El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican and chicken restaurant also providing catering services in Los Angeles, CA. They offer fresh and authentic food made from whole chickens that are marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic before being expertly fire-grilled on signature open-flame grills. Along with their famous family dinners and Mexican entrees, they also serve handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings every day. El Pollo Loco has over 480 restaurants across 6 states since its founding in 1980. Their dedication to serving food cooked slow but served fast ensures that customers keep coming back for more.

Recent social media posts

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 2000 Cesar E Chavez A...
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 2000 Cesar E Chavez Ave.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 2000 Cesar E Chavez Ave and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale B...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 2000 Cesar E Chavez Ave 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 2000 Cesar E Chave...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 2000 Cesar E Chavez Ave 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 Los Angeles.
11/14/2019

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

Address

2000 Cesar E Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90033

The Mexican restaurant and chicken restaurant and caterer is located on Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles. If you are planning to use public transportation, the nearest bus stop is just a block away from the restaurant. You can take bus number 33 or 62 and get off at the intersection of Cesar E Chavez Avenue and Soto Street.

If you prefer driving, the restaurant is easily accessible from both the I-5 and the US-101 highways. Take exit 137A from I-5 or exit 3B from US-101 onto Cesar E Chavez Avenue. Street parking is available near the restaurant but it can be limited during peak hours. Alternatively, there is a parking lot nearby where you can park your car for a fee.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 9:30pm
Thursday 10am - 9:30pm
Friday 10am - 9:30pm
Saturday 10am - 9:30pm
Sunday 10am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+13232650179

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What people say

El Pollo Loco on Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles is a must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Mexican cuisine. This chicken shop and restaurant has been delivering fresh, delicious food since 1980, and their commitment to quality has never wavered. The secret to their success lies in their special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices, and garlic that they use to marinate whole chickens before expertly fire-grilling them on open-flame grills. The result is succulent, juicy chicken that's bursting with flavor.

But El Pollo Loco isn't just about the chicken - they also put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings every day. Whether you're in the mood for tacos, burritos, or a classic chicken meal with rice and beans, you can be sure that everything is made fresh to order.

What sets El Pollo Loco apart from other Mexican restaurants is their commitment to tradition. They believe that sometimes the traditional ways are the best, which is why they continue to cook their famous fire-grilled chicken slow and serve it fast - always cut-to-order. With over 480 locations across six states, El Pollo Loco has become a cultural benchmark in Los Angeles and beyond.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine that's both delicious and affordable, look no further than El Pollo Loco on Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles. Their dedication to quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods will keep you coming back again and again.