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    El Pollo Loco

    3.2 (102 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Grande chicken avocado bowl
    Toshia H.

    The grilled chicken is flavorful and juicy. The ingredients were fresh and I was highly impressed.

    Beef grillers, 2 piece leg & thigh meal & original pollo bowl
    Kristyn M.

    Placed an order to go and it was packaged perfectly! The chicken is even better than I can remember. I will definitely be back soon.

    No so yummy chicken jerky!
    Eile Q.

    I had to order my food came through Postmates. My first order never came. I got someone else's order. The food was dry and not the best. I sent them another order which was part of my first order which was a tostada and it came and the chicken was burnt. The beans were so spicy. I cannot eat them. The only thing worth eating was the tortillas, I don't know what is wrong with these people. Why is everything spicy????????

    Earl A.

    I have a friend that lives in New Orleans that absolutely loves El Pollo Loco. He would probably eat there every day if he could. He did visit me last year and he got to experience it again and its still talking about it! The one thing that I like about them is that their chicken is fire grilled. This is better for you then fried chicken. This time I got one of their Tostada Salads. It was filled with fire- grilled chicken, pinto beans, rice,shredded cheese, pico de gallo salsa, avocado, and cool sour cream in a golden brown tostada shell. It was a lot to eat but I persevered, lol. One of my co workers got one of their rice bowls. He said it was very good. They deserve to have more visits. The next time I will try their fire grilled chicken. I'm told it's very juicy.

    Chicken avocado taco with wax paper inside
    Gina R.

    So my husband and I went through the drive thru on Friday and we placed our order and we were asked to drive around and park to wait for our food. We waited for about 10-15 mins, the same cashier at the window brought out the food. We got to the house and when my husband opened his taco it had a big piece of wax paper in it that was pretty hard to miss. It was so disgusting, we were already far from the place so it was too late to take it back. Not returning.

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    Alexander W.

    My West Coast friends always drag me to this place when we visit Las Vegas together. When I was informed that they were opening a branch in Katy, I was please to say the least. I always enjoyed the Vegas chain, so was definitely expecting nothing short of that same enjoyment in Katy. Just a casual glance over the menu I was pleased with two aspects - variety and pricing. I think that them actually having a $5 combo meal on the menu was a good touch. If you know you are coming here, make sure to sign up for "My Loco Rewards" to get free chips and guacamole. It is truly free...no purchase necessary, which is another plus for the frugal at heart. Of course I am going to use my freebie and add it to a good priced combo deal. 3 $5 combo deals to choose from and I opted for the "Pollo Bowl." Every combo comes with either tortilla or chips, and a drink. This bowl has the chicken breast, as they often claim - "...fire-grilled to perfection, then chopped and joined with a mouthwatering combination of pinto beans, rice, diced onions, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa." I must admit, I was actually pleased with the flavor and amount of food given for the price. I knew I had to allow my kids to experience the brand before I actually rated the place. This time I ordered "3 Course Family Meal with New Bacon Avocado Salad." This came with 8 pieces of chicken, 2 large sides, tortillas, bacon avocado salad and 4 churros. I opted for the mash potatoes and macaroni and cheese for the sides. Got to the window and they let me know that they didn't have macaroni and cheese and I had to opt for another side...broccoli was chosen...bleh! Get home, salad did not have a dressing, they forgot to put in the salsa that they asked me if I wanted to go with my meal, and the 4 churros were actually 2 brownies...fail! I have a child with nut allergies...so I can't give her that without knowing anything about preparation. Time to make one kid feel better than the next! I want to give the place 2 stars because of this...but my kids enjoyed everything! They REALLY ENJOYED THE CHICKEN (Insert stereotype here)! They asked to finish off the mash potatoes and gravy. They did not even look at the broccoli. They just talked about how good everything was. Darn you El Pollo Loco making my kids smile! You get 4 stars, but get your act together. The first drive thru experience went through without a hitch, so they just probably had a bad day. They truly deserve 5 stars for being a place where you can go for fast food speed, but also feed yourself and your family with a mixture of health and taste. There are many healthy and tasty options on the menu. This fire grilled chicken has flavor!

    Chicken Avocado Burrito, chips, salsa, pico, churros and a drink
    Prithi D.

    Went here for their soft opening and all four of us were able to get vouchers for a meal up to $10.00. Service was very friendly, fast and attentive. The menu is very big. Our group had the chicken avocado burrito, double chicken burrito and the chicken, bacon & guac quesadilla. The burritos were good, perfect size and I like how they put the calorie count next to each item. You can customize any item so would probably get black beans instead of pinto next time. The bag of chips they give with the meal is very small but in reality is probably all you should be eating anyway. The pico and salsa bar is a nice touch. Their pico was absolutely delicious. The quesadilla is wrapped up so it is a very good item to get to go. The food was very fresh. We also ordered churros and chocolate chip brownies. They were good as well. I will go back as there are several items on their under 500 calories menu that I would like to try - mango grilled tostada, grilled chicken & kale salad and chicken & shrimp grilled tostada - all priced a little over $6. They have a drive-thru. For fast food, the freshness of the food and the pico is what will bring me back!

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    Steph B.

    A California favorite makes it way to Texas, ah HAaaa! When I lived in LA I ate El Pollo Loco 2-5 times a week. It is fresh grilled chicken with tortillas and salsa. Emmm. They have a drive trough so this is a great meal to pick up when your about to have a TV party or just want to eat at your own table. The chicken deserves 4.5 stars for the genre, but the tortilla and salsa are flavorless and get 2.0 stars. Therefore the rating is 3 point something. I give it a four for sentimental value. Oh and I eat here still 2-4 times a month still! The location in Katy is unfortunate because it's on Mason Road. I will do almost anything to not drive on Mason Road. There is an evil spirit or something under that road that clouds drivers good behavior. Even folks who go to church try to cut me off. Still the food at this and a couple of other restaurants on Mason force me to brave that avenue ... oh but I digress. Try the half chicken with Mac and cheese. If you're wondering about calories? Go to the gym for 2 hours. You need to eat.

    Tasty Pollo Bowl.
    Adam S.

    Healthy Mexican food. Tasty barbecue chicken. We arrived based on the review from Alexander W. The first thing you notice when you walk in the door is the rows of butterflied chickens cooking on a huge grill. EPL has many different dishes listed, most are chicken-based. Calories are listed on the menu. My daughter tried a 2-piece chicken meal, my wife tried the grilled chicken salad, and I had the regular Pollo Bowl. I was given the choice of tortilla chips or tortillas with my meal and I decided to go with the corn tortillas. They were good. The Pollo Bowl was tasty, but consisted mostly of rice and pinto beans. Note that there are double meat and ultimate bowl options for bigger appetites. I did prefer the EPL chicken bowl over the bowl offered at Taco Cabana...the chicken tastes better and I believe TC uses refried beans in their bowl. I tried some of my daughter's chicken. The thigh meat was juicy and tasty. Good blend of lime juice and spices. Overall, a great fast food meal at a good price. We will return.

    It's finally here from California Yayyyy it's so chicken fresh
    Carla B.

    They are hear finally from California I've been waiting for them to finally come to town !!! They are a healthy alternative to fast food.you must try the chicken avocado taco Edible bowl !!!

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    Really good! The chicken was hot and fresh and the staff was courteous. Would recommend the rice as a side.

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    10 years ago

    Ok service. Not too big on The greasy food. I'll give them another chance in 6 month.

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    11 years ago

    Ordered the tacos, mac and cheese, and chicken quesadilla - took a bite of each and threw it all away. Really bad......won't be going back.

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    11 years ago

    not bad for fast food place, beats KFC and just about any chicken place around here, tasty , cheap and not so greasy, keep it up guys !!!

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    11 years ago

    Had lunch here for the first time. Service was great, got our food fast. Had the three piece combo, very good.

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    Ambriza

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    Our first visit to Ambriza was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in, we were…read moreimpressed by the beautiful ambiance and welcoming atmosphere. A special shoutout to Ulises, who made our experience exceptional. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and fast without ever making us feel rushed. Since it was our first time visiting, they even surprised us with complimentary corn on the cob, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was outstanding and came out surprisingly quickly. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. My husband was also impressed by the attention to detail throughout the restaurant--even the restroom was stocked with everything you could think of, from toothpicks to mouthwash, which was especially appreciated after enjoying all the delicious corn and black beans! It's rare to find a restaurant that combines amazing food, excellent service, and thoughtful hospitality so well. We left already talking about our next visit, and we can't wait to come back and try their margaritas. Highly recommend!

    We had one of the worst dining experiences ever at Ambriza La Centerra. After living in Houston for…read more15 years and dining all over the city, this was by far the most disappointing restaurant experience we've had. What made it even more frustrating is that we've been to the Cypress location many times, and every single visit there has been exceptional -- great food, great service, and consistently enjoyable. Unfortunately, the La Centerra location was the complete opposite. We waited over an hour for our food, only to receive the wrong appetizer. The fajita plate arrived cold and without rice, beans, or tortillas. We sent both dishes back. The replacement appetizer -- ceviche tostadas -- finally arrived, but it was overloaded with lemon to the point of being unbearably sour. Meanwhile, there were still no tortillas, rice, or beans in sight. No drink refills, no updates, and barely any service during the entire wait. After another long stretch of waiting, we finally asked the server what was happening, only for her to return and tell us the kitchen was closing and they no longer had tortillas, rice, or beans available. At that point, after nearly 1.5 hours, we walked out with nothing but a to-go box of fajita meat. To the manager's credit, they removed the appetizer and fajita charges from the bill, but the experience itself left such a bad taste that it completely overshadowed the gesture. Extremely disappointing, especially compared to the excellent standards we've experienced at the Cypress location. Sadly, we will not be returning to this location.

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    Jimmy Changas

    3.9
    (699 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Met some friends for Happy Hour. Started at the bar and moved to a table. They easily transferred…read moremy order to the server rather than making me close out. Enjoyed the margaritas and excellent customer service from Katie. She expertly managed multiple tables, including an 8 top with ease and a smile. The restaurant was pretty busy since it was graduation week. I ordered the ground beef soft tacos with a side of black beans. My friends had the Marisco Bowl and a platter. Management was helping out and delivered our food. All the food items were hot and plentiful. Restrooms were clean and well stocked. Multiple members of management stopped by to check and see how we were doing and to chat briefly to make sure we were having a good experience.

    Great service. A little too fast today, actually. We visited this location fairly frequently. Every…read morethird visit or so the food is simply not good. Our fajita meat today was old, and smelled off. We requested medium but it came beyond gray, and zero char- it was sweaty. This showed up within four minutes. The rice was dried out. The beans were, too. As I said- two thirds of the time is great. Sometimes bad visits happen. Then comes the annoying dance: I do *not* want a manager. I sure didn't need an argument (!) from the server about cooking theory. Not looking for free food. We were very hungry and now have to go find another restaurant. We paid and we left. All done. No desire to keep playing roulette with which experience we can expect, and the server pushback was the kicker. You'll be fine without us.

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