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    El Pollo Loco

    3.6 (89 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Pozole
    Mateo E.

    Too Long; Did not Read El Pollo Promedio Nothing crazy here We decided to make the trek over to the latest SoCal staple to open in the Front Range. Their online ordering offers set pickup times, so we gave ourselves about 30 minutes. I walked in at 6:27 and took in the room. The massive array of chickens laid out cooking behind the counter blew my mind. The dining room was clean and our food was ready at exactly 6:30, as ordered. So far, so good. Now, on to the food. POZOLE was the clear winner tonight, offering a smidgeon of heat & plenty of chicken. It would be better with more pozole though. CHICKEN was marginal, mids. While the skin had some flavor, the white meat was dry and the leg in both our dinners was laughably Lilliputian (see photo below). Disappointing. MASHED POTATOES were instant SLAW was surprisingly tasty MAC & CHEESE has potential, but the cheese sauce lacks depth and thickness. CHURROS? We have no idea. They were ordered, but not in the bag. I'd hoped El Pollo Loco would level up above the average chain restaurant. Nope. Just look at that chicken leg... Generous three stars.

    Original Bowl
    Christian B.

    I came here for lunch one day and everything went good. There was a little language barrier, but luckily employee at the front counter was able to understand my limited and broken Spanglish. The food was fresh and tasty and quickly prepared. It was interesting to see a grill that was the length of the whole kitchen filled full of chicken. Ill come back here when im craving one of their bowl lunches.

    Best 3pc Fire-Grilled Chicken Combo

    The best grilled chicken on the planet!!! The staff is very friendly every time I come in. I live over an hour away but if I'm ever in Denver I stop in EVERY time. I accidentally left my iPad here and thought it was gone for good but they found it and kept it safe. If you haven't had El Pollo Loco you are missing out!!! Get the grilled chicken you won't be sorry!! Again great staff would give 10 stars if I could!!!

    Michele S.

    We have usually loved the chicken from El Pollo Loco. Our latest order from Doordash was substandard. The chicken was WAY over cooked and hard!! Not enjoyable at all. It was an early order and not late at night, so....what's up with that??

    Christina S.

    It pains me to write this review as a socal girl I grew up eating El Pollo Loco but this new location definitely has some growing pains. I ordered delivery as well I have a new baby and wasn't about to drive like an hour round trip with an infant that hates the car and what I got was lackluster to say the least. I ordered two meals to meet a minimum for a discount as anyone that has eaten El pollo loco knows it makes for great leftovers and there was a bit of a struggle in what was received. Each meal was supposed to come with its own bag of chips. There was one bag with a total of 6 chips in there lol (see photo for details) honestly I could care less about the chips but after the salsa debacle I feel like it should be mentioned. So for two 4 piece chicken meals and 6 chips* guess how many salsas came with the order....3...THREE tiny little salsas. What???? That is like an appropriate amount for literally only the 6 chips. Any El Pollo Loco pro knows that the salsa is literally what makes your meal from there any good. Eating El Pollo Loco without salsa is eating cereal without milk??? You just don't do it. And it wasn't for lack of trying. I requested 10 regular salsas and like 6 green salsas because I honestly feel like that is a totally appropriate amount to request for two 4 piece meals and literally got 0 Green and 3 regular. Just a damn shame. I am honestly hesitant to go back here which makes me incredibly sad as this was like THE main thing I was craving while pregnant. Like I really love El Pollo Loco, it reminds me of my childhood and is fairly healthy all things considered but there's just no point with the measly amount of salsa they give you. Maybe if I'm in the area I will stop in and ensure I get the proper amounts but no way would I ever order delivery from them again. Anyways there you have it. My Karen rant, but I think any Californian that knows el pollo Loco knows it's warranted. Sigh

    16pc, classic tostada salad, double chicken bowl, sides & their yummy salsas with fresh serranos.
    Andrea V.

    El Pollo Loco, welcome to Colorado. So excited to have some of LA here. Same great taste, same great service. We ordered 16pc. with sides, classic tostada salad & double chicken bowl. Everything was delicious. Chicken was seasoned & juicy. The salsas were as delicious as I remember. Also, so glad they have fresh serranos, cilantro & onion. Everything was great. If you have room for desert, try their churros, soft & yummy. Glad to have to have you here Pollo Loco, "el sabor de mi tierra natal"

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    2 years ago

    Food is great! Usually ready in minutes. Very clean place and staff is very friendly.

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    3 years ago

    I love pollo loco! They're chicken is so tasty and juicy and their green salsa is the perfect pairing.

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    We appreciate you, Paola. Thank you for your continued support!

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    2 years ago

    Best chicken in the entire state of Colorado! Staff is great! Restaurant is always clean.

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    2 years ago

    California native here and soooooo excited to have found these guys close by - same great chicken!

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    4 years ago

    Same quality now in the 303! Outstanding menu and reasonable prices. Fresh and delicious. This will save me lots of trips to California!

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    4 years ago

    The chicken was dry. The rice and beans has no flavor. I would not recommend. The staff was nice.

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    4 years ago

    We enjoyed the atmosphere love the food, service was great drink specials had the try thr house margaritas!!!

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    3 years ago

    First off Joanna was very disrespectful yelled at my face over salsa yea I'm Never coming back train your mployws to be respectful

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    Staff was great and friendly. The chicken was so dry it crumbled. Beans and rice were okay. Definitely not going back.

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    This is worth it the flavor is very good and the potions is good. I will be back. They also have breakfast burritos.

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