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Our History

Salvador and Anabella left their family and friends behind in their hometown of Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico to leave for a dream that has been shared by countless others: to strive forward and earn a brighter future in the United States, the land of opportunity.
Shortly after, El Pollo Norteño was founded in Santa Ana
Today, Alfonso and his wife Karina Corona, along with their 3 children, run the family business which has, through the help of an amazing staff, been lucky to serve its faithful fans for 40 years now.

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2014

Our location on Grand Ave is relocated around the corner ot 1327 E 1st St, Santa Ana.

2006

El Pollo Norteño opens in Whittier, CA.

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2002

El Pollo Norteño opens in Garden Grove at 13185 Harbor Blvd.

2002

El Pollo Norteño opens in Anaheim, CA.

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1999

Our location at 1525 W 1st St in Santa Ana opens.

1996

El Pollo Norteño opens in Orange, CA.

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1989

El Pollo Norteño opens in Anaheim, CA.

1985

El Pollo Norteño opens in Anaheim, CA.

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el pollo norteño location on grand ave

1982

Our location at 202 N Grand Ave in Santa Ana that was relocated to 1327 E 1st St.

1981

Santa Ana, CA

In 1981, Anabella and Salvador Corona opened the first El Pollo Norteño® restaurant.

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1982

News article announcing the grand opening of our 202 N Grand Ave location.

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1984

El Pollo Norteño opens in Norwalk, CA.

2015

The first El Pollo Norteño food truck opens, putting meals on wheels.

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2016

El Pollo Norteño has its largest catering event for 1000 people.

2017

El Pollo Norteño opens in Anaheim at 528 W Lincoln Ave.

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Today

Nowadays, this family company is run by Alfonso and Karina Corona along with their three children and a great team dedicated to serving a loyal customer base. Together, they have built a history of over 40 years of success.

Established 1981

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131815 Harbor Blvd

Garden Grove, CA 92843

23591 Rockfield Blvd #G

Lake Forest, CA 92630

324 S Main St

Corona, CA 92882

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1327 E 1st St

Santa Ana, CA 92701

1525 W 1st St

Santa Ana, CA 92703

528 W Lincoln Ave

Anaheim, CA 92805

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