service (inside): horrible food: 5/5 ambiance: it's pretty inside after the refurb. it looks cleaner the cashier didn't know what was going on when I showed her my order. So she got help from a shorter, older woman who was very rude. honestly, if you work in service, don't show up to work angry bc It causes you to be mean to others. you get back what you put out; throw an attitude and you get one back. the service from the younger worker was even way better and nicer than the older woman. it's currently 08/22/2026 @1110am. The older woman was just standing around the cash wrap area not even doing anything. she should not be angry getting paid to do absolutely nothing. woulda gotten higher stats if that woman wasn't so meaaaaaan! woulda gave two stars but decided three bc the food is always good here and the first cashier is very nice. (please keep her in the roster - her name is Gianna) read more

I love El Pollo Loco. Just wish I had one closer to where I live. That said. When I'm in Pittsburg I will go thru the drive thru and grab a family meal. The grilled chicken is so flavorful. Tortillas always nice and fresh. Sides can be a little bland. The avocado salsa helps with that! read more

The food was great. Brought me back to my childhood memories eating pollo loco after a morning at the park or watching a soccer game on the tv. The services was great no complaints there. Clean and really open area. read more

El Pollo Loco - Soda cup - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

We ordered the chicken corn salad and new boneless hot style crunchy chicken strips and both were not good! The chicken in the salad literally tasted like canned tuna. The strips had a ton of dry rub spices on it and it was inedible like so much spice that if that's how they're supposed to be I'm not sure how they passed any taste testing because they were awful! I'm not sure I'll return after today and now my stomach is feeling bubbly after that salad!! Ugh read more

update: a 20 minute wait, although i ordered ahead on the app, and upon arrival, no greeting from staff, no update and at times no one at register, which made the wait worse for others i fully understand rush hours and how hectic it can be, but when communication stops, customers are let down and wonder why such waits as its only a couple of us dining in im a loyal pollo member, so ill be back fasho, but this customer service wasn't it tonight. the lady on register wildin' bruvs, and my food was cold read more

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El Pollo Loco chicken is the best grill chicken you can get! I always come to this location because it's closer to home. Tonight, Tatiana helped me. She was very professional and demonstrate calmness during busy hours. I hope the management recognize for doing the work better than anybody. Love the decorations! read more

Food is usually pretty good here. We usually sit inside though and most times we have to go up to have an item corrected . It's never a problem though. They correct the order and apologize. Tables are usually clean . read more

I ordered ahead through the app and still had to wait about 20 minutes. When I got there, no one greeted me or let me know what was going on, and there were times when no one was even at the register, which made the wait feel longer. I understand that it gets busy during rush hours, but a little communication would've helped, especially since there were only a few people dining in. I'm a regular and will probably come back, but the customer service tonight wasn't great, and the food was cold when I finally got it. read more

Horrible customer service. Lady ignored me completely & man did not help. Sucks to have this happen read more

When I lived in LA I used to live a couple of miles away from El Pollo Loco and when my brother visited me often from Washington State, it was to get El Pollo Loco. Now that I also live in Washington State, I now understand the craving. I was looking for an In n Out because that's another one of my faves that I can't get up north, but when saw El Pollo Loco in the same parking lot, it was over because we got an In n Out in Portland at least but there's no El Pollo Loco in the PNW and I had to be strategic about stomach space. so gladd I went with EPC because that citrus marinated, salty grilled chicken was as heavenly as ever. The Mac and Cheese is some of the best mac n cheese's around, laden with tons of cheddar sauce it's so good. Love finding the EPC, but the one thing I didn't like is that they shut down the salsa bar a couple of hours before closing. sorry, but that's too early. Of course they gae us little containers of the sauces, but I'd rather spoon it out for myself. Also the staff is in a fog. They did nothing wrong, but they were definitely clock watching at the time so they had no f's to give when it came to greeting or seeming engaged with the customer. Oh well. You don't go to EPC for that and that's fine. I'm just glad I got to taste that amazing food again. read more

El Pollo Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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I noticed a plate of old burnt chicken when I got home , so make you check your bag before leaving. Request fresh pieces always. Don't use the drive thru , so go inside so you can check your bag. read more

Just order a few things and felt like a little sweets so I ordered a few churros, Those are the most disgusting churos I have ever tried, Deep fried crap. But the funny thing about it was they don't even look like a churos, Freaken gross as heck read more

El Pollo Loco - Nasty as heck, what is it I asked my wife,It's deep fried dough . - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

While the food is normally good, my order was delayed, even giving them half an hour. The manager said "it takes them a while to cook chicken". Not good when that is your kids dinner for Homecoming Dance! Letting people know online that there would be a delay would be helpful so we could order elsewhere. read more

We need employees that have English as their first language in addition to Spanish speaking. My cashier had no idea what I was ordering in English, my one item chicken bowl took 20 minutes. People with the SAME ITEM who arrived after received orders before me. THE WORST! read more

Last night I ordered a family feast with 8 pieces of mixed chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, rice, beans, churros and flan. Some of the chicken pieces were so small despite paying extra for the mixed chicken and the pieces were burnt which ruined the flavor of the chicken. The churros had such a minuscule amount of cinnamon sugar that we had to make some more and pour some over the churros. The family feast is not what it used to be. read more

This location's drive-thru is always good. Today, O went inside to order. What a mess. I ordered 2-2 piece meals. First no one was prepping orders. Then a young man ran over and proceeded to prep 3 family meals ahead of mine. (The orders came after me.) finally got my order and it was wrong. Awful experience. read more

Service is terrible. I ordered 10min ago and went in to the store and had to wait another 10 min. My food was ready but they put aside and never ask me my name even though i am standing beside food. So iasked the worker its for me then they found its mine. Same thing happened last week also. Manager need to train workers let the custmoer not to wait too long if their food is ready. read more

The burrito was alright but I ordered chips on the side and literally got 5 chips lol. That wouldn't even feed an ant

El pollo loco has always been one of my favorite places. Had family meal today at this location and was very impressed with the customer service of Carlos at the cashier station! We forgot to carry the coupon and he actually helped us by sharing a brand new coupon for the food! Great customer service. Please hire more people like him who never turn the customer away. read more

El Pollo Loco - The cashier and the order area. - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Antioch Service is Worst than ever!! no self serve sauce you have to beg those slow serving people to get you some took extra 10 mins to give 5 small cups of sauce. Still using pandemic not to give self serve sauces. Go to KFC, Popeyes or jollibee abd chick fillet instead. read more

I had it for lunch today, delicious and healthy, my daughter loved her pie and corn salad!! read more

El Pollo Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

This place Male Sever very rude, try to charge me for guacamole sauce that come with salad, I didn't ask for extra, he said it was .50. Made I guess because I brought back salad because taco shell for salad was Stale(old). read more

My family and I have ate at this location multiple times so this 2 star review is more so for their online service. I do not recommend ordering from here using a delivery service. I placed my order via El Pollo Loco website & received confirmation that the delivery would be withing 30 minutes via postmates. Unfortunately the order wasnt picked up for 2 hours and once it was picked up by a driver the items never arrived and were instantly marked as delivered. El pollo also claimed that two drivers came in to get the order which indicates an issue with the online service. Either way we never received the food and was charged. When ordering on line you have the option to pick up or have delivery. When being delivered the order will either be processed by postmates or grubhub. You do not need to have their apps either to take advantage of this . Once the order is placed online and given to the driver el pollo is no longer responsible. Since the order was placed online via El Pollo website the assigned delivery agency is not responsible either . This was very unfortunate because i placed this order for a family member whose immune system is compromised (during covid 19 quarantine). Not only is this person not able to leave the house but they never received their food. Neither postmates or el pollo loco will take responsible for this mishap. Our only option is to dispute the charges with our bank. I have attached screen shots of the delivery as you can see the pictures were taken 1 minutes apart. The first one indicating the driver has the order and the second showing it was completed. read more

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I went to El pollo Loco on1-11-2025 at around 4:15pm in the lobby the food is good but the service is bad the women are always soooo rude

Food is good but I ordered chips n guacamole for 3.99 and I got like 5 chips and I won't be ordering this again.

I ordered a chicken tostada org which cost 12.$$ it was the worst for the money. the chicken was tasteless and only had 5 small qubes, about 10 smalll pinto beans , I think I had to dig really hard to find .the lettuces was brown on the edges , but not all. it's was so disgusting to eat. the shell was the only thing decent to eat what a waste I didn't even bother to call and waste my time to complain. I just threw it out. just for all to know don't waste your time and money . the pictures look much better then what is served! never ever again! read more

Date of order : March 6 Time : 12:21pm Drive thru person : Paul ( as told by him) Just got cussed by one of your employee name Paul just because my kids were asking too many questions. FYI he was cussing in Spanish and thought we can't hear anything. My 13 year old translated everything to me. Really embarrassing. Will never come to this location EVER. read more

El Pollo Loco - Very unhappy customer. - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Gimme summa dat crazy chicken!!! It was close to my destination in Antioch of all places and convenient. Convenient? Haven't paid too much attention to crazy chickens but this one has a drive-thru. First time patronizing looney poultry and probably not my last. The fajita burrito (chicken, duh) had flavor comparable to (and probably better than) Chipotle. With a drink and chips, damage was a little over 9 bucks. No epic fail today. No incompetence with my order. I'd come back. Probably only due to a lack of options though. read more

El Pollo Loco - Packet hot sauce has never been fantastic. This stuff continues the trend of mediocrity. - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Prompt service, great food and fabulous customer service. I'm trying to eat healthy and this is a great place for it. Restaurant was was very clean read more

El Pollo Loco - Chicken rice and broccoli - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Food service and prices are great, the chicken is perfectly grilled seating area is clean al thought they have not opened the salad and beverage area yet read more

don't eat they're mac and cheese, as good as it is when you're hungry, you'll be left nauseous and feeling stomach pain honestly it's time for pollo loco to put an end to its existence. I say close it down and open up a raising canes or something read more

I've had good food here before but the service was terrible I tried to go in today July 24 at 11:30 and the person taking orders said what I wanted to order wasn't on the menu but I could clearly see it . I wanted to order the chicken avocado burrito that was on the menu but she insisted they only had the chicken guacamole burrito because she was very rude about it I took my business elsewhere and probably won't come back for a while. I'm sure that worker will not last long there read more

These location had great customer service great people working there the food is great good quality chicken. Family friendly great place to have dinner with the family great atmosphere nice and clean. read more

Food is good, but their lobby hours is false. I asked the girl at the drive thru why was the lobby closed since it reads 10pm. She didn't know why, she guessed it was so they can start cleaning the lobby and get out early! What the?!!! read more

El Pollo Loco - Store Hours - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Nothin' wrong with this place, and trust me, I've eaten some pretty janky fast food. You don't know desperation until you're driving up I-5 in the middle of the night and all you can get is BK in Coalinga. That said, I've never been in this El Pollo's drive thru, so maybe you're crossing through a vortex on that side of the restaurant. Inside, the tables, floors, and counters are clean, the service in friendly, and the food comes fast and un-poisoned. We each had a 3 Tacos Al Carbon Combo ($5.39) - 3 chicken tacos hooked up pretty well with meat, a bag stuffed with chips, a Coke, and all the salsa you want from the bar. Food was hot, fresh, and way healthier than other things you could be eating in that plaza. We'd come back anytime! read more

El Pollo Loco - 2 Tacos al Carbon Combos (~$5.39 each) - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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Food and Staff is terrible. Chicken is almost burnt and dry. Corn and mashed potatoes are dry, not enough gravy and the corn is like old and dry. Staff always looks mad. Very unprofessional. You ask a question and there is that sigh and hummms. Like you are bothering them. They all need refresher course in professional courtesy and the cooks need to be trained better. read more

Stopped to grab dinner and head home to relax. My husband and I both ordered avocado bowls. My son ordered a 2 piece chicken combo. We get home and realize they gave my husband the wrong bowl. I get my son's dinner out to give to him and thought to myself "is this a f}^# joke!?" This is considered a 2 piece?? Also, the cashier, Marilyn needs to be taught some etiquette. She was yawning the whole time she was taking our order. No wonder it was jacked. I'll go to the Concord store before going back to this one. read more

El Pollo Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California

I will not be back. My order was made made incorrectly. I had an order on national tortilla day for $4 was charged full price. I had a burrito with dry meat. Drive-thru service time was great. read more

I ordered a salad with avocado. I went inside to show the manager the brown avocado. The lady was nice, but a big guy came from the back and was offended that I showed the brown avocado. He then proceeded to charge me for dressing since I complained. I never went back. read more

This location has fresh food and is spotless, I appreciate the service as it is very thorough. They always get my order correct even when I make it complicated, also they seem to be a friendly bunch. I like how the food is fresh and the soft drinks are always good, not watery like other places. I will continue to eat here and will definitely recommend it to others. read more

El Pollo Loco - Avocado Bowl with a side of chips - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburg, California