El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican and chicken restaurant in Los Angeles, CA that is known for its famous fire-grilled chicken that is slowly marinated with herbs, spices, fruit juices, and garlic. They also serve handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings. Established in 1980, El Pollo Loco has over 480 restaurant locations across six states. Their dedication to providing fresh and authentic food has remained unchanged since their establishment.

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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 5800 S Vermont Ave.
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 5800 S Vermont Ave.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 5800 S Vermont Ave and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls ...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 5800 S Vermont 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!

We invite you to enjoy Thanksgiving with our family. We’re open on Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles. Stop in or order del...
11/26/2019

We invite you to enjoy Thanksgiving with our family. We’re open on Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles. Stop in or order delivery.

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 5800 S Vermont Ave...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 5800 S Vermont Ave and pick up our Holiday Family Dinner, including our famous fire-grilled chicken, 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa.

Address

5800 S Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90044

From downtown Los Angeles, take the Metro Purple Line towards Wilshire / Western Station. Get off at Wilshire / Vermont Station and transfer to the Metro Bus Line 204 towards Athens. Get off at S Vermont Ave & W Olympic Blvd stop and walk southbound along S Vermont Avenue to reach the destination.

Alternatively, if driving, take W Olympic Blvd west towards S Vermont Avenue. Turn right onto S Vermont Avenue and look for parking in the area or utilize the parking lot on-site at the destination.

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

+13237511556

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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 S Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. This restaurant has been delivering delicious meals for over four decades, and their dedication to quality has never wavered.

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 before being hand-cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. But 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.

One thing that sets El Pollo Loco apart from other Mexican restaurants is their commitment to tradition. They believe that sometimes the traditional ways are the best, which is why they continue to marinate their chicken slowly and grill it over an open flame. This attention to detail results in great taste that will keep you coming back for more.

Whether you're looking for a quick meal or catering for a large group, El Pollo Loco has got you covered. Their famous family dinners and Mexican entrees are always cut-to-order and served fast. So if you're in Los Angeles and craving some delicious Mexican food, head on over to El Pollo Loco on S Vermont Avenue - you won't be disappointed!