# El Pollo Loco > Modern Mexican restaurant with digital ordering and a drive-through offers a clean, well-lit space with plenty of seating but limited for large groups. Atmosphere feels lively and busy, especially during peak times. Chicken dishes stand out for being well-seasoned and consistently prepared. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco144 - Address: 2429 Whipple Rd, Hayward, California, United States - Phone: +15102440837 - Website: https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/hayward/2429-whipple-rd?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext ## What it is good for - Salsa — 10/10 - Mac And Cheese — 10/10 - Healthy Foods — 10/10 - Mexican Food — 9.1/10 - Parking Available — 8.3/10 - Food — 8.1/10 - Quesadilla — 6.7/10 - Fast Food — 6.7/10 - Burrito — 6.7/10 - Salad — 6.7/10 - Drive Thru — 5.6/10 ## What people say - "I found the food here to be hot and delicious." - "I thought the salads were great and fresh." - "There's plenty of parking available here." ## Good to know - The menu has transitioned to all digital ordering systems. - There is generally plenty of parking available. - The new location features a drive-through for convenience. - The restaurant is better suited for takeout than dining in. - Expect busy lunch hours, so plan accordingly. ## 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.