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09/10/2026
CONTEST ALERT🔥Welcome to the Loco Hall of Flame Challenge. Get Loco over this beat for a chance to win FREE CHICKEN FOR LIFE!* Here’s how to enter:
1. Use this audio to make something amazing! Show that El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken love and get Loco: could be a pic, video, duet, remix, stitch, AI video - let that fire-grilled chicken be your muse. But all entries must include this banger of a beat.
2. Post it on your public social profile with in the caption and tag El Pollo Loco
3. Follow so we can be friends, duh
Check out ElPolloLoco.com/HallofFlame for more info and FAQs.
Contest ends September 23, 2026 at 6 pm PST. Winner will be contacted on or about September 24, 2026 via DM from El Pollo Loco.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Ends 9/23/26. Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., 18+. For rules, eligibility, methods of entry, judging criteria, and prize details: ElPolloLoco.com/HallofFlame Sponsor: El Pollo Loco, Inc. Link in bio for more info. This contest is in no way sponsored by Meta.
09/09/2026
We’re celebrating National Grilled Chicken Day the only way we know how: with FREE CHICKEN*!!
Loco Rewards members get a free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal with the purchase of ANY drink. A deal so good, we had to put it in the Loco Hall of Flame. 🔥
*Valid 9/9/26 only. Free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal w/ purchase of an a la carte drink, for Loco Rewards members. Excludes combos & delivery apps. Limit 1 per person. Tax extra. Valid at participating locations/channels only. While supplies last. For full terms and conditions see elpolloloco.com/offers.
09/07/2026
feeling whimsical ✨
09/04/2026
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
Get that protein 💪
DON’T MISS THIS ONE 🔥 (sign up before you show up)
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
It’s a big month for grilled chicken. And Loco Rewards 👀
If you’re not a Loco Rewards Member, what are you even doing??
09/03/2026
Grilled chicken this good deserves its own holiday. So, we made it official! And for the FIRST EVER National Grilled Chicken Day on September 9th, we’re giving you a FREE 2 Piece Leg and Thigh Meal with the purchase of ANY drink with Loco Rewards.
Sign up before you show up! 🔥
Valid 9/9/26 only. Free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal w/ purchase of an a la carte drink, for Loco Rewards members. Excludes combos & delivery apps. Limit 1 per person. Tax extra. Valid at participating locations/channels only. While supplies last. For full terms and conditions see elpolloloco.com/offers.
09/02/2026
things are looking up this week☀️
09/01/2026
National Chicken Month just got more Loco.
Welcome to the Loco Hall of Flame. Stay tuned for contests, prizes, offers, merch, and more, all month long!
08/31/2026
Get a FREE 2 Piece Leg & Thigh Meal with the purchase of ANY drink with Loco Rewards on National Grilled Chicken Day, Wed., Sept 9!! 🔥🍗
Valid 9/9/26 only. Free 2pc Leg & Thigh Meal w/ purchase of an a la carte drink, for Loco Rewards members. Excludes combos & delivery apps. Limit 1 per person. Tax extra. Valid at participating locations/channels only. While supplies last. For full terms and conditions see elpolloloco.com/offers.
08/27/2026
☕️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ☕️
Need a little pick-me-up? We got you! Our new ChataCoffee drinks are the perfect caffeinated sweet treat. So, we’re giving away a lotta chata!
20 lucky winners will score a $20 EPL gift card to fund their next much-needed ChataCoffee break for the back-to-school season. How to enter:
• Follow El Pollo Loco
• Tag your coffee date in the comments
• Share this post in your Stories (we’ll check)
Your Instagram profile must be public. Sweepstakes ends on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 8 PM PT. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Winners will be contacted via DM from the verified El Pollo Loco Instagram Account. See full terms in the link in our bio.
08/25/2026
I love you but…
08/24/2026
sorry guys… can’t hangout today 🤷
08/20/2026
the love of ur life is just around the corner👀
08/19/2026
tbh i’m here for the cilantro dressing🤤
08/18/2026
life is just so beautiful and full of joy
08/17/2026
u won’t believe what’s at the end🫣
08/17/2026
“Imagine pairing Trader Joe's dip with El Pollo Loco’s quesadillas. New life hack unlocked?”
let’s go.
Street Corn Loaded Quesadilla X Everything and the Elote dip.
Article by PARADE Magazine
04/26/2022
You know you love Tuesdays!
04/25/2022
Mondays just got a little better! 2 piece leg & thigh with a side, warm tortillas and salsa. All for $5. Only on Mondays at El Pollo Loco.
04/24/2022
Sunday is for family time. Free kids meal with Family Meal purchase. Amo a mi hermosa familia
04/22/2022
This is what Familia looks like...
04/01/2022
Make today a great one with El Pollo Loco!
03/17/2022
NEW Shredded Beef Birria is here! Only at El Pollo Loco.
03/17/2022
Come down and meet Christine our HR Manager and Lauralei our TA Specialist at Collin College (Spring Creek Parkway and Jupiter Rd, East Plano) from 10:00 am to 2:00pm today. We are hiring for El Pollo Loco. We’ll enjoy talking to you about what opportunities we could provide for your future!
03/15/2022
How do you spell Tuesday? T-A-C-O-S!
03/14/2022
$5 lunch today at El Polo Loco - meet you there!
03/13/2022
It's Familia Sunday! Get a free kids meal with a Family Meal purchase on Sundays only at El Pollo Loco.
Address
1400 E Beltline Road
Richardson, TX
75081
To access E Beltline Road in Richardson, take the nearest exit off the highway and head towards the road. For those using public transportation, there is a bus stop located near E Beltline Road that can be accessed by taking the appropriate bus route. Drivers can park in one of the many parking lots adjacent to E Beltline Road.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 10pm |
| Friday |
10am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 10pm |
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What people say
Mexican restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine, and El Pollo Loco on E Beltline Road in Richardson, TX is no exception. What sets El Pollo Loco apart is their dedication to using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods to deliver the best possible taste.
At El Pollo Loco, everything starts with whole chickens that are marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices, and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled on their signature open-flame grills to perfection before being hand-cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. This attention to detail ensures that every dish is bursting with flavor.
But it's not just the chicken that's exceptional at El Pollo Loco. They put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings every day. And with over 480 locations across six states, it's clear that customers keep coming back for more.
Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a family dinner, El Pollo Loco has something for everyone. Their famous fire-grilled chicken is cooked slow but served fast and always cut-to-order. So if you're craving authentic Mexican cuisine made with fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods, head over to El Pollo Loco on E Beltline Road in Richardson today!
