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Monday 10am - 10pm Tuesday 10am - 10pm Wednesday 10am - 10pm Thursday 10am - 10pm Friday 10am - 10pm Saturday 10am - 10pm Sunday 10am - 10pm

El Pollo Loco

Name: El Pollo Loco
Address: 692 W San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA, 92078, US
Telephone: (760) 744-2999
Price range: $
Rating: 3.8

Famous Fire-Grilled Chicken. Cooked slow. Served fast. And always cut-to-order.

While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco's delivery of fresh, authentic food has not. Everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way - on our signature open-flame grills - then hand cut into your favorite Mexican en

trees. We put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. At El Pollo Loco in San Marcos,CA, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.

12/17/2024

making this our entire personality today.

reminder that you can get 2 tacos for $5 everyday until the end of the year - link in bio to order now.

12/04/2024

🎁 it’s DAY 1 of 12 Days of Pollo!🎁 from now through 12/15, we're bringing Loco Rewards Members the best offers of the year—an early Christmas gift from us to you. make sure you turn on our Instagram story notifications so you don't miss out‼️

today only, you can buy one burrito, get the second one FREE.
what day are you most excited for?

12/03/2024

*beep boop beep boop* cyber digital exclusive 🚨
now you can get 2 tacos for $5 EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. through the end of the year when you order online or in our app. tap the link in bio to order now.

12/02/2024

music to my ears

11/28/2024

it's giving...thanks...giving

impress everyone this Thanksgiving with these homemade EPL dishes. link in bio for the full recipes!🔗

11/26/2024

a message for Shaq & Charles Barkley

10/28/2024

starting tomorrow, taco tuesday is getting an upgrade👀

10/22/2024

have your burrito (& wear it too)🌯

10/21/2024

my love language is pollo giving

10/18/2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🩷
At El Pollo Loco, we stand together to support those affected by breast cancer.

09/26/2024

WOW - What an amazing day at the grand opening of our new California location in Tulare🎉

We had 100 customers in line prior to opening with many lining up as early as 4am🤯

A big thank you to our partners in Tulare who came to support!

09/16/2024

Grab a burrito buddy and celebrate National Guacamole Day with us!

Loco Rewards members can buy one fire-grilled chicken burrito and get the second one on us🥑🌯

09/15/2024

Sometimes life just needs a lil extra guac, ya know?😌🤌
Today, Loco Rewards members can get a free REGULAR side of guac with any $5+ order!

09/14/2024

We're celebrating National Guacamole Day all weekend🥑 Loco Rewards® can add a small side of guac for just $1 for any in-app purchase!

09/03/2024

only the essentials 😋

08/30/2024

A love story for the ages 😭♥️🥗🍗

08/27/2024

in a burrito state of mind 🤤

08/24/2024

just remember friendships may end, relationships may end, but churros ♥️ they’re forever 💍

01/11/2023

Visit any five locations in San Antonio, Texas, and enjoy our fantastic street tacos.

12/13/2019

Home is where the tamales are!

12/11/2019

Traditions are best shared around the table. Enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner tonight, available at 692 W San Marcos Blvd.

12/09/2019

Your favorite holiday tradition just got better. Stop by 692 W San Marcos Blvd and pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!

12/06/2019

Slow simmered holiday tradition. Our new Chicken Pozole Verde soup is here for a limited time!

11/26/2019

'Tis the season for tradition. Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today!

11/24/2019

Your weekend plans just got more delicious. Order online and get our famous fire-grilled chicken delivered right to your door!

11/22/2019

Which new Holiday Tamale Bowl is your go-to this season: Chicken Tamale Bowl, 2 Chicken Tamales Bowl or Chicken Tamale and Chopped Chicken Breast Bowl?

11/20/2019

What's better than eating your favorite fire-grilled chicken? How about being rewarded for eating your favorite fire-grilled chicken! Receive a Free Original Pollo Bowl when you download our app and sign up today! Details: www.elpolloloco.com/rewards

11/18/2019

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love this holiday season. Head over to 692 W San Marcos Blvd and pick up our Holiday Family Dinner, including our famous fire-grilled chicken, 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa.

11/14/2019

Unwrapping a holiday tradition has never tasted so good! Pick up one of our Holiday Tamale Bowls today in San Marcos.

11/12/2019

As the weather cools down, the chocolate heats up! Stop by 692 W San Marcos Blvd and try our new Mexican Hot Chocolate.

11/10/2019

Have you joined LOCO rewards yet? Receive a Free Original Pollo Bowl when you download our app and sign up today! Details: www.elpolloloco.com/rewards

11/08/2019

Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy our Holiday Family Dinner, complete with our famous fire-grilled chicken, 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa.

11/06/2019

Our new Holiday Tamale Bowls are here for a limited time! Stop by 692 W San Marcos Blvd and try our Chicken Tamale Bowl, 2 Chicken Tamales Bowl or Chicken Tamale and Chopped Chicken Breast Bowl.

10/29/2019

Hey San Marcos, want a deal so good it's spooky? 👻 Take advantage of our $5 Fire-Grilled Combos! Choose from Chicken Nachos, 3 Chicken Taquitos w/ Guac, Original Pollo Bowl, 3 Tacos al Carbon or Classic Chicken Burrito. Each served with chips and a drink.

10/26/2019

In celebration of Make a Difference Day, we look back at the impact we made together earlier this month. With your help, we beat our original goal of selling 59,000 tacos on National Taco Day and were able to donate 75,000 tacos to local shelters in the communities we serve!🌮 Thank you San Marcos!

10/25/2019

At El Pollo Loco, our Grill Masters take the time to perfectly marinate and grill every piece of chicken we serve. So tonight, let us handle dinner. Try our $20 Fire-Grilled Familia Dinner, complete with 10 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, any 2 large sides and tortillas or chips. Order online → order.elpolloloco.com

Address

692 W San Marcos Boulevard
San Marcos, CA
92078

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 10pm
Tuesday	10am - 10pm
Wednesday	10am - 10pm
Thursday	10am - 10pm
Friday	10am - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 10pm

Telephone

(760) 744-2999

Website

https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/san-marcos/692-w-san-marcos-blvd?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=yext

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Our Tradition

Sometimes the traditional ways are the best. That’s why even after nearly four decades we continue to marinate whole chickens in our family marinade of citrus, garlic and spices several times a day, every day. That’s why our seasoned Grill Masters still grill them low and slow--the traditional way, for 55 minutes over an open flame. That’s why generations of families gather around our Mexican entrees and family dinners year after year. And that’s why our enduring commitment to the principles of hard work, doing things the right way, and always starting with the best ingredients available will never change.