Overall a bad company. Owner is a white guy, so food isn't exactly what you call "authentic mexican" - Anonymous employee El Pollo Loco Employee Review

1.0
Mar 8, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The food was good but its expensive having to buy your employee meal every day. Spend more than what I make

Cons

If you're cashier you'll be the only cashier throughout your whole shift,bad management, no free meals

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5.0
Nov 18, 2025
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Pros

Work life balance Flexible with my schedule

Cons

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1.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Not much else other than free food

Cons

High turnover, favortism, lack of stability, disconnect between corporate and restaurants.

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