That avocado salsa, though.

I could bathe in it. I could dab some behind my ears as an eau de toilette. I could start an IV drip with it. The avocado salsa most likely contains preservatives that I try to avoid, but I don't care. It's a surprise the toilet doesn't turn neon green after I've had El Pollo Loco.

My, my. A makeover has done wonders for you, El Pollo Loco. With a more attractive décor & seating, this location looks more welcoming. However, I don't like moving the salsa bar from a center island to the left of the restaurant next to the soda. Reason being the crowd that forms, pushing & shoving for cup after cup of pico de gallo, house salsa and that, oh yeah, avocado salsa. The former center island was great because customers can stock up on salsa from both sides, reducing the wait. Now, I literally have to taser hapless victims to get my year's supply of salsa.

During my last visit, the order machine broke & customers had to give back their receipts so the staff could complete the orders. Being an easy going fella, I wasn't in a hurry & didn't mind waiting a little longer for my food. When I eventually gathered my food, I was given 2 free pieces of chicken due to the wait. Woohoo! I just came up, baby!

Besides that aberration, service has been good when I've visited. Because the small salsa cups aren't enough for me, I ask for the large salsa cups. For those wanting to dine in, plenty of table seating.

Parking is in private lot shared by Church's, UFC gym, Thai Villa & other busineses.

Trying the new menu items, such as the bowls & burritos, with mixed results, I know I can't go wrong with El Pollo Loco's chicken. That's what keeps me coming back. And go back I will, coupon held in my tenderlovin hand. Just please don't get mad at me if the staff has to restock the avocado & pico de gallo salsa after me ;p

Recommend! NOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM