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    El Pollo Loco

    3.4 (372 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    8 8pc Family Meal
    Chloe L.

    Always been a big fan of El Pollo Loco. Was our first time dining in today, food came out almost immediately. We usually get leg and thigh family size for a group of 2-4. Super tender grilled meat, our go-to's are corn or coleslaw or rice for sides. Self serve salsa bar and kind service!

    3 piece meal, always tasty and delicious! It is way more filling than it looks!
    Andrew L.

    I feel like El pollo loco is underrated really. The chicken is honestly amazing for such a simple place. Everything else can be a hit or miss but the chicken is always spot on, if you come here, you definitely have to try the chicken, if you try anything else then you can't complain or else your just a Crazy Chicken. The service is great, they are fast and efficient and generous. The ambiance is casual with some good music playing, the music is played at a slightly above average sound level. Seats are cushioned and well lit with some outdoor seating is some nice weather.

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    Black cashier is very rude and unprofessional. She should not work as cashier. Other people are great and friendly. But she is NOT

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    6 months ago

    Great staff. Good well prepared. If staff not too busy they even kindly bring to your table. Clean place. Great location!!!

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    3 months ago

    Solid El Pollo Loco!! Fresh food. Cool staff. Fresca pico is on point. Wish the one by my house was owned by this one.

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    Place is doing really well. Service is superb these days. The food is great. Definitely head down here.

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    7 months ago

    I've been to 4 El Pollo Locos in SoCal. This is numero uno because of the leadership such as Elie and staff such as Patrick

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    Good food and great staff! I enjoy coming to this place for lunch or dinner. Highly recommended.

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    MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    4.2
    (881 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    It was my first time here and wow I'm so impressed. You see so many burger joints and rarely any…read moregood ones in Irvine, but wow this one is a banger! Was recommended to try the MDC since it was my first time and wowww so impressed. Not only the food is great, location is convenient and the service is impeccable. Javier helped with the order recommendations and he was very informative ! The kitchen staff, Ray did such a phenomenal job on putting the burgers together in a timely manner! It was a great experience on the food and the staffs definitely added the touch for us to come back again! Thanks Javier and Ray!

    Great burger joint in the heart of Irvine!…read more Upon entering, the establishment is typical of a fast-casual food joint, with a small storefront and a good amount of tables to seat parties of varying sizes. Their menu is easy to read with options galore, from different types of smash burgers to even vegan options (very surprised to see this). Upon entering the establishment, you can expect to order and receive your food relatively quickly. I got the Mooyah burger and a side of fries. The fries were crispy and paired well with the burger. The burger was pleasant, savory, and plentiful. It definitely scratched my itch on smash-burgers. I will definitely be returning for another smash-burger soon! Highly recommend to those in the area looking for a solid spot on smash-burgers!

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    Philly's Best

    Philly's Best

    3.8
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    At the recommendation of my daughter, I drove 30+ miles to try this cheesesteak spot! I ordered (3)…read moredouble double meat and cheese cheesesteaks. They were all awesome. Despite driving back for over 1 hour, the cheesesteaks were delicious. They contained lots of meat and lots of cheeses. I had them add mushrooms to my steak. It was really delicious, tender, warm, and flavorful! I would definitely eat there again.

    Well, if I want a ground beef sandwich, I know where to come…read more I hadn't eaten here in around a year because the last time I did, I was disappointed with the quality and taste issues with both the cheesesteaks and the fries that accompanied the seeming change in management. The cheesesteaks that used to be full to the brim had then been stingy and the fries reeked and tasted of oil that had been reused wayy too many times. To add insult to injury, the prices had jacked up a ton. But, before hitting a road trip, we decided this would be one step above fast food so decided to give this place another shot. Huge mistake. Somehow, and at some point, someone decided that the steak that goes inside the cheeseSTEAK could be swapped with what looks, tastes, and feels like ground beef. True story. From the crumbly texture when chewing, the watery taste that could stem from what I think was a hurried attempt to semi-boil and/or thaw frozen meat, and the fact that 25% of the meat fell every time I took a bite, I'm almost certain they are using ground beef. At a minimum, it is clear they switched their meat and it is not for the better. I can only speculate that it was in response to complaints of stingy meat because they had filled our sandwiches to the brim with this meat. Unfortunately I'm going to be permanently removing this from my list of food options. This experience has even compelled me to write a review when I have not in quite some time. Wow.

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    The Cut

    The Cut

    4.3
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    1.8 mi
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    6 years in business
    Kid friendly

    My wife and I have been here quite a few times now, and it's always delicious. After The Counter…read moreclosed nearby, I really needed a new local burger place when I had a burger craving, and The Cut delivers. I either order The Cut (yes, the $40 burger and fries) or I make my own bleu cheese burger depending on my mood. I'll cut to the chase: is the $40 burger worth it? If you've got $40 to spare and you like burgers, I think it's definitely worth it. I mean, I've had it probably three or four times now, and I'm not some kind of moron who likes setting money on fire (I hope), so it must be good, right? What's unique about it? Basically everything, but obviously the patty of meat is the star of the show, with a unique taste and texture that makes it stand out from a normal ground beef patty, and the cheese is no slouch either. The only negative is that my wife bullies me into ordering it so she can steal a few bites. The regular fries and sweet potato fries are also great. My wife got a steak with her caesar salad one time, and that was delicious too. We usually have the same waiter since we come around the same time/day every time, and he's always great. They also always have a great selection of beers on tap, today they had three different West Coast IPAs and I felt like a kid in a candy store... yum! Normally when writing a review I can come up with some sort of complaint to balance things out, but not really in this case. I mean, I could whine that the burger is $40, but no one is forcing me to buy it (except for my wife). All in all, I think this is one of the best places in Irvine to have a pint of beer and a good meal.

    I can't believe we haven't had the cut before. And the sauces, I want more sauces…read more I'm bias for what I had. The blue cheese burger with amazing blue cheese sauce, carmelized onions. Bbq sauce with medium rare burger - oh my sweet and tartness! Absolute melt in your mouth delishness. And sweet potato fries were the perfect addition to the savory meal. I cannot wait have my leftovers today. My other half had the double smash cheese burger with regular fries. He'd try different side next time. But the Caesar dressing for the salad was amazing with homemade croutons. So let's discuss sauces. Three thousand island - yowsa- and house the cut sauce - my blue cheese sauce - and the ranch dressing! I want more things to dip in the sauces. Next time we will dine in and try more. Definitely a smash hit for a Friday night.

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    Bopomofo Cafe

    Bopomofo Cafe

    4.1
    (310 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I've been wanting to try Bopomofo's nori fish sandwich ever since I read the rave in the LA Times…read more It did not disappoint! It was a like a fancy version of McDonald's Filet-o-Fish, with a piece of fish at least twice the size. It came on a brioche bun (way better than McD's), a healthy dose of tartar sauce, red onion and cheddar. I added a side of tater tots for $3 more, which I shared. It was the perfect-sized lunch! Our order was over $20, so I was able to add on the Guava Wang for free, It was just the right amount of sweetness and a nice treat! I ordered online, and my order was ready on time. Service was friendly too. One of these days, I'm coming back for those maps tots!

    We always assumed this place was just drinks but I managed to walk by at just the right moment when…read morethe electronic menu boards swapped over to a picture of food. I tried out the popcorn chicken bento (spicy) here and it was great. It's about $15 with tax for the spicy version and came with about a cup of popcorn chicken (complete with dried basil and a side of sauce), a scoop of rice and a scoop of cabbage salad. It wasn't a huge portion of food but it was the perfect size for a lighter meal and it was the right amount for me. The staff member asked if I wanted to add any sides, such as an egg, but I declined. My bento took about ten minutes but the chicken is clearly fried to order. The employees here are very friendly and engaging with smiles on their faces so that's much appreciated. I would definitely come back again. I actually like the fast food/to go style set up because honestly, I'm tired of everything being a sit-down place that necessitates tipping.

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