El Pollo Loco Menu With Prices
Typical El Pollo Loco prices and calories for fire grilled chicken meals, family meals, burritos, Pollo Bowls, tacos, tostada salads, sides, kids meals and drinks, plus Loco Rewards deals and opening hours.
🔥 El Pollo Loco Hot Deals
Participating restaurantsEl Pollo Loco keeps most of its savings inside Loco Rewards, plus Taco Tuesday and family meals.
| Deal | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Tuesday Tuesdays | 2 for $5 | Two tacos every Tuesday |
| $2 ChataCoffee Mondays Loco Rewards | $2 | Members, with an $11.99 or more purchase |
| Family Meals Family | From about $30.99 | 8, 12 or 16 pieces with large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa |
| Loco Rewards App | Free | Points on every order toward a free 2 piece chicken meal |
| New app user offer App | Free item | Welcome reward on your first app order, where available |
| Salsa bar | Free | Self serve salsas at most dine in restaurants |
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El Pollo Loco
This page · checked Nov 9Lowest price dealLoco Rewards Free
- Taco Tuesday2 for $5Tuesdays
Two tacos every Tuesday
- $2 ChataCoffee Mondays$2Loco Rewards
Members, with an $11.99 or more purchase
- Family MealsFrom about $30.99Family
8, 12 or 16 pieces with large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa
- Loco RewardsFreeApp
Points on every order toward a free 2 piece chicken meal
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Aliza's Picks at El Pollo Loco
What I order when I want the most for my money. Picked from the prices on this page, not paid placements.
- My value order2 Piece Chicken Meal, leg and thighabout $9.99
Fire grilled chicken, two sides and tortillas. In LA this is my go to weeknight dinner.
- Lighter pickTwo Chicken Tacos al Carbonabout $4.98
About 340 calories for both, and only $5 on Taco Tuesday.
- For the group8 Piece Family Mealfrom $30.99
Chicken, large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa. Grab extra salsas from the bar.
- Deal I'd grab this weekTaco Tuesday2 for $5
Two tacos every Tuesday. See all El Pollo Loco deals
Fire Grilled Chicken Meals
2 sides and tortillasThe chicken is marinated in citrus, garlic and spices and grilled over an open flame, not fried. Leg and thigh is the cheaper cut.
| Meal | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Piece Chicken Meal, leg and thigh Popular | $9.99 | 600 to 900 |
| 3 Piece Chicken Meal | $12.99 to $14.79 | 750 to 1,100 |
| 4 Piece Half Chicken Meal | $15.99 to $17.89 | 900 to 1,300 |
| 8 Piece Chicken Only | $19.99 to $21.79 | 1,500 to 2,100 |
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Family Meals
Large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa| Family meal | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Piece Family Meal Best for groups | $30.99 to $38.99 | 8 pieces and 2 large sides |
| 12 Piece Family Meal | $44.99 to $52.99 | 12 pieces and 3 large sides |
| 16 Piece Family Meal | $54.99 to $63.99 | 16 pieces and 4 large sides |
Burritos & Pollo Bowls
Made with fire grilled chicken| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Original BRC Burrito Cheapest | $3.99 | 410 |
| Chicken Burrito | $6.99 | 480 |
| Queso Guacamole Chicken Burrito | $7.49 | 780 |
| Original Pollo Bowl | $7.49 | 580 |
| Double Chicken Pollo Bowl | $9.49 | 930 |
| Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl | $9.99 | 790 |
| Double Chicken Avocado Burrito | $10.99 | 900 |
Tacos, Salads & Specialties
Lunch favorites| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Taco al Carbon Lighter | $2.49 | 170 |
| Crispy Chicken Taco | $2.49 | 210 |
| Mexican Caesar Salad | $7.99 | 420 |
| Classic Chicken Tostada Salad | $8.29 | 820 |
| Shredded Chicken Nachos | $8.99 | 940 |
| Loaded Quesadilla | $9.99 | 900 |
Sides
Pick two with a mealPinto beans, corn and cole slaw are the lighter sides. The salsa bar is free at most dine in restaurants.
| Side | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Corn | $1.99 | 110 |
| Cole Slaw | $1.99 | 120 |
| Pinto Beans | $1.99 | 140 |
| Cilantro Rice | $1.99 | 160 |
| Mac and Cheese | $2.99 | 310 |
| Chips and Guacamole | $4.99 | 450 |
Kids Meals, Desserts & Drinks
Treats| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito Meal | $5.99 | 400 to 550 |
| Kids Chicken Meal | $6.99 | 400 to 600 |
| Flan | $3.29 | 230 |
| Churros, 3 | $3.49 | 510 |
| Horchata, regular | $2.99 | 340 |
| Fountain Drink, large | $2.89 | 0 to 400 |
El Pollo Loco Hours
Typical times, local time| Service | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 10 to 10:30 AM to 10 PM | Drive thru often later |
| Friday and Saturday | 10 to 10:30 AM to 10 or 11 PM | Busiest at dinner |
| Sunday | 10 to 10:30 AM to 10 PM | Set by each restaurant |
El Pollo Loco ordering tips
Choose leg and thigh
It costs less than breast and wing and stays juicier on the grill.
Go on Taco Tuesday
Two tacos for $5 every Tuesday.
Order in store
Delivery apps charge noticeably more, especially in California.
Use the salsa bar
Free salsas at most dine in restaurants.
Sign up for Loco Rewards
Points add up to a free 2 piece meal, and new app users get a welcome reward.
Buy family size
An 8 piece family meal costs far less per piece than four single meals.
About El Pollo Loco prices
El Pollo Loco started as a roadside chicken stand in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1975 and opened its first US restaurant in Los Angeles in 1980. Here in Southern California it is everywhere, and prices in California sit at the top of the range on this page. Many restaurants are company owned, the rest are franchised. The figures here are typical in store prices before tax.
El Pollo Loco menu FAQ
How much is a 2 piece meal at El Pollo Loco?
About $9.99 in store, with two sides and tortillas or chips.
How much is an 8 piece family meal at El Pollo Loco?
About $30.99 to $38.99 depending on location, with large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa.
Is El Pollo Loco chicken grilled or fried?
Grilled. It is marinated in citrus and spices and cooked over an open flame.
What is the cheapest thing at El Pollo Loco?
The Original BRC Burrito, beans, rice and cheese, at about $3.99, and tacos at about $2.49.
Does El Pollo Loco do Taco Tuesday?
Yes. Two tacos are $5 every Tuesday.
Is there an El Pollo Loco rewards program?
Yes. Loco Rewards members earn points toward free food and get member offers.
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