El Pollo Loco

Founded in 1975, El Pollo Loco is a chain of quick-service restaurants that specializes in serving flame-grilled chicken. It operates more than 380 restaurants in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts and Connecticut. El Pollo Loco s restaurants offer a selection of salads, soups, burritos, quesadillas, rolls, desserts, tortillas and salsas. In addition,...

Know Before You Go: Health-conscious customers may opt for the low-fat, low-carb skinless chicken breast.

The Extras: Patrons may choose from a variety of side dishes, including rice, beans, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and more.

In Short
This restaurant's first roadside chicken stand opened up in Guasave, Mexico in 1975. A family-inspired recipe of chicken marinated in herbs, spices and citrus juices was an...

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While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco's commitment to fresh, authentic food has not. Everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way - on our signature open-flame grills - then hand cut into your favorite...

Founded in 1975, El Pollo Loco is a chain of quick-service restaurants that specializes in serving flame-grilled chicken. It operates more than 380 restaurants in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts and Connecticut. El Pollo Loco s restaurants offer a selection of salads, soups, burritos, quesadillas, rolls, desserts, tortillas and salsas. In addition,...