So-so - Anonymous employee El Pollo Loco Employee Review

3.0
May 3, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

50% off of lunches, 25% employee discount on anything, somewhat flexible hours, decent management overall, pretty good food and sometimes nice customers.

Cons

Somewhat flexible hours, low rate of pay, fast-paced, not much room for advancement, no free food during lunch breaks.

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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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