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El Pollo Loco in B.R. closed?

Posted on 5/4/22 at 2:04 pm
Posted by whatiknowsofar
hm?
Member since Nov 2010
21035 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 2:04 pm
Been wanting to check it out and a friend told me they've been closed this week.
Posted by Sasquatch2020
Member since Oct 2020
519 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 2:20 pm to
do yourself a favor and eat at the authentic taco place literally right next to it called birria and barbacoa de chivo los compadres and get the birria special
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
War Damn Eagle Dad!
Member since Oct 2010
105409 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 2:47 pm to
El Pollo's chicken is one of my favorites.

You can grill your own at home

Here is the marinade and basting recipe. Just get a whole chicken and butcher, or if you like just legs and thighs that works too.

6 ounces pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon mild chili pepper, remove stem and seeds from chiles, finely minced (Anaheim or California)
8 drops yellow food coloring (but accurate) (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Posted by xXLSUXx
New Orleans, LA
Member since Oct 2010
10306 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 3:03 pm to
Is this the same place as the one in Kenner? Always liked that place.
Posted by Irregardless
Member since Nov 2021
2237 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 3:33 pm to
The one in Baton Rouge? That was fast.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29513 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 4:14 pm to
They appeared all over Houston in a flash and now there’s only a few left.

Same thing with Pollo Tropical

Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29513 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 5:56 pm to
The one here in Kingwood lasted all of 3 months and now it’s a Freebird’s
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38785 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 7:24 pm to
we bid on it came in 2nd.
it’s a half block from my office so we’ve been hitting it hard. It’s OK to slightly better than OK. Birra as noted above is 10x better

if it’s closed that’s news to me
Posted by Ryan3232
Valet driver for TD staff
Member since Dec 2008
25796 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 7:53 pm to
The one on airline?

Ive eaten there about 3-4 times since its been open. Something about the simplicity of rotisserie chicken and mexican sides with tortillas is a nice combo. What a shame if it is in fact closed now.
Posted by jrenton
Houston
Member since Mar 2007
1977 posts
Posted on 5/5/22 at 2:56 pm to
I miss the one in Kingwood but look forward to the Freebirds.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 5/5/22 at 3:03 pm to
quote:

do yourself a favor and eat at the authentic taco place literally right next to it called birria and barbacoa de chivo los compadres and get the birria special
Posted by tiger1969
Denham Springs
Member since May 2008
1112 posts
Posted on 5/6/22 at 12:49 pm to
"do yourself a favor and eat at the authentic taco place literally right next to it called birria and barbacoa de chivo los compadres and get the birria special"

This! We eat lunch here often, and every single thing I have tried has been very good.
Posted by whatiknowsofar
hm?
Member since Nov 2010
21035 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 10:32 am to
quote:

do yourself a favor and eat at the authentic taco place literally right next to it called birria and barbacoa de chivo los compadres and get the birria special


OH
MY
GOD

I regret not eating there sooner.

The best birra tacos I have ever had.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
48543 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 2:51 pm to
BR has some sneaky good hole in the wall joints and that is definitely one of them
Posted by ThanosIsADemocrat
The Garden
Member since May 2018
9395 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 3:49 pm to
quote:

we bid on it came in 2nd. it’s a half block from my office so we’ve been hitting it hard. It’s OK to slightly better than OK. Birra as noted above is 10x better if it’s closed that’s news to me


I eat it after the gym and yeah it was closed.

I believe I saw online that the business was for sale

A shame too, it was pretty great service.

The place across the street closes at 6 so terrible hours.
Posted by Jambo
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
2236 posts
Posted on 5/8/22 at 12:49 pm to
drove by yesterday, looked open to me
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38785 posts
Posted on 5/9/22 at 12:56 pm to
quote:

I believe I saw online that the business was for sale

the developer sold the building to an outside investor. it should re-open after the change in ownership
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38785 posts
Posted on 5/9/22 at 12:57 pm to
quote:

whatiknowsofar

gimme a heads up next time you go. my office is right arund the corner
Posted by whatiknowsofar
hm?
Member since Nov 2010
21035 posts
Posted on 5/9/22 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

gimme a heads up next time you go. my office is right arund the corner


I'll bump this thread fellow SON
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
98809 posts
Posted on 5/9/22 at 8:28 pm to
Saw recently on Nextdoor they had gotten robbed.
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