El Pollo Norteno

El Pollo Norteno is a renowned Mexican restaurant that has been serving delicious, authentic Mexican food since 1981. Founded by Anabella and Salvador Corona, El Pollo Norteno has become a staple in the community, known for its mouth-watering Mesquite charcoal grilled chicken and other traditional Mexican dishes.

Our History

Anabella and Salvador Corona opened the first El Pollo Norteno restaurant in 1981, fulfilling a long-held dream of opening a restaurant abroad. Their commitment to excellence, quality, impeccable service, and great prices has made El Pollo Norteno a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Today, the restaurant continues to serve healthy, savory food prepared with the same dedication to quality and authenticity that has defined it for over four decades.

Our Menu

El Pollo Norteno's menu is full of delicious, authentic Mexican dishes prepared from scratch daily. From our signature Mesquite grilled chicken to our flavorful carne asada, carnitas, and birria, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Our menu also includes a variety of sides and desserts, such as Mexican rice, refried beans, macaroni salad, and flan.

Our Mesquite grilled chicken is prepared with our secret northern Mexican marinade and cooked to perfection over Mesquite charcoal. We offer individual meals, family meals, and combination plates, all of which come with salsa and tortillas. Our combo meals include two sides, and our family meals serve 4-16 people.

Our menu also includes a variety of breakfast options, such as chilaquiles, huevos al gusto, huevos rancheros, and huevos con chorizo, all served with rice and beans. Our kids' menu includes a free toy and a choice of chicken leg, taco, bean and cheese burrito, quesadilla, or Norteno Kids' Meal.

Grilled Chicken and More

At El Pollo Norteno, we take pride in our grilled chicken, which is prepared with juices and spices in our secret northern Mexican marinade and grilled to perfection over Mesquite charcoal. Our menu also includes authentic dishes made from scratch, such as our Grilled Chicken Bowl, Asada Bowl, Carnitas Bowl, and Al Pastor Bowl, as well as tacos, burritos, tortas, and quesadillas made with fresh ingredients.

Our soups, salads, and side dishes are the perfect complement to any meal. Try our Caldo De Pollo soup with corn, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, and squash, served with two whole pieces of chicken. Our garden salad topped with boneless, skinless chicken breast is also a popular choice.

Catering and Delivery

El Pollo Norteno offers catering services for your next event. From taquizas (taco bars) and burrito trays to grilled chicken plates and combination plates with two or three meats and sides, we have a variety of options to choose from. We can deliver, serve your guests, or even cook on site and serve.

We also offer delivery services from 10:30 am - 7:30 pm, so you can enjoy our delicious food from the comfort of your own home. Simply call us at 866-MI-POLLO to place a catering or delivery order.

Visit Us Today

If you're in the mood for delicious, authentic Mexican food, look no further than El Pollo Norteno. Visit us today and experience the best Mesquite grilled chicken and traditional Mexican dishes in town. With multiple locations in Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Lake Forest, and Corona, there's always an El Pollo Norteno near you.