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☀️
Address
419 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA
92114
To reach Euclid Avenue in San Diego, you can take the trolley and get off at the Euclid Transit Center station. From there, it's a short walk to the restaurant.
If you prefer to drive, take either the 805 or I-15 Freeway and exit on Euclid Avenue. There is a parking lot available for customers next to the restaurant.
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 are a few things that we all look for: delicious food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. El Pollo Loco on Euclid Avenue in San Diego ticks all of these boxes and more. This restaurant is known for its mouth-watering grilled chicken, which is marinated in a secret blend of herbs and spices before being cooked over an open flame. But that's not all they have to offer - their menu is full of other tasty options like tacos, burritos, and tostadas.
One thing that sets El Pollo Loco apart from other Mexican restaurants is their commitment to using fresh ingredients. They source their produce locally whenever possible, and everything is made from scratch in-house. This means that you can taste the difference in every bite.
Another thing that customers love about El Pollo Loco is their creamy cilantro dressing. It's so good that people have been begging them to release the recipe! And if you're looking for something new to try, their shredded beef birria is back by popular demand.
But it's not just the food that makes El Pollo Loco great - the staff are always friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home as soon as you walk through the door. And with their new Loco Rewards app, you can earn points towards free food every time you visit.
Overall, if you're looking for a delicious meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere, El Pollo Loco on Euclid Avenue should definitely be on your list of places to try.
