Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Alhambra: 4:24 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (626) 289-9882 to confirm.
Location & directions
2528 West Commonwealth AvenueAlhambra, CA 91803
About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco is a Mexican restaurant located at 2528 West Commonwealth Avenue in Alhambra, California. Our Alhambra guide covers 169 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
El Pollo Loco is open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
You can visit for takeout, delivery, drive-through, and outdoor seating.
For questions or orders, call (626) 289-9882.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 2528 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
- Phone
- (626) 289-9882
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Pollo Loco’s weekday schedule with 10 other Mexican restaurants in Alhambra. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, close to the local norm of 9:00 AM and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 60% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 96 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 89. 90% of Mexican restaurants in Alhambra open on Sundays, and El Pollo Loco is one of them.
Compared with 10 other Mexican restaurants in Alhambra that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in California
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
We don’t have El Pollo Loco’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 37% | $5.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 34% | $14.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 33% | $9.72 |
| Quesadilla | 32% | $11.46 |
| Carne Asada | 30% | $18.97 |
| Menudo | 30% | $15.95 |
| Nachos | 29% | $12.07 |
| Burrito | 26% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 595 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Outdoor seating
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Pollo Loco there are 21 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 42 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (8), Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Cafes & Coffee (4), and Sandwiches & Delis (4).
Competition is healthy: 5 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 23 within three miles. The closest is Taco Bell, < 0.1 mi away.
17 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodCarl's Jr.< 0.1 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchIHOP0.1 mi
- BarbecueOno Hawaiian BBQ0.1 mi
- VietnamesePho N Mor0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisPanera Bread0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Pollo Loco's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Is El Pollo Loco open on Sunday?
Yes, El Pollo Loco is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is El Pollo Loco located?
El Pollo Loco is located at 2528 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803.
What is the phone number of El Pollo Loco?
You can call El Pollo Loco at (626) 289-9882.
Does El Pollo Loco offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Pollo Loco offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, drive-through, and outdoor seating.
Is El Pollo Loco open late?
Yes – El Pollo Loco is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Pollo Loco?
There are 42 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Pollo Loco. Nearby options include Carl's Jr. (< 0.1 mi), IHOP (0.1 mi), and Ono Hawaiian BBQ (0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Pollo Loco?
5 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Taco Bell, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in California cost?
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
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