Been here a few times before but never gave a review. Was just here this last Saturday evening. Found parking with no problem. Made an order online, no issues. Waited for about 10 mins before going inside. Restaurant appeared to be clean. It was quiet with a few folks placing orders at the kiosks. My order was ready for pick about 2 mins later. No issues with receiving my order. The young lady was nice and professional. I ordered something quick, the $7.99 Meal Deal. It's worth the price. Food was cool, nothing spectacular. One churro isn't enough tho. read more

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I never write reviews but after many time going to this pollo loco it has really fallen off in service. I asked for no pico and it's written on the receipt and they still add pico. They tend to always get orders wrong, if you're visiting here always double check before leaving. I learned my lesson one to many time read more

El Pollo Loco - Recipe says no sals Fresca and There is salsa Fresca Original Pollo Bowl - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

The highlight of my visit was the sides and soda. Also seeing the hustle or the lady getting us in and out... didn't ask any questions but we weren't at the counter for over 2 minutes. . Having a fast food background during high school and college. It seems to me that this location is understaffed and the employers are struggling to keep up. That being said, there's no sense of being welcomed, acknowledged and the chicken wasn't warm, although the sides were right on. At the end of my lunch visit, around 1pm. The restaurant sounded like a construction zone, with the butchering of the bird with the cleaver or the constant arranging of the lobby chairs by a crew member. It seems like making a profit/running labor takes a front seat and QSC&V are out the window at this location. read more

I can't believe the way this pollo loco has worsen. I went in today for two leg and thigh and the chicken was raw. I couldn't even look at it and I threw it away immediately. Not a good experience AT ALL read more

Dennis was super helpful he had no attitude while taking my order , probably one of the best associates this el pollo loco has ! Much appreciated read more

This place has went down ever since my last couple visits , the general manager Juan was helping me on the kiosk and he seemed absolutely overwhelmed during the lunch hour. He seemed super clueless on l assisting me with the menu. How can a general manager be so clueless? An employee had to step in shoutout Hector for helping me out. Besides the manager the store was relatively clean for a lunch rush and the chicken was delicious. read more

I bought the corn burrito and halfway through eating it the chicken was raw. No one said I'm sorry but did I want a refund read more

El Pollo Loco - Raw chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

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i got food poisoning from this place i had the chicken burrito worse experience ever... and the employees rude read more

Had me waiting over 1 hour for my chicken & okay I guess some coupons aren't available at this location based on what they want to make. The seating area looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while. read more

Laziest employees ever... make guests feel unwelcome! Definitely need more training. Made me drive to location for an order they didn't have after I called and they ensured they had it. read more

If I could put no stars I WOULD this dumb a$$, slow a$$, never have anything a$$, location needs to be shut the F down! They constantly mess up orders. I've had 5 incidents in the last 2 weeks alone where I drive on my lunch from my job 8 mins away just to get all the way back to work with no fork or napkins any type of utensils given! Oh and The employees? They think it's hilarious! I literally miss my break 3/5 times a week because of them. This is going on a year of bad service. To top it all off they told me to start "checking my bag" NO DIPSH!T why don't we start checking our coworkers and getting on their behinds for making repeated mistakes! I will not be patronizing this location ever again that's a promise! read more

i used to receive very good service from this location but things have apparently changed ALOT. I ordered 4 chicken tortilla soups at the drive thru and didnt verify there was NO small containers of the queso /cilantro that i am accustomed to getting and no tortillas as well. I called to advise and was told that it was ALL mixed inside the soup which doesnt make sense.I got no apology or offer to make correction I will have to take my business to the other location on central that is apparently more professional read more

Worst experience ever, employees are lazy. My girlfriend was trying to order but that fat guy with bread just walk away and said he wasn't going to take the order. "You're just standing there " mind you he was talking to his coworker. read more

This el pollo Loco is not it the employees here or non professionals they did not even have any chicken grilling when walking in to order. I had to ask after waiting at the counter for 5 minutes if someone can take my order. Then when I finally began to order first thing I ordered was a tortilla soup that they were quick to say they didn't have ... I walked out not even to attempt of loosing appetite for this particular place.. this place is terrible I see why it has a 2 star Rating.. read more

Jonathan is the best thing that could of happened to this El Polo Loco. He's the cook, but every time I go in there at lunch time, he's gives great Customer Service . He goes out of his way, whether it's helping on the register or making sure that my order and my chicken is what I ask for.  He really should be the manager, because his customer service skills are on point and very appreciated when you're on a lunch break with minimal time read more

El Pollo Loco - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

They act like they never feel like working . They will be so quick to give you old stale food . read more

El Pollo Loco - Why are they putting avocado in a classic chicken burrito? This is my second time going back this evening . Smh - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

Worst place ever, came on my lunch to order thrue the drive thrue, and when it was my turn to order no one greeted me, I had to speak and they told me to wait, they took 5 minutes long just having me wait there, once I asked for the 2pc meal with breast and wing they said they don't have any breast, I didn't mind waiting and later told me that the wait time was 45 minutes, I know it doesn't take 45 minutes to grill a breast not even when you go to Mastros restaurant takes that long for a steak. Point is that if your being lazy or didn't want to work why are you even there!!! Never coming to this place, the pollo loco on Alameda is better they always have everything on point! read more

I went to this restaurant to order 16 piece family meal. They said it will take 30 minutes. This was during lunch hours!! I went to another one nearby and they said 45 minutes! I heard my colleague say the same thing in Northern California. They are slowly going out of business with this approach. We found another place with better service, better food, and much better price nearby. Good for the small business owners that care!! read more

If I could put no stars I would. They served me an unmelted, cold shredded cheese and tortilla flat thing. Disgusting. Like I said lazy workers. read more

El Pollo Loco - Cold unmelted cheese in my quesadilla. No effort in making anything. Lazy workers. - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

I'm.. somewhere between counting my calories , egg diet and Keto diet. Just got off the gym and haven't eaten since waking up at 4am to now 12:16. Bought me a Keto Burrito because Keto and the portion of it makes me wanna get a churro. Very, very... Very hungry after eating this burrito. Not even a burrito. Ito. That's what it is. It's a Ito. There is more in a pillow bowl than this Ito! The thing was only filled in with Spinach. Hardly any chicken. Be cautious. read more

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First time visiting pollo loco in this location customer service was so amazing from cashier Dennis one of the best customers services ever I definitely recommend 100% . I love this place especially the cashier so lovely... read more

Drive-through customer service is poor. The person had an extremely unpleasant attitude, was impolite, and was unable to even hand us our food correctly. (The person with blue hair and heavy eyeliner.)Taste of the food was dubious and dry.I will not be coming here again. Change jobs if your current one isn't fulfilling you. Stay away from work if you're having a rough day. I wish I could give it 0 stars. read more

I ordered through drive through , and I order 2 burritos and a chicken quesadilla , I come home to find out. They did not put my quesadilla I order inside my bags . I called 6 TIMES and I did not get a response , 1 stars the customer service is terrible !!!!!! read more

El Pollo Loco - Tried calling store - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

Just can't get it right. I keep hoping I will have a different experience only causes its closes to my home. No more chances. Had the double chicken nachos. Where do I start nachos are supposed to have cheese mine was missing and chips were stale. 2 key things for great nachos missing. I am done with this location read more

El Pollo Loco - What I ordered so not what I got - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

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The staff was so friendly and polite. I received my meal quickly and it was exactly how I wanted it. I look forward to the next time I go.

10/10 everytime. They have such a good attitude this team. It's a pleasure getting served by them

Sad. Just sad. In a pandemic environment we live you would think that restuarants would have the highest level standard of cleanliness and sanitation. Not this one. You walk in and first thing you see is crumbs on the floor and a sticky floor, that's just entering the shop. Wait till you walk in the dining area. Fountain soda machine obviously haven't been sanitized for some time. There's a sanitation bucket left next to the horchata machine. So maybe they attempted to clean and then just forgot. Tables haven't been sanitized after each customer. Chairs and tables are filthy with left over crumbs and spilled drinks. There's no excuse for why staff isn't cleaning. There was 2 people in the dining room. It wasn't busy. I suspect no manager was scheduled or manager doesn't care. read more

I just came from here about 5 mins ago I order a Baja shrimp taco and the $5 nachos well I got chips and sour cream only and a little Guac I just took my lid off and I'm very piss nachos are not Nichols with cheese. And my meat is burnt! And the drive thru is ver very slow read more

El Pollo Loco - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

This El Polo Loco is always clean & quite. The Manger does a good job at keeping this place together. I appreciate when a food place is clean & the workers r nice it makes a big difference. They get thumbs up from AMANDA. I wish I remember the manager name cause she was Great. My receipt says her name is Kenia V read more

Avoid this pollo loco!!!! This pollo loco drive thru always takes forever! Drive thru is supposed to be there for faster service! It easily takes 30 mins for you to place and get your order. The employees lack customer service. I only come here because it's the closest. Today I stopped by the drive thru was closed at 8pm. With no sign or reason as to why. I will now start going to the other pollo loco on Compton blvd. read more

El Pollo Loco - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

What ever happened to customer service? When I went to this Compton location, through the drive-thru, I got my food from someone that never looked at me. Wanting some house salsa and creamy cilantro, I tried to get the drive thru attendants attention, but she was pre-occupied. Then I tried to get the managers attention, who looked right at me when I waved my hand to flag her down. She turned away. I waited approximately 45 - 55 seconds before I got the attendants attention to get salsa, which she handed out the window without looking. When I got home to eat, the rice was hard indicating that it wasn't too fresh either. SMH I know they can do better.... read more

Just moved to the neighborhood, 5 minutes away. I rarely write a review.. but this place sucks big time! Drive thru are usually faster than walk-in, 4 cars in front of me waited 45 mins. 15 more minutes at the window ordered double chicken tostada & 3 piece meal. Just for them to not have corn, Mac n cheese, flour tortillas only corn tortillas but they didn't put corn tortillas or even cilantro sauce for my burnt cold double chicken tostada. 3 pieces felt like it was microwave warm. Top of that they gave me a spoon, who the heck eat their salad with a spoon? Top management needs to clean house here. I counted over 4 employees thru the drive window who just standing there watching the rear of the store. Should of took off when I got to the window, the car in front of me paid then waited & asked for a refund. That was a sign & should of went with my instinct. During wait I was reading the reviews & they ain't lying should of went to McDonald's across there. read more

Stood ther 3mins nobody never came to take my other , the cook jus looked at me , ,, I just left 1252 , 10/30.22,,

Such an amazing place to dine-in. Always get a tostada and every time it is absolutely amazing. Service was wonderful all the cashiers and cook were very welcoming. read more

Food was absolutely delicious I really recommend the avocado burrito! Customer service was very pleasant! I had trouble with the El pollo loco app and Manager Stephanie was very helpful. The place was very clean I will definitely come back!!!! read more

They're closed before they're even supposed to be closed. I can clearly see the workers inside and they've completely left me in the drive thru! So rude! Something needs to be done about this because you guys can't keep promoting false business hours when your employees want to close down early because they want to. It's a waste of the customers time. I came on 9/17 at 9:45pm. The drive thru doesn't close until 10pm. read more

El Pollo Loco - Fast Food Near Me - Compton, California

I checked my GPS after finishing up some errands for a Pollo Loco and decided to drive there and wait for them to open at 10am. I arrived about 15min early and decided to wait as I was really in the mood for this. Finally 10am hits but I still wait about 5min to not sure, give them a bit of extra time I guess. I pull up to the drive thru, a young lady greets me and asks what I would like...I ask for a tortilla soup, and she has me wait for about 2min. She then comes back to tell me "sorry we won't be open until 11am" seriously....? read more

Just left drive through. The person working the window never took my order. I drove up to the window and no one was in front of me. As I passed the window the guy had the mic on and laughed as I drove by. Also, there were no customers ordering inside. February 17, 2023 6:20pm read more

Worse Pollo Loco Ever I oder a burrito and a Tostada salad and they didn't put no meat whatsoever

This is one of the better El Polo Loco's I've been to. With so many people trying to eat fairly healthy, the drive-thru can get pretty backed up. Pros: friendly, quick customer service Order is repeated for accuracy Additional salsas/dressings are offered Chicken breast meat is tender, seasoned well, & cooked just right, according to my family (I don't eat it.) Lots of options for pescatarian, like me! Location is near freeway, easily accessible read more

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