El Pollo Loco Menu Prices

Last updated: October 2026 · Prices cross-checked between allfoodmenuprices.org's October 2026 update and elpolloloco-menus.com's September 2026 menu; calorie ranges from elpolloloco.com's official nutrition listings. Franchise prices vary by location.

El Pollo Loco is the Mexican-style chain built on citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken instead of fried. Founded in Mexico and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, it runs about 480 restaurants, mostly in the Southwest. The menu spans grilled chicken meals, burritos, tacos, bowls and family packs, with a dedicated under-575-calorie lineup.

Quick answer: The cheapest items are the $1.29 Taco al Carbón and $1.49 BRC Burrito. Most combos run $6.39 – $12.29, with family meals from $19.99 to $30.99.

El Pollo Loco Prices at a Glance

Cheapest item: Chicken Taco al Carbón — $1.29
Most expensive: 16 Pc. Mixed Chicken + 3 Large Sides — $30.99
Average combo: $8
Best value pick: BRC Burrito — beans, rice and cheese for $1.49

Fire-Grilled Chicken Meals

Item	Price	Calories	Description
2 Pc. Chicken Meal (Leg & Thigh)	$9.59	470-1310	2 fire-grilled pieces with 2 small sides and warm tortillas.
2 Pc. Chicken Meal (Breast & Wing)	$10.59	430-1280	White-meat meal with 2 small sides and tortillas.
3 Pc. Chicken Meal (Leg & Thigh)	$11.29	660-1510	3 dark-meat pieces with 2 small sides and tortillas.
3 Pc. Chicken Meal (Breast & Wing)	$12.29	640-1480	3 white-meat pieces with 2 small sides and tortillas.
4 Pc. Half Chicken Meal	$13.49	740-1590	Half a fire-grilled chicken with 2 small sides and tortillas.
Chicken Meal for Two	$13.49	1400-2260	Chicken for two with sides and warm tortillas.
Whole Chicken	$19.49	740-1590	A whole citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken with tortillas.
Chicken à la Carte	$2.19 – $4.39	80-220	Individual fire-grilled pieces, priced by cut.

Fire-Grilled Combos

Item	Price	Description
Leg & Thigh Combo (2 Pc)	$6.89	2 dark-meat pieces with 2 small sides and a small drink.
Breast & Wing Combo (2 Pc)	$7.39	2 white-meat pieces with 2 small sides and a small drink.
Leg & Thigh Combo (3 Pc)	$7.89	3 dark-meat pieces with 2 small sides and a small drink.
Breast & Wing Combo (3 Pc)	$8.89	3 white-meat pieces with 2 small sides and a small drink.
Half Chicken Combo (4 Pc)	$8.99	Half chicken with 2 small sides and a small drink.
Skinless Breast Combo	$6.39	Skinless breast with vegetables and a side salad; the lightest combo.

Family Meals

Item	Price	Calories	Description
8 Pc. Legs & Thighs + 2 Large Sides	$19.99	1470-3560	8 dark-meat pieces with 2 large sides and warm tortillas.
8 Pc. Mixed Chicken + 2 Large Sides	$21.99		8 mixed pieces with 2 large sides and tortillas.
10 Pc. Legs & Thighs + 2 Large Sides	$22.99		10 dark-meat pieces with 2 large sides and tortillas.
10 Pc. Mixed Chicken + 2 Large Sides	$23.99		10 mixed pieces with 2 large sides and tortillas.
12 Pc. Legs & Thighs + 3 Large Sides	$25.99		12 dark-meat pieces with 3 large sides and tortillas.
12 Pc. Mixed Chicken + 3 Large Sides	$27.99		12 mixed pieces with 3 large sides and tortillas.
16 Pc. Legs & Thighs + 3 Large Sides	$28.99		16 dark-meat pieces with 3 large sides and tortillas.
16 Pc. Mixed Chicken + 3 Large Sides	$30.99		16 mixed pieces with 3 large sides and tortillas.
8 Pc. Legs & Thighs (Chicken Only)	$10.99		8 dark-meat pieces with no sides; the DIY family pack.
Fam Feast (Leg & Thigh)	$29.99	2290-4820	8 pieces with tortillas, fresh salsas and churros for the family.

Burritos

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Chicken Avocado Burrito	$8.49		Fire-grilled chicken with avocado, rice, beans and cheese; the most-ordered burrito.
Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burrito	$5.99		Chicken with smoky chipotle sauce in a warm flour tortilla.
Ranchero Chicken Burrito	$5.99		Chicken with ranchero sauce, rice and beans.
BRC Burrito	$1.49	410	Beans, rice and cheese; the dollar-menu legend.
Chicken Classic Burrito	$5.00	480	Classic combo-menu burrito with fire-grilled chicken.
Baja Shrimp Avocado Burrito	$6.99		Baja shrimp with avocado and chipotle crema.
Whole Wheat Chicken Avocado Burrito	$5.99		The lighter whole-wheat option, under 575 calories.

Tacos

Item	Price	Description
Loco Street Taco	$1.49	A petite street-style taco with fire-grilled chicken.
Chicken Taco al Carbón	$1.29	Char-grilled chicken taco; the cheapest taco on the menu.
Crunchy Taco	$1.99	Crispy shell with chicken, lettuce and cheese.
Grande Chicken Avocado Taco	$2.79	Oversized taco with fire-grilled chicken and fresh avocado.
Two Shrimp Avocado Tacos	$6.49	Two Baja shrimp tacos with avocado and chipotle crema.

Bowls

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Original Pollo Bowl	$5.00	580	Chicken, rice, beans and salsa; the $5 classic bowl.
Mexican Caesar Bowl	$5.00		Chicken with romaine, Caesar dressing and tortilla strips.
Ranchero Bowl	$5.00		Chicken with ranchero sauce over rice and beans.
Grande Avocado Bowl (Chicken)	$6.19		Chicken, avocado, rice and beans in a hearty bowl.
Ultimate Double Bowl (Double Chicken)	$7.49		Double chicken portion for protein seekers.
Chicken Black Bean Bowl	$6.19		Under-575-calorie bowl with black beans, rice and chicken.

Tostadas & Salads

Item	Price	Description
Chicken Tostada Salad	$5.99	Crispy tostada shell loaded with chicken and fresh toppings.
Avocado Bacon Tostada Salad (Chicken)	$6.49	Tostada salad with chicken, avocado and bacon.
Ultimate Double Tostada Salad (Double Chicken)	$7.49	Double chicken on a loaded crispy tostada salad.
Mexican Cobb Salad (Chicken)	$6.99	Chicken, egg, bacon and avocado over fresh greens.
Classic Salad (Chicken)	$5.99	Mixed greens with fire-grilled chicken and fresh vegetables.
Double Chicken Avocado Salad	$6.99	Under-575-calorie salad with double chicken and avocado.

Quesadillas

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Chicken Avocado Quesadilla	$5.79		Grilled tortilla with chicken, avocado and melted cheese.
Skinny Chicken Quesadilla	$6.19		Lighter quesadilla, under 575 calories.

Starters

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup (Small)	$2.99	240	Hearty soup with shredded chicken and crispy tortilla strips.
Chips & Guacamole (Small)	$2.99	490	House-made guacamole with crispy tortilla chips.
Chicken Tamales (1 Pc)	$1.99		Steamed masa tamale filled with shredded chicken.

Kids Meals

Item	Price	Calories	Description
2 Chicken Legs Kids Meal	$3.99	220	2 fire-grilled legs with a small side and a kid's drink.
Mini Pollo Bowl Kids Meal	$3.99		A kid-sized chicken and rice bowl with a side and drink.
BRC Burrito Kids Meal	$3.99	410	Beans, rice and cheese burrito with a side and kid's drink.

Desserts & Drinks

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Churros (2 Pc)	$1.39	300	Cinnamon-sugar churros, crisp outside and soft inside.
Soft Drink (Small)	$1.69		Fountain sodas in the small size.
Soft Drink (Large)	$1.99		Fountain sodas in the large size.
Bottled Water	$1.59		Chilled bottled water.

Popular at El Pollo Loco

BRC Burrito $1.49 The dollar-menu legend: beans, rice and cheese for $1.49 — unmatched value.

2 Pc. Chicken Meal (Leg & Thigh) $9.59 The classic fire-grilled meal with sides and tortillas that built the chain.

Chicken Avocado Burrito $8.49 The most-ordered burrito: fire-grilled chicken, avocado, rice and beans.

Fam Feast (Leg & Thigh) $29.99 8 pieces with tortillas, salsas and churros — the family deal that feeds everyone.

El Pollo Loco Menu FAQs

What is the cheapest thing at El Pollo Loco?

The Chicken Taco al Carbón at $1.29 and the BRC Burrito (beans, rice and cheese) at $1.49 are the cheapest items on the menu.

What does fire-grilled chicken mean at El Pollo Loco?

Fire-grilled means the chicken is citrus-marinated and then grilled over an open flame, not fried. You can choose Original, Spicy or Citrus-Herb marinade.

How much is a combo meal at El Pollo Loco?

The cheapest full meal is the Skinless Breast Combo at $6.39. Standard fire-grilled combos with two small sides and a drink run $6.89 to $8.99.

How much are El Pollo Loco family meals?

Family meals with sides run $19.99 to $30.99 depending on piece count and whether you choose legs and thighs or mixed chicken. The $29.99 Fam Feast adds tortillas, salsas and churros.

Does El Pollo Loco have healthy low-calorie options?

Yes. The Under 575 Calories menu includes the Chicken Black Bean Bowl ($6.19), Skinny Chicken Quesadilla ($6.19), Double Chicken Avocado Salad ($6.99) and the Whole Wheat Chicken Avocado Burrito ($5.99).

Prices may vary by location.