"Craving for a taste of California's favorite fire-grilled chicken chain? El Pollo Loco has long been a staple in the West Coast, but with a vast menu spanning everything from classic combos to innovative twists, it can be tough to know what to order. In a comprehensive taste test, the editors at our publication put 14 menu items to the test, from the creamy flan to the indulgent shredded chicken nachos, to separate the must-haves from the misses. Find out which fan favorites lived up to the hype and which menu items are best left on the sidelines in our in-depth review of El Pollo Loco's offerings."


We tried 14 menu items from El Pollo Loco, ranging from their flan to shredded chicken nachos, to determine which are worth ordering and which to skip.