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El Pollo Loco

Mexican · San Juan Capistrano

Grilled in SoCal, passionated by the Mission

4.2 · 517 reviews Google
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About El Pollo Loco

Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.

What to see nearby

Del Obispo Community Park
A 668m

Del Obispo Community Park

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Louise Leydon Park
A 893m

Louise Leydon Park

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El Pollo Loco is located in San Juan Capistrano, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

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  • Del Obispo Community Park (A 668m) — park in Orange County, California, United States of America
  • Louise Leydon Park (A 893m) — park in the United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco is located at 33953 Doheny Park Rd, San Juan Capistrano.
Near El Pollo Loco you can find points of interest such as Del Obispo Community Park, Louise Leydon Park.
El Pollo Loco offers mexican cuisine.
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El Pollo Loco San Juan Capistrano Reviews

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Serch Fatguy

Five stars to honest people! Last week I went to the location in San Juan Capistrano, CA 92629 to get my usual Double Chicken Avocado Salad. I was in a rush to clock in back into the office, which made me forgot my credit car. I called the next day, after some security questions, they told me somebody found it out. I picked up from Maria, one of the person in charge, who was nice and polite. Thanks!

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Travis

Drive thru is always packed yet somehow the staff always gets orders out in a quick way with a big smile on all their faces. Food is always fresh and the chicken is always juicy. Highly recommend the black bean bowl.

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Liz Estacio Humphreys

It's close by to Costco, can't miss it! Good fast food imo, and always friendly and fast service in the drive thru. This is the first time I've ever had El Pollo Loco and I'm a fan! I go here now whenever I'm hungry and in a hurry. Definitely a better option than Costco food court choices (not that there's anything wrong with Costco food). Tastier chicken bowl for a decent price.

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Diane Esquivel-Quintero

El Poll Loco makes a better chix tortilla soup than most major restaurants!!!Their carnitas tacos also a big step above flavorwise than any drive thru.Their round chix quesadillas a great tasty snack!!

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Anca Trifan

Great customer service, clean and well stocked, thank you for caring so well for your customers!

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Mo Abdul

Very easy location and excellent service with restroom inside and clean restaurant five star plus.

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MannequinMonstar

Always quick and good service. The food is definitely fresher than most. Their salsa bar is constantly refilled if necessary, or you just let them know and they'll take care of it.

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TheBestNathan

This El Pollo Loco location is always solid! The chicken is perfectly fire-grilled, juicy, and full of flavor every time. The sides are fresh, the portions are generous, and everything tastes made-to-order. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean and well maintained. Quick service and consistently good food — definitely one of my go-to spots!

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Not Guilty

So everything was good. Workers we're nice. Didn't have to wait for the food very long at all. But only one thing that I have to put out there... the new Caramel Flan dessert, absolutely disgusting. I highly suggest getting the churos instead.

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Anita Reyes

I moved a few weeks ago. I had three movers who were planning to skip lunch. I wasn't having it. So I drove to the nearby Pollo Loco and brought back a chicken feast with lots of sides. They enjoyed it and were very appreciative. A vegetarian myself, I had some delicious rice, beans, and guacamole. Hit the spot. For an easy, tasty meal, I've always found Pollo Loco to be a crowd pleaser.

mike abd
mike abd

Very easy location and excellent service with restroom inside and clean restaurant five star plus.

Anka Treefan
Anka Treefan

Great customer service, clean and well stocked, thank you for caring so well for your customers!

Adam Price
Adam Price

So everything was good. Workers we're nice. Didn't have to wait for the food very long at all. But only one thing that I have to put out there... the new Caramel Flan dessert, absolutely disgusting. I highly suggest getting the churos instead.

Anita Reyes
Anita Reyes

I moved a few weeks ago. I had three movers who were planning to skip lunch. I wasn't having it. So I drove to the nearby Pollo Loco and brought back a chicken feast with lots of sides. They enjoyed it and were very appreciative. A vegetarian myself, I had some delicious rice, beans, and guacamole. Hit the spot. For an easy, tasty meal, I've always found Pollo Loco to be a crowd pleaser.

Diane Esquivel-Quintero
Diane Esquivel-Quintero

El Poll Loco makes a better chix tortilla soup than most major restaurants!!!Their carnitas tacos also a big step above flavorwise than any drive thru.Their round chix quesadillas a great tasty snack!!

Travis
Travis

Drive thru is always packed yet somehow the staff always gets orders out in a quick way with a big smile on all their faces. Food is always fresh and the chicken is always juicy. Highly recommend the black bean bowl.

MannequinMonstar
MannequinMonstar

Always quick and good service. The food is definitely fresher than most. Their salsa bar is constantly refilled if necessary, or you just let them know and they'll take care of it.

Liz Estacio Humphreys
Liz Estacio Humphreys

It's close by to Costco, can't miss it! Good fast food imo, and always friendly and fast service in the drive thru. This is the first time I've ever had El Pollo Loco and I'm a fan! I go here now whenever I'm hungry and in a hurry. Definitely a better option than Costco food court choices (not that there's anything wrong with Costco food). Tastier chicken bowl for a decent price.

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Maria Koagel

Clean, friendly service and quick.

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Sheena Marie

The food here is very delicious however the service is not that great.

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Juanita Belardes

Great place for a mostly healthy quick bite. My one big complaint is I always say no salsa and they ask like 3 times per visit and then sometimes I still get salsa in bag that I have to pull out and give back. I go here often enough that guy at window should know me and my order and that I dont want salsa.

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Cerulean Fish

This El Pollo location is in the same parking area as Costco and easy to see from the street. So if you're burnt out on pizza or hot dogs... About 2/3 full so local popular place too. The service was very pleasant and helpful. Main dining was very clean. During my visit someone came out to tidy the drinks and refill iced tea. One downside is during late afternoon it feels IMHO a bit toasty next to the windows. Don't mean to sound picky but, any way they could get blinds for the late afternoon?

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Kurt Kirkland

Quick lunch on a Friday, great customer service, tasty burrito!

Kurt Kirkland
Kurt Kirkland

Quick lunch on a Friday, great customer service, tasty burrito!

Maria Koagel
Maria Koagel

Clean, friendly service and quick.

Sheena Marie
Sheena Marie

The food here is very delicious however the service is not that great.

Juanita Belardes
Juanita Belardes

Great place for a mostly healthy quick bite. My one big complaint is I always say no salsa and they ask like 3 times per visit and then sometimes I still get salsa in bag that I have to pull out and give back. I go here often enough that guy at window should know me and my order and that I dont want salsa.

Cerulean Fish
Cerulean Fish

This El Pollo location is in the same parking area as Costco and easy to see from the street. So if you're burnt out on pizza or hot dogs... About 2/3 full so local popular place too. The service was very pleasant and helpful. Main dining was very clean. During my visit someone came out to tidy the drinks and refill iced tea. One downside is during late afternoon it feels IMHO a bit toasty next to the windows. Don't mean to sound picky but, any way they could get blinds for the late afternoon?

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Cameron Barnes

My burrito was carelessly prepared. It was delicious but I had to eat it with a fork because they literally didn’t even wrap it. Such bogus. Won’t be coming back.

Cameron Barnes
Cameron Barnes

My burrito was carelessly prepared. It was delicious but I had to eat it with a fork because they literally didn’t even wrap it. Such bogus. Won’t be coming back.

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SJC 949

First time back in months. Stopped going because something wrong on every order. I order thru the app. Today I ordered new Shredded Chicken Cheese Bowl. It does not come with sour cream or cabbage, but they put it in there. Looked disgusting. I asked them to fix and the lady in the kitchen actually argued to everyone that's how it comes. They made a new one still had the cabbage in the melted cheese and bean liquiid. So gross I didn't eat it. It's how this location goes. They blame you for the order being wrong. No mas.

SJC 949
SJC 949

First time back in months. Stopped going because something wrong on every order. I order thru the app. Today I ordered new Shredded Chicken Cheese Bowl. It does not come with sour cream or cabbage, but they put it in there. Looked disgusting. I asked them to fix and the lady in the kitchen actually argued to everyone that's how it comes. They made a new one still had the cabbage in the melted cheese and bean liquiid. So gross I didn't eat it. It's how this location goes. They blame you for the order being wrong. No mas.

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Kelly Miles

Would give them zero stars if it were possible. Placed online order, stood waiting for 30 minutes with a half dozen other people and never got the food. In the half hour I was there they served two people, two... Dirty lobby, wrong food prepared, manager yelling at people and unresponsive to customers. Complete disaster. No confidence.

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Jerry Chavez

By far the most gross thing....pink chicken 🤢 when showed the cashier the cook came over and tried to tell us that's the correct color..... I've been cooking for over 12yrs on 2 different restaurants and yet never heard of pink chicken being a thing....you can get a light brown coloration close to the bone marrow when boiled but never on grilled chicken.

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Tim Crankshaw

Nasty food, can’t believe I paid all this money for old chicken and gross Mac and cheese

Tim Crankshaw
Tim Crankshaw

Nasty food, can’t believe I paid all this money for old chicken and gross Mac and cheese

Greg Gharibian
Greg Gharibian

Bro. No chicken in the Tosda. Double the price now, with a bonus of NO chicken!

Jerry Chavez
Jerry Chavez

By far the most gross thing....pink chicken 🤢 when showed the cashier the cook came over and tried to tell us that's the correct color..... I've been cooking for over 12yrs on 2 different restaurants and yet never heard of pink chicken being a thing....you can get a light brown coloration close to the bone marrow when boiled but never on grilled chicken.

Justin S
Justin S

I went in to use the restroom and both bathrooms were a mess. No toilet paper at all(4 rolls empty). I told the employee and she said ok. I stood there for 10 minutes then she actually asked me if I’m waiting for something. Lol. I am, I said, for the toilet paper and she said oh, ok. One second…. No kidding? Lol Anyway. That’s ridiculous. Dining room full of people about to leave and likely wanting to use the restroom before they do and they don’t think the restroom condition is a priority? Come on.

Kelly Miles
Kelly Miles

Would give them zero stars if it were possible. Placed online order, stood waiting for 30 minutes with a half dozen other people and never got the food. In the half hour I was there they served two people, two... Dirty lobby, wrong food prepared, manager yelling at people and unresponsive to customers. Complete disaster. No confidence.

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33953 Doheny Park Rd

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