Just came back from El Pollo Loco ... Love it !
Pros:
* Juicy chicken
* Cilantro Cream Sauce is bomb!!
* huge tostadas
* quick service
Cons:
* dirty bathrooms w/ no mirrors
* their natural ice tea has a weird taste to it
* they don't carry Choco Tacos anymore (okay that's super old school, but it must have been outrageously good because I remember ha).
Overall:
I go to El Pollo Loco when I feel like eating out, but attempt to be healthy at the same time. During this visit I ordered the Chicken Tostada with no sour cream plus a side of the creamy cilantro sauce. The cilantro sauce is pretty thick in consistency and really doesn't seem to healthy, but I couldn't resist. It's so hard to resist (that alongside the avocado salsa). What's up with the tea? I can't describe the taste, but there was definitely some type of funk to it ? Egh, nonetheless I'll be back for more.
** 4 Celestial Spheres **
Tips:
* if you are actually looking to count your calorie intake, the menu lists the caloric value of every item next to it (you might have to squint a bit).
* Opt for the cilantro dressing... trust me on this one!
* Odelay, El Pollo Loco has a dollar menu!
* $9.99 Family meal deal special going on right now