Tamales & More On Limited-Time Holiday Menu At El Pollo Loco

EAST BAY, CA — In keeping with its Mexican-heritage vibe, El Pollo Loco is rolling out its annual holiday menu featuring handmade chicken tamales, Mexican hot chocolate and chicken pozole verde, a traditional soup.

The limited-time offerings are at all restaurants throughout California, including locales in the East Bay, until Dec. 25, according to management.

"At El Pollo Loco, we embrace tradition – both old and new," said Hector Muñoz, Orange County-based El Pollo Loco's chief marketing officer. "Our customers look forward to these classics every holiday season."

The tamales have a new twist this year — served as "bowls" with three options that "perfectly blend traditional Mexican flavors with Los Angeles culinary inspiration," the company said. Choices include the eatery's fire-grilled chicken simmered in red chile sauce and masa as either two chicken tamales, a tamale and chopped chicken breast or tamale with a chicken leg and thigh.

The chicken pozole verde, a holiday specialty, features chicken and hominy, slow-simmered in a tomatillo broth with garlic, onion and chile.

The Mexican hot chocolate includes Abuelita™ Chocolate, spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

Sound tasty? In the East Bay, locations include:

• 4401 Clayton Rd, Concord
• 1551 Monument Blvd, Concord
• 3898 Fallon Rd, Dublin
• 24119 Mission Blvd, Hayward
• 1144 Stanley Rd, Livermore
• 2506 International Blvd, Oakland
• 4444 Century Blvd, Pittsburg
• 13139 San Pablo Ave, Richmond

See all locales here.

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