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06/04/2026
still not enough sauce 🔥
which one is your favorite?
06/03/2026
Summoning pollo loco ✨
06/02/2026
let us know 👇👇
06/01/2026
home is where the heart is 😌
05/29/2026
There is still time to enter our ValedicTENDERan Giveaway! We’re giving away $100 gift cards to 10 lucky graduates every week until June 15.
Do you know someone who is graduating and loves El Pollo Loco? Send them this post!
How to enter:
🎓 Follow El Pollo Loco on Instagram
🎓 Tag in your Graduation Day pic or video and in your caption (or story)
🎓 Share this post in your Stories
We’ll be randomly selecting 10 winners to receive a $100 e-gift card every Monday through June 15.
Good luck, grads!
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12 PM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.
05/28/2026
I circle you 🌖
05/21/2026
I don’t know if you all have heard the news…
05/20/2026
Why is this so accurate? 😭
05/14/2026
GRAD GIVEAWAY 🎓🔥Not everyone can be a Valedictorian… but anyone can be a ValedicTENDERan! Commencement season is here and with the launch of our brand-new Loco Tenders, we’re giving away 50 $100 gift cards to fuel your future.
Here’s how to enter:
🎓 Follow El Pollo Loco on Instagram
🎓 Tag in your Graduation Day pic or video and in your caption
🎓 Share this post in your Stories
We’ll be randomly selecting 10 winners to receive a $100 e-gift card every Monday through June 15, plus EVERY ENTRY will receive an exclusive catering code for your grad party.
Good luck, grads!
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12 PM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.
05/11/2026
Last year, we kicked off National Chicken Month with our Loco AI contest where anyone could create AI fire-grilled chicken content for a chance to win free fire-grilled chicken for life.
Here is our winner.
Thank you to everyone who participated, and stay tuned for how we get loco for this year’s National Chicken Month ❤️🔥
05/07/2026
Available at select test locations listed here 👇 (check locations and availability in your Loco Rewards App)
8245 East Santa Ana Canyon Rd Anaheim Hills CA 92807
18571 East Chapman Avenue Orange CA 92869
12909 Harbor Boulevard Garden Grove CA 92840
110 West Ball Road Anaheim CA 92805
2990 Bristol St Costa Mesa CA 92626
2500 E. Imperial Hwy, Ste.186 Brea CA 92821
3502 Cerritos Blvd. Los Alamitos CA 90720
451 S. Vincent Avenue West Covina CA 91790
12530 Beach Blvd. Stanton CA 90680
3131 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626
969 S Euclid Ave. Anaheim CA 92802
05/06/2026
Reaching flow state in this El Pollo Loco ✨
05/04/2026
The chicken is strong with this one
05/04/2026
Some things just have that effect on you 🥲
05/01/2026
$20 Off $100+ Catering - Now thru May 5th!
04/30/2026
Festival Season ☀️
04/24/2026
MERCH PACKAGE GIVEAWAY
The merch went fast at our Tender Reveal Party last week… but we saved some for you 👀
Enter to win the full merch package featuring our limited-edition Loco hat, tote, pins, and more.
How to enter:
1️⃣ Must be following and signed up for Loco Rewards
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = extra entry)
3️⃣ Share this post to your story
10 lucky winner will be chosen (contacted through DM).
Good luck ❤️
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Sunday April 26th, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.
04/23/2026
THE WAIT IS OVER 🔥
LOCO TENDERS AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW!!
04/21/2026
You the birthday 🎂
04/20/2026
Not but really… rolled or bowl?
04/19/2026
Best weekend ever ❤️🔥
Thank you for having us
04/17/2026
FESTIVAL MERCH PACKAGE GIVEAWAY 🎡
Enter to win an exclusive festival merch package featuring our custom Let’s get Loco tie dye shirt, custom Loco inflatable couch, and more 🔥
How to enter:
1️⃣ Must be following and a Loco Rewards member (link in bio to join)
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments
3️⃣ Share this post to your story (we’ll ask for proof)
1 lucky winner will be chosen (contacted through DM).
Good luck ❤️
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Sunday April 19th, 2026, at 10:00 PM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.
04/16/2026
The world is about to change. Humankind will soon make contact… with dipping sauce.
4.23.26
09/28/2019
You can't go wrong with a classic. Stop by 5415 El Cajon Blvd and try our Original Pollo Bowl, part of our new $5 Fire-Grilled Combos, served with chips and a drink.
09/24/2019
No time to cook? No problem! Skip the line when you order our $20 Fire-Grilled Familia Dinner online and enjoy 10 pieces leg & thigh, any 2 large sides and tortillas or chips! Order online → order.elpolloloco.com
09/20/2019
: Every chicken at El Pollo Loco is marinated in our family recipe of citrus, garlic and spices before it's slow-grilled for nearly an hour.
09/16/2019
At today's pace, it's hard to find time for a traditional meal with those you love. Our Grill Masters in San Diego can help with that! We take the time to make perfect pollo, so you can take the time to be with each other.
Enjoy a $20 Fire-Grilled Familia Dinner tonight, available at 5415 El Cajon Blvd.
09/12/2019
Celebrate with our $5 Fire-Grilled Combos at 5415 El Cajon Blvd! Choose from our Chicken Nachos, 3 Chicken Taquitos w/ Guac, Original Pollo Bowl, 3 Tacos al Carbon or Classic Chicken Burrito. Served with chips and a drink.
09/09/2019
For generations, our Grill Masters have perfected the art of pollo. Gather the family around the table tonight and enjoy our $20 Fire-Grilled Familia Dinner, complete with 10 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, any 2 large sides and tortillas or chips.
Available at 5415 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego.
08/28/2019
True to the culinary traditions of Mexican cuisine, our pollo is slow grilled over an open flame. Keep the tradition going in your own home tonight when you pick up a Family Dinner at 5415 El Cajon Blvd!
08/26/2019
Mondays are hard. El Pollo Loco online ordering makes them easier. Place your order now and grab it on the way home from 5415 El Cajon Blvd! Order online → order.elpolloloco.com
08/25/2019
Sharing is caring, especially when you're sharing one of our our delicious fire-grilled chicken family dinners with those you love in San Diego.
08/24/2019
Celebrate the weekend the fire-grilled way with our Spicy Serrano Overstuffed Quesadilla, filled with our famous fire-grilled chicken, shredded cabbage, chopped serrano peppers, shredded cheese, queso and delicious sliced avocado!
08/23/2019
Have you joined LOCO rewards yet? Receive a Free Original Pollo Bowl when you download our app and sign up today! Details: www.elpolloloco.com/rewards
Address
5415 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92115
The Mexican restaurant is located on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego and can be reached by both public transport and driving. If you are traveling by car, parking is available along the street or in nearby parking lots. There is also a bus stop right outside the restaurant for those using public transport.
The chicken restaurant is also located on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego and can be accessed through public transport or driving. Parking can be found along the street or in nearby parking lots. For those taking public transport, there is a bus stop within walking distance from the restaurant.
As for fast food restaurant, it is situated on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego and can be accessed through public transport or driving. Parking spaces are available along the street or in nearby parking lots. If you’re planning to take public transportation, there's a bus stop at a close proximity from this fast food outlet as well.
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 on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. This fast food restaurant specializes in fire-grilled chicken that is marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The result is a juicy and flavorful chicken that is cut-to-order and served fast.
But it's not just the chicken that makes El Pollo Loco stand out. 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 cuisine.
Founded in 1980, El Pollo Loco has been committed to providing customers with fresh and innovative Mexican entrees for nearly four decades. And with their famous family dinners and other menu items, they continue to work hard to keep customers coming back again and again.
So if you're looking for delicious fire-grilled chicken and authentic Mexican flavors, be sure to check out El Pollo Loco on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego.