# El Pollo Loco

> Mexican restaurant offers fast, consistent service with a clean dining room and friendly staff. Atmosphere feels comfortable with manageable drive-through lines before lunch rush. Food includes authentic tortilla soup and satisfying chicken tostada salad.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco115

- Address: 963 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, California, United States
- Phone: +19494982060
- Website: https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/san-clemente/963-avenida-pico?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext
- Google rating: 4.1 (418 reviews)

## What it is good for

- Food — 8/10
- Mexican Food — 6.9/10
- Taco — 6.7/10

## What people say

- "The food here is smoky, juicy, and perfectly seasoned."
- "The Mexican food's chicken is smoky, juicy, and perfectly seasoned."
- "Jose, the manager, always gives great specials with the tacos."

## Good to know

- Expect higher prices for menu items compared to previous years.
- The restaurant maintains a clean environment for dining.
- Extra charges apply for additional cheese in burritos.
- The drive-through line is manageable before the lunch rush.
- Orders are generally accurate and staff is friendly.

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than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real
reviewers say, with the statements behind every score.

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Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.
