El Pollo Loco Nutrition Facts
Last updated: May 12, 2026 · How we source & estimate these macros
El Pollo Loco has 5 menu items with full macro data — calories, protein, carbs, and fat. Highest protein: Double Chicken Bowl (74 g protein, 930 cal). Lowest calorie: Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast (210 cal, 35 g protein).
El Pollo Loco specializes in citrus-marinated flame-grilled chicken with Mexican-inspired sides. A double-chicken plate with veggies and pinto beans is a simple 45-55g protein meal under 600 calories. This breakdown is for the Los Angeles location, which carries 5 macro-friendly items in our database. The single best macro-friendly order is the Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast at 210 calories with 35g protein — one of the highest protein-per-calorie picks on the menu. The highest-protein item is the Double Chicken Bowl with 74g protein at 930 calories. Watch out for the Double Chicken Bowl, which clocks in at 930 calories — a calorie spike compared to most options on the menu.
To dial in macros at El Pollo Loco Los Angeles, order proteins on the heavier side, choose greens or vegetables over starchy sides when possible, and watch dressings and sauces — they're the single biggest hidden calorie source on most fast-casual menus. Every item below is sortable and filterable by protein, carbs, fat, and calories.
Best Macro Pick
Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast, 210 calories, 35g protein.
Watch Out For
Double Chicken Bowl (930 calories).
El Pollo Loco Menu Nutrition — Calories & Macros
| Menu Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast High protein | 210 | 35 g | 0.0 g | 9.0 g |
| Double Chicken Avocado Salad High protein | 360 | 50 g | 13 g | 14 g |
| Double Protein Avocado Pollo Fit Bowl High protein | 390 | 51 g | 15 g | 16 g |
| Double Chicken Bowl High protein | 930 | 74 g | 87 g | 33 g |
| Original Pollo Bowl High protein | 580 | 41 g | 83 g | 10 g |
El Pollo Loco nutrition: frequently asked questions
What is the highest-protein item at El Pollo Loco?
Double Chicken Bowl is the highest-protein pick at El Pollo Loco, with 74 g of protein and 930 calories.
What is the lowest-calorie option at El Pollo Loco?
Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast is the lowest-calorie option we track at El Pollo Loco, at 210 calories with 35 g of protein.
What's the best macro-friendly order at El Pollo Loco?
Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast, 210 calories, 35g protein.
Does El Pollo Loco have calorie and macro information?
We track 5 El Pollo Loco menu items with calories, protein, carbs, and fat, estimated from published menus and standardized USDA data. Sort or filter the table above by any macro.