Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:30 AM
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Salt Lake City: 7:45 AM (MST). Holiday hours may differ – call (801) 363-0836 to confirm.
Location & directions
1120 South 300 WestSalt Lake City, UT 84101
About El Pollo Loco
Located at 1120 South 300 West in Salt Lake City, Utah, El Pollo Loco is a Mexican restaurant. Our Salt Lake City guide covers 797 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
El Pollo Loco is open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
You can visit for takeout.
For questions or orders, call (801) 363-0836.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1120 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Phone
- (801) 363-0836
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM 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 51 other Mexican restaurants in Salt Lake City. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:30 AM, earlier than 71% of them (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 63% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 89.5 hours a week, 17 hours more than the local median of 73. 71% of Mexican restaurants in Salt Lake City open on Sundays, and El Pollo Loco is one of them.
Compared with 51 other Mexican restaurants in Salt Lake City that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Utah
Based on 42 menus with 3,513 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Utah, the median menu item costs $11.19, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $15.99.
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 Utah typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 55% | $6.54 |
| Chile Relleno | 40% | $6.95 |
| Nachos | 40% | $9.00 |
| Sour Cream | 40% | $1.55 |
| Chimichanga | 38% | $14.99 |
| Taco Salad | 36% | $14.10 |
| Quesadilla | 33% | $6.99 |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 33% | $7.00 |
Calculated from 42 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Pollo Loco there are 36 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 133 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (23), Cafes & Coffee (18), Bakeries & Desserts (15), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (9).
Competition is strong: 8 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 57 within three miles. The closest is Tacos Garay, 0.4 mi away.
54 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 FoodWendy's< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsPaxton Pub0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiYoimi Sushi & Hibachi0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDough Miner0.3 mi
- ItalianCosmica0.3 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 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is El Pollo Loco open on Sunday?
Yes, El Pollo Loco is open on Sundays: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is El Pollo Loco located?
El Pollo Loco is located at 1120 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
What is the phone number of El Pollo Loco?
You can call El Pollo Loco at (801) 363-0836.
Does El Pollo Loco offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Pollo Loco, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
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 133 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Pollo Loco. Nearby options include Wendy's (< 0.1 mi), Paxton Pub (0.1 mi), and Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi (0.2 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Pollo Loco?
8 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Tacos Garay, 0.4 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Utah cost?
Based on 42 menus with 3,513 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Utah, the median menu item costs $11.19, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $15.99.
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