Founded in 1975, El Pollo Loco Inc. is one of the United States leading quick-service restaurant chains specializing in flame-grilled chicken. Based in Santa Maria, Calif., its menu includes dishes from the kitchens of Mexico, including Signature Grilled Burritos, Pollo Bowls, Pollo Salads, Tacos al Carbon and Quesadillas. El Pollo Loco Inc. is also one of the United States flame-grilled chicken leaders with more than 380 restaurants in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, New Jersey and Missouri.