El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican restaurant and catering service that prides itself on delivering fresh and authentic food. Using a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices, and garlic, they slowly marinate whole chickens before fire-grilling them to perfection on signature open-flame grills. Everything from their handmade guacamole to their salsas and dressings is made with the same dedication and care. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has been serving up the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town across more than 480 restaurants in 6 states, becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way with their famous family dinners and Mexican entrees.

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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 18111 Nordhoff St.
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 18111 Nordhoff St.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 18111 Nordhoff St and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls t...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 18111 Nordhoff 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 18111 Nordhoff St ...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 18111 Nordhoff 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 Northridge.
11/14/2019

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

Address

18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA
91330

To get to the restaurant on Nordhoff Street in Northridge via public transport, you can take the bus and get off at the stop that is closest to the intersection of Nordhoff Street and Reseda Boulevard. From there, you can walk towards Nordhoff Street and find the restaurant on your right.

If you are driving, take the 405 Freeway North and exit at Nordhoff Street. Turn left onto Nordhoff Street and drive for about a mile until you reach Reseda Boulevard. The restaurant will be on the right side of Nordhoff Street.

There is parking available near the restaurant. If you are driving, you can park in the parking lot in front of or behind the restaurant. If taking public transport, please check where or if parking is permissible at nearby bus stops/stations.

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 7:30am
Sunday 7am - 7:30am

Telephone

+18187170476

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What people say

When it comes to Mexican restaurants, there are a few things that we all look for - fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and of course, delicious food. And El Pollo Loco on Nordhoff Street in Northridge delivers on all fronts.

What sets El Pollo Loco apart is their commitment to using whole chickens that are marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. This slow marination process ensures that every bite is bursting with flavor. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled on their signature open-flame grills, resulting in juicy and tender meat that's perfect for your favorite Mexican entrees.

But it's not just about the chicken at El Pollo Loco. They also put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. And with over 480 locations across 6 states, it's clear that they're doing something right.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a family dinner, El Pollo Loco has got you covered. Their famous fire-grilled chicken is always cut-to-order and served fast. So why not give them a try? With their fresh and innovative take on L.A. Mex, you'll be coming back again and again.