El Pollo Loco left a bitter taste in my mouth - Anonymous employee El Pollo Loco Employee Review

1.0
28 Mar 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

very by the book on cleaning and serv safe policies

Cons

very bias expect too much much for what they pay you( 1 person on drive thru REALLY?) poor training not a very diverse crew out dated headsets( for drive thru)

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5.0
18 Nov 2025
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Pros

Work life balance Flexible with my schedule

Cons

Can be overbearing at times

1.0
5 June 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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