5. Today only! El Pollo Loco 12427 Poway Rd.

Home is where the tamales are!
12/13/2019

Home is where the tamales are!

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 11895 Carmel Mountain...
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 11895 Carmel Mountain Rd.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 11895 Carmel Mountain Rd and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale ...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 11895 Carmel Mountain Rd and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!

Slow simmered holiday tradition. Our new Chicken Pozole Verde soup is here for a limited time!
12/06/2019

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

'Tis the season for tradition. Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!
11/26/2019

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

Your weekend plans just got more delicious. Order online and get our famous fire-grilled chicken delivered right to your...
11/24/2019

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

Which new Holiday Tamale Bowl is your go-to this season: Chicken Tamale Bowl, 2 Chicken Tamales Bowl or Chicken Tamale a...
11/22/2019

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?

What's better than eating your favorite fire-grilled chicken? How about being rewarded for eating your favorite fire-gri...
11/20/2019

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

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 11895 Carmel Mount...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 11895 Carmel Mountain Rd and pick up our Holiday Family Dinner, including our famous fire-grilled chicken, 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa.

Unwrapping a holiday tradition has never tasted so good! Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today in San Diego.
11/14/2019

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

Address

11895 Carmel Mountain Road
San Diego, CA
92128

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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+18584511884

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Our Tradition

Sometimes the traditional ways are the best. That’s why even after nearly four decades we continue to marinate whole chickens in our family marinade of citrus, garlic and spices several times a day, every day. That’s why our seasoned Grill Masters still grill them low and slow--the traditional way, for 55 minutes over an open flame. That’s why generations of families gather around our Mexican entrees and family dinners year after year. And that’s why our enduring commitment to the principles of hard work, doing things the right way, and always starting with the best ingredients available will never change.