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El Pollo Loco

3.3 (127 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Paco G.

Food is good and a bit expensive for what it is! The best deal I get is the 3 tacos Al carbon with Soda and chips and a chicken soup bowl for 13 dollars! Is a very good amount of food for your money! Service is always fast and friendly! Ambiance is clean and plenty of sitting! Is also nice that they still have the soda machine for self service good !

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Frances D.

This is my (first time) ordering and eating the El Pollo Loco's New Street Corn Double Chicken Chopped Salad. This salad is huge and there is a generous amount of Street Corn with large pieces of the (Grilled Chicken, Feta Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, and shredded Purple Cabbage, and Pio Pica Salsa) with creamy Cilan dressing. The price is $9.99. I also ordered a side of the small bag of Tortilla Chips with spicy green sauce. The price is 59 cents. For my beverage I ordered the regular size One FUZE Raspberry Iced Tea. The price is $2.99. The subtotal was $13.45 but this total was reduced to $11.47 with the $2.99 Discounted Coupon. I placed my order with Estrella for this New. Street Corn Double Chicken Chopped Salad. It was on sale. I gave Estrella my coupon for $2.99. That's a great deal for me to save money tonight for my dinner. The sales tax is 87 cents. My total bill was $11.45. I did charge my bill to my credit card account last night. This Street Corn Double Chopped Chicken Salad with the creamy Cilan Dressing has really healthy ingredients and I felt really good eating it. The Tortilla Chips were large size chips which are very crispy and lightly salted. The One FUZE Raspberry Iced Tea has real raspberry flavor and this drink was very refreshing. I also saw Estrella while I was eating my dinner , Estrella was wiping down every single table , sweeping the whole floor, picking up all the trash and placing them in large trash bags. Then Estrella put new trash bags into these two trash containers for their customers dining inside their El Pollo Loco Restaurant last night. Their El Pollo Loco Restaurant floors are very clean and whenever, I have eaten inside their restaurant, I always see one of their employees cleaning their (tables, wiping down all of their chairs, sweeping their floors and taking out their trash) and of course Estrella was wearing latex gloves to do her cleaning work today. Estrella told me their cashier this cleaning procedure is done every single day at their El Pollo Loco Restaurant. Because their restaurant is very busy every day with a lot of walk-in customers. I also talked to Jessica who is one of their managers today. Jessica was very personable to me and she also spoke to me in a respectful manner, when we were in conversation tonight about the way she trains every one of their employees who are very experienced in their cooking skills in preparing and cooking their popular marinated grilled chicken meat and in cooking their assortment of Mexican Dishes. I enjoyed talking to Jessica there manager tonight. Jessica is a really nice person. I also received excellent customer service from Estrella and my food order was served to me in a very fast manner. It had only taken about 10 minutes to prepare and cook my New Street Corn Double Chicken Chopped Salad. Also I used El Pollo Loco's their women's restroom last night at 9:30 p.m. Their restaurant closes at 11 p. m. every day. Estrella this really friendly cashier, she told me their manager (Jessica) has hired a janitor since when their El Pollo Loco Restaurant first opened up their business several years ago. This woman janitor cleans their women's restroom (once a week) because that's their standard cleaning procedures. El Pollo Loco's women's restroom was really clean. The bathroom floor tile is a light tan natural color and is supposed to look that way, but their floor was spotless, there was no dirt on their floor, the bathroom sink was really clean, the silver chrome faucet was very shiny and not dripping at all. The toilet seat covers were full. Their was a full supply of foam soap in the soap dispenser and both of these women's toilets were also very clean. I talked to Jessica their Restaurant Manager yesterday evening and I told her about this woman Yelp Elite 2023 Reviewer who took a lot of photos of this women's restroom's (dirty floor, cracked floor tiles, and some trash) that was on their restroom floor. This woman a Yelp Elite 2023 Reviewer she also has posted her photos and also shot a video of (no paper toilet seat covers) at this other restaurant diner. Jessica said to me, if there is an issue with their women's restroom or anything that a customer isn't satisfied with, Jessica told me she prefers to have their customer talk to her in person to discuss that issue with her, so Jessica the manager and their customer can come up with a solution that will work out for both of them. I agree with Jessica their manager. In my opinion that person who's a Yelp Elite 2023 Reviewer, she did the inappropriate thing to make that other restaurant diner look really bad to the public. This woman Yelp Elite 2023 Reviewer, she got angry at me for defending this other restaurant diner and she also lied about my comment to her. That other restaurant diner has corrected this issue.

FIRST TIME TRYING THESE AND LOVED THEM!  (Poblano Chicken Stuffed Quesadilla with Avocado Salsa) CILANTRO SALSA WAS
Ana S.

First time trying these and loved them! Poblano chicken stuffed quesadilla with cilantro salsa. Salsa was on point Will order again !

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Lisa W.

I love el pollo loco as a healthy lunch option. I usually wait until I get the coupons in the mail. I then get only the 3 piece combo for $5 or family combo. Chicken is nicely grilled and marinated. Not sure how they make it so good. I only get the thighs, legs and wings. One time I got breast and as expected a little dry in the center but healthy. Chicken bowls are good for quick lunch, not too much chicken in my bowl is my complaint... so get a double chicken!. Otherwise great lunch options!

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Maddie P.

This location was my go-to months ago. Idk whats going on now but thinks have changed greatly. I had gotten a salad and borderline choked on this sharp, thick piece of scissor-cut plastic. El pollo loco doesnt give a custome condiments in plastic like this either so it has to be from some bag the cooks were working with in the back. Besides that though, quality has also gone down which bums me out, salsa seems watery tasting at times and things get forgotten frequently. I dont know what happened to the favorite spot :( Update: did you guys try calling me?

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Jan K.

I haven't been to a El Pollo Loco in forever.... I think the menu is. New‍..... They have a chicken, avocado & bean burrito that is soooo good.... Never had it before BUT I definitely going to get it again... fresh chicken, large slices of avocado & pinto beans.... It huge & sooo yummy

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7 years ago

Food was alright and the service was terrible. Jackie rang us up and had a sour attitude. Would suggest the manager not place her as cashier

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8 years ago

So glad this El Pollo Loco went in here. The employees are super friendly at the drive thru window. The food is good and the service fast.

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8 years ago

Used drive thru. Quick service, helpful staff, and delicious burrito and chicken taco salad.

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13 years ago

I didn't like it very much. Staff needs to be trained to deal with customers. A bit pricy for what you get.

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The food is good, the location not great, but the employees are always very nice.

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11 years ago

Amazing service! Everyone was super friendly and the food quality was great. Best Pollo Loco.

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11 years ago

What a wonderful staff! Thank you so much! For making my sons graduation party so successful!

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9 years ago

Food was great. Wait time was about 10 minutes. Asked to eat here but gave it to us to-go. Didn't give us plates or forks.

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Service was quick and food was great. Two spoons up for sure. I also like that it was clean. Rang the bell on way out.

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10 years ago

Great chicken, beans, rice, salads, salsas, sides, etc. This is good for the day that you don't feel like making dinner. Healthy fast food!

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yes i love i love i love the food it was great, manager is awesome as well! shoutout to German for being awesome!

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4.7
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The food was absolutely delicious, and I was so impressed by the quality and flavor of every dish…read more It is clear that a lot of care goes into the preparation, and knowing that Cocina Del Mar is a family-owned business makes the experience even more special. It is wonderful to support a local establishment that truly cares about the food they serve and the community they are part of. Thank you for providing such a fantastic dining experience. I look forward to visiting again soon!

Finally visited Cocina Del Mar after always seeing it popup on Yelp or Google Maps. Our defacto…read morego-to standard for Mexican food has always been Mariscos Huatulco. They have the best molcajete and fajitas around, at the best prices. We are here just to see if Cocina Del Mar is better. Long story short: it's not. However, their ceviche is AMAZING. Best ceviche I have had in north county San Diego outside of Dija Mara (which has the best ceviche in the known universe). It is extremely fresh and not overpowered by acidity, fishy smells or rubbery shrimp. The ceviche here is legit. Great. AND ONLY $10 (for cameron). If you order anything here, get the ceviche first. I'm anxious to try their aguachile now. We also ordered the fajitas ("suprema" with chicken, steak and shrimp). Fajitas did not come out sizzling at all. I have never seen this before. Also, there were only two shrimp. The steak/carne was bland and dry. Not great. Wife ordered the Sopes (3) and mother ordered the Enchiladas Cameron. The sopes were okay, but a bit bland. Wife had to salt everything on the plate. The enchiladas had a sauce my mom said was too sweet. She wasn't a fan. For all three dishes to be a miss is completely strange considering the sheer number of 5-star reviews. I want to believe. We must have come on an off-day, but the place was busy. Quite a few larger parties were here, so this place is popular with the natives. We also grabbed a Model and a Corona. Only $5 for the beers! Total for everything came to $117.64 (with tip). I would absolutely come back for the ceviche and to give them another shot by trying a different dish. I snapped pics of the menu so you can see the latest prices. Check it out.

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Sinaloa Mexican & Seafood

Sinaloa Mexican & Seafood

4.6
(498 reviews)
3.7 mi
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I came here last year on a trip to Carlsbad, and it was great so I came back again! I ordered the…read moreCalifornia burrito with carne asada, which is what I ordered last time as well. The burrito comes with all the fixings - protein, guacamole, cheese, fries, and salsa. Incredibly heavy, but it is the best burrito I have ever had. The service is great. The cashier lady especially was very helpful and kind. Good ambiance, got to watch the World Cup on their tv. Restrooms are clean as well.

I found this gem randomly!…read more The staff were very friendly and patient with us as we decided what we wanted to order. The food came out fairly quick and hot! We ordered a chilaquiles w/ carne asada and an over medium egg. The tortilla chips were crunchy and crispy, the egg was fried perfectly, the carne asada was well flavored and soft! The meal was served with rice and beans which of course were also amazing! This is the best chilaquiles I have ever had and I am looking forward to the next time I can go back! My sister ordered the Fish and Shrimp Tacos. I tasted the fish taco and that was cooked perfectly! The batter was crispy and not over coated, the fish tasted great and was cooked perfectly! My sister did enjoy the shrimp taco as well and said they battered and fried it perfectly! Definitely a must try if you are near here. The only thing that prevented a five star is the temp inside the restaurant was a bit warm. Not a deal breaker though, will for sure be back!

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Little plants adorn the restaurant.
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Mi Asador Mexican & Seafood

Mi Asador Mexican & Seafood

4.3
(496 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Mi Asador is an absolute hidden gem. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the pride and care…read morethat goes into everything they do. It's a true family-style operation--one owner personally takes your order while the other is in the kitchen cooking everything fresh, and you can taste that attention to detail in every bite. The food is outstanding--full of flavor, generous portions, and very reasonably priced. It's the kind of place where you know you're getting authentic, homemade quality, not something rushed or generic. On top of that, the service is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant itself is clean and well-kept. It's rare to find a spot that checks all the boxes like this. If you're anywhere nearby and even thinking about Mexican food--do yourself a favor and come try Mi Asador. You'll be glad you did!

Haven't been back here in a long time. We stopped coming when one time we noticed the burrito…read moresizes were half the size they used to be and they removed the salsa bar (this was post COVID). Since then we've been visiting other burrito places, but decided to give them another shot. We were pleasantly surprised to see things were "back to normal". Burritos were big again and the salsa bar was back. Chips were no longer free (I remember they used to be a long time ago), but no biggie. We were just picked up to-go. The burritos were good. Not great, necessarily, but good and the prices are some of the best around. They have a ton of options, and lots of drinks, including beer. We were just picking up, and it was a very hot day. The restaurant didn't have any air-conditioning so it was quite warm inside. Most people were eating outside. We'll be back again to try some other menu items given that their prices are generally pretty good.

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Colima's Mexican Restaurant

Colima's Mexican Restaurant

3.8
(672 reviews)
5.1 mi
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This is by far one of my favorite places for Mexican food in SoCal. As a Cali Native now living in…read morethe great state of Texas, sometimes it's refreshing to step outside the land of Tex‑Mex and get the real deal again. Colima's hits that spot every single time. When you walk in, the person behind the counter greets you immediately -- and not the dry "hi, what can I get you?" type of greeting. You get a full "¡Buenos días, mija!" with that warm, almost‑grito energy that makes you feel like you just walked into your tío's spot instead of a restaurant. Super friendly, super natural, and very SoCal. I ordered the rolled tacos plate and wow... esa porción estaba gigante. I couldn't finish it. What I loved most was the meat; this is what meat is supposed to taste like. The beef was seasoned the way we grew up eating it: a little salty, a little savory, with that slow‑cooked tenderness that lets you know it didn't come from some pre‑bagged, mystery‑meat situation. You get hints of garlic, a little cumin, and that warm, almost toasty flavor that comes from meat that's actually been browned, not steamed. It tasted like someone's abuela was in the back saying, "No, no, déjalo dorar un poquito más. And the corn tortillas? Perfect. Thin enough to get that crisp roll, thick enough not to shatter. None of that flour‑tortilla‑trying‑to‑be‑crispy nonsense. These were crunchy, flavorful, and loaded. The toppings were just as good. The guacamole tasted fresh. You could taste the real avocado which was creamy, a little chunky, with lime that actually tasted like lime and not concentrate. The red salsa had a legit kick to it. It had hints of roasted chiles, was smoky and had a slightly bitter edge that tells you they actually roasted them instead of just tossing raw peppers into a blender. It wasn't tourist spicy; it was SoCal Mexican‑restaurant spicy, which is a whole different category. My partner ordered a breakfast burrito and honestly? That thing could've fed three people. It was massive, stuffed to the brim with cheese, egg, potatoes, and fresh bacon and exactly what a SoCal breakfast burrito should be: simple, hearty, and no shortcuts. Between the portions, the flavor, and the service that feels like home, this spot stays on my list every time I'm in Oceanside. If you're craving real Mexican food and not Tex‑Mex, pull up. You'll leave full and happy. #supportlocal

I was downtown early this morning enjoying the cool, cloudy, peaceful scenery and stopped by an old…read morefavorite OG Colimas for a breakfast burrito and take a look at this big ol thick girl here. A monster, heavy and filled with eggs, bacon, potato and cheese. Tasty and filling. This is just half. A little pricey as everything is these days, but you can split this burrito. Ask for extra salsa (red) for me because I used 2 easily on just half. Will be back again, just like old times.

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