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    El Pollo Loco

    3.7 (55 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Mango habanero meal
    Elise B.

    I LOVE El Pollo Loco! Overall, they have some great food for a good price. I went in this time specifically to try the mango habanero chicken. I got the two piece, which also comes with two sides and your choice of tortillas (either corn or flour) or chips. I added a queso to dip my tortillas in because their queso is so good. The chicken was really moist. I liked the sauce, and could tell it was going to be a little hotter because I could smell it before I tasted it. I would have preferred less of the sauce so it wasn't so messy. Their mashed potatoes are one of my favorite things on the menu because they're so fluffy and buttery. They have a salsa bar if you go inside, so you can try out a lot of different salsas to see what you like best. I went on a Sunday for lunch, and it didn't take very long from the time I placed my order to them calling my name to pick it up. My only complaint is that they didn't have the carbonation for the sodas, but they did have a sign up on the ice maker letting you know what was available on the machine.

    Lisa H.

    We tried El Pollo Loco for the first time today. We loved it! The restaurant was clean and bright. The woman taking our order was cheerful and courteous. And the food. Everything was fresh and so tasty! The price is in line with other fast casual options, and portions were generous. I got the grande avocado chicken bowl, and it was more than I could eat. Everything tasted great, and we'll go back!

    Mion B.

    This place did not disappoint! I had the double chicken avocado salad combo. It comes with a drink, chips & queso. The serving portion was great & I had enough for later. It had juicy chicken with fresh veggies. I chose the strawberry Fresca for my drink. Their churros had the perfect crunch with sweet caramel sauce. Ordered in the drive thru where the menu was easy to ready. our food took about 5 minutes & was hot. If you're a night owl they're open till 3am! Great experience all around.

    I eat the 5.99 bowl combo like 4 times a week. Always   $6.62 after tax
    Tyler R.

    I eat the 5.99 bowl combo like 4 times a week. Always $6.62 after tax Always fast and always fresh

    Erin M.

    I almost passed on trying this place because of reviews but I went ahead and tried it for myself. This place gives me vibes of if Cowboy Chicken had a drive thru. The menu is similar in ways to me with of course different spins. We went through the drive thru which was a little slow. When we put in our order the guy said it would be 10 mins for chicken. I figured with how slow we were moving anyway it would be 10 mins by the time we got the window. I was correct. The chicken was fresh and had a great grilled taste. I was able to peak and see how they grill the chicken from the drive thru. The Mac and cheese was basic, almost tasted like the Mac and kfc. Rice was pretty good as well. It came with tortillas (corn or flour). We added on the churros. Yum yum! They were also fresh and pretty good. Could have used a little more cinnamon but they are good for the price and a nice size. I will make sure to stop by and get a couple more of those.

    Teresa W.

    5 stars because the place was clean! The food was really good! The food was served hot just like it should be. The guacamole was fresh & delicious! The chicken was cooked over a hot open flame, the chicken was juicy and the skin was crispy. They have a nice salsa bar with a few fresh salsas, fresh chopped onions, jalapeño slices and fresh cilantro on it. They have coke products with coke, Fanta, sprite, Dr Pepper, diet Dr Pepper, Diet Coke and gold peak sweet and unsweetened iced tea, you fix your own drinks with free refills and yes fresh cut lemon slices are on the salsa bar. Can't wait to go back. Everything tasted great.

    Fresca Cobb salad

    Try their Fresca Cobb salad today. Overall enjoyed it. Provides a generous quantity of chicken and bacon, the roasted corn is also nice. My only complaint is that they only have two types of salad dressings to offer. One is a cilantro dressing and another is a something they called a 'citrus dressing'. I opted for the citrus dressing because I really don't care for cilantro myself, but the citrus dressing just tasted odd. Since their salads are plentiful and tasty, it would be nice if they would offer a basic oil and vinegar dressing as a third option for those of us who don't care for either of their house dressings. Otherwise I would have given the salad a five star. They do have a complimentary setup for pico de gallo and salsa, so I ended up putting pico de gallo on my salad instead. At least it added some extra flavor and moisture to the salad, but again a third option on a more generic and popular dressing like oil and vinegar would have been a nice option

    $5 original bowl. Bland like sand.
    Erica S.

    Very polite and nice workers. Ordered on the app. Got the keto burrito, $5 bowl and a taco. Wasn't bad, just very bland. It needed a ton of seasoning and hot sauce, which I didn't have. Reasonably priced.

    El pollo loco !!!
    Keli V.

    One of my favorite restaurants I miss going to when I used to live in Cali, I live in Georgia now and they don't have but luckily I am working in Baton Rouge LA till Friday and I saw they had el pollo, I had to go pick up some chicken and it not disappoint!!

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    Andrew W.

    "We won't have chicken for another hour to an hour-and-a-half." No chicken at all. At El Pollo Loco. Apparently someone came up a little bit before us and bought up every piece of chicken. My parents always go to El Pollo Loco when they visit me in Los Angeles, and they were really excited that it was finally opened in Baton Rouge ― so to be told that there wasn't a single piece of chicken after driving all the way from Watson, well... thanks to El Pollo Loco, we were La Familia Cabreada. They got one extra star because at least we got some free churros.

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    The manager was very kind and professional in recommending my meal without spice (I'm allergic).

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service this morning! The double chicken bowl is a perfect healthy, high protein option while eating out !

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    love the chicken and tacos not liking the sides tho that green spicy sauce is good too

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    2 years ago

    I love this place! The bowls are my favorite. It's always fresh, big servings, affordable, and it being open late is a huge plus!

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    Love their chicken and sides. Fast simple and tasty. Hard to eat just two. Get at least three.

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    Thanks so much for the kind words, Ken! We hope to see you back soon.

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    There salad is always a winner. Whenever I go to the West Coast I go to this restaurant and am never disappointed.

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    Great service and great food. The macaroni was a bit over cooked but everything else was really good.

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    Veracruz Restaurant

    Veracruz Restaurant

    4.5
    (54 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    OMG... what a yummy spot that has been sleepy secret until NOW…read more... The food is so fresh, authentic and delicious. Dinner starts with complementary chips and salsa that are super yummy. Got the trio dip that has this cheesy gooey queso , corn with herbs and cheese and chunky guacamole. We order the carne asada and poncho mixto. The freshness of the food. I will go back and continue to try a new dishes ! But they also have tacos and burritos. The drinks were good too!!! Service was awesome. Gloria was our waitress and she provided some assistance with the choices made. We ate in the bar area. The ambiance of the restaurant is super cute for a girls night out or a first dinner date or a date night with that special someone.

    First chips were nice and warm and crispy and the salsa had a really unique flavor that I wasn't…read moreaccustomed to. It wasn't spicy like most salsa that I taste, but it also had a different flavor. I couldn't really put my finger on what the difference was, but it was really good. I ordered the Carne Asada and it was 10 out of 10 for presentation. The dish came steaming, sizzling and smoking as they sat it down and it continued to do so for over a minute. While the steak was cooked properly, medium well as I requested, it was very tough. Maybe it was an angry cow. Regardless, the staff was very attentive. And the service was very fast. Ambience was nice and it felt very comfortable although it was a bit cold so I had to go and get a jacket for my mom and my sister-in-law. I would give them another try the next time I'm in the area. The menu had a few options that I would be interested in.

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    Mi Padres

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    Dude, I don't know what was wrong, but I hope you're just new. We were one of your only tables and…read morefelt rushed at every turn. Pro tip: we're here to enjoy the food AND the restaurant, otherwise we would have gotten it to go. Slow down, appreciate your guests, and I'm certain it will be reflected in the diners' gratitude. The food was really good. I got the brisket tacos. I asked if the BBQ sauce was on the side, and it was, but it was also mixed into the brisket. It wasn't bad, just not what what I was expecting. Three tacos, rice and beans, all led to a full belly and a smiling face. I asked for a spicy sauce...and got it. Nice work, y'all, that actually had me sweating a little, a sure sign it's my jam. I know Jen really likes it, too, she raves about it all the time (we can thank her enthusiasm for the 5th star, you guys). Otherwise, being rushed the way we were was a little off-putting, but the brisket made up for it in a big way. ;)

    Your response is uncalled for. And thanks for showing your true colors when the bartender tried to…read moreget you to address the roach issue when we were there but now here you are looking your business look bad and be keyboard warrior. Let me address everything. Yes we made a video because we initially wanted to post a positive review. My husband saw that they had fresh tortillas so he wanted to try them. Nobody had 4 margaritas I ordered one "top shelf" margarita and it was awful. I asked for grand mariner because it was green I was told you all didn't have any. So idk how I got a top shelf if you all didn't have any and that was listed as one of the ingredients in it. Yes we ordered more tortillas? This is your restaurant and you are mad we ordered more of something? My husband was eating that second order when the little roach decided to make its appearance walking across the bar right near us and the lady that said she has been going to your business for 5 years also saw the roach and she started getting loud and obnoxious with the bartender telling him to get you and he said he was trying to I guess turns out you were trying to avoid the situation. Anyway I felt bad for the bartender and told my husband just to pay so we could leave and then I guess you decided to make an appearance and no apology no nothing just oh yeah we sprayed so that must be it. You walk away we are giving the bartender the card and the lady is getting louder telling him not to run the card for him to get you to Comp the food but I guess you figured it was better if you just comped the ONE MARGARITA AND ONE BEER!!! You could have just addressed the situation differently and we wouldn't have even posted anything

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    Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine

    4.1
    (270 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    We have been regular customers here weekly for over two years…read more Jim Uridales goes out of his way to cook the most delicious cuisine in our area. There are many choices on the menu. Tonight I got Spanish coffee and a chili relleno. The Spanish coffee is an alcohol drink that can be used as a dessert. Yummy! The chili rellenllo was filled with dellicious ground seasoned beef. It has a coating and is deep fried. The pulled pork quesadillas are so yummy- this is what my hubby got tonight. I like the way the seating is here. There are booths and tables and all are comfortable. Though you may be sitting near another table, the acoustics are such that others talking are not bothersome. This is a pet peeve for me- many times I would rather eat at home - but here, the restaurant here feels like our family now. They are known for their delicious margaritas; but the bar can mix most any drink . I love Mestizos, the yummy food and varied menu mmm is the word! My husband and I are self proclaimed foodies. We love most everything on their menu. The chefs Dad owned a Mexican restaurant in Baton Rouge for years- " Carlos" Uridales inspired his son, Jim, to open his own restaurant. Mestizos has been in business for over 25 years. Jim Uridales and his crew are also benevolent members of Baton Rouge and they are a service oriented group of professionals. The menu prices are slightly higher on some items, however, scallops with shrimp here are very delicious and perfectly browned in a buttery flavored manner and this menu item sells for 30 dollars and it's the most costly entree on the menu. Their tapas menu is more budget friendly and delicious. I urge you to try this delicious menu for yourself. We love their catering department too!

    Update. 2026. I mean, Jim Urdiales, the owner chef, is a friend. We were on the same culinary tour…read moreof the Yucatán. But this lunch is absolutely delicious. Mark Twain, or someone was famous for saying that the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco. And today I say with absolute sincerity (but slightly tongue in cheek), that the best meal I ever had in Mexico City was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If Michelin ever gives stars in Baton Rouge, Mestizo should on the list. Try the scallops in mole verde and the salmon in mole pistachio.

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    Modesto Tacos Tequila Whiskey

    Modesto Tacos Tequila Whiskey

    3.9
    (184 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    We came on a Sunday, and I got a delicious brunch!…read more The restaurant wasn't busy for an early lunch, so we got seated right away. Immediately upon walking in, I loved all of the colors and the vibes of this Mexican restaurant. When you sit down, they bring chips and salsa to your table. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa or the chips. The chips had some seasoning on them and to me, it didn't mix well with the salsa. The salsa was really thin, and I prefer a chunky salsa with a salted thick chip lol. I was feeling adventurous and got the French toast on the brunch menu. It was delicious! The berry compote and the two different syrups paired really well with it. The bacon that it came with was perfection. I ate every last bite. I did have a bite of my friends tacos, and they were good but on smaller side in my opinion. Our waitress was great and there were plenty of tvs to watch while we waited. But, we never waited long for anything!

    I've been coming here since they first opened, and while I've noticed the food quality has dipped…read moreslightly from those early days, it remains a solid choice for Tex-Mex in BR. This is definitely Tex-Mex rather than traditional Mexican, but it hits the spot if that's what you're craving. The real standout is the decor and ambiance, especially after renovating and expanding. It's a fantastic space to hang out and chitchat with friends over dinner. The service has always been great and efficient for me. I can't remember the server I often got - maybe Joshua? Their yearly Cinco de Mayo party is also always fun and a vibe! Overall, still a solid spot in Baton Rouge for Tex-Mex and close to LSU campus.

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