El Pollo Loco

About

Fast Food, Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 4330 Genessee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117

Phone: (858) 278-0355

Work Hours

Mon 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Tue 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Wed 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Thu 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am-10:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    No
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    Waiter Service
    No
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    Drive-Thru
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Sue D.

    star star star star star_border 9 June 2026

    My husband, son and I decided to head out for lunch at El Pollo Loco. We stumbled on a great deal.

    Family Dinner $20:
    - Fire Grilled 10 pieces thighs and drumsticks
    - 2 large sides: we chose
    Mashed potato and gravy
    Mac and cheese
    - 5 tortillas or chips
    Total $21.55

    Likes
    - Piping hot food
    - Refreshing salsas
    - Jessica was at the top of her game. She took orders and helped customers who needed extra items. What a super woman! Of course, the credit also goes out to Abaldo, the manager, for overseeing a great team of staff.

    Dislikes
    - Restroom needed some attention
    (Reason for my 4 stars rating.)

    Very fulfilling. Salsas were refreshing. My favorite was the avocado. Yummy! Always enjoy our meal here. Looking forward to the next visit.

  • Riley G.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 7 June 2026

    Didnt give me drink with my combo meal at my drive in, infuriating me when I realized it at home-- AGAIN.

    Its ALWAYS something with these idiots

  • Silar K.

    star star star star star_border 23 May 2026

    Can't really go wrong with el pollo loco. Bring a coupon. I come here for the great delicious chicken, and their salsa bar. The chicken never fails, the skin is always so crispy and flavorful. I like to fix my sides up with what the salsa bar offers. Into my black beans, I always add onions, cilantro and Pico de Gallo. It taste more full. I love it. I can come to el pollo loco over and over and still like it. Will be back soon haha. And I can't stress it enough, bring coupons. El pollo loco sends coupons in the mail all the time!

  • Jacqueline F.

    star star star star star 23 May 2026

    I love Pollo loco especially because of the great coupons we get in the mail! We got two chicken thighs/two drumstick with two sides and 4 tortillas with two salads for $10 bucks! Chicken was nice and juicy and oh man their churros are so good! This place seemed nice and clean.

  • Kim H.

    star star star star star 21 May 2026

    This restaurant is always very clean, kind and fast.  I love the food.  I can't wait for the tamales!

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