Burgers loud enough to hear across downtown Bellingham.
Our Mission Statement
At El Pollo Feo, we do more than smash burgers. We bring people together through bold food, real energy, and a vibe that feels unmistakably local. Rooted in food truck culture and inspired by hip-hop, hustle, and community, we believe great food should be loud, memorable, and made fresh every single time.
We are committed to doing things the hard way because it tastes better that way. Burgers smashed fresh to order, fries cooked hot and crispy every time, chicken hand-breaded, sauces made in-house, and no shortcuts behind the window.
Our mission is to create food that hits with personality, service that feels genuine, and an experience that turns first-timers into regulars. Whether you're pulling up at the truck, catching us at Kulshan, or ordering for the crew, El Pollo Feo exists to serve unforgettable food, build community, and bring good vibes through everything we do.
Loud Burgers. Good Vibes.
El Pollo Feo Get Smashed was built for people who want food with real flavor and real personality. We’re serving smash burgers daily with crispy edges, melty cheese, loaded fries stacked heavy, buttermilk chicken sandwiches, desserts, and ice-cold drinks on Kentucky Street.
The Story Behind The Smash.
El Pollo Feo began as a childhood dream for Josue (Josh) Martinez. Growing up, Josh and his siblings were lovingly called polluelos (“little chicks”) by their mother. That playful nickname eventually inspired the name El Pollo Feo, meaning “The Ugly Chicken.” Despite the name, the menu has been proudly beef-based until 2025, adding a fun twist to the story and keeping the humor from his childhood alive. Josh is a second-generation immigrant from El Salvador. His parents came to the United States in the late 1980s in search of their own American dream, and Josh is now the first business owner in his family. What started as a dream has grown into a fast-rising food truck brand in Whatcom County, with bold smash burgers, loaded fries, wings, and chicken sandwiches. His long-term vision is to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Whatcom County, one that continues to support the local food truck and trailer community while building opportunities for future generations.
Whatcom County Raised
El Pollo Feo Get Smashed is all about good food, good energy, and burgers worth talking about. What started as a small food trailer has grown into a spot people across Whatcom County keep coming back to. We serve Roosevelt daily with smash burgers, loaded fries, buttermilk chicken sandwiches, desserts, cold drinks, and house-made sauces — all made fresh to order at Kulshan K2 on Kentucky Street.
From quick lunch stops to brewery nights, we’re here seven days a week serving food that keeps people coming back.