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    El Pollo Loco

    2.3 (112 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL POLLO LOCO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken bowl but this shows the carnitas they added
    Adriana M.

    I ordered 2 chicken bowl. I get home and the smell was different, i looked at the bowl and the chicken also looked different. I tried it and realized they had added carnitas (pork) to my bowls. Seems to me they added the wrong meat to get ride of it, since it was shredded, old and dry. I don't appreciate them selling me something I didn't order. What if i dont eat pork? Anyway, we couldn't eat it because it tasted weird. Obviously it wasnt what I ordered. I hope they're not mixing the pork and chicken because thats cross contamination. (See picture posted)

    Double chicken tostada
    Jessica G.

    I had great service. I think I took longer deciding on my order than they took to have my food ready. It was fresh and delicious and they didn't skimp out on anything. Very generous with the chicken. Big pieces. Only downside is they charge extra for creamy cilantro dressing but it's worth it. Only fifty cents more for each. I love that stuff. I also got a chicken avocado taco. Not shown but they pack it.

    I ordered a tostada bowl, and I just opened it.  The bowl is missing an entire side, and the container is full of juice.

    I ordered tostada salad. When I opened the container at home. The salad is missing a side, and the bowl is full of bean juice. Disgusting

    This salad is sad and I ordered a quesadilla that only had 2 pieces instead of 3 ........... it's to hot to complain out here plz do better

    This salad is sad and I ordered a quesadilla that only had 2 pieces instead of 3 ........... it's to hot to complain out here plz do better

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    Always good tostadas and burritos should have better reviews,I fo here almost three times a week and the food is always fresh and on point.

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    This place has very good pollo bowls. Way better than the other pollo loco in town. Meat is fresher

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    Roy, we're so humbled by your loyalty. Thank you so much!

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    Horrible, food made incorrectly & burnt chicken, manager is rude, unhelpful & does a poor job of running the place.

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    The food and service was great, I felt comfortable. And the food was well cooked. Feeling better than ever

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    bb.q Chicken Palm Desert

    bb.q Chicken Palm Desert

    4.3(138 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    I grew up in Koreatown (Los Angeles) and moving to the valley I haven't found a GOOD Korean cuisine…read morespot and I can honestly say that this is THE spot to get it from. Their chicken is CRISPY and FLAVORFUL. The Rose' Ddeok-Bokki holds great flavor and even though it's considered mild in spice it is spicy but I would get it time and time again. My most favorite dish is their bulgogi rice bowl. It is hands down one of their best dishes. You can't go wrong here. If you're here for the weekend or if you're a local this is such a great spot to stop at and enjoy some great food!

    BB.Q Chicken is a small Korean chicken chain that offers Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) as well as…read morecommon basic Korean dishes and sides. They do also serve both domestic and Asian beer, Makgoelli, Soju and wine for you to enjoy with your meal. Employees were nice, it does take a while for your order to come out after ordering, so order ahead if you plan on doing takeout and if dining in, be prepared to wait a bit. The have a small bar area if you plan on ordering takeout and waiting. We only ordered some KFC to take back to our timeshare to eat as there is not a whole lot of seating here and it was petty full at dinner time. We ordered a 16 piece wings with bone on (half Gangjeong and half soy garlic). The chicken tasted good overall, not the best we have had, but tasty and the size of the wings were a good size. They are located in a shopping center next to Ralph's Supermarket and is surrounded by golf courses as well as the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs and the Westin Desert Willows timeshare resorts, so if you are staying at one of the timeshares or golfing nearby, it's a great place to grab a drink and some tasty Korean dishes.

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    2.0(54 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I had an absolutely amazing experience at the La Quinta Chick-fil-A, and I can honestly say it's…read moreone of the best locations I've ever been to. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming, clean, and well-organized. The staff greeted me right away with genuine smiles and great energy, which instantly set the tone for a positive visit. The customer service here is next level. Every employee I interacted with was polite, patient, and clearly cared about making sure my order was perfect. Even during a busy time, they stayed calm, efficient, and incredibly friendly. It's rare to see a team that works together this smoothly while still making each customer feel valued. The food was exactly what you'd hope for--fresh, hot, and made with care. My chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the waffle fries were golden and seasoned just right. You can really tell they pay attention to quality and consistency here. Everything came out quickly, and my order was 100% accurate. What really stood out to me was how clean everything was. The dining area, tables, and even the restrooms were spotless. It's clear that the staff takes pride in keeping the place looking great, which makes the whole experience even better. Overall, this La Quinta Chick-fil-A goes above and beyond in every way--service, food, cleanliness, and atmosphere. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back, not just because the food is good, but because you genuinely enjoy being there. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Easily a 5-star experience!

    We used Chick-fil-A at the Hwy 111 & Dune Palms location in La Quinta for catering two days in a…read morerow, and both days had issues. Day one had delays, but day two was a complete failure. We had a catering order scheduled for 11:00 AM pickup on 04/18/26. We showed up on time and not only was the order not ready, the staff had no idea the order even existed. We ended up waiting over an hour and a half while they scrambled to put it together. This wasn't a small order and it wasn't a last minute request. It was scheduled catering, and it completely threw off our entire lunch operation. People were depending on that food being there on time and instead we were stuck waiting with no answers. Mistakes happen, but not even having the order in your system is a serious breakdown. After two days of issues, we won't be using this location again for catering. If you're on a tight schedule or feeding a group, I would not rely on this store.

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    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    2.9(35 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Christmastime is here Happiness and cheer…read moreFun for all that children call Their favorite time of year... Located right off the freeway this Canes has a burger neighbor but there was a long line waiting and I needed to get in and out in a hurry. So choose this spot. 4/5 Service There was only one car ahead of me but two workers taking the order. Not a big deal but it just took longer (maybe it was training day). 4/5 Food Box combo hit the spot with crispy chicken and warm fries. The bread was nice and soft. I do wish they didn't charge extra for more sauce, it's the game changer with the chicken. Add some hot sauce to the cane's sauce and you have a whole new world. 5/5 Parking Easy in and out right next to a burger place that fits that traffic description. From the looks of it both can get pretty busy but there is plenty of parking to choose from. There are a Christmas Story decorations around which is always nice to see. Psalm 96:11, God bless

    We were stuck in the second line for a long time while only the first line was being served. After…read morewaiting about 15 minutes with no movement, I called to ask about it and the staff seemed very nonchalant and unconcerned. When I finally ordered, I asked for a sweet tea but received a drink that clearly tasted like it had lemonade mixed in. I requested a replacement, but the second tea tasted the same. I even had three other people try it, and they all agreed it tasted like lemonade. When I brought this to the staff's attention, they didn't seem to care or offer a solution. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. Since this is the only Cane's on this side of the valley, it's unfortunate that the customer service was so poor.

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    Angry Chickz

    Angry Chickz

    2.9(23 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    This was delicious. Worth driving from Palm Springs…read more Hopefully they will open up another closer into the city. Chicken and spice was spot on. Not to spicy but just enough. Can't wait to go back.

    If you are at all curious, try it now, cause it won't be around long (surprised if it makes the…read moresummer). Food: Wasn't horrible. Wasn't particularly good. Fries were definitely old. Limp. They also had so much dusting of spice I initially thought they were sweet potato fries (orange). I had to put them in the air fryer just to stiffen them up a bit. I had a slider. Might have had cole slaw on it as advertised....but if it did, it was a miniscule amount. By the way...'slider' is a misnomer. It was a fairly large sandwich. The chicken was good. Not terrific, but not half bad. I ordered a combo, because when you say slider I picture a White Castle size sandwich. My combo also came with a piece of Texas Toast with a chicken tender and pickles. I ate that later. It was okay. Nothing I would have cravings for. By the way, I like spicy food. However, I got the medium and that was probably the best option. Price: Well, the two piece combo I described above was $16. Not worth that much, but if you break it all down, two people could have split this portion size. Ambience: Place was nearly empty when I visited (two other patrons). The server took my order and retreated to the kitchen, where I could clearly hear her and the other employee arguing. In the meantime, I watched a 2021 replay of an NFL game on TV (why not play live golf or something with relevance?). Between the old football game and the employee battle I could not get out of there fast enough. As I say, reading the reviews (which I wish I would have read prior to visiting), and tasting for myself....I just don't know about the longevity.

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