# El Pollo Loco > Mexican restaurant offers grilled smoky chicken and flavorful chicken tacos with savory chili queso sauce that enhances meals. Dining room stays calm and relaxing despite lunch crowds. Food quality varies by location but generally ranks above typical fast food options. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco105 - Address: 11870 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +13108207924 - Website: https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/los-angeles/11870-santa-monica-blvd?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext - Google rating: 3.9 (638 reviews) ## What it is good for - Salad — 10/10 - Food — 8.5/10 - Mexican Food — 6.8/10 ## What people say - "This Mexican food is so good, it's amazing and fresh." - "I loved the veggie salad; it was made to order and fresh." - "The salsa here is so good, I'd eat it for breakfast." ## Good to know - Expect long wait times during lunch hours due to high customer volume. - Prices at El Pollo Loco are generally affordable for fast food. - El Pollo Loco accepts both cash and credit cards for payment. - The restaurant's cleanliness can vary by location; check before dining. - Only one bathroom may be in service, which could lead to longer waits. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.