El Pollo Loco

🍽️ Restaurants · San Antonio

19

total experiences

68%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
25 days ago

Incorrect order received and management refused to provide a resolution.

Business reply on Google

We’re sorry to hear that you weren’t satisfied with your experience. There are some concerning details in your review that we’d like to discuss further. If you’d like our assistance, could you please reach out to us at https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us with more details? We value your opinion.

WorstCleanliness & HygieneFrom Google Reviews
Aug 16, 2026

The restaurant lacks air conditioning, causing an uncomfortably hot environment.

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Aug 14, 2026

Incorrect order, raw food, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Business reply on Google

We’re sorry to hear that you weren’t satisfied with your experience, Ana. There are some concerning details in your review that we’d like to discuss further. If you’d like our assistance, could you please reach out to us at https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us with more details? We value your opinion.

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 30, 2026

Drive-thru staff failed to understand the customer's order.

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, Jason. We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 7, 2026

Staff charged for a replacement order after an initial error

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Ariel. At El Pollo Loco, we continuously work to create good experiences for our guests and we’re sorry to hear that we missed the mark here. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jun 25, 2026

The tacos contained an excessive amount of onions and cilantro.

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jun 5, 2026

The food portions are small and the quality is poor.

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, M.L. We are sorry that your experience at El Pollo Loco didn’t quite match your expectations. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 22, 2026

staff failed to process a company coupon correctly

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
May 9, 2026

The manager displayed rude behavior and lacked helpfulness toward the team.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
May 6, 2026

The chicken tacos were served cold and water was overpriced.

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Apr 28, 2026

Incorrect order, missing items, and rude staff member.

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Mar 30, 2026

The chicken portions are extremely small for the price charged.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jul 24, 2025

The burrito lacked chicken and caused physical stomach discomfort.

Business reply on Google

We're so sorry. Please message us at https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ with more details. We want to make this right.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jul 2, 2025

The food served was burnt, inedible, and portions were insufficient.

Business reply on Google

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Sep 9, 2023

Poor food quality and incorrect order contents received at drive thru.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jun 24, 2022

Incorrect ingredients and missing items in food order

Business reply on Google

We sincerely apologize about the issues you experienced, and we hope to make this right. Please reach out to https://www.elpolloloco.com/contact-us/ so we can rectify this issue. Thank you.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
May 1, 2022

Long wait times and poor quality, stale food served.

WorstCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 19, 2022

Filthy restaurant with long wait times and missing menu items.

WorstProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Sep 27, 2021

The order was incorrect and the food quality was poor.