# El Pollo Loco > Mexican restaurant with a busy, hectic atmosphere during peak hours and easy-to-use drive-thru service. Dining area often feels crowded and unclean, while parking is ample and convenient. Young staff manage the location, contributing to a lively but sometimes disorganized environment. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco213 - Address: 5800 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +13237511556 - Website: https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/los-angeles/5800-s-vermont-ave?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext ## What it is good for - Food — 7.6/10 - Salad — 5.7/10 - Drive Thru — 5.7/10 - Mexican Food — 5.6/10 ## What people say - "The food here is fresh, delicious, and always cooked well." - "The Drive Thru ran out of chicken breasts when I asked." - "The chicken burrito and guacamole sauce here are delicious." ## Good to know - The drive-thru is very easy to use. - There is plenty of parking outside, accommodating around 30 cars. - The restaurant can get busy during peak hours, leading to long lines. - They offer a deal for 8 pieces of chicken with 3 large sides. - Only one bathroom is open to the public, which may be inconvenient. ## 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.