Work with a ton of great people, some management lacked leadership skills which made working there unpleasant at times. - Grill Cook El Pollo Loco Employee Review

3.0
Oct 18, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to start building work experience, customer service skills. Still allow's you to got to school schedules tend to be pretty flexible.

Cons

Usually low hours of work, pay isn't so good. Depending which restaurant you work at management sometimes isn't the best.

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5.0
Nov 18, 2025
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Pros

Work life balance Flexible with my schedule

Cons

Can be overbearing at times

1.0
Jun 5, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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