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☀️
01/08/2024
Check your Loco Rewards account everyday for a new offer. Not a member yet? Join Loco Rewards today to join in on the fun!❄️
12/05/2023
🌮🔥 Introducing our NEW PORK CARNITAS TACOS! 🔥🌮 Order today at elpolloloco.com or in store. Your taste buds will thank you 😊
10/27/2023
🔥 Spice up your day with our NEW Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Quesadilla! 🌶️🧀
Order now at elpolloloco.com or in store!
10/27/2023
Life's too short for boring meals. Level up your lunch with our $5 Pollo Bowl – bold flavors at a price that can't be beaten. 🙌🍲
Order now at elpolloloco.com or in store!
09/29/2023
🔥 Say cheese to the ultimate flavor fusion! Our NEW Stuffed Quesadillas aren't just full. They're STUFFED with real flavor and quality ingredients.🧀✨
Order in store or online at elpolloloco.com
09/29/2023
Which side is your go to? 🔥🤔
09/06/2023
Savoring every bite of perfection with El Pollo Loco's Classic Tostada Bowl 🌮🥑 It's a fiesta in your taste buds💃🪅
Order now at elpolloloco.com or in store!
09/06/2023
Double the flavor, double the joy with Pollo Loco's Double Chicken Tostada! 🍗
Order now in-store or online at elpolloloco.com
07/28/2023
In our Double Chicken Chopped Salad era 🙌 🥗
Order now in-store or online at elpolloloco.com
01/11/2023
Enjoy your holiday season and let us do the cooking for your next holiday party or family gathering!🍗🎄
Order now at elpolloloco.com/order
Address
4330 Genessee Avenue
San Diego, CA
92117
To reach the restaurant on Genessee Avenue in San Diego using public transport, you can take the bus to the nearest stop located a few blocks away from the restaurant. Alternatively, if you prefer to drive, you can take the main road that passes through Genessee Avenue and look for parking spaces along the street or in nearby parking lots.
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
Mexican restaurants are known for their fresh and authentic food, and El Pollo Loco on Genessee Avenue in San Diego is no exception. What sets them apart is their dedication to using whole chickens that are slowly 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's impressive at El Pollo Loco. They put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings every day. And with over 480 locations across six states, it's clear that customers keep coming back for more.
Founded in 1980, El Pollo Loco has become a cultural benchmark in Los Angeles and beyond. Their famous fire-grilled chicken is cooked slow but served fast, always cut-to-order. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a family dinner, El Pollo Loco has something for everyone. So if you're craving fresh and authentic Mexican food in San Diego, head to El Pollo Loco on Genessee Avenue - you won't be disappointed!
