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 Carson City,NV, 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 834 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery

Address:
1923 Hwy 50 E, Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 885-2500
Website:
Hours
Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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Tuesday |
10 AM–9 PM |
Wednesday |
10 AM–9 PM |
Thursday |
10 AM–9 PM |
Friday |
10 AM–10 PM |
Saturday |
10 AM–10 PM |
Sunday |
10 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
woo292
El Pollo Loco is a solid option. Their chicken is really tasty, and so is their avocado salsa. The rest of the food is pretty standard fare. Service has always been good at this location.
Terri Miskimen-Ford
This place is on again, off again. Never know if they will have the food you want. In the past, they’ve run out of breast with a 20 to 30 minute wait. The lastest is the website says they have Barria tacos but no they don’t. They come and go from the menu so its not dependable. The staff always has a distanced look on their faces. Mexican music is way, way too loud in the dining area to the point you can’t have a conversation but I’m sure it can be heard in the kitchen.
Linda Giles
Used the drive thru.and no problems. The issue the last two times was the extremely dry chicken thighs. I only ordered thighs. You have to work pretty hard for thighs to be dry. Unfortunately they were inedible. I will still go again. Not sure what went wrong the last two times, but past experience has me hoping it was just a fluke.
LaVille Logan
My go-to place for a quick meal. Healthy choices, I can get a dairy -free gluten-free meal, really hot. They do broccoli perfectly. Some franchises have started to use smaller chickens, so we just choose another place.
jamie souligny
The online menu does not match the in store options. The guacamole was not good (watery). They usually have good guacamole at El Pollo Loco so I was bummed to have paid extra for it.Dining area was not clean.
Kris Soto
Terrible service, staff was very rude, they look like they hated to be there. Food was terrible, chicken was extra dry, the food needs some type of seasoning!
Dennis Lilley
It will be 5 stars when they fix their drive thru speaker. You can barely hear the person taking your order. The food is great!
Lina Taylor (Rellawing)
Something about bad service leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Leandra Carr
Drive thru Keto burrito. Good, as expected, service friendly.
RYMON JOHN FLORES
Food was great its the restaurant feeling feels obsolete. they need to modernize their dine in concept.
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