El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican and chicken restaurant that offers authentic, fresh food, cooked on an open-flame grill. Their signature dish is their citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, which is hand cut into various Mexican entrees. They also offer handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings every day. El Pollo Loco has been serving customers for over 40 years and has grown to more than 480 restaurants across six states. Their tradition of slow-cooked, fast-served meals is still going strong.

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when you know, you know 🥲
10/19/2026

when you know, you know 🥲

🏈 Game Day Spread Giveaway 🏈Your team puts you through enough. Let us handle the food.We’re giving one winner a $250 El ...
10/16/2026

🏈 Game Day Spread Giveaway 🏈

Your team puts you through enough. Let us handle the food.

We’re giving one winner a $250 El Pollo Loco gift card for catering at their next game day watch party. We got you.
 
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow El Pollo Loco
2️⃣ Tag your game day buddies in the comments👇 (more comments, the better your chances)
3️⃣ Share this post in your Stories (we will be checking)

🕒 Ends October 20, 2026 at 8 PM PST.
 
 
 
Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified El Pollo Loco Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.
 

I fear I would fold immediately…
10/13/2026

I fear I would fold immediately…

your fall vibes are now complete. you’re welcome 🍁
10/12/2026

your fall vibes are now complete. you’re welcome 🍁

10/09/2026

National Chicken Month came in hot and that’s a wrap! From the first-ever National Grilled Chicken Day on Sept 9, all the Loco Hall of Flame Challenge entries to taking over our Sunset Blvd EPL to throw a dance party, you all made this a legendary Chicken Month!
 
See you next year! ‍❤️‍🔥

10/06/2026

you can get 3 tacos for $5 with Loco Rewards every Tuesday btw 😌

10/04/2026

Sunday Spread. 12 pc chicken. 3 large sides. $25 with Loco Rewards every Sunday!

We got weekend dinner covered 😌

10/02/2026

Why have National Taco Day when you can have National Taco Day(s)? 🌮
 
3 for $5 tacos from 10/2-10/6 with the app 😌

Five days. Five chances. Fifteen tacos. Do with that information what you will.

10/01/2026

The Loco Hall of Flame has a new inductee. Congratulations Grant Mooney !! your Loco remix just won you FREE CHICKEN FOR LIFE 🔥🍗

Thank you to everyone who entered and got loco with this beat, we see you!

normal amount btw
09/30/2026

normal amount btw

09/24/2026

Clear the runway. New El Pollo Loco menu items just dropped! 🔥

09/23/2026

is this heaven?? 🥹

09/22/2026

Consider this your sign to finish that remix ‼️

kaelin ellis. is checking out the entries. Head to our pinned post and submit yours before the contest ends in TOMORROW!!

09/22/2026

FREE chicken for LIFE could be yours! 🔥 Submit your remix TODAY for your chance to win.

Head to our pinned post to enter.

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 17240 Saticoy St.
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 17240 Saticoy St.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 17240 Saticoy St and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls to...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 17240 Saticoy St 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 17240 Saticoy St a...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 17240 Saticoy St 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 Van Nuys.
11/14/2019

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

Address

17240 Saticoy Street
Van Nuys, CA
91406

Directions to the restaurant on Saticoy Street in Van Nuys:

Public Transport Option: Take the Metro Orange Line to the Van Nuys station. From there, walk west on Saticoy Street for about 10 minutes until you reach the restaurant.

Driving/Parking Option: If driving, take the I-405 and exit at Victory Blvd. Head east on Victory Blvd and turn left onto Sepulveda Blvd. Continue north until you reach Saticoy Street, then turn right. The restaurant should be on your left-hand side. Parking is available in a lot adjacent to the restaurant.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 11pm
Tuesday 10am - 11pm
Wednesday 10am - 11pm
Thursday 10am - 11pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

Telephone

+18187741173

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their flavorful and authentic dishes that leave your taste buds wanting more. El Pollo Loco on Saticoy Street in Van Nuys, CA is no exception to this rule. This Mexican restaurant offers a unique twist on traditional Mexican cuisine by specializing in fire-grilled chicken that is marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices, and garlic.

What sets El Pollo Loco apart from other Mexican restaurants is their dedication to using fresh ingredients and cooking their food the traditional way - on an open-flame grill. The result is juicy and tender chicken that is bursting with flavor. But it's not just the chicken that's delicious - their handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings are also made fresh daily with the same dedication and care.

El Pollo Loco has been serving up their famous fire-grilled chicken since 1980 when they opened their first American location on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles. Since then, they have expanded to over 480 locations across six states while still maintaining their commitment to providing customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex.

If you're looking for a Mexican restaurant that offers delicious food made with fresh ingredients and cooked the traditional way, look no further than El Pollo Loco on Saticoy Street in Van Nuys. Their famous fire-grilled chicken will keep you coming back again and again for more of that great taste!