What state has the most El Pollo locos?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

California contains by far the highest number of El Pollo Loco restaurants in the United States, hosting hundreds of locations that represent roughly 77% to 79% of the chain's entire nationwide footprint, far outstripping other states like Nevada, Texas, and Arizona.

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