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 Simi Valley,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 590 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2780 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Phone: (805) 581-4884
Website:
Hours
| Friday |
9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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9:30 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday |
9:30 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Ronald
You have to ask for anything you need. Very inconvenient to have to ask for salt and then they only give you three of them and then you have to ask for napkins and then you have to ask for utensils. It would be nice if these guys put the salsa back out instead of having to ask for it. And then they only fill them up about halfway.
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Beckham Todd
Great food great deal with the coupon and the guy that helped me at the register was great. The only problem I had was when a lady from behind the counter got mad at me for putting the smallest bit of horchata in my water cup after already Talking to the man at the register if it was OK if I tasted it. She said those are only for water. I said I understand I just asked the man the register and he said it was OK she goes. Those are only for a water We’re in even more rude tone.
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S J
I have only eaten here 3-4 times in 10 years and every time I say, “Never again!”. The TV ads get me back in but the food always disappoints. I LOVE good Birria and it looks fantastic on TV…in person not so much. The Birria was dry and tasteless and the crunchy taco shells just disintegrated in my hand with the first bite dumping the contents on the tray. No more self serve drink machine and no more salsa bar! I hope I never get fooled again by the TV ads!
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Richard Worne
Ordered a 2 piece chicken with loco salad and rice today. No dressing on the salad,rice was under cooked,the chicken was hot , but taste less. No flavor on the chicken. So I’m done with El pollo and the prices are extremely out of control. No more
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Solitude
Due to the pandemic, I feel like I’ve understood the situation and been a patient customer while El Pollo Loco has: significantly raised their prices; slightly to significantly reduced their portion sizes (depending on the item); reduced the quality of their food, particularly the stale, overcooked or day-old dry chicken now used in their tostadas, other salads and bowls; continued to keep control of the condiments behind the counter, and decline to move them back out into the restaurant, even though the restaurant is fully open to customers again for many months; and reduced the size of their condiment / salsa containers to roughly a third or a half of their original size, while still only filling them to about half (sometime even less) of their reduced size.
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Lourdes Serrano
Good tasting chicken nice and grilled better then other ones in town.
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Warren Williams
Not up to their standards of El Pollo Loco. The chicken was burned and lacked taste. Very small birds. Good staff, poorly prepared product. No the first time I experienced this at the Simi Valley store.
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Georgee B.
Great food, fast service!
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Keri Schiess
Pretty good, but I wouldn’t eat here over the other fast food Mexican restaurants because this one is more of a sit down, family food place. If you’re looking for fast, this is definitely not the place.
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Rachael Sandoval
Very nice people and clean
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