While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco's commitment to fresh, authentic food has not. We are passionate about hand-made food and go to obsessive lengths to prepare and serve our signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. It starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is...
; El Pollo Loco, pronounced "L Po-yo Lo-co" and Spanish for "The Crazy Chicken," is the nations leading quick-service restaurant chain specializing in flame-grilled chicken. Founded in Guasave, Mexico in 1975, El Pollo Locos long-term success stems from the unique preparation of its award-winning "pollo"-- fresh chicken marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices and citrus juices passed...