El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in managing restaurants. The company, through its subsidiaries, develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the name El Pollo Loco. Read More The firm specializes in fire-grilling fresh citrus-marinated chicken with variety of offerings which include chicken avocado burrito, chicken tostada salads and pollo bowls. El Pollo Loco Holdings was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. The listed name for LOCO is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Common Stock.