# El Pollo Loco > Mexican restaurant with a warm, clean atmosphere and unpretentious vibe. It offers family meal packages and tends to get crowded quickly. The place focuses on fire roasted chicken with notable flavors, though portions of chicken can be small and dry. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco217 - Address: 3444 Midway Dr, San Diego, California, United States - Phone: +16195239904 - Website: https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/san-diego/3444-midway-dr?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext ## What it is good for - Fast Food — 9/10 - Food — 7.9/10 - Salad — 6.7/10 - Mexican Food — 6.5/10 ## What people say - "I found the food here to be great and always hot." - "The fast food service here is always super helpful and kind." - "The flavor of the Mexican food chicken was great." ## Good to know - Parking can be limited, especially during peak hours. - Expect the location to get crowded quickly during lunch and dinner. - Food handling practices include staff wearing gloves while serving. - They charge for cilantro cream, so ask if you want it. - The restaurant offers great family meal packages for larger groups. ## 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.