El Pollo Loco is a popular Mexican casual dining and quick-service restaurant chain. They gained their loyal customers by consistently producing some of the best their flame-grilled, citrus-marinated chickens for more than 30 years.
Translated as “the crazy chicken” from Spanish, you’ll be impressed at how reasonably priced, flavorful, and fresh their menu offerings are – from their salsas to their burritos.
El Pollo Loco Menu
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starters | ||
| Tortilla Soup | Small | $2.99 |
| Tortilla Soup | Large | $5.49 |
| Chips & Guacamole | $2.99 | |
| Tortilla Roll | $1.99 | |
| Chicken Combos | ||
| Combo Includes Two Small Classic Sides & Small Drink | ||
| Leg & Thigh - Combo | 2 Pc. | $6.89 |
| Breast & Wing - Combo | 2 Pc. | $7.39 |
| Leg & Thigh - Combo | 3 Pc. | $7.89 |
| Breast & Wing - Combo | 3 Pc. | $8.89 |
| Half Chicken Combo | 4 Pc. | $8.99 |
| Skinless Breast Combo with Vegetables & Side Salad | $6.39 | |
| Family Meals | ||
| Includes Warm Tortillas | ||
| Legs & Thighs + 2 Large Sides | 8 Pc. | $19.99 |
| Mixed Chicken + 2 Large Sides | 8 Pc. | $21.99 |
| Legs & Thighs + 2 Large Sides | 10 Pc. | $22.99 |
| Mixed Chicken + 2 Large Sides | 10 Pc. | $23.99 |
| Legs & Thighs + 3 Large Sides | 12 Pc. | $25.99 |
| Mixed Chicken + 3 Large Sides | 12 Pc. | $27.99 |
| Legs & Thighs + 3 Large Sides | 16 Pc. | $28.99 |
| Mixed Chicken + 3 Large Sides | 16 Pc. | $30.99 |
| Legs & Thighs Chicken Only | 8 Pc. | $10.99 |
| Mixed Chicken Only | 8 Pc. | $12.49 |
| 3 Course Family Meal with Cheese Enchiladas | ||
| Meal Includes 4 Enchiladas, 2 Large Sides, Tortillas & 4 Churros | ||
| Legs & Thighs - Meal | 8 Pc. | $21.99 |
| Mixed Chicken - Meal | 8 Pc. | $24.99 |
| Legs & Thighs - Meal | 12 Pc. | $26.99 |
| Mixed Chicken - Meal | 12 Pc. | $28.99 |
| Burritos | ||
| Avocado Burrito (Chicken) | $5.99 | |
| Avocado Burrito (Baja Shrimp) | $6.99 | |
| Spicy Chipotle Burrito (Chicken) | $5.99 | |
| Spicy Chipotle Burrito (Baja Shrimp) | $6.99 | |
| Poblano Avocado Burrito (Chicken) | $5.99 | |
| Poblano Avocado Burrito (Baja Shrimp) | $6.99 | |
| Ranchero Burrito (Chicken) | $5.99 | |
| Ranchero Burrito (Baja Shrimp) | $6.99 | |
| BRC Burrito (Beans, Rice & Cheese) | $1.49 | |
| Tostadas | ||
| Tostada Salad (Chicken) | $5.99 | |
| Tostada Salad (Baja Shrimp) | $6.99 | |
| Avocado Bacon Tostada Salad (Chicken) | $6.49 | |
| Avocado Bacon Tostada Salad (Baja Shrimp) | $7.19 | |
| Ultimate Double Tostada Salad (Double Chicken) | $7.49 | |
| Ultimate Double Tostada Salad (Double Baja Shrimp) | $8.59 | |
| Quesadillas | ||
| Avocado Quesadilla (Chicken) | $5.79 | |
| Avocado Quesadilla (Baja Shrimp) | $6.89 | |
| Grill Master Pollo Bowls | ||
| Fajita Bowl | $6.39 | |
| Unwrapped Burrito Bowl | $6.19 | |
| Ultimate Double Bowl | $7.49 | |
| Mashed Potato Bowl | $6.19 | |
| Grande Avocado Bowl | $6.19 | |
| Salads | ||
| Mexican Cobb Salad (Chicken) | $6.99 | |
| Mexican Cobb Salad (Baja Shrimp) | $7.99 | |
| Classic Salad (Chicken) | $5.99 | |
| Classic Salad (Baja Shrimp) | $6.99 | |
| Bowls | ||
| Ultimate Double Bowl (Double Chicken) | $7.49 | |
| Ultimate Double Bowl (Double Baja Shrimp) | $8.59 | |
| Grande Avocado Bowl (Chicken) | $6.19 | |
| Grande Avocado Bowl (Baja Shrimp) | $6.99 | |
| Classic Combos | ||
| Combo Includes Small Drink | ||
| Original Pollo Bowl | $5.00 | |
| Mexican Caesar Bowl | $5.00 | |
| Ranchero Bowl | $5.00 | |
| Classic Chicken Burrito | $5.00 | |
| Tacos | ||
| Grande Chicken Avocado Taco | $2.79 | |
| Grande Shrimp Avocado Taco | $3.49 | |
| Loco Street Taco | $1.49 | |
| Chicken Taco al Carbon | $1.29 | |
| Crunchy Taco | $1.99 | |
| Baja Shrimp | ||
| Two Shrimp Avocado Tacos | $6.49 | |
| Shrimp Tostada Salad | $6.99 | |
| Shrimp Avocado Burrito | $6.99 | |
| Ultimate Double Shrimp Bowl | $8.59 | |
| 5 Under 500 Calories | ||
| Double Chicken Avocado Salad | $6.99 | |
| Chicken Black Bean Bowl | $6.19 | |
| Chicken Mango Grilled Tostada | $6.39 | |
| Whole Wheat Chicken Avocado Burrito | $5.99 | |
| Skinny Chicken Quesadilla | $6.19 | |
| Specialties | ||
| Chicken Tamales | 1 Pc. | $1.99 |
| Chicken Tamales | 4 Pc. | $7.49 |
| Desserts | ||
| Churros | 2 Pc. | $1.39 |
| Sides | ||
| Corn | Small | $1.89 |
| Corn | Large | $3.59 |
| Broccoli | Small | $1.89 |
| Broccoli | Large | $3.59 |
| Rice | Small | $1.89 |
| Rice | Large | $3.59 |
| Pinto Beans | Small | $1.89 |
| Pinto Beans | Large | $3.59 |
| Mashed Potatoes | Small | $1.89 |
| Mashed Potatoes | Large | $3.59 |
| Black Beans | Small | $1.89 |
| Black Beans | Large | $3.59 |
| Cole Slaw | Small | $1.89 |
| Cole Slaw | Large | $3.59 |
| Loco Side Salad | Small | $1.89 |
| Loco Side Salad | Large | $3.59 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | Small | $1.89 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | Large | $3.59 |
| Kids' Meals | ||
| Meal Includes Small Side & Kid's Drink | ||
| 2 Legs | $3.99 | |
| Mini Pollo Bowl | $3.99 | |
| BRC Burrito | $3.99 | |
| Drinks | ||
| Soft Drink | Small | $1.69 |
| Soft Drink | Medium | $1.89 |
| Soft Drink | Large | $1.99 |
| Bottled Water | $1.59 | |
About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco began its humble beginnings in Mexico in 1975 before reaching its American home in Los Angeles, California by 1980.
Its massive growth now accounts for over 400 locations and counting, while staying among the top ranks of chicken-based chains according to Consumer Reports. It also once held the record for World’s Largest Burrito in 1995.
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Their clean, hacienda-inspired restaurants greet customers with appetizing whiffs of grilled chicken, while they watch their orders being cooked and freshly prepared.
El Pollo Loco prides itself in its use of fresh and never-frozen ingredients. Their salsas, salads, and guacamoles are made fresh and in-house daily.
The chicken bowls and burritos are a customer favorite. El Pollo Loco also offers vegetarian, under-500-calories, and no wheat gluten menu options.
Service is quick, where staff and management have been generally known to be all-smiles, welcoming, efficient, and overall helpful.