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    El Pollo Loco

    2.5 (75 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Very loud
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    Classic chicken tostada
    Alexis R.

    Oof. So overall the food was good and yummy. It was the bathroom situation that had us questioning. There are two bathrooms in the place, both with codes. We tried the given code for one and it worked, used the same code with the other, it wouldnt work. So we asked the front if there's a different code for that particular bathroom and they said no, its not working and it's out of order. Okay no problem we can just wait in line for the one functioning available bathroom. The thing is they should've added a sign on the door saying 'out of order'. Anyways, in the long line, my mom was the last one to go in, and she saw an employee go in and use the "out of order" restroom! So we're just thinking, huh... so it was an employees only bathroom? Why isnt there a sign up then to clear the confusion??

    Dale S.

    I was craving some churros so I made an order for pick up online of 2 churros. I also decided to try their chicken avocado burrito. I was immediately annoyed when I came in and the churros are literally half the price in store as they are online. Ok, you pay a premium to order online and save yourself time, I get it, but two full times the price is quite a markup. I guess ultimately I'm not mad because the churros were the best part of the meal. They were soft and warm and not overly sweet. The burrito on the other ad was terrible. It tasted like a cabbage burrito and it was difficult to chew at times. It also had a tun of runny liquid that made the burrito slimy and got everywhere. The chips and salsa was also a pass. I would not return to this location.

    For two of these combo meals were under $20 and was delicious and I would try it again
    Rachelle G.

    I'm giving El Pollo loco another try my sister told me to try their classic bowl he was delicious with chicken was tender my daughter really like the chips me I would prefer to have more tortillas the little green sauce was kind of spicy the pico de gallo was delicious and I would try it again

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    Kathy B.

    Food Dry and no taste.. Customer service suck!! It's overpriced!! Not worth it at all..

    Worse chicken we have ever had .   So small , dry and burnt .   Not fit for a dog !
    Richard R.

    Ordered the 8 piece chicken and received the 8 piece garbage special . DRY, tiny pieces , and so BURNT .

    What you can get with the $5 coupon that comes in the mail. Great deal!
    Pj S.

    Sadly have to drop the review for this location. The food is still great even if the salsa bar is hit or miss in terms of being stocked and the clean. But what has gone down a lot is the customer service. I frequent this location in the evening hours and the same person takes my order and is rude each time. This time I asked for the 2 pc combo, she asked if I wanted a drink I asked if it was included in the combo and she rudely told me "do you want the drink or not?" I asked if there was a charge for it. She said yes. I would have bought a drink anyway but her rude condescending attitude put me off from spending more money here. Tip: try drive though the employees working it seem nicer.

    Charred chicken - absolutely disgusting and unacceptable

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    6 months ago

    I've been here several times in Lodi over the years. The food is okay. But the chicken seemed dry to me. Hard to swallow.

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    1 year ago

    We hadn't been here in a long, long time. The website isn't easy to navigate to order food. The food is not as good as we remembered.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing and quick service! The only pollo loco that I like to dine in at. I especially love their quesadillas.

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    2 years ago

    Great food friendly staff. I love their double chicken salads and churros. The restaurant and the bathrooms are always clean and restock.

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    2 years ago

    I come at least once a week and I love their food is always fresh and tasty. Me and my family love el pollo loco, especially this location.

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    3 years ago

    Horrible customer service. Lady was very rude when taking my order and handing me my food.

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    4 years ago

    Dinner was amazing! Thank you el pollo loco!! The chicken was fresh and delicious!! The side dishes were also amazing.

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    5 years ago

    Love the loco, kinda of pricey though but worth it , they are busy so allow time for your order

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    4 years ago

    Great customer service and location had a nice visit all the employees here are always welcoming and good food.

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    Erica, thank you so much. We hope to see you again soon

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    Frosty's Burgers - Stale bacon burger. It was supposed to be a triple bacon burger. I heard them laughing. They did that on purpose.

    Stale bacon burger. It was supposed to be a triple bacon burger. I heard them laughing. They did that on purpose.

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    4.0 mi
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