El Pollo Loco Nutrition Facts
Last updated: May 12, 2026 · How we source & estimate these macros
El Pollo Loco has 3 menu items with full macro data — calories, protein, carbs, and fat. Highest protein: Double Chicken Tostada Bowl (52 g protein, 560 cal). Lowest calorie: Chicken Avocado Bowl (No Rice) (420 cal, 42 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 Fontana location, which carries 3 macro-friendly items in our database. The single best macro-friendly order is the Chicken Avocado Bowl (No Rice) at 420 calories with 42g protein — one of the highest protein-per-calorie picks on the menu. The highest-protein item is the Double Chicken Tostada Bowl with 52g protein at 560 calories.
To dial in macros at El Pollo Loco Fontana, 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
Chicken Avocado Bowl (No Rice), 420 calories, 42g protein.
El Pollo Loco Menu Nutrition — Calories & Macros
| Menu Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Avocado Bowl (No Rice) High protein | 420 | 42 g | 28 g | 18 g |
| Double Chicken Tostada Bowl High protein | 560 | 52 g | 38 g | 22 g |
| Double Chicken Bowl | 540 | 45 g | 40 g | 19 g |
El Pollo Loco nutrition: frequently asked questions
What is the highest-protein item at El Pollo Loco?
Double Chicken Tostada Bowl is the highest-protein pick at El Pollo Loco, with 52 g of protein and 560 calories.
What is the lowest-calorie option at El Pollo Loco?
Chicken Avocado Bowl (No Rice) is the lowest-calorie option we track at El Pollo Loco, at 420 calories with 42 g of protein.
What's the best macro-friendly order at El Pollo Loco?
Chicken Avocado Bowl (No Rice), 420 calories, 42g protein.
Does El Pollo Loco have calorie and macro information?
We track 3 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.