El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco, a Mexican and chicken restaurant located in San Diego,CA, prides itself on delivering fresh and authentic food with traditional cooking methods. Their signature fire-grilled whole chickens are marinated with a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic then hand cut into delicious Mexican entrees. They also offer homemade guacamole, salsas and dressings made with dedication and care every day. Founded in 1980, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 480 restaurants across 6 states while still providing customers with innovative L.A. Mex. Come experience their famous fire-grilled chicken that is cooked slow, served fast and always cut-to-order.

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06/23/2026

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new loaded quesadillas coming 6.25 (available tomorrow with early access through Loco Rewards 🤫)
06/22/2026

new loaded quesadillas coming 6.25

(available tomorrow with early access through Loco Rewards 🤫)

06/18/2026

tomorrow…

06/17/2026

It’s a sign 🄹

06/17/2026

WE ARE SO BACK 🫘

BBQ Black Beans WILL RETURN June 25th!! šŸ”„

06/16/2026

SIGN UP to get EARLY ACCESS to our NEW Street Corn and Queso Loaded Quesadillas through the Loco Rewards App 6/23-6/24.

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06/11/2026

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WORLD CUP GIVEAWAY āš½ļøŽThe world’s most-watched sports event means a Pollo watch party! Enter the Loco Cup for your chance...
06/10/2026

WORLD CUP GIVEAWAY āš½ļøŽ
The world’s most-watched sports event means a Pollo watch party! Enter the Loco Cup for your chance to win a $200 El Pollo Loco e-gift card for the ideal World Cup watch party spread šŸ†
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06/08/2026

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Show your support by voting for El Pollo Loco as Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food for the USA Today 10Best  Reade...
06/08/2026

Show your support by voting for El Pollo Loco as Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! All it takes is ONE CLICK.

Every vote helps! Let's show them why our Loco Family is the best!

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We're officially OPEN! Come by to enjoy our freshly updated space & savor the flavors you love at 1535 Palm Ave, San Die...
06/13/2024

We're officially OPEN! Come by to enjoy our freshly updated space & savor the flavors you love at 1535 Palm Ave, San Diego. šŸ”„šŸ—

We're feeling extra thankful for our local San Diego Heroes! Your newly reopened El Pollo Loco's invite all local first ...
11/13/2023

We're feeling extra thankful for our local San Diego Heroes! Your newly reopened El Pollo Loco's invite all local first responders, healthcare professionals, teachers, and government officials to enjoy a FREE entrĆ©e all day this Friday November 17th. šŸ”„šŸ—

Just show a valid qualifying employer ID. Only valid at these 2 locations: 666 H Street, Chula Vista and 1535 Palm Avenue, San Diego

Guess who's back, San Diego? We're excited to be NOW OPEN at 1535 Palm Ave. San Diego šŸ”„šŸ— Join us as we fire up the grill...
10/27/2023

Guess who's back, San Diego? We're excited to be NOW OPEN at 1535 Palm Ave. San Diego šŸ”„šŸ— Join us as we fire up the grills and get ready for mouthwatering, flame-grilled flavor you love!

Order Ahead and Skip the Line at El Pollo Loco. Place Orders Online or on your Mobile Phone.

Home is where the tamales are!
12/13/2019

Home is where the tamales are!

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 1535 Palm Ave.
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 1535 Palm Ave.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 1535 Palm Ave and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today...
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 1535 Palm Ave and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!

Slow simmered holiday tradition. Our new Chicken Pozole Verde soup is here for a limited time!
12/06/2019

Slow simmered holiday tradition. Our new Chicken Pozole Verde soup is here for a limited time!

'Tis the season for tradition. Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!
11/26/2019

'Tis the season for tradition. Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!

We invite you to enjoy Thanksgiving with our family. We’re open on Thanksgiving Day in San Diego. Stop in or order deliv...
11/26/2019

We invite you to enjoy Thanksgiving with our family. We’re open on Thanksgiving Day in San Diego. Stop in or order delivery.

Your weekend plans just got more delicious. Order online and get our famous fire-grilled chicken delivered right to your...
11/24/2019

Your weekend plans just got more delicious. Order online and get our famous fire-grilled chicken delivered right to your door!

Address

1535 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA
92154

For public transport, take the green line to the Palm Avenue station and walk towards the east. For driving, take Palm Avenue exit from I-5 and head west. Parking is available on-site or along the street.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

Telephone

+16194236912

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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 San Diego. This restaurant takes pride in delivering delicious meals made with 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.

But it's not just the chicken that's exceptional at El Pollo Loco. They also put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. And with over 480 locations across six states, this restaurant has become a cultural benchmark for L.A. Mex.

Whether you're looking for a quick meal or a family dinner, El Pollo Loco has got you covered with their famous fire-grilled chicken that's cooked slow and served fast - always cut-to-order. So if you're craving some authentic Mexican cuisine in San Diego, head over to El Pollo Loco and experience the great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.

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