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    El Pollo Loco

    2.6 (73 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Saralee S.

    Love the new "Street Tacos"! My husband brought a couple home as a sampler, then we had to have more. We've been through all the varieties, and especially like the shrimp, chicken carbon, and Keto tacos. They are served up in a six pack if you want to try several. I liked the colorful, convenient box that held our latest assortment! Streety flavor and fresh, we doused them with guacamole and salsa and devoured them!

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    Karina V.

    Will not be returning to this location. The chicken was incredibly dry.... It looks like if it was microwaved/reheated or even old. I had to throw it away due to it being almost impossible to eat. At least the beans and rice were good... but disappointed I payed $33 for dry chicken.

    Cindy G.

    Monday, 10/8/18- We ordered the 2 Pc Drumsticks Kids Meal w/a side of Mashed Potatoes, 2 flour tortilla's and 2 pc Churros for dessert. I was definitely a bit surprised with the packaging of the kids meal. (See photo) This made it hard to eat. Total $7.41 My son said the Chicken was way, way to hot to eat. He'll realize later on that having your food delivered Hot is actually a good thing! I tasted his Mashed potatoes and they were very similar to the ones at KFC. He did like mashed potatoes and said the flour tortillas were good too. I took notice to how warm and soft they were. Young woman at the register was nice. And she had our food ready within minutes. Fast service but restaurant was empty as well. Only 2 other people eating and only 1 person in line behind me. Store appearance was nice but dirty. See pictures below. My son really wanted to sit inside and eat but the temperature felt like we were in Alaska. Way too cold to enjoy eating his food inside so he choose to eat in the back seat of the car, in the parking lot instead. Not good, not bad.

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    15 years ago

    Better selection & quality than most other Mexican themed fast food joints. But it's fairly typical fast food pricing, taste & quality.

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    9 years ago

    Food always tastes fresh when I come here and I have been here several times. It was super busy tonight and the cashier even made me laugh!

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    7 years ago

    Love the food is low price and very tasty. Is the place to dinner and a balance meal to my family. The service is a little slow but good!

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    11 years ago

    Very dirty. Guess I should have read the reviews 1st! Looks like it's been filthy and poorly managed for a long time. FILTHY!!

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    12 years ago

    Totally impressed. Chicken moist and flavorful. Great side options. Wonderful for the whole family. Service with a smile

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    12 years ago

    Dirtiest el pollo loco I have ever been in. Wish I had looked around more before we ordered.

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    Angry Chickz

    3.4(67 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    usually, my comments here about the food being really good in the service severely lacking- today…read morewas quite the contrary in every sense To be honest, if the young man at the register, Giovanni was not so friendly and genuinely helpful and caring then I would've wrote a very different review. We like to come get some food from here on a Friday night when I absolutely don't feel like cooking after working a 10/11 hour shift we always get the same thing usually on Friday nights the wait is pretty long so if I remember, I'll order ahead but most the time I just order in person... I had went a week ago or so and the food wait was about 35 minutes It was about 25 minutes last night. I went into this location yesterday June Friday the 19th at about 8:45 to 915 I was greeted with a genuine smile from the young men at the front counter Giovanni. He had a super good personality. He was super friendly, and you could tell he was actually doing his job according to his training. What compelled me to write this review o this young man (Giovanni )definitely wet behind the ears as he seemed a little shy, but not shy as in lacking customer service just shy about providing such good customer service ... it made sense because while I was waiting for my food, I asked him if it was super busy and he said yes well actually this is my second day so it seems very busy. The fact that it was his second day and he was the friendliest person in the establishment is saying something about the team. But I'm not even gonna get too much into that besides just giving this young man his flowers . Because the young man that was calling people's names around that same time was horribly rude. He slammed my food on the counter at me and then when I asked for the pickles I had ordered he said they were in the bag when I got home, they were not. He looks super upset that I had asked for honey and ketchup . Usually they just put it in the bag so I don't know why he was upset that I asked, I was super frustrated and if the management cares, they should definitely research who is working as the food color yesterday and talk to him because I know I'm not the only one who noticed his attitude I would like to add -I do you think if you are going to prompt your credit card machine, to give a tip you should also have a tip jar for people that are paying cash that would like to tip the employees that way. I'm a tip in cash type of girly. The food was super lacking This experience. The noodles from the mac & cheese were very overdone and it just wasn't the normal stuff that you usually get here - there was about five french fries in my bowl and (surprisingly )overloaded with chicken. However, I ordered a rice plate that comes with two chicken tenders, and those were the saddest little tenders I ever seen shriveled up in that box. I wish I would've took pictures, but to be honest I was just over it by the time I got home. They should've put some of that chicken that was overflowing to compensate for the lack of french fries into that plate where those sad little strips were located. It wasn't horrible, but it just definitely wasn't the same and I know you can't hit it out of the park every time. I know we will be back ...I really wanted to write this review for that young man Giovanni, I know reviews matter and I hope someone says something to him that he was mentioned or he sees it himself.

    Well, the honeymoon phase is over, but the food is still bangin. No more big backs lined up down…read morethe sidewalk, so the food comes faster. The restaurant itself is eating down quickly. The outside seating area was dirty and looked like the place has been there a decade. The service was surprisingly troubling... employees were calling names of people that had already been called and picked up their food, and looked frustrated and lost. I guess it gets confusing when all your food looks the same. The LED sign is blinking out. The general cleanliness and maintenance is falling behind quickly. Food is , but service is ‍. Maintenance is , but yeah - I'm going back

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    Angry Chickz - So yummy in my tummy

    So yummy in my tummy

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    El Charrito

    El Charrito

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    9.75/10 Hands down…read morethe best burritos in the area, and honestly, some of the best I've ever had! I've tried the Breakfast Burrito, Asada, Carnitas, and Chile Verde, and they've all been worth coming back for. First off, the tortillas are absolutely to die for. They're easily the best tortillas I've ever had, soft, fresh, and packed with flavor. They honestly make the burritos stand out from anywhere else. Every burrito comes with the same traditional rice and beans, and they taste homemade. The beans, especially, are delicious. The Breakfast Burrito is a great way to start your day. It's simple with eggs, potatoes, and your choice of meat, but it's filling, comforting, and exactly what you'd want from a breakfast burrito. The Carnitas Burrito has great flavor, although the meat can be a little on the dry side and tends to stick to your teeth. I'd definitely recommend adding their salsa, which helps bring everything together and adds some extra moisture. The Asada Burrito is a classic and doesn't disappoint. The steak is flavorful, and it's a solid go-to option. I'd also recommend grabbing some salsa to take it up another notch. The real winner, though, is the Chile Verde Burrito. If you're only ordering one, make it this one. The pork is juicy, tender, and full of flavor, and the chile verde sauce is absolutely incredible. It's easily my favorite and the one I'd recommend to anyone visiting for the first time. My only critique is the size, I just wish the burritos were a little bigger because they're so good! Overall, this is one of those places I keep coming back to whenever I'm craving an authentic, flavorful burrito.

    I got the carne asada burrito and my fiancé got the chile verde burrito. There's no such thing as…read morea super burrito here, as I learned when I tried to order "con todo". All the add ons are separate and cost extra, which can add up in a hurry. El Charrito's burritos aren't the phatty mission burritos we're used to at California taquerias. I can scarf an entire one down myself, but what lacks in quantity makes up for in quality! The meats are flavorful and juicy and I really enjoyed my burrito with basically every add on there was except shredded lettuce. We also shared a horchata which hit the spot. The chips and salsa are also a must add-on. No restrooms available and uncovered seating outside only (two small benches).

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    El Charrito - Burritos made with tortillas right off the grill

    Burritos made with tortillas right off the grill

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