# El Pollo Loco

> Mexican restaurant with long wait times due to limited grilling capacity and small, dry chicken portions. Atmosphere varies from chill inside to confusing drive-thru layout causing traffic issues. Popular spot with inconsistent food quality and high prices.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco160

- Address: 10120 SE 256th St, Kent, Washington, United States
- Hours: Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Phone: +12537400326
- Website: http://elpolloloco.com/locations/store/3973?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext

## What it is good for

- Dinner Spots — 8.6/10
- Lunch Spot — 8.3/10
- Fast Food — 8.3/10
- Churros — 8.3/10
- Burrito — 7.9/10
- Food — 7.4/10
- Taco — 6.7/10
- Kid Friendly — 6.7/10
- Mexican Food — 5.6/10

## What people say

- "The shredded crispy chicken tacos here are perfection."
- "The chicken at this dinner spot is delicious and craveable."
- "The churros are soft with lots of cinnamon and sugar."

## Good to know

- The best time to visit is when they open at 10AM for fresh chicken.
- Expect a 2-hour wait for chicken during dinner hours.
- Visiting after the lunch rush between 2-4:30 PM may result in shorter wait times.
- Orders outside of family meals have a wait of about 10-15 minutes.
- If not ordering chicken, consider ordering inside instead of the drive-thru.

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