El Pollo Loco

I grew up in San diego and demolished so much el pollo loco after swim practice, multiple days a week. I've been very excited to get a WA location, even if it is a little far away from home. We ordered the two person chicken meal with side salads, rice, corn and churros. An order of chips and guac. And a chicken verde quesadilla. Really like the rice and quesadilla. Corn was fine. I dunno if it's bc there were so many people/long wait (45 minutes)...but the chicken was not how I remember it. Our chicken was really dry. Also. It was supposed to be 2 thighs, 2 legs, but we got a thigh, a leg and 2 wings. Also this, given the popularity and the amount of people coming through, the place was relatively clean. I saw a woman w glasses repeatedly attending to the lobby area, stacking cup lids an

Waited about an hour for food. I know that's not that bad for this place right now but initially called and was told 20 mins, and I got there in 5. My order number was 8123, and I heard numbers being called beyond mine up to 8131 and 8132 before I asked what the deal was and they claimed waiting on my legs and thighs, as if I wasn't watching people after me get legs and thighs. Whatever though look past that. Nail in the coffin is getting home to find out my 12 piece leg and thigh combo is instead a mixed combo, so 4 pieces of my 12 piece chicken is wings and breasts which my kids or I don't like. Pretty mad about it to be honest. Wanted to go back and get my meal corrected but figured it wasn't worth the additional time and gas just to wait another 30 to an hour. This all overlooking the

I am so thrilled to have El Pollo Loco here in Western Washington! I have Southern California roots, and this hit the spot as expected. I came for the Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony, and ordered a few things to-go. Everything was fresh & delicious, and the wait was not bad for a weekday at lunch time. The parking is a challenge, so plan ahead! Bring your appetite and your patience. They’re a new business and the staff is getting things sorted out. Everyone I interacted with was great, and doing a wonderful job. This El Pollo Loco has local ownership, so I am very happy to support! Looking forward to many more delicious meals!

Very very good but pricey . My mom got the chicken quesadilla combo, and I got the Mexican Caesar salad.$ 28.00. But the chicken is awesome and the Mexican Caesar dressing went well with the spices of the chicken. I really wished I hadnt liked it cuz its so expensive,but ill be back when I have more funds lol . Very good and worth a try!

Just ate here on Sunday night. The dine-in & drive-thru was packed. The dine-in experience was good, clean bathrooms and tables. While we were ordering an employee named Maria offered to take our order personally, tell us her favorites on the menu, and got our order out in a timely manner despite how busy it was(thank you Maria!!). When restaurants are jammed, service is paramount and the staff was dialed. I’ll definitely be back soon.