Nuevo Leon

Mexican Chicken Chain Under Siege as Bomb Attacks Erupt

Chicken chain El Pollo Loco in Nuevo Leon is under attack! Five locations torched, 1 guard injured. Authorities investigate, downplaying extortion links.

Mexicanist

Mar 25, 2025 — 2 min read

Cluck cluck BOOM! Nuevo León's El Pollo Loco restaurants are getting a little too crispy for comfort.

Looks like someone's got a serious bone to pick with El Pollo Loco down in Nuevo León, Mexico. The beloved chicken chain is facing a full-blown poultry problem as masked thugs have been launching a series of fiery attacks on their restaurants. Forget finger-lickin' good, this is straight-up scary!

Five locations of the popular grilled chicken joint have been targeted in recent weeks, with the latest incidents hitting Monterrey and Santa Catarina just yesterday, according to a local report.

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