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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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let us know 👇👇
06/02/2026

let us know 👇👇

home is where the heart is 😌
06/01/2026

home is where the heart is 😌

05/29/2026

There is still time to enter our ValedicTENDERan Giveaway! We’re giving away $100 gift cards to 10 lucky graduates every week until June 15.
 
Do you know someone who is graduating and loves El Pollo Loco? Send them this post!
 
How to enter:
🎓 Follow El Pollo Loco on Instagram
🎓 Tag in your Graduation Day pic or video and   in your caption (or story)
🎓 Share this post in your Stories
 
We’ll be randomly selecting 10 winners to receive a $100 e-gift card every Monday through June 15.
 
Good luck, grads!   
 
 
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12 PM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified  Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.

I circle you 🌖
05/28/2026

I circle you 🌖

I don’t know if you all have heard the news…
05/21/2026

I don’t know if you all have heard the news…

Why is this so accurate? 😭
05/20/2026

Why is this so accurate? 😭

GRAD GIVEAWAY 🎓🔥Not everyone can be a Valedictorian… but anyone can be a ValedicTENDERan! Commencement season is here an...
05/14/2026

GRAD GIVEAWAY 🎓🔥Not everyone can be a Valedictorian… but anyone can be a ValedicTENDERan! Commencement season is here and with the launch of our brand-new Loco Tenders, we’re giving away 50 $100 gift cards to fuel your future.
 
Here’s how to enter:
🎓 Follow El Pollo Loco on Instagram
🎓 Tag in your Graduation Day pic or video and   in your caption
🎓 Share this post in your Stories
 
We’ll be randomly selecting 10 winners to receive a $100 e-gift card every Monday through June 15, plus EVERY ENTRY will receive an exclusive catering code for your grad party.
 
 
Good luck, grads!   
 
 
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12 PM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified  Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.

05/11/2026

Last year, we kicked off National Chicken Month with our Loco AI contest where anyone could create AI fire-grilled chicken content for a chance to win free fire-grilled chicken for life.

Here is our winner.

Thank you to everyone who participated, and stay tuned for how we get loco for this year’s National Chicken Month ❤️‍🔥

05/07/2026

Available at select test locations listed here 👇 (check locations and availability in your Loco Rewards App)

8245 East Santa Ana Canyon Rd Anaheim Hills CA 92807

18571 East Chapman Avenue Orange CA 92869

12909 Harbor Boulevard Garden Grove CA 92840

110 West Ball Road Anaheim CA 92805

2990 Bristol St Costa Mesa CA 92626

2500 E. Imperial Hwy, Ste.186 Brea CA 92821

3502 Cerritos Blvd. Los Alamitos CA 90720

451 S. Vincent Avenue West Covina CA 91790

12530 Beach Blvd. Stanton CA 90680

3131 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626

969 S Euclid Ave. Anaheim CA 92802

05/06/2026

Reaching flow state in this El Pollo Loco ✨

05/04/2026

The chicken is strong with this one

Some things just have that effect on you 🥲
05/04/2026

Some things just have that effect on you 🥲

05/01/2026

$20 Off $100+ Catering - Now thru May 5th!

Festival Season ☀️
04/30/2026

Festival Season ☀️

MERCH PACKAGE GIVEAWAY The merch went fast at our Tender Reveal Party last week… but we saved some for you 👀Enter to win...
04/24/2026

MERCH PACKAGE GIVEAWAY
 
The merch went fast at our Tender Reveal Party last week… but we saved some for you 👀
Enter to win the full merch package featuring our limited-edition Loco hat, tote, pins, and more.
 
How to enter:
1️⃣ Must be following and signed up for Loco Rewards
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = extra entry)
3️⃣ Share this post to your story
 
10 lucky winner will be chosen (contacted through DM).
 
Good luck ❤️‍
 
 
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Sunday April 26th, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.

04/23/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER 🔥

LOCO TENDERS AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW!!

You the birthday 🎂
04/21/2026

You the birthday 🎂

04/20/2026

Not but really… rolled or bowl?

04/19/2026

Best weekend ever ❤️‍🔥

Thank you for having us

FESTIVAL MERCH PACKAGE GIVEAWAY 🎡 Enter to win an exclusive festival merch package featuring our custom Let’s get Loco t...
04/17/2026

FESTIVAL MERCH PACKAGE GIVEAWAY 🎡
 
Enter to win an exclusive festival merch package featuring our custom Let’s get Loco tie dye shirt, custom Loco inflatable couch, and more 🔥
 
How to enter:
1️⃣ Must be following and a Loco Rewards member (link in bio to join)
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments
3️⃣ Share this post to your story (we’ll ask for proof)
 
1 lucky winner will be chosen (contacted through DM).
 
Good luck ❤️‍
 
 
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Sunday April 19th, 2026, at 10:00 PM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.

04/16/2026

The world is about to change. Humankind will soon make contact… with dipping sauce.

4.23.26

04/13/2026

we out here

04/12/2026

We made it to ❤️‍🔥

04/11/2026

Day 1 - we got our Loco fans geared up for the festival with some flash merch drops 🎡💫

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.

As the weather cools down, the chocolate heats up! Stop by 2720 Canyon Springs Pkwy and try our new Mexican Hot Chocolat...
11/12/2019

As the weather cools down, the chocolate heats up! Stop by 2720 Canyon Springs Pkwy and try our new Mexican Hot Chocolate.

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.

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