El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican and chicken restaurant as well as a caterer located in San Diego,CA. The restaurant takes pride in their authentic, fire-grilled chicken entrees which are expertly cut-to-order every time. Handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings complete the meal. Founded in 1980, El Pollo Loco has over 480 restaurants across 6 states that strive to deliver fresh and innovative L.A. Mex for customers to enjoy.

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06/23/2026

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06/22/2026

new loaded quesadillas coming 6.25

(available tomorrow with early access through Loco Rewards 🤫)

06/18/2026

tomorrow…

06/17/2026

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06/17/2026

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06/16/2026

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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

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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

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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 2795 Main St.
12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 2795 Main St.

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 2795 Main St and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!
12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 2795 Main St 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!

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!

Which new Holiday Tamale Bowl is your go-to this season: Chicken Tamale Bowl, 2 Chicken Tamales Bowl or Chicken Tamale a...
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?

What's better than eating your favorite fire-grilled chicken? How about being rewarded for eating your favorite fire-gri...
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

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 2795 Main St and p...
11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 2795 Main St and pick up our Holiday Family Dinner, including our famous fire-grilled chicken, 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa.

Unwrapping a holiday tradition has never tasted so good! Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today in San Diego.
11/14/2019

Unwrapping a holiday tradition has never tasted so good! Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today in San Diego.

Address

2795 Main Street
San Diego, CA
92113

For public transport, take the bus or trolley to Main Street in San Diego and get off at the closest stop. For driving, take Main Street and look for a parking spot nearby. Both restaurants are located on Main Street.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12am
Tuesday 10am - 12am
Wednesday 10am - 12am
Thursday 10am - 12am
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 12am

Telephone

+16195950847

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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 on Main Street in San Diego. This restaurant takes pride in their delivery of delicious meals that start with whole chickens marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection on their signature open-flame grills and hand-cut into your favorite Mexican entrees.

But it's not just the chicken that makes El Pollo Loco stand out. They put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. And with over 480 locations across 6 states, this restaurant has become a cultural benchmark for L.A. Mex cuisine.

At El Pollo Loco, they believe that when real food meets real fire, the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again. And with their famous family dinners and Mexican entrees always cut-to-order, you can be sure that you're getting the freshest meal possible.

So if you're looking for a delicious and authentic Mexican meal in San Diego, look no further than El Pollo Loco on Main Street. Their tradition of slow-cooked, fire-grilled chicken served fast is sure to satisfy your cravings for great taste.

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