Recent social media posts
09/24/2026
Clear the runway. New El Pollo Loco menu items just dropped! 🔥
09/23/2026
is this heaven?? 🥹
09/22/2026
Consider this your sign to finish that remix ‼️
kaelin ellis. is checking out the entries. Head to our pinned post and submit yours before the contest ends in TOMORROW!!
09/22/2026
FREE chicken for LIFE could be yours! 🔥 Submit your remix TODAY for your chance to win.
Head to our pinned post to enter.
09/21/2026
would you try this?? 👀
$1 small side of BBQ Black Beans reward right now in the app 🔥
09/18/2026
send this to someone, the cover reveals everything 👀
Get early access to the new ChataCoffee flavor 9/22-9/23 with the Loco Rewards App 🔥
09/17/2026
NEW Menu items coming 9/24 👀
Get early access to these new items through the Loco
Rewards app 9/22-9/23 🔥
09/16/2026
Happy National Guac Day!
national guac day happening during national grilled chicken month is honestly everything to me 🥲
09/15/2026
You might know Marissa as our viral drive-thru singer. Now she’s passing the mic to you.
Get Loco over this beat for a chance to win FREE CHICKEN FOR LIFE.* 🔥
How to enter:
1. Use this audio to make something amazing! Show that El Pollo Loco love and get Loco: could be a pic, video, duet, remix, stitch, AI video - let that fire-grilled chicken be your muse. But all entries MUST include this banger of a beat/audio.
2. Post it on your public social profile with in the caption and tag El Pollo Loco
3. Must be following
Check out ElPolloLoco.com/HallofFlame for more info and FAQs.
Contest ends September 23, 2026 at 6 pm PST. Winner will be contacted on or about September 24, 2026 via DM from El Pollo Loco.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Ends 9/23/26. Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., 18+. For rules, eligibility, methods of entry, judging criteria, and prize details: ElPolloLoco.com/HallofFlame Sponsor: El Pollo Loco, Inc. Link in bio for more info. This contest is in no way sponsored by Meta.
09/10/2026
CONTEST ALERT🔥Welcome to the Loco Hall of Flame Challenge. Get Loco over this beat for a chance to win FREE CHICKEN FOR LIFE!* Here’s how to enter:
1. Use this audio to make something amazing! Show that El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken love and get Loco: could be a pic, video, duet, remix, stitch, AI video - let that fire-grilled chicken be your muse. But all entries must include this banger of a beat.
2. Post it on your public social profile with in the caption and tag El Pollo Loco
3. Follow so we can be friends, duh
Check out ElPolloLoco.com/HallofFlame for more info and FAQs.
Contest ends September 23, 2026 at 6 pm PST. Winner will be contacted on or about September 24, 2026 via DM from El Pollo Loco.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Ends 9/23/26. Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., 18+. For rules, eligibility, methods of entry, judging criteria, and prize details: ElPolloLoco.com/HallofFlame Sponsor: El Pollo Loco, Inc. Link in bio for more info. This contest is in no way sponsored by Meta.
09/09/2026
We’re celebrating National Grilled Chicken Day the only way we know how: with FREE CHICKEN*!!
Loco Rewards members get a free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal with the purchase of ANY drink. A deal so good, we had to put it in the Loco Hall of Flame. 🔥
*Valid 9/9/26 only. Free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal w/ purchase of an a la carte drink, for Loco Rewards members. Excludes combos & delivery apps. Limit 1 per person. Tax extra. Valid at participating locations/channels only. While supplies last. For full terms and conditions see elpolloloco.com/offers.
09/07/2026
feeling whimsical ✨
09/04/2026
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
Get that protein 💪
DON’T MISS THIS ONE 🔥 (sign up before you show up)
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
If you’re not a Loco Rewards Member, what are you even doing??
09/03/2026
Grilled chicken this good deserves its own holiday. So, we made it official! And for the FIRST EVER National Grilled Chicken Day on September 9th, we’re giving you a FREE 2 Piece Leg and Thigh Meal with the purchase of ANY drink with Loco Rewards.
Sign up before you show up! 🔥
Valid 9/9/26 only. Free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal w/ purchase of an a la carte drink, for Loco Rewards members. Excludes combos & delivery apps. Limit 1 per person. Tax extra. Valid at participating locations/channels only. While supplies last. For full terms and conditions see elpolloloco.com/offers.
09/02/2026
things are looking up this week☀️
12/13/2019
Home is where the tamales are!
12/11/2019
Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 7087 Broadway.
12/09/2019
Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 7087 Broadway and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!
12/06/2019
Slow simmered holiday tradition. Our new Chicken Pozole Verde soup is here for a limited time!
11/26/2019
'Tis the season for tradition. Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!
11/24/2019
Your weekend plans just got more delicious. Order online and get our famous fire-grilled chicken delivered right to your door!
11/22/2019
Which new Holiday Tamale Bowl is your go-to this season: Chicken Tamale Bowl, 2 Chicken Tamales Bowl or Chicken Tamale and Chopped Chicken Breast Bowl?
11/20/2019
What's better than eating your favorite fire-grilled chicken? How about being rewarded for eating your favorite fire-grilled chicken! Receive a Free Original Pollo Bowl when you download our app and sign up today! Details: www.elpolloloco.com/rewards
11/18/2019
Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 7087 Broadway and pick up our Holiday Family Dinner, including our famous fire-grilled chicken, 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa.
11/14/2019
Unwrapping a holiday tradition has never tasted so good! Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today in Lemon Grove.
Address
7087 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA
91945
To get to the Mexican restaurant and chicken restaurant and caterer located on Broadway in Lemon Grove, you can take public transport by boarding a bus or trolley that stops at the Lemon Grove Avenue Transit Center. From there, you can walk for approximately 10-15 minutes to reach the restaurant.
If you prefer to drive, take the CA-94 East and exit at Massachusetts Avenue. Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue and then left onto Broadway. The restaurant is located on your left-hand side.
For parking, there are several spots available on the street near the restaurant as well as a small parking lot behind the building.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 10pm |
| Friday |
10am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 10pm |
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What people say
When it comes to Mexican restaurants, there's nothing quite like the taste of fresh, authentic food. And that's exactly what you'll find at El Pollo Loco in Lemon Grove, CA. This restaurant has been delivering delicious meals for decades, and they haven't lost their touch.
One of the things that sets El Pollo Loco apart is their dedication to using whole chickens that are marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled on their signature open-flame grills and hand-cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. You can taste the difference in every bite.
But it's not just about the chicken at El Pollo Loco. They also put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. It's clear that this restaurant takes pride in every aspect of their menu.
What's more, El Pollo Loco has a rich history that dates back to 1980 when they opened their first American location on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles. Since then, they've grown into more than 480 restaurants across 6 states while still maintaining their commitment to fresh and innovative L.A. Mex.
Overall, if you're looking for a Mexican restaurant with great taste that will keep you coming back again and again, look no further than El Pollo Loco in Lemon Grove. Their famous fire-grilled chicken is cooked slow but served fast - always cut-to-order - ensuring that you get the best possible meal every time you visit.
