Welcome to El Pollo Norteño of Santa Maria, CA

Home of the Best Chicken & Tri-Tip!

Our Dining Rooms have now re-opened to Dine-In Customers! You are welcome to visit us and enjoy your freshly prepared meal inside our establishment. If you prefer to pick up your order, you can reach us in advance at (805) 928-9338 and place your order for pick up! Online Ordering for Pick Up is also available by clicking/tapping the "Order Online Now!" Button below. Or you may also order for Delivery/Pick Up by clicking/tapping the "DoorDash" Button below!​​​​​​​

Or, For Delivery:

We are dedicated to serving excellence to people who want simple, delicious cuisine.  As an up-to-date business, we want to give you the opportunity to stay in touch with our company and our offers. A new content management system will enable us to always keep you up to date.​​​​​​​

In brief, you should know the following about us: our company was established in 1982 and has been responsible for providing delicious Mexican Style flame-broiled chicken and tri-tip dishes in and around the Central Coast of California ever since.  Our regular customers particularly value the unique taste of our delicious chicken and tri-tip marinated with our special recipes and grilled to their liking.

​​​​​​​Or you might like to inquire Catering Information for your next office or birthday party, wedding, quinceanera, family gathering, or any event you may want us to provide services for. We are looking forward to hearing from you!   You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! You can view our menu by clicking on the "Menu" tab in the upper Navigation section of this page!​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Located at: 1954 S. Broadway #H,  Santa Maria, CA 93454

Visit us today for a great meal at a more than affordable price. We guarantee you’ll soon be back for a second helping!

Sizzlin' on the Grill
Half Chicken Plate
Chicken/Tri-Tip "Combo Plate"
Tri-Tip "Torta" Sandwich
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El Pollo Sta Maria
Quarter lb Tri-Tip Plate
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Quarter Chicken
(white meat pictured)
Burrito, Chips and Fresh Salsa
Hear the Sizzle! Chicken on the Grill
We have become locally famous for both our menu and our location. Make sure you stop by if you are in the neighborhood!
Our business is located at 1954 S. Broadway #H, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (inside the OSH shopping center, next to Grocery Outlet  and Santa Maria Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram). 
Our kitchen currently opens 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.  Our dining rooms close at 9 p.m.


Mon - Sun: 10:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Kitchen Closes at 8:30 p.m., Dining Room Closes at 9:00 p.m.
No personal checks accepted.