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    El Pollo Loco

    2.1 (152 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    "Double" Chicken Tostada
    Chris S.

    Where do I start? The portion of the tostada was disappointing. The amount of chicken provided as a double was surprising to say the least. The expectation was to have more chicken I guess double must mean double in size not portion as the chicken was cut into large cubes. Besides the food disappointment the restaurant itself was filthy. Trash around the dining room area. Leakage coming from the trash can into the entryway. No pride whatsoever in the appearance inside. I gave two stars because the flavor was very good but that is the only thing to save from being a 1-star review. Overall spending over $30 for a tostada, burrito and two drinks only to be eating in an unkept establishment won't have me going back again.

    Star H.

    went through the drive through, Noelia took my order "order whenever you're ready" I look at the menu, "Hi, can I get" -get cut off by Noelia "give me one second" I order, go to window pay, get a 3/4 of my drink. I go back around to let them know and they hit me with " we are out of coke" " I ask what kind of drinks they're are " she says " we have coke products" I ask for a chile serrano, she says they're out of Serranos. I get home (3min away) and my tortillas are COLD! never again!!! so disappointed customer service is horrible !

    2 piece leg and thigh with rice and beans

    The hours got changed recently. Didn't realize until I looked it up. But as always the food is so good, got a 2 piece leg and thigh with beans and rice. The chicken was spot on, fresh off the grill. Shout out to the employees for having quality food.

    this was the chicken in our double chicken tostada
    Diana N.

    One star seems to good. So frustrating. When you get food for an 89 year young mother, and it is one of the few things left to really appreciate, what happened the other day, was just awful. We started going to the Mooney Blvd, Pollo Loco, in visalia, due to ads. Normally we share a double chicken tostada salad. There have been several times, that I was not given my points on my app, and when I shared with the manager, she said sorry, nothing she could do. Then on another occasion, I was told, the site was being updated, to bad, again, nothing they could do. So we started eating there less, and a day ago, was the worst. I drove through, and at the speaker, I asked how many calories in a certain new taco they had and was told, we dont know, sorry. Like , it didnt occur to them if calorie counting that if they didnt know something , they should find out. Then I ordered my usual double chicken tostada, and two small carbon tacos. I asked for ranch, and extra hot sauce and a few mild. I get home and there is the wrong salad, with the wrong dressing, and no extra sauces. So I call and drive all the way back. Heading into the store, I stand at the counter and the lady does not help me until i move, to the other side of the counter. First I am asked if I know the difference between the tostada, etc, and i say, yeah, I have ordered them numerous times. Then? I mention that with driving all the way home and back, the tacos are now cold, could i please have those replaced. The woman helping me acted like I didn't ask. So she took the wrong salad out of my hand and threw the other one in. I had to ask for the ranch again, and left with what i thought was the right salad, and two cold tacos, and quite the attitude. Next? I get home, cut the salad in half, and discover, that the chicken is literally charcoal. I guess we were punished and mother couldn't eat her half. I guess it was to complicated to simply fill an order. We will not be visiting this one every again, and its so sad. Corporate should check in on it, like secret shopper. I saw the other reviews and most for this place are pretty bad.

    I ordered two tacos today. When the cashier asked the girl who made my tacos if they had no salsa like I had requested, the employee told the other employee no and laughed. Then continued to give me the tacos anyways even tho they both knew they were made incorrectly. So rude! I was in the drive thru so I had to go inside and have them remade. When I told the manager she didn't seem to care. I'm allergic to tomatoes so if I would have ate them I could have sued them. Be better, do better el polo loco! And this is the taco... one tiny slice of avocado but they're called "avocado tacos"!

    Big rubbery piece of chicken skin
    Gina A.

    The new restaurant on Rigging is where I went to and I got a classic burrito combo and I ordered it with breast meat and no rice. It was pretty good until the last couple of bites I bit into a rubbery big piece of skin no chicken attached I don't eat the skin so it grossed me out a bit but when I tried to give it to my dog who was sharing my burrito with took a sniff and walked away I hope that I don't get sick because now I'm wondering what else was in my burrito and for the record I will not be going to that restaurant again

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    Food don't taste like pollo loco . Don't come here , save your yourself. Paid 42 and all of it was bad

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    Tacos came out cold and little filling. Disappointed. We have had better at other locations.

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    1 year ago

    Pollo Locos Food here is mid but I got the Mac and cheese and chicken and had a hair in it.The workers were rude.

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    Chicken overcooked and hard I threw it in the trash. I will elsewhere for chicken from now on.

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    3 years ago

    Food is mediocre, not like it was when El Pollo Loco first started. Service is even worse; I had to ask for a lid, napkins, and salsa.

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    2 years ago

    The new tostadas are so good! The shrimp is delicious! The customer service is always amazing!

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    A&W Restaurant

    A&W Restaurant

    4.3
    (74 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This review is solely for the Root Beer Float I just had to have and it did NOT disappoint!…read more I ordered with a staff member. However, there are kiosks you can order off of or you can order via the app, or even tableside via a QR Code. He was helpful and answered my question. I asked if the Root Beer came with free refills since it was a float and the dispenser is behind the counter. He told me the Root Beer has free refills and if I wanted more Ice Cream, there would be an additional charge. I think it is the same price as buying a cone for $0.99. I can't remember, but I remember thinking I would've just bought the cone and put the ice cream in my mug & eaten the cone. I requested the Frosty Mug. I actually thought I ordered the keepsake mug, but the total for my float was less than the cost of the mug, so I knew I wasn't keeping the mug. I truly enjoyed my Root Beer Float especially after walking up and down Main Street in Downtown Visalia for a few hours in the heat. It was smooth and delicious! I couldn't resist getting the refill on the Root Beer! I made sure to save a little ice cream from the first fill. I'm glad I stopped in for the Root Beer Float! Maybe I'll try some hot food next time!

    The Gold Standard of Fast Food: A&W Exeter…read more If you're tired of the "fast food lottery"--where you never know if your burger will look like a gourmet meal or something that's been sat on--it is time to pull into the A&W in Exeter. This spot isn't just a quick stop; it's a masterclass in how consistency should be done. The "What You See Is What You Get" Factor We've all been there: the menu picture shows a towering masterpiece, but the actual tray holds a sad, flat disappointment. Not here. At this location, the food is stupid consistent. When they bring your tray out, it looks exactly like the photos--fresh, stacked perfectly, and ready for its close-up. Why It Hits Different * Fresh Ingredients: You can actually taste the quality. The veggies are crisp, the buns are soft, and nothing feels like it's been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour. * The Fries: Always served piping hot and seasoned to perfection. No soggy, lukewarm disappointments in these red fry sleeves. * The "Secret Weapon": Let's talk about that ranch. It's easily some of the best-tasting ranch in the game--creamy, zesty, and the perfect partner for those fries or a side of cheese curds. * The Legend: You simply cannot leave without a mug of that ice-cold draft root beer. There is a massive difference between a canned soda and a frosted glass of the draft stuff. It's the ultimate thirst-quencher. Service With a Real Smile Beyond the kitchen, the staff is always super friendly. In a world where service can feel rushed or robotic, the team in Exeter actually seems happy to see you. They're fast, they're polite, and they make the whole experience feel like a classic neighborhood hangout. Pro Tip: If you're looking for that nostalgic, small-town vibe paired with food that actually lives up to the hype, this is the spot. #hotFRIES #mouthwateringburgers #smalltownfeel #ExeterCA #GatewaytotheSequoias

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    JoJo's Grill-A-Dog Visalia

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    Service was great and the corn dog and cheese dogs were really good! We will definitely be back to…read moretry some more things on the menu.

    While passing through Visalia we found this place. There aren't many places like this where we live…read moreso we thought we'd give it a try. Entered in to a very open and clean seating area. There is both indoor and outdoor seating options. Inside they are picnic table style with bench seating and long tables or counter seating near the windows. Outdoors was set up with table and chair patio style seating. Immediately greeted by a friendly employee and after we mentioned it was our first time there she gave us a thorough overview of how it works. One thing we really liked was the customer has the option to select their "signature" dogs or you can create your own using all the toppings they have available via a slip of paper. You just check the boxes of what you want on your all beef hot dog (1/4 lb.), a polish sausage or bratwurst. I discovered afterwards they also offer "mini" dogs, which I should have gotten because they are quite large and my eyes were bigger than my stomach after I ordered a hot dog and a homemade corndog. My daughter got a polish dog and a homemade cheese dog (like a corn dog but using cheese instead of a hot dog). I got tater tots as a side and my daughter the homemade potato chips. All the food was tasty and we'd get them all again, though as I mentioned above I'd probably go "mini" on one or both because together there was just too much food for me. If we go through Visalia again, we'll definitely return.

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    Zee’s Smash

    4.8
    (97 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    I would give Zee's Smash 10 stars if I could. This place is a GEM…read more Ambiance/Service: The people here were very helpful with the menu and accommodating to any modifications. The walls of the restaurant are decorated with all types of funny signs and retro pieces. I absolutely loved it. This is the perfect casual lunch or dinner. The fact that these burgers are so affordable is just the cherry on top. Food consensus: The Smashburgers were amazing, everyone in my group loved them. I went with the Mushroom Smashburger and it had all the elements of a perfect burger. It had plenty of mushrooms and I added raw and grilled jalopenos. It was delicious. Juicy, flavorful, and filling. The fries were the perfect texture, they had a great bite to them. I was given their aioli, house sauce, and ranch and I was in heaven trying all the different combinations. I think this is the best smash burger I've had so far. I ordered a biscoff shake and it was also good. They even top the shake with a generous amount of crushed biscoff. I highly highly highly recommend trying Zee's Smash. You won't regret it.

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