El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican restaurant, chicken shop and caterer that started in Los Angeles in 1980. Their signature fire-grilled dishes are slow cooked, cut-to-order and made with whole chickens marinated in a blend of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. El Pollo Loco Whittier serves freshly made salsas, guacamole and dressings daily to complement 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 14227 E Whittier Blvd...
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 14227 E Whittier Blvd.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 14227 E Whittier Blvd and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bow...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 14227 E Whittier 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 14227 E Whittier B...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 14227 E Whittier 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 Whittier.
11/14/2019

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

Address

14227 E Whittier Boulevard
Whittier, CA
90605

For those traveling by public transport, take the train or bus to the Whittier Station. From there, walk east on Whittier Boulevard until you reach the intersection at which the chicken shop and Mexican restaurant are both located.

For those driving, take the 605 freeway and exit onto Whittier Boulevard. Continue west until you see the intersection where the chicken shop and Mexican restaurant are located. Parking is available in nearby lots or on the street.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic food, and El Pollo Loco on E Whittier Boulevard in Whittier, CA is no exception. What sets them apart is their dedication to using only the freshest ingredients and cooking everything to perfection on their signature open-flame grills.

At El Pollo Loco, they start with 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 to perfection and hand-cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. But it's not just the chicken that's amazing - they also put the same care and dedication into their handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings every day.

Founded in 1980, El Pollo Loco has become a cultural benchmark in Los Angeles and now has over 480 locations across six states. Their commitment to providing fresh and innovative L.A. Mex has made them a go-to destination for anyone looking for delicious Mexican food.

Whether you're craving tacos, burritos, or their famous fire-grilled chicken, El Pollo Loco delivers great taste that will keep you coming back again and again. So if you're in the Whittier area looking for some authentic Mexican cuisine made with fresh ingredients cooked to perfection, be sure to check out El Pollo Loco on E Whittier Boulevard - you won't be disappointed!