# El Pollo Loco > Open kitchen reveals food preparation, creating a transparent dining experience. Atmosphere stays quiet and relaxed, offering a calm break from busy surroundings. A fresh salsa bar with jalapeños, onions, and cilantro adds a customizable touch to meals. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco293 - Address: 5321 S Rice Ave, Houston, Texas, United States - Phone: +17136686428 - Website: https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/tx/houston/5321-s-rice-ave?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext ## What it is good for - Grilled Chicken — 9/10 - Salsa — 8.3/10 - Food — 8/10 - Dinner Spots — 7/10 - Salad — 7/10 - Mexican Food — 6.7/10 - Taco — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "I thought the grilled chicken here was delicious, especially the skin." - "The salsa here is just right, especially the green salsa." - "I thought the tacos I had were good." ## Good to know - The family pack is a great deal and provides enough food for a family. - The small coleslaw costs $4.86, which is considered high. - The waiting time is reasonable even when the place is busy. - The restaurant is clean with no food debris on tables or floors. - Expect no tortillas included with your order. ## 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.