El Pollo Loco Menu With Prices (Updated November 2026)
The full El Pollo Loco menu with current prices and calories. Fire grilled chicken meals and family meals, chicken burritos, Pollo Bowls, tacos, tostada salads, sides, kids meals, desserts and drinks. Checked in November 2026.
El Pollo Loco Menu Prices at a Glance
El Pollo Loco began as a roadside chicken stand in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1975, and opened its first US restaurant in Los Angeles in 1980. Its chicken is marinated in citrus, garlic and spices and grilled over an open flame rather than fried, and the chain now has around 500 restaurants, most of them in California and the Southwest.
Prices here are typical in store figures from menu boards and pricing trackers in November 2026. Delivery apps charge noticeably more, and California restaurants sit at the top of the range.
Fire Grilled Chicken Meals
Chicken meals come with two regular sides and tortillas or chips. Pick leg and thigh or breast and wing.
| Meal | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Piece Chicken Meal (leg and thigh) | $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
| Family meal | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Piece Family Meal | $30.99 to $38.99 | 8 pieces, 2 large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa |
| 12 Piece Family Meal | $44.99 to $52.99 | 12 pieces, 3 large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa |
| 16 Piece Family Meal | $54.99 to $63.99 | 16 pieces, 4 large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa |
Burritos and Pollo Bowls
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Original BRC Burrito | $3.99 | 410 |
| Chicken Burrito | $6.99 | 480 |
| Queso Guacamole Chicken Burrito | $7.49 | 780 |
| Double Chicken Avocado Burrito | $10.99 | 900 |
| Original Pollo Bowl | $7.49 | 580 |
| Double Chicken Pollo Bowl | $9.49 | 930 |
| Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl | $9.99 | 790 |
Tacos, Salads and Specialties
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Taco | $2.49 | 210 |
| Chicken Taco al Carbon | $2.49 | 170 |
| Mexican Caesar Salad | $7.99 | 420 |
| Classic Chicken Tostada Salad | $8.29 | 820 |
| Loaded Quesadilla | $9.99 | 900 |
| Shredded Chicken Nachos | $8.99 | 940 |
Sides
| Side | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cilantro Rice | $1.99 | 160 |
| Pinto Beans | $1.99 | 140 |
| Cole Slaw | $1.99 | 120 |
| Corn | $1.99 | 110 |
| Mac and Cheese | $2.99 | 310 |
| Chips and Guacamole | $4.99 | 450 |
Kids Meals, Desserts and Drinks
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Chicken Meal | $6.99 | 400 to 600 |
| Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito Meal | $5.99 | 400 to 550 |
| 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
| Day | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 10:00am to 10:30am | 10:00pm | Drive thru often later |
| Friday and Saturday | 10:00am to 10:30am | 10:00pm to 11:00pm | Busiest at dinner |
| Sunday | 10:00am to 10:30am | 10:00pm | Set by each restaurant |
Most El Pollo Loco restaurants open around 10am and close around 10pm, and many drive thrus stay open later.
How to Order at El Pollo Loco for Less
Order a family meal for groups, since it costs far less per piece than single meals. Choose leg and thigh, which is cheaper than breast and wing, use the free salsa bar, order in store rather than through delivery apps, and join Loco Rewards for points toward a free chicken meal.
El Pollo Loco Nutrition Notes
Fire grilled chicken is lower in calories than fried chicken, with a leg about 90 calories and a breast about 200. Pinto beans, corn and cole slaw are lighter sides than mac and cheese, and a Pollo Bowl is about 580 calories. Use our calorie calculator to see how a meal fits your day.
Current El Pollo Loco Deals and Offers
| Deal | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Loco Rewards | Free | Points on every order toward a free 2 piece chicken meal |
| New app user offer | Free item | Welcome reward on your first app order, where available |
| Family Meals | From about $30.99 | 8, 12 or 16 pieces with large sides, tortillas, chips and salsa |
| Salsa bar | Free | Self serve salsas at most dine in restaurants |
El Pollo Loco keeps its best savings in Loco Rewards, so sign up before your first order to get the welcome reward.
Delivery app prices run noticeably higher than in store prices, so pick up in store when you can.
El Pollo Loco Menu FAQ
How much is a 2 piece meal at El Pollo Loco?
About $9.99 in store in November 2026, with two sides and tortillas.
How much is an El Pollo Loco family meal?
An 8 piece family meal runs about $30.99 to $38.99, and a 12 piece about $44.99 to $52.99.
Is El Pollo Loco chicken fried?
No. It is marinated in citrus and spices and grilled over an open flame.
How much is a Pollo Bowl?
About $7.49 for the Original Pollo Bowl and $9.49 for the Double Chicken Pollo Bowl.
What is a BRC Burrito?
A beans, rice and cheese burrito, one of the cheapest items at about $3.99.
Does El Pollo Loco have a rewards program?
Yes. Loco Rewards members earn points on every order toward free food.
Where did El Pollo Loco start?
In Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1975. The first US restaurant opened in Los Angeles in 1980.
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Price disclaimer. USA Food Menu is an independent reference site and is not affiliated with El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Prices and calorie counts on this page were checked in November 2026 using menu boards and pricing trackers, and they reflect in store ordering. Prices vary by location and are highest in California and on delivery apps. Calorie figures are approximate. Confirm in the El Pollo Loco app before you order.