El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco, a Mexican and chicken restaurant located in Northridge, California, serves authentic, fresh food using whole chickens marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic before being expertly fire-grilled to perfection on the signature open-flame grills. Not only are the entrees made with care but so are the handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings with the belief that real food meets real fire for that great taste customers keep coming back for. This historic chain has grown into more than 480 restaurants across 6 states serving fresh and innovative L.A. Mex since its founding 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 8301 Reseda Blvd.
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 8301 Reseda Blvd.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 8301 Reseda Blvd and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls to...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 8301 Reseda 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 8301 Reseda Blvd a...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 8301 Reseda 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 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

8301 Reseda Boulevard
Northridge, CA
91324

To get to Reseda Boulevard in Northridge, you can take the 165 or 166 bus and get off at Reseda Boulevard. If you prefer to drive, you can take the 405 freeway and exit at Nordhoff Street. From there, head west on Nordhoff Street until you reach Reseda Boulevard. There are several parking options available near Reseda Boulevard, including street parking and nearby parking lots.

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18188863157

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Mexican restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine, and El Pollo Loco on Reseda Boulevard in Northridge is no exception. What sets this restaurant apart is their dedication to using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

At El Pollo Loco, everything starts with whole chickens that are marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices, and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection on their signature open-flame grills, ensuring that each bite is bursting with flavor. And it's not just the chicken that's made with care - their handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings are also crafted daily with the same dedication.

Since opening its first location in Los Angeles in 1980, El Pollo Loco has become a cultural benchmark for authentic Mexican cuisine. Today, they have over 480 locations across six states and continue to provide customers with fresh and innovative dishes.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a family dinner, El Pollo Loco has something for everyone. Their famous fire-grilled chicken is always cut-to-order and served fast. So if you're craving some delicious Mexican food made with fresh ingredients and cooked the traditional way, head over to El Pollo Loco on Reseda Boulevard in Northridge - you won't be disappointed!