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El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco was a popular chicken shop, chicken restaurant, caterer and Mexican restaurant located in Upland, CA that delivered authentic food made with fresh ingredients. Whole chickens were carefully marinated with herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic before being fire-grilled on their signature open-flame grill and cut into traditional Mexican entrees. The restaurant also took pride in their handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings. Founded in 1980 as the first American El Pollo Loco in Los Angeles, the restaurant chain expanded to over 480 locations across six states while maintaining their dedication to quality and innovation in LA Mex cuisine. Please note that this restaurant has been permanently closed.

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06/23/2026

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06/22/2026

new loaded quesadillas coming 6.25

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06/18/2026

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06/17/2026

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06/17/2026

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06/16/2026

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06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

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06/08/2026

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Show your support by voting for El Pollo Loco as Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food for the USA Today 10Best  Reade...
06/08/2026

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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 760 E Foothill Blvd.
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 760 E Foothill Blvd.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 760 E Foothill Blvd and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 760 E Foothill Blvd 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 760 E Foothill Blv...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 760 E Foothill Blvd 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 Upland.
11/14/2019

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

Address

760 E Foothill Boulevard
Upland, CA
91786

To get to the restaurants located on E Foothill Boulevard in Upland, you can take public transportation using the nearest bus stop located on Foothill Blvd & Euclid Ave. From there, it's a short walk westward down Foothill Blvd to reach the restaurants.

If driving, you can park in the parking lot adjacent to the restaurants. To get there, take the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) and head north on Euclid Ave until reaching E Foothill Blvd. Turn right onto E Foothill Blvd and continue for about half a mile until arriving at the destination on your left-hand side.

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

+19096082020

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What people say

When it comes to Mexican restaurants, there's nothing quite like the taste of fresh, authentic food. And that's exactly what you'll find at El Pollo Loco on E Foothill Boulevard in Upland, CA. This restaurant has been delivering delicious meals for decades, and they haven't lost their touch.

One of the things that sets El Pollo Loco apart is their dedication to using whole chickens that are marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled on their signature open-flame grills and hand-cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. You can taste the difference in every bite.

But it's not just the chicken that's amazing at El Pollo Loco. They also put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. It's clear that they take pride in every aspect of their menu.

And let's not forget about the history behind this restaurant. El Pollo Loco has been a mainstay in Los Angeles since 1980, growing into more than 480 restaurants across 6 states. They've become a cultural benchmark along the way, but they still work just as hard to provide customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex.

Overall, if you're looking for delicious Mexican food made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection, look no further than El Pollo Loco on E Foothill Boulevard in Upland, CA. Their famous fire-grilled chicken is cooked slow and served fast - always cut-to-order - making it a must-try for anyone who loves great taste!

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