While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco’s delivery of fresh, authentic food has not. Everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way – on our signature open-flame grills – then hand cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. We put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. At El Pollo Loco in Riverside,CA, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.
Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken. Based on 662 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.8 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
3655 Riverside Plaza Dr, Riverside, CA 92506
Phone: (951) 782-0530
Website:
Hours
Friday |
10 AM–10:30 PM |
Saturday |
10 AM–10:30 PM |
Sunday |
11 AM–10 PM |
Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–10:30 PM
Hours might differ
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Tuesday |
10 AM–10:30 PM |
Wednesday |
10 AM–10:30 PM |
Thursday |
10 AM–10:30 PM |
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Reviews
Cali Gurl
Worst El pollo loco I’ve ever been. The drive through girl on 10/4/22 at 5pm was rude as hell. Then picked up the Chile with her gross hand and threw them in the bag unwrapped. Then as I’m driving down the road I open my burrito and it’s basically a big pile of mush. I basically tossed the whole meal,called it a loss then went and got another order from an El Pollo loco down the street. Which had way better service and a burrito that I could actually eat!
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Debbie Meindl-Lemmon
My husband and I went here El Pollo Loco in Riverside near the Plaza. We walked in and needed to use the restroom. I asked for the code and was told the restroom is for customers only and if we were going to buy anything! I said we were thinking about it. She wouldn’t give me the code. So we left and went to El Toritos across the way and had a great dinner. We are both elderly and pulled up in a brand new car. I don’t think this is the way to treat potential customers or anyone for that matter. I would never go back to this place! By the looks of most of the reviews we didn’t miss anything.
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David E Gomez
Very colorful, a good portion. Taste good, chicken little bit dry.
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Bhushan Ahuja
We ordered the double tostada salad which WAS NOT THERE IN THE ORDER. WE ALSO ORDERED THE DOUBLE CHICKEN FOR 5 salads and all the chicken was skimpy. Hardly any chicken. They were not even busy. EVERYTHING WE ASKED FOR SPECIALLY AND PAID FOR WAS MISSING.
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Mar Lo
Dont try to ask here to use a restroom. I ask politely if I may use the restroom and got a straight no. Costumers only. I bought here before but never again. I purchased a water just to used the restroom. How mean they are. Is fine.
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Daniel Ulloa
Food was good and staff was amazing; despite them being really busy both inside and in drive thru because they were short staffed from what I saw, they got it done fast and efficiently. They handled for sure.
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Tosha LaNell
The drive thru line is always so long, that’s why I place my order online now. The service and taste of the food has been pretty consistent, every time I come. This will continue to be one of my “go-to” spots.
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Sheila Marie Hale
Had the chicken burrito combo. It was delicious. Had a lot of chicken in it with the beans and cheese. It was very clean well lit
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Dee Moreno
This is how I get my burrito and the salsa is bad , so disgusting!!! Paid $9 for this . And didn’t give me a receipt.
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Kenny Scheer
Love this place. Such authentic and genuine Mexican food. It definitely feeds my flame
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