We've been to several El Pollo Loco restaurants in different locations. The ambience in this one is identical to others that I've been in. Getting a free birthday salad prompted our visit today. My wife got the double chicken salad. I got the chicken tostada salad (free!! Happy birthday!!). Each came with a very tasty dressing on the side. I I enhanced mine by going to the salsa bar and picking up a couple of the salsas to add to the salad. Each of the salads was large enough to be satisfying as a dinner entree. There was an ample amount of tender tasty chicken in each. For an inexpensive fast food dinner, this is an excellent choice.