terrible pay, hours, management - Cook El Pollo Loco Employee Review

2.0
11 Aug 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

great schedule 50% discount during shift on meals

Cons

terrible management great workers have to pick up lazy coworkers slack. managment enables this behavior. terrible quality, more emphasis on quota.

Explore other reviews about El Pollo Loco

5.0
18 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work life balance Flexible with my schedule

Cons

Can be overbearing at times

1.0
5 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not much else other than free food

Cons

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

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All