Having watched the El Pollo Loco restaurant in Beaverton being built, and then watching it sit and sit . . . since March . . . with their OPENING SOON banners, I can finally tell you it's open.  And my tummy is full!

Thank you El Pollo Loco (located at Cedar Hills and Fairfield in Beaverton) for finally opening.

And apparently, I wasn't the only one waiting for El Pollo Loco.  The lines were moving quickly, they were well-staffed.  But they did have to put 3 employees in the parking lot to direct traffic.

The place was packed.  For good reason, it's a great tasting flame-grilled chicken.  A nice alternative from fried, fatty food.

El Pollo Loco (the CRAZY Chicken) has been a staple food establishment in Southern California, were I first tasted the wonderful flame-grilled bird.

The menu is a little more diverse then I seemed to remember, and with chicken tamales, I couldn't resist!

El Pollo Loco Beaverton is across the street from the Cedar Hills Crossing Mall.  For the first few weeks, I'd suggest you avoid going during rush hour.