El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican and chicken restaurant located in Riverside, CA. It offers fresh and authentic food made from whole chickens that are marinated in herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic then expertly fire-grilled on open-flame grills. The restaurant also serves handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. El Pollo Loco has over 480 locations across 6 states and continues to provide customers with fresh and innovative L.A Mex since it was founded in 1980.

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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 2720 Canyon Springs P...
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 2720 Canyon Springs Pkwy.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 2720 Canyon Springs Pkwy and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale ...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 2720 Canyon Springs Pkwy 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 2720 Canyon Spring...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 2720 Canyon Springs Pkwy 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 Riverside.
11/14/2019

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

Address

2720 Canyon Springs Pkwy
Riverside, CA
92507

To reach the restaurant located at Canyon Springs Pkwy in Riverside, you can take a bus to the nearest bus stop which is just a short walk from the location. Alternatively, if you are driving, you will need to turn onto Canyon Springs Pkwy and follow it until you reach your destination. Parking is available onsite for customers.

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 11pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11pm
Friday 9:30am - 11pm
Saturday 9:30am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 11pm

Telephone

+19516971027

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Mexican restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic food, and El Pollo Loco in Riverside, CA is no exception. What sets them apart is their dedication to using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Their famous fire-grilled chicken is slow-cooked to perfection on an open-flame grill, giving it a unique and flavorful taste that keeps customers coming back for more.

But El Pollo Loco doesn't stop at just their chicken. They put the same care and attention into their handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings every day. And with over 480 locations across 6 states, they have become a cultural benchmark for Mexican cuisine.

Founded in 1980, El Pollo Loco has been delivering fresh and innovative L.A. Mex for nearly four decades. Their commitment to quality and tradition is evident in every dish they serve. So if you're looking for delicious Mexican food made with fresh ingredients and cooked the traditional way, look no further than El Pollo Loco on Canyon Springs Pkwy in Riverside.