El Pollo Sonora

4.8 ( 106 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
14522 Vanowen St # 1, Van Nuys, CA 91405, United States
+1 818-988-3452

El Pollo Sonora, located at 14522 Vanowen St #1, Van Nuys, CA, has quickly established itself as a beloved destination for Mexican cuisine. Customers rave about the restaurant's succulent chicken and tri-tip, often featured in highly praised dishes like the burritos and the number five combo plate. Each meal is generously accompanied by flavorful rice, beans, fresh salsa, and warm tortillas, allowing diners to customize their tacos to perfection.

The positive feedback is evident in reviews from patrons like Brianne Rogers, who appreciates the well-seasoned meats and the quick, friendly service. Veena Rocha highlights the affordability without compromising quality, while Israel Rocha mentions that he drives 10 miles just to savor the standout chicken and spicy salsas. Diners like Anthony Sierra have described their experience as homely, further emphasizing the inviting atmosphere of the restaurant.

Whether indulging in delicious chicken tacos or assembling a tri-tip feast, the consensus is clear: El Pollo Sonora promises exceptional flavors at great prices, making it a must-visit for any Mexican food lover.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For El Pollo Sonora

Brianne Rogers
Jun 27,2025
We have been living in this area for a few years now, and this is hands down our favorite place for burritos! The chicken and tri tip plate, I believe the #5, is also so good. It comes with rice, beans, salsa, and tortillas, so you can make your own tacos. The meat is seasoned so well, and whether you get beef or chicken, the meat is tender, and so good. Very friendly staff and quick service. We love this place!
Veena Rocha
Jun 22,2025
Good pollo. Great prices
Anthony Sierra
Jun 4,2025
Felt like home. Good food. Good service. Will come back again.
Israel Rocha
May 31,2025
I love this place,one of thee best chicke I've eaten, and there tri tip combo is so good and there salsas fire, over all they have really good prices and there customer service is wonderful, I drive 10 miles for this food.
Christopher Kaneff
Apr 29,2025
Run don't walk there & get 3 chicken tacos with everything. Friendly service great eats !!!
Chester Paul Sgroi
Apr 7,2025
I have been here a few times and I've always been happy with the food. I believe they use the Squared payment system which will ask you the tip percentage you'd like to give at the time of payment l. While the staff here is friendly, the food good and restaurant (including the restrooms) clean, there is no table service above the fact that they do bring the food out to you if you dine in. You have to toss your own trash thus my minor nit about their payment system requesting a tip. Still not a big deal for me as I do plan to return here again.
Arthur Dominguez
Apr 5,2025
This place makes pollo asado the real Mexican way. It may look a little bit like El Pollo Loco...but not even close to the taste. And their tri tip meat is also delicious along with their salsa and beans that I love so much.
Chincha12
Mar 16,2025
Wow. I’m glad I found this hidden gem. Chicken legs and thighs are BOMB

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