# El Pollo Loco

> Mexican restaurant with a super modern design and busy street location creates a lively atmosphere. The place maintains notable cleanliness and friendly staff, though it can get noisy during rush hours. Food portions vary, with some dishes praised for juiciness and others less consistent.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco216

- Address: 9341 Firestone Blvd, Downey, California, United States
- Phone: +15628623139
- Website: https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/downey/9341-e-firestone-blvd?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext

## What it is good for

- Food — 7.9/10
- Salad — 6.3/10
- Drive Thru — 5.8/10

## What people say

- "I loved the food; it was fresh and tasted great."
- "I thought the bacon ranch salad was the bomb."
- "The drive thru staff told me to look at the counter."

## Good to know

- Expect long wait times, up to 35 minutes, during busy hours.
- The restaurant is known for its cleanliness, including restrooms.
- Cash payments are not accepted at the kiosk due to technical issues.
- The app for ordering has functionality issues and promo codes often fail.
- The location is convenient, being close to the mall.

## 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.

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