El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican and chicken restaurant that also offers catering services. Its menu features authentic fire-grilled chicken entrees that are slow marinated in special herbs, spices, fruits, and garlic. They also serve handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. Founded in 1980, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 480 restaurants across six states and is committed to providing customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex. Experience the great taste of traditional fire-grilled chicken at El Pollo Loco today!

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It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀 It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀 It’s a...
09/04/2026

It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀

It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀

It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀

Get that protein 💪

DON’T MISS THIS ONE 🔥 (sign up before you show up)

It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀

It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀

If you’re not a Loco Rewards Member, what are you even doing??

09/03/2026

Grilled chicken this good deserves its own holiday. So, we made it official! And for the FIRST EVER National Grilled Chicken Day on September 9th, we’re giving you a FREE 2 Piece Leg and Thigh Meal with the purchase of ANY drink with Loco Rewards.

Sign up before you show up! 🔥

 

Valid 9/9/26 only. Free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal w/ purchase of an a la carte drink, for Loco Rewards members. Excludes combos & delivery apps.  Limit 1 per person. Tax extra. Valid at participating locations/channels only. While supplies last. For full terms and conditions see elpolloloco.com/offers.

things are looking up this week☀️
09/02/2026

things are looking up this week☀️

09/01/2026

National Chicken Month just got more Loco.

Welcome to the Loco Hall of Flame. Stay tuned for contests, prizes, offers, merch, and more, all month long!

08/31/2026

Get a FREE 2 Piece Leg & Thigh Meal with the purchase of ANY drink with Loco Rewards on National Grilled Chicken Day, Wed., Sept 9!! 🔥🍗

Valid 9/9/26 only. Free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal w/ purchase of an a la carte drink, for Loco Rewards members. Excludes combos & delivery apps.  Limit 1 per person. Tax extra. Valid at participating locations/channels only. While supplies last. For full terms and conditions see elpolloloco.com/offers.

08/27/2026

☕️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ☕️

Need a little pick-me-up? We got you! Our new ChataCoffee drinks are the perfect caffeinated sweet treat. So, we’re giving away a lotta chata!

20 lucky winners will score a $20 EPL gift card to fund their next much-needed ChataCoffee break for the back-to-school season. How to enter:

• Follow El Pollo Loco
• Tag your coffee date in the comments
• Share this post in your Stories (we’ll check)
 


Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 8 PM PT. 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 love you but…
08/25/2026

I love you but…

sorry guys… can’t hangout today 🤷
08/24/2026

sorry guys… can’t hangout today 🤷

08/20/2026

the love of ur life is just around the corner👀

08/19/2026

tbh i’m here for the cilantro dressing🤤

life is just so beautiful and full of joy
08/18/2026

life is just so beautiful and full of joy

u won’t believe what’s at the end🫣
08/17/2026

u won’t believe what’s at the end🫣

08/17/2026

“Imagine pairing Trader Joe's dip with El Pollo Loco’s quesadillas. New life hack unlocked?”

let’s go.

Street Corn Loaded Quesadilla X Everything and the Elote dip.

Article by PARADE Magazine

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 1519 W Chapman Ave.
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 1519 W Chapman Ave.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 1519 W Chapman Ave and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls ...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 1519 W Chapman Ave 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 1519 W Chapman Ave...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 1519 W Chapman Ave 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 Orange.
11/14/2019

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

Address

1519 W Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA
92868

To get to the Mexican and chicken restaurant at W Chapman Avenue in Orange, you can take public transportation by getting off at the Chapman/Esplanade bus stop. From there, walk west along Chapman Avenue until you reach the restaurant.

Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park in the parking lot located on the same side of the street as the restaurant. To get there from the east or west, take W Chapman Avenue until you reach the location of the restaurant.

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17149380734

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic food, and El Pollo Loco on W Chapman Avenue in Orange, CA is no exception. What sets this restaurant apart is their dedication to using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods to create mouth-watering dishes.

At El Pollo Loco, everything starts with whole chickens that are marinated in a special blend of herbs, spices, fruit juices, and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled on their signature open-flame grills to perfection before being hand-cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. This attention to detail ensures that every bite is bursting with flavor.

But it's not just the chicken that's worth raving about at El Pollo Loco. Their handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings are made fresh daily with the same dedication and care as their famous fire-grilled chicken.

Founded in 1980, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 480 restaurants across six states while still maintaining its commitment to providing customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex cuisine. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a family dinner, El Pollo Loco has something for everyone.

So if you're craving authentic Mexican food made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection, head over to El Pollo Loco on W Chapman Avenue in Orange. You won't be disappointed!