El Unico Pollo Taquero

About

Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 4481 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Phone: (323) 906-8429

Work Hours

Mon 8:00 am-10:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am-10:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am-10:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am-10:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am-10:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am-10:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am-10:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Street, Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    No
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    Waiter Service
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms
    Yes

Reviews

  • Steven N.

    star star star star star 13 June 2026

    The chicken is similar to El Pollo Loco, but better, IMHO. It has the nice smoky bbq flavor of chicken cooked over an open wood-burning fire, like what you would have at a beach bbq or a lazy sunday afternoon at the park. The chicken is a bit charred on the outside, but I don't mind that--it's rustic, down home food, not fine dining. For all the exterior crispness, it's moist on the inside.

    The sides were solid: rice and beans both with a firm al dente bite. None of the mushy sides you sometimes find at similar such places.

    The service was professional, too. It's a very basic place. Basically a food stand, although there is an indoor seating area tucked away in the back. I expected the staff to be clueless for a modest looking place like this, but they anticipated my needs, offering salsa options, paying by card, etc. I felt confident that the place is well run.

  • Maria S.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 13 June 2026

    I got no chicken breasts in a $20 chicken meal, they also gave us very little fries. I am not going back.

  • Mel J.

    star star star star star 4 June 2026

    I always get the half chicken here it's so damn good! When you walk up and smell that fresh grilled chicken that just came off the charcoal grill your mouth just waters.

  • Migz G.

    star star star star star 31 May 2026

    The whole time I drove by thinking it was a "pollo Asado" place till today was completely stunned at how good their carne Asada Mulitas and burritos were don't even get me started w their chicken!! Most def coming back soon!

  • Angel R.

    star star star star star_border 31 May 2026

    I've lived here forever and though always smelled this place I never went in. Omg I don't know what I was missing. I just get basic things but trust not ever quesadilla is made the same. So got a great one with extra fixings. Sold.

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