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RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco - San Marcos

El Pollo Loco - San Marcos

5 reviews$$$$Closed10am - 10pm
🌮Mexican Restaurant✨Just BecauseQuick & Easy
El Pollo Loco - San Marcos
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📍692 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078, US
📞(760) 744-2999
🌐restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/san-marcos/692-w-san-marcos-blvd
Business Hours
Monday
10am - 10pm
Tuesday
10am - 10pm
Wednesday
10am - 10pm
Thursday
10am - 10pm
Friday
10am - 10pm
Saturday
10am - 10pm
Sunday
10am - 10pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

El Pollo Loco - San Marcos
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📍692 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078, US
📞(760) 744-2999
🌐restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/san-marcos/692-w-san-marcos-blvd
Business Hours
Monday
10am - 10pm
Tuesday
10am - 10pm
Wednesday
10am - 10pm
Thursday
10am - 10pm
Friday
10am - 10pm
Saturday
10am - 10pm
Sunday
10am - 10pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

El Pollo Loco at 692 W San Marcos Blvd is a quick-service Mexican restaurant known for its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. Every day, whole chickens are slowly marinated in a special blend of herbs, spices, and fruit juices before hitting the grill. The menu spans crispy tacos, tostadas, chicken meal bowls, and family chicken meals served with warm tortillas and fresh salsas. Reviewers highlight the chicken taco salad, the BRC burrito, and the crispy tacos as standout orders. The restaurant is kid-friendly and well suited to a quick, satisfying meal any day of the week.

Highlights

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Fire-grilled chickenWhole chickens are citrus-marinated daily and grilled over an open flame.
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Crispy taco favoritesReviewers rave about the crispy tacos as a fast, fresh, and delicious go-to.
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Hearty meal bowlsThe chicken taco salad with a side of rice is a crowd-pleasing, filling combo.
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Family and kids mealsGenerous family platters and affordable kids meals make group dining easy.

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