El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco is a Mexican and chicken restaurant that prides itself on delivering fresh and authentic food. Using whole chickens marinated in a special blend of herbs, spices, fruit juices, and garlic before being fire-grilled to perfection on their signature open-flame grills. The menu includes Mexican entrees made with freshly cut grilled chicken, handmade guacamole, salsas, and dressings. With over 480 restaurants across 6 states since its founding in 1980, El Pollo Loco continues to be a cultural benchmark for L.A. Mex.
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time to snuggle up with my chicken tortilla soup 😌me every time good soup
10/30/2026

time to snuggle up with my chicken tortilla soup 😌

me every time

good soup

I swear, if someone brings me a 12pc family meal I’m going to scream
10/27/2026

I swear, if someone brings me a 12pc family meal I’m going to scream

10/22/2026

cheaper than therapy 🤷

10/21/2026

it’s nbd

what?
10/20/2026

what?

when you know, you know 🥲
10/19/2026

when you know, you know 🥲

🏈 Game Day Spread Giveaway 🏈Your team puts you through enough. Let us handle the food.We’re giving one winner a $250 El ...
10/16/2026

🏈 Game Day Spread Giveaway 🏈

Your team puts you through enough. Let us handle the food.

We’re giving one winner a $250 El Pollo Loco gift card for catering at their next game day watch party. We got you.
 
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow El Pollo Loco
2️⃣ Tag your game day buddies in the comments👇 (more comments, the better your chances)
3️⃣ Share this post in your Stories (we will be checking)

🕒 Ends October 20, 2026 at 8 PM PST.
 
 
 
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.
 

I fear I would fold immediately…
10/13/2026

I fear I would fold immediately…

your fall vibes are now complete. you’re welcome 🍁
10/12/2026

your fall vibes are now complete. you’re welcome 🍁

10/09/2026

National Chicken Month came in hot and that’s a wrap! From the first-ever National Grilled Chicken Day on Sept 9, all the Loco Hall of Flame Challenge entries to taking over our Sunset Blvd EPL to throw a dance party, you all made this a legendary Chicken Month!
 
See you next year! ‍❤️‍🔥

10/06/2026

you can get 3 tacos for $5 with Loco Rewards every Tuesday btw 😌

You know you love Tuesdays!
04/26/2022

You know you love Tuesdays!

Mondays just got a little better! 2 piece leg & thigh with a side, warm tortillas and salsa. All for $5. Only on Mondays...
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.

Sunday is for family time. Free kids meal with Family Meal purchase. Amo a mi hermosa familia
04/24/2022

Sunday is for family time. Free kids meal with Family Meal purchase. Amo a mi hermosa familia

This is what Familia looks like...
04/22/2022

This is what Familia looks like...

Make today a great one with El Pollo Loco!
04/01/2022

Make today a great one with El Pollo Loco!

NEW Shredded Beef Birria is here! Only at El Pollo Loco.
03/17/2022

NEW Shredded Beef Birria is here! Only at El Pollo Loco.

Come down and meet Christine our HR Manager and Lauralei our TA Specialist at Collin College (Spring Creek Parkway and J...
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!

How do you spell Tuesday? T-A-C-O-S!
03/15/2022

How do you spell Tuesday? T-A-C-O-S!

$5 lunch today at El Polo Loco - meet you there!
03/14/2022

$5 lunch today at El Polo Loco - meet you there!

It's Familia Sunday! Get a free kids meal with a Family Meal purchase on Sundays only at El Pollo Loco.
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

4050 W Airport Freeway
Irving, TX
75061

Directions to the restaurant located at W Airport Freeway in Irving:

Public transport:
Take the bus to the nearest bus stop and walk east on W Airport Freeway until you reach the restaurant.

Driving/parking:
From the north, take TX-161 S and exit towards W Airport Freeway. Turn left onto W Airport Freeway and continue until you reach the restaurant on your right.
From the south, take TX-183 E and exit towards W Airport Freeway. Turn left onto N Belt Line Road, then turn right onto W Airport Freeway. Continue until you reach the restaurant on your left.
There is parking available onsite.

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

El Pollo Loco in Irving, TX is a must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Mexican food. This chicken restaurant and caterer has been delivering fresh, delicious food for decades, and their commitment to quality has never wavered. 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.

But it's not just the chicken that makes El Pollo Loco so special. They put the same dedication and care into their handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. And with more than 480 restaurants across 6 states, El Pollo Loco has become a cultural benchmark for authentic Mexican cuisine.

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 and served fast - always cut-to-order. So if you want to experience the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town, head over to El Pollo Loco on W Airport Freeway in Irving today!

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