El Pollo Loco Menu - National City, CA

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 National City,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 762 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery

El Pollo Loco 91950

Address:
1710 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

Phone: (619) 474-8901

Website:

Hours

Friday	10 AM–11 PM
Saturday	10 AM–11 PM
Sunday	10 AM–11 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	10 AM–11 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	10 AM–11 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–11 PM
Thursday	10 AM–11 PM

Shredded Beef Birria
Two Crunchy Birria Tacos Box Two Crunchy tacos filled with our tender shredded beef birria, cheese, chopped onion, and cilantro. Served with fresh tortilla chips and our consomé dipping sauce – a warm savory broth perfect for dipping your crunchy tacos to add more bold flavor to every bite.
Stuffed Birria Quesadilla Box Filled with our tender shredded beef birria, melted cheese, fresh avocado, chopped onions and cilantro. Served with fresh tortilla chips and our consomé dipping sauce – a warm savory broth perfect for dipping to add more bold flavor to every bite.
Birria Burrito Box Filled with our tender shredded beef birria, cheese, sour cream, rice, beans, cabbage, chopped onions, and cilantro. Served with fresh tortilla chips and our consomé dipping sauce – a warm savory broth perfect for dipping to add more bold flavor to every bite.
Two Birria Crunchy Tacos (A La Carte) Two Crunchy tacos filled with our tender shredded beef birria, cheese, chopped onion, and cilantro. Served with our consomé dipping sauce.	$8.99
One Birria Crunchy Taco (A La Carte) One crunchy taco filled with our tender shredded beef birria, cheese, chopped onion, and cilantro. Served with our consomé dipping sauce.	$4.79
Consomé Dipping Sauce A warm broth which mirrors the same rich flavors as our shredded beef birria – bold and savory with a hint of smokiness and spice. Perfect for dipping your entrees in to add more flavor to every bite.	$0.79
Tostadas
Classic Tostada Salad A delicious combination of citrus-marinated chicken breast, shredded lettuce, pinto beans, rice, shredded jack cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo salsa in a crisp flour tostada shell. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Customizable. Dressing not included in calories.
Double Chicken Tostada Salad We fill a tostada shell with shredded lettuce, pinto beans, rice, shredded cheese, fresh pico de gallo salsa, ripe hand-sliced avocado and cool sour cream, then top with a double portion of fire-grilled chicken breast. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Dressing not included in calories.
Family Chicken Meals
8pc Family Feast 8 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, large avocado family salad, 2 large sides, 4 churros, flour/corn tortillas or chips, and salsa. Serves 3-4 people.
8pc Family Meal 8 pieces of our signature fire-grilled chicken and your choice of 2 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Serves 3–4 people.
8pc – Chicken Only 8 pieces of deeply marinated, fire-grilled chicken. Add on, create your own meal, add to a recipe or just dig in and enjoy, as is.
12pc Family Meal 12 delicious pieces of fire-grilled chicken with a choice of 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Serves 5 – 6 people.
16pc Family Meal 16 pieces of our delicious, citrus-marinated chicken with 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa can please a crowd. Serves 7 – 8 people.
Chicken Meals
2pc Chicken – Leg & Thigh Meal 2 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 of your favorite small sides and tortillas. Includes 1 leg &1 thigh.
2pc Chicken – Breast & Wing Meal 2 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 of your favorite small sides and tortillas. Includes 1 breast & 1 wing.
3pc Chicken – Leg & Thigh Meal 3 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes leg & thigh.
3pc Chicken – Breast & Wing Meal 3 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes 2 breasts & 1 wing.
4pc Half Chicken Meal 4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with a choice of 2 small sides and tortillas.
Chicken A La Carte Still hungry? Add a piece or two of our flame-grilled chicken to your order.
Meal For Two The perfect meal to share together. Enjoy 4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken (2 legs & 2 thighs), choice of 2 small sides, 2 loco side salads, tortillas, and 2 churros for dessert.	$13.50
Whole Chicken	$17.59
Fire-Grilled Combos
Original Pollo Bowl Combo Chicken breast fire-grilled, chopped and added to slow-simmered pinto beans, rice, diced onions, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa. Comes with choice of tortillas or chips, and a regular drink. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved.)	$6.00
3 Tacos Al Carbon Combo 3 chicken tacos al carbon made with two corn tortillas, chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro. Comes with regular drink and chips.	$6.00
Classic Chicken Burrito Combo It doesn’t get more classic than our original Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, shredded chicken, rice, Monterey Jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Comes with tortilla chips and a regular drink.	$6.00
Chicken Nachos Combo We start with our crisp tortilla chips and top with pinto beans, fire-grilled chicken, queso blanco, pico de gallo salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Combo includes regular drink.	$6.00
Burritos
Queso Blanco Burrito The California Queso Burrito has tender pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, fresh handmade guacamole, pinto beans, queso blanco and house-made pico de gallo. All this goodness comes wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Chicken Tinga Burrito The Chicken Tinga Burrito has savory, lightly smoky chicken tinga, seasoned rice, pinto beans, fresh sliced avocado, and is topped with jack cheese and house-made pico de gallo – all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Keto Burrito Enjoy fresh fire-grilled chicken, sliced avocado, chopped lettuce, shredded cabbage, creamy cilantro, house-made pico de gallo and crumbled cotija cheese all wrapped in a specialty high fiber, low-carb tortilla Keto Friendly (11g net carbs)
Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito We start with our signature fire-grilled chicken and add hand-sliced avocado, cool sour cream, house-made chipotle salsa, shredded cheese, simmered beans, rice and crunchy cabbage, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Avocado Burrito Satisfy your craving for something delicious with fire-grilled chicken, fresh avocado, pinto beans, pico de gallo salsa, jack cheese, cabbage, fresh cilantro, and creamy cilantro dressing wrapped in a grilled tortilla.
BRC Burrito Enjoy great value rolled into a flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved)
Classic Chicken Burrito It doesn’t get more classic than our Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, savory, lightly smoky chicken tinga, rice, Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Comes with tortilla chips and a regular drink
Street Tacos
Baja Shrimp Taco Cooked to perfection in a chipotle and garlic marinade. The Baja Shrimp Taco is topped with fresh shredded cabbage, house-made pico de gallo and baja chipotle sauce – all wrapped in a corn tortilla.	$3.59
Chicken Avocado Taco Fire-grilled chicken, avocado, shredded lettuce, jack cheese, and pico on a handcrafted tortilla and finished with creamy cilantro dressing.	$3.29
Chicken Taco Al Carbon Chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro with two corn tortillas.	$2.39
12 Taco Complete Family Combo 12 Tacos al carbon, Loco Salad and 4 Churros	$31.00
Bowls
Original Pollo Bowl® Our chicken breast is fire-grilled to perfection then chopped and added to slow-simmered pinto beans, rice, diced onions, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved.)
Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl We combine perfectly ripe avocados with citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken breast, cool sour cream, sweet corn, shredded cheese, cabbage, house-made pico de gallo salsa, rice and pinto beans to create an avocado lover’s dream.
Double Chicken Bowl Double up on a double portion of delicious citrus-marinated chopped chicken breast on top of authentic pinto beans, rice, cabbage and garnished with sour cream, shredded jack cheese, avocado slices and pico de gallo salsa.
Pollo Fit Menu
Double Chicken Avocado Salad Savor organic super greens and lettuce topped with a double portion of our fire-grilled chicken, avocado, cotija crumbles, corn, and pico. Includes choice of dressing. Keto-Friendly. 7g net carbs. Dressing not included in calories or net carbs.
Keto Burrito Enjoy fresh fire-grilled chicken, sliced avocado, chopped lettuce, shredded cabbage, creamy cilantro, house-made pico de gallo and crumbled cotija cheese all wrapped in a specialty high fiber, low-carb tortilla Keto Friendly (11g net carbs)
Large Chicken Tortilla Soup A large serving of shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips.	$7.29
Small Chicken Tortilla Soup Hand-prepared daily, with shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips.	$4.89
Starters
Regular Chips & Guacamole What’s better than our white corn tortilla chips, hand salted and made fresh daily? Our tortilla chips with freshly, hand-made guacamole, of course.	$4.69
Small Chips & Guacamole Made fresh daily, our new guacamole is loaded with chunks of avocado and paired with our authentic tortilla chips.	$3.59
Large Chicken Tortilla Soup A large serving of shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips.	$7.29
Small Chicken Tortilla Soup Hand-prepared daily, with shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips.	$4.89
Extras
Chicken Taco Al Carbon Chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro with two corn tortillas.	$2.39
Original BRC Burrito Enjoy great value rolled into a flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved)	$2.99
Classic Chicken Burrito It doesn’t get more classic than our original Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, shredded chicken, rice, Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.	$6.00
Small Chips & Guacamole Made fresh daily, our new guacamole is loaded with chunks of avocado and paired with our authentic tortilla chips.	$3.59
Regular Chips & Guacamole What’s better than our white corn tortilla chips, hand salted and made fresh daily? Our tortilla chips with freshly, hand-made guacamole, of course.	$4.69
Churro Dusted in cinnamon sugar and served warm, our churros are perfectly fresh, crispy and delicious.	$1.39
Two Churros Why eat just one Churro when you can get double the deliciousness but not double the price? We call that a sweet deal.	$2.29
1 Pack Of Tortillas (2)
5 Packs Of Tortillas (10)	$1.49
Chips
Jalapeno Hot Sauce
Creamy Cilantro Dressing Served in a 3 oz portion.	$0.50
Mexican Vinaigrette Served in a 3 oz portion.
Sour Cream	$0.50
Sides
Rice This is no ordinary side of rice, it’s enriched long-grain rice seasoned with tomatoes, vegetables and seasoning.
Pinto Beans Whole pinto beans simmered in their own juices with bits of serrano peppers –your taste buds will thank you.
Macaroni & Cheese Order a side of comfort with this perfect comfort food made with elbow macaroni immersed in a creamy cheese sauce.
Mashed Potatoes With Gravy Our creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with black pepper and served with rich golden brown chicken gravy will feed you and your soul.
Broccoli Fresh broccoli. Gently steamed. Simply delicious.
Corn Cut corn mixed with diced red peppers, lightly coated in a delicate buttery sauce. Corn never tasted this good.
Coleslaw Shredded green and red cabbage and shredded carrots combined with a creamy sweet and sour dressing. It’s the creamiest, dreamiest addition to any meal.
Loco Side Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce blend, crushed chips, cilantro, Cotija cheese and our signature creamy cilantro dressing make a satisfying side salad to pair with any of our entrees.
Fresh Salsas
House Salsa (Mild) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving.
Pico De Gallo (Medium) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving.
Avocado Salsa (Hot) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving.
Salsa Roja (Fiery) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving.
Jalapeno Hot Sauce Calories stated per 1 packet.
Desserts
Churro Dusted in cinnamon sugar and served warm, our churros are perfectly fresh, crispy and delicious.	$1.39
Two Churros Why eat just one Churro when you can get double the deliciousness but not double the price? We call that a sweet deal.	$2.29
Kids Meals
2pc Chicken Leg Kids Meal Kids get a leg up on deliciousness with 2 pieces of juicy fire-grilled chicken legs, a small classic side, choice of tortillas or chips and a regular drink.	$5.59
BRC Kids Meal Our soft flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. A kid’s perfect burrito. Kids Meal includes small side and regular drink.	$5.59
Drinks
Regular Drink	$2.99
Large Drink	$3.29
Bottle Water	$2.19
Catering
24 Piece Meal Serves 10 – 12 people. Includes: 2 x-large side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Calories stated per serving.
48 Piece Meal Serves 20 – 24 people. Includes: 2 jumbo side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Calories stated per serving.
24 Piece Chicken & Tortillas 24 pieces of citrus marinated flame-grilled Chicken, warm Flour or Corn Tortillas and Fresh Salsa. Calories stated per serving.
3-Course 24 Piece Meal Our 3-Course 24 piece meal serves 10 – 12 people. Includes citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, loco salad, 2 side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips, fresh salsa and 12 churros. Also includes serving utensils, plates, napkins, and cutlery. Calories stated per serving.
3-Course 48 Piece Meal Our 3-Course 48 piece meal serves 20 – 24 people. Includes citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, loco salad, 2 side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips, fresh salsa and 24 churros. Also includes serving utensils, plates, napkins, and cutlery.
Burrito Platter Your choice of 4 burritos, cut in half (8 halves per platter), fresh salsa. Please make your burrito selections below. You can choose one type or a selection of all 4. Serves 6-8 people. Calories stated per serving.	$24.99
Mexican Salad Romaine lettuce blend, Pico de Gallo, flame-grilled corn, tortilla strips, Cotija cheese, and choice of dressing. Serves 6-8 people. Calories stated per serving.
Tacos Al Carbon 6-Pack 6 Tacos al Carbon and fresh salsa. Serves 4-6 people. Calories stated per serving.
Chips & Salsa Corn tortilla chips served with choice of salsa. Serves 10-12 people. Calories stated per serving.
Chips And Guacamole Corn tortilla chips served with our handmade guacamole. Serves 10-12 people. Calories stated per serving.	$12.99
Spanish Rice Enriched long-grain rice seasoned with tomatoes, vegetables and seasoning. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Pinto Beans Whole pinto beans simmered in their own juices with bits of serrano peppers. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Loco Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce blend, crushed chips, cilantro, Cotija cheese and served with our signature creamy cilantro dressing. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving and does not include dressing.
Broccoli Gently steamed, fresh broccoli. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Corn Cut corn mixed with diced red peppers, lightly coated in a delicate buttery sauce. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Coleslaw Shredded green and red cabbage and shredded carrots combined with a creamy sweet and sour dressing. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Mac & Cheese Made with elbow macaroni immersed in a creamy cheese sauce. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy Creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with black pepper and served with rich golden brown chicken gravy. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Guacamole Calories stated per serving.	$7.99
House Salsa (Mild) Calories stated per serving.	$4.99
Pico De Gallo (Medium) Calories stated per serving.	$4.99
Avocado Salsa (Hot) Calories stated per serving.	$4.99
Salsa Roja (Fiery) Calories stated per serving.	$4.99
Creamy Cilantro Dressing Calories stated per serving.	$4.99
Lemons Calories stated per serving.	$2.99
Onions Calories stated per serving.	$1.99
Sour Cream Calories stated per serving.	$4.99
Bottled Water	$2.19

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Paul B. Pruitt

Seems as if this location is under new management. On my most recent visit the staff seemed a bit more customer oriented. Absolutely love the chicken when it hasn’t been left on the grill too long and has dried out. Also love their salad dressing which is also tasty on the chicken. Good food for a reasonable price. Make sure you sign up for the rewards.

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Jon Knapp

Well this is the double chicken tostada as of 6/5/2022 their is avocado somewhere inside let’s see.. ok I found a slice! And that’s all folks! Well I was questioning the amount of chicken but after I gathered it from the side of the container it looks better .

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Michael Knackerson

Great fast food fried chicken, ala Mexican style, no service to speak of since you just order at the counter and you have to go back to to get your food when it’s ready. The atmosphere is what it is, with tables and chairs, no big deal. Go there with a coupon, tho.

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D Brunette

Now, under new management, the staff was very nice and professional. The chicken avocado burrito was delicious, a very large burrito compared to most taco shops I have been to. The double chicken Tostado was large and very filling and delicious as well. Great service, fresh delicious food, and hot. Very clean restaurant. Stop by and support this restaurant and the new management. 5 stars

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Mariana Garcia

The chiken was mostly burnt and they had hardly any meat the chiken leg was pure bone. Not satisfied at all I paid 12 dollars for the combo for me to get three dry and burnt prices ! Every single time I go through the drive thru I have to complain and ask for fresh pieces because if not they give me the the burnt and dry parts. It’s ridiculous I’m not satisfied at all and I’m very upset because it happens every single time that I forget to check my order right there before driving off and the worst part is that they get mad when you ask them to please replace those burnt pieces.

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Gabsi sies

I wish I could do negative stars. About 2 weeks ago, this place cheated me out of meal I scheduled for pick up. They closed early for a “supposed” store meeting and said they never got my order and that they couldn’t help me. They obviously charged me for it tho. Tried to reach their customer service for help and guess what … they don’t have an email, or a live rep or any way of contacting them. I was very upset and decided to just get over but a few days ago I went back to give them another chance despite them cheating me of my money. I went through drive through and the “kids” who were scheduled to work were extremely rude. The whole time I was waiting for my items they were all loudly talking about their personal business. Which I don’t care but I mean it took 2 of them to handle my order ? Which they literally rolled their eyes as they handed me my card and food. They didn’t include my salsa or tortillas that I had asked for in advanced. I am completely done with this place. No one should have to deal with that. Not okay !

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Marco Trevino

Drive thru employee was terrible and rude. He charged me extra for dressing and never got it. I was long gone before i could check it. Instead handing my food politely he just shoved in my face and said here. Never coming back to this one

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Damitmanable

Your sign says you open at the 10am, your google stuff says it’s open at 10am. I wasted 5-10mins of my lunch break to get here and you wanna tell me your not open because you all were essentially too lazy to clean up before hand. This is ridiculous, and someone should get fired.

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Yadira Jimenez

I just came today in the afternoon and the worker Brenda was super friendly and nice person Great customer service and everything was clean and I got the tostada of chicken and really good!

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Juan Manuel Rodriguez

Food is good. But the service is terrible. The cashier’s at the front the have a bad attitude. I order one chicken avocado burrito, combo with chips and a drink. And I add a BRC (Beans Rice and cheese burrito). And the girl charge me the BRC as a combo. So I got two cokes and two more extra chips. And it was just me. I saw the ticket and saw the chicken avocado as a combo and the BRC as a combo too. And when I got served it came with a side of Mac n cheese that I never ordered. Also o order to eat at the restaurant and she put my order to go. So I’ll give it 3 stars. Just because I like the food here. But the service it’s bad.

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