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    El Pollo Loco

    2.0 (126 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Sasha E.

    So upsetting. I ordered the new family 8 piece dinner with mixed chicken and received the 8 pieces, although they literally counted 1/4 of a chicken leg as one piece. 5 out of the 8 pieces were skimpy pieces of chicken! I have a family to feed and this was clearly not what I paid for. I can't stand when business get ridiculously skimpy with you. I didn't realize how skimpy the pieces were until I got home. (Do not recommend this location. I have been trying to contact a manager but phone keeps giving me "user busy signal" ???) Also when I pulled up, 3 of the workers were outside hanging out with a visitor near his parked car. It seems there's no manager on site because I don't know how this is permitted? They all walked in as a pulled up to the drive through and one proceeded to take my order so I know they were on the clock. Very disappointed in my experience here.

    Worst thing ever
    Nicole R.

    Hubby had to clean the table as there was not one clean table in this place and it was just all around dirty! Pictures below The quesadillas were cold! We ordered two and they were both cold. Bummed as we sold Our Daughter how delish they were. My Double Chicken Avocado bowl that advertises its made with spinach ... it was made with lettuce with 4 pieces of spinach. The chicken was so salty my lips feel weird snd it was so dry I literally could not eat it. My husband said "this has to be yesterday chicken" I told the manager and he just smiled the whole time, no apology, no can I make this right? Nothing. When I turned around he and an employee were laughing. Worst experience in the place.

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    Yvonne H.

    Last night my husband wanted to come here for dinner since he's tired of the old same thing . Besides, he wanted those Tapatio French Fries . We ordered our food and the cashier said he didn't have fries. He looked on his register and didn't see them. I mentioned Tapatio Fries and found it. No biggie. Waited for our food, and 10 minutes later a young lady comes up to tell him, no fries. We thought they ran out. Sad face, but then she tells us they don't carry them anymore. Whaaat? We weren't hete all that long ago and now no tasty fries? Ugh! So, he didn't want to go elsewhere since he was hungry so we took.his meal with Mac and cheese and corn as the sides. Not the same, sadly. Now, overall I might rate this place 3 because of no fries BUT while eating his Mac and Cheese he said it had a metallic taste. Ten minutes after we left he had a very sour stomach. We stopped coming to El Pollo Loco years ago when they stopped serving French fries and came back not long ago when they had Tapatio fries. Highly doubtful we'll be back. I'd give them a zero but the lowest I can give is a 1 star.

    Coach J.

    The service was the best I've had in any fast food chain since I've been living in Arizona. The chicken avocado burrito was absolutely outstanding, way better than my dinner at Lonestar last night, I would much rather come to the crazy chicken over Lonestar steakhouse any day of the week! I will definitely be back next year.

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    2 years ago

    Would not recommend. El pollo loco is different from the eighties and nineties. Has a fast food vibe

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    They close before they are actually supposed to be closed. If you can't honor your closing time then change your listed hours, simple.

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    I purchased 10 pieces of chicken. It was fresh but looked like quail legs They use to be twice as by large

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    Store states they are open till 10pm but they close early whenever they feel like it.

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    In-N-Out Burger

    In-N-Out Burger

    3.9
    (304 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $

    California born n' bred, In-N-Out is the last natural food chain where anyone who has a negative…read moreopinion about their food clearly doesn't understand what healthy food tastes like, as our society becomes more and more poisoned with a healthcare system that is fueling your fear of death with Fire and GLP-1s. The only thing negative I have to say about the In-N-Out chain is to how they prepare their Animal style fries... fresh potatoes fried, but then microwaved to melt the cheese is the reason why the potatoes immediately lose their crunch. So do yourself a favor and order normal fries and just get an extra side of spread because it's not worth it to lose out on the quality french fry. Order the onions EVERY WAY and you'll have three different types and put that extra cheese on there for a patty melt like type dream. Go big or go home, add those chopped chilies. Glory be to God, follow the yellow brick arrow and click your red heels three times.. while the line may be long, it is no different than the time you waste at Chick-fil-A or standing in line at the grocery store while you have to watch everyone else ring up their own groceries before you have an opportunity to play cashier yourself. Stop complaining, eat the bread and order the 3x3. If you are not burning carbs, order it protein style. The staff is usually pretty well put together, and that line never stops moving. You will never change my mind about the subject. Stay healthy kids.

    Noms. Some…read moreIn-N-Outs are better than others. None are disappointing. This one is pretty good. A bunch of hard workers are always hustling there per usual. The only thing I don't like about this location is that it's right next to the freeway with a tiny lot. This place is so popular, I feel they could have easily chose a location a few blocks down or somewhere else in Avondale with more space as we know, night or day- it feels claustrophobic to come here. But, noms nom-the-less

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    Double lane drive through. Double the fun.
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    Tacos Chilangos

    Tacos Chilangos

    4.5
    (371 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Overall so good! We originally drove over to this area to go to a different place but didn't know…read morethey closed and I'm so happy this was the first suggestion for birria!! I got a birria taco and my hubs got an al pastor quesadilla. We also got a side of rice and horchata. Horchata- creamy and delish (which says a lot because I don't usually care for it) Rice- was good to me but the peas could be left out lol Quesadilla- the meat was flavorful and owned every bite. Tortilla was nice and everything was a perfect ratio Birria- OMG! The flavor was perfect and the cheese. It was so hard not to eat it in one bite lol. I foot to add consume but honestly it didn't need it. I loved the flavor and how tender the meat was I've driven past the Litchfield location and always wanted to try so I am happy we made it into this location! Definitely will have to make my way to that one since it's a little closer to home. Also the seating is ample inside and the girls are nice! Kitchen was quick as well. Even when it was dead to watching alone form, they busted out those orders

    I found this spot tucked away in a Fry's plaza honestly surprising since I've been in the area…read moreplenty of times and never noticed it before. I stopped by on a Saturday night to finally check it out. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the trompo right away, which is always a good sign. I stepped up to the counter and was greeted with a warm smile from the young lady up front. After looking over the menu, I ordered two tacos de tripa and two tacos de suadero. She asked if I wanted the tripas extra crispy I said no. I also asked how they prepare the suadero since I didn't see a choricera, but she wasn't sure. When the food came out, the tripas were a letdown. The texture was off, almost like a stale chip, and they were clearly overcooked. I asked if I could swap them for something safer, so I went with asada instead, but that didn't impress either. It didn't taste very fresh. Now here's the reason you should come to Tacos Chilangos: the suadero. Even though it's not cooked the traditional way, it was absolutely delicious. Perfect meat-to-fat ratio, super flavorful, and easily the standout. The guacamole salsa was top tier. I kept going back to that one over the others. All in all definitely stop by to try the suadero as for as the other two I'd would probably give them a second try.

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    Street tacos birria, cabeza and carnitas.
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    Whataburger

    Whataburger

    2.6
    (137 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    My family and I ordered from this Whataburger location on February 4 while we were in the area…read morerunning errands and decided to pick up dinner through the Uber app. You can also order directly through the Whataburger app, which is convenient for redeeming rewards and earning points through their rewards program. The restaurant is located near several businesses, including KFC, Walgreens, and a Sam's Club gas station, making it an easy stop while out and about. The staff inside were very friendly, and we only had to wait a few minutes for our order to be ready. Everything was packaged well when we received it. However, once we got home about 15 minutes later, we were disappointed with the food quality. The fries were extremely soggy and tasted undercooked, as if they had been taken out too soon. The burger was also soggy and did not taste freshly made -- it seemed like it may have been sitting for a while before pickup. Fortunately, I was able to contact Whataburger customer service. They kindly provided additional reward points for a future visit, and I also requested a refund since we were unable to enjoy the meal. This experience was disappointing because it's not what we're used to at other locations. A helpful tip would be to ensure fries are cooked fully so they stay crisp, avoid over-salting the food, and make sure orders are prepared fresh rather than sitting too long before customers arrive.

    My friend and coworker, raised in Texas, has long yapped, at every opportunity, about his love for…read moreWhattaburger. I live in LA and this is the closest location and I just happen to be coming to the Phoenix area to hike, so it became my moment to finally try what my friend had long been raving about! We all have fondness for things we grew up with, so I really wasn't sure what to expect based on my friends reviews. My first thoughts were how clean and well kept everything was, the staff was very pleasant, the menu, simple, yet robust, which also includes breakfast in the early hours before 11am. I was thinking it would be another greasy spoon, like a Burger King, but it was more on the level of a Chick-fil-A because of how pleasant and excited the employees appeared, as well as, the care taken for every aspect of the business. The food was made-to-order, the portions were much larger than I expected, the ingredients were all high-end, and it was packaged with care. I had ordered two sandwiches because it was my first time, but apparently she sold me a third one that I didn't know about, but that was OK, since I wanted to try as much as I could. Since the portions were larger than expected, I took the other two sandwiches with me for our long journey back to LA. (had one when I got home at 9pm, and had the other for breakfast). I wouldn't say the food was particularly unique, or stood out in any manner other than the fact that it was fresh, made with quality items and was tasty and filling; however, the collective experience was enjoyable, and I would frequent it if there was one in my area.

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    Shake Shack Goodyear

    Shake Shack Goodyear

    2.1
    (80 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    The food was great and the staff even better! The gentleman who checked on us a few times was very…read morekind with my child who is neurodivergent. He gave him a free drink coupon and chatted with him about SpongeBob and the cheese fries. Definitely his new spot.

    If I had the option to give no stars this would be the time, first time going trying shake shack…read moreand it will be the last. I came because I had a coupon for a chicken shack and I ordered a hot dog and a bbq chicken sandwich meal it came out to $35 they took the chicken shack sandwich off because of my voucher It took forever for my order and then they asked me to wait out front I waited and waited and was told they were waiting for my hot dog. I waited... I finally got off the car and still didn't aired and was told they make the food fresh so it takes a bit I get home and the hot dog looks like it was made over an open campfire the bun was literally toast, the chicken sandwiches had the bread so charred it was gross. I call because after all one meal and a hot dog was $25 the rude manager cut me off half way through my call to say you know you said the food is bad you can have a refund but you have to come back with your debit card I got back a few hours later a nice gentleman was helping me when Mr rude manager covered in tattoos is back and interrupted my conversation with the young man who had asked me if I could please tell him what happened because he came in at 12 I start to explain when I was rudely interrupted by the manager who argued with me saying that the hot dog was a one off ? I showed him pictures he said it was a one off I said so you serve burnt over priced food ? He argued again he lacks customer service and this food is hideous and beyond over priced

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    Front Counter
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    Fries and caked seasoning
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    Taco Bell

    Taco Bell

    2.6
    (47 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $

    I'm currently driving across the country, stopping at countless places along the way--and nothing,…read morenothing, has come close to the experience I had here. I've eaten at every kind of restaurant imaginable, but the staff at this Taco Bell genuinely left me speechless. From the moment I walked in, every single person on staff was considerate, compassionate, helpful, and just radiated positive energy. You can tell immediately that they care--not only about their jobs but about the people walking through the door. It's not something you can fake, and it's not something you see every day. Taco Bell, whatever you're doing to hire and train this team, please bottle it and send it nationwide. Special shoutout to Britney--what an absolute sweetheart. Knowledgeable, kind, attentive... she and the rest of the team deserve promotions, recognition, pay raises, vacations--you name it. Honestly, this location should be a model for customer service training everywhere. On top of the mind-blowingly amazing staff, the restaurant itself is spotless, modern, fresh, and well-maintained. Cleanliness and attention to detail is clearly a priority here. I never thought I'd leave a Taco Bell in awe, but here we are. Seriously, give these people an award. Best staff I've ever encountered at any place to eat--hands down.

    Me and my significant other came in around 10 PM and wanted to just grab a quick meal and go home…read moreso we ordered takeout, little did I know we got less than half of what we paid for. I open the loaded nacho fries to see literally half full, cut completely in half, all 3 tacos that were ordered were missing sour cream. My significant other is a type 1 diabetic and when she takes insulin prior to eating we expect at least within 10 grams off of what the website states is in a dish. This is genuinely the most horrendous, rude way to treat customers and I'm disgusted with the management that allows this.

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