Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Pacoima: 5:07 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (818) 485-5522 to confirm.
Location & directions
13273 Van Nuys Boulevard A/B, 13273 Van Nuys Blvd cPacoima, CA 91331
About El Pollo Peru
El Pollo Peru is a Peruvian restaurant located at 13273 Van Nuys Boulevard A/B, 13273 Van Nuys Blvd c in Pacoima, California. It's part of our guide to 23 restaurants, cafes and bars in Pacoima.
El Pollo Peru is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Thursday).
The menu we have on file lists 64 items across 9 sections, including Appetizers, Pollo a la Brasa, Sides, Saltados, and Tallarines. Menu highlights include Papa a la Huancaina, 1/4 chicken, and Fries small.
Available service options are outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, happy-hour food, healthy options, and late-night food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (818) 485-5522 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 13273 Van Nuys Boulevard A/B, 13273 Van Nuys Blvd c, Pacoima, CA 91331
- Phone
- (818) 485-5522
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 64 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Pollo Peru’s weekday schedule with 51 other Peruvian restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:30 PM).
In total it is open about 51 hours a week, 9 hours fewer than the local median of 60. 94% of Peruvian restaurants in California open on Sundays, and El Pollo Peru is one of them.
Compared with 51 other Peruvian restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants in California
Based on 31 menus with 2,213 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $17.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.84 and $23.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Saltado | 58% | $23.50 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 58% | $12.59 |
| Aji de Gallina | 52% | $23.02 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 52% | $23.87 |
| Chicha Morada | 48% | $5.00 |
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 45% | $26.72 |
| Ceviche de Pescado | 42% | $19.98 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 39% | $24.98 |
Calculated from 31 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Rooftop seating
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Assistive hearing loop
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Pollo Peru there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 16 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Chicken & Wings (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (2).
El Pollo Peru is the only Peruvian restaurant within a mile. The next closest is El Chocherita, 3.4 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeJuicility x Coffee0.4 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsPam's Donuts0.5 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJack in the Box0.6 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC0.7 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Pollo Peru's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is El Pollo Peru open on Sunday?
Yes, El Pollo Peru is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is El Pollo Peru located?
El Pollo Peru is located at 13273 Van Nuys Boulevard A/B, 13273 Van Nuys Blvd c, Pacoima, CA 91331.
What is the phone number of El Pollo Peru?
You can call El Pollo Peru at (818) 485-5522.
Does El Pollo Peru offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Pollo Peru offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
Does El Pollo Peru take reservations?
Yes, El Pollo Peru accepts reservations.
Is El Pollo Peru wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and assistive hearing loop.
Is El Pollo Peru good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and kids' menu.
Is El Pollo Peru open late?
No, El Pollo Peru usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Pollo Peru?
There are 16 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Pollo Peru. Nearby options include Juicility x Coffee (0.4 mi), Pam's Donuts (0.5 mi), and Subway (0.6 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near El Pollo Peru?
None within a mile. The closest is El Chocherita, 3.4 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants in California cost?
Based on 31 menus with 2,213 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $17.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.84 and $23.00.
