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.
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.
2002
El Pollo Norteño opens in Garden Grove at 13185 Harbor Blvd.
2002
El Pollo Norteño opens in Anaheim, CA.
1999
Our location at 1525 W 1st St in Santa Ana opens.
1996
El Pollo Norteño opens in Orange, CA.
1989
El Pollo Norteño opens in Anaheim, CA.
1985
El Pollo Norteño opens in Anaheim, CA.
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.
1982
News article announcing the grand opening of our 202 N Grand Ave location.
1984
El Pollo Norteño opens in Norwalk, CA.
2015
The first El Pollo Norteño food truck opens, putting meals on wheels.
2016
El Pollo Norteño has its largest catering event for 1000 people.
2017
El Pollo Norteño opens in Anaheim at 528 W Lincoln Ave.
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.