Fast food · Mexican / Grilled Chicken

The healthiest orders at El Pollo Loco

14 El Pollo Loco meals ranked by protein, calories, and where the numbers come from. Pick the one that fits your day.

Nutrition checked September 25, 2026 · Numbers: all 17 published · El Pollo Loco’s nutrition page

Top pick

Mexican Caesar Salad

Chopped romaine topped with fire-grilled chicken, cheese and crunchy tortilla strips.

Tostadas & Salads · $9.99 typical price · Published

420calories · 12.4 g protein per 100 cal

52 gProtein

18 gCarbs

17 gFat

Best pick under every calorie limit

The most protein you can get at El Pollo Loco under each limit.

UNDER 400 CALStreet Corn Salad390 cal · 52 g protein UNDER 500 CALStreet Corn Salad390 cal · 52 g protein UNDER 600 CALStreet Corn Salad390 cal · 52 g protein UNDER 700 CALBreast & Wing Chicken Meal660 cal · 58 g protein UNDER 800 CALBreast & Wing Chicken Meal660 cal · 58 g protein

Most protein at El Pollo Loco

#	Dish	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Protein / 100 cal	Source
1	Street Corn Double Chicken Burrito BowlBowls · $13.49 typical	1,080	75 g	95 g	46 g	6.9 g	Published
2	Double Chicken BowlBowls · $12.99 typical	930	74 g	87 g	33 g	8.0 g	Published
3	Guacamole Chicken BurritoBurritos · $10.99 typical	920	59 g	65 g	48 g	6.4 g	Published
4	Breast & Wing Chicken MealProtein-Packed · $10.99 typical	660	58 g	77 g	14 g	8.8 g	Published
5	Street Corn SaladTostadas & Salads · $10.49 typical	390	52 g	17 g	14 g	13.3 g	Published

Every El Pollo Loco dish we track

Best overall first. Sides and snacks come last.

#	Dish	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Protein / 100 cal	Source
1	Mexican Caesar SaladTostadas & Salads · $9.99 typical	420	52 g	18 g	17 g	12.4 g	Published
2	Street Corn SaladTostadas & Salads · $10.49 typical	390	52 g	17 g	14 g	13.3 g	Published
3	Breast & Wing Chicken MealProtein-Packed · $10.99 typical	660	58 g	77 g	14 g	8.8 g	Published
4	Tacos al Carbón (3)Tacos · $8.99 typical	510	46 g	50 g	15 g	9.0 g	Published
5	Original Pollo BowlBowls · $9.49 typical	580	41 g	83 g	10 g	7.1 g	Published
6	Grande Avocado Chicken BowlBowls · $11.49 typical	790	49 g	90 g	26 g	6.2 g	Published
7	Classic Chicken BurritoBurritos · $8.49 typical	480	25 g	66 g	13 g	5.2 g	Published
8	Chicken Avocado TacoTacos · $4.29 typical	330	24 g	17 g	19 g	7.3 g	Published
9	Double Chicken BowlBowls · $12.99 typical	930	74 g	87 g	33 g	8.0 g	Published
10	Classic Chicken TostadaTostadas & Salads · $8.99 typical	820	42 g	80 g	38 g	5.1 g	Published
11	Guacamole Chicken BurritoBurritos · $10.99 typical	920	59 g	65 g	48 g	6.4 g	Published
12	Chipotle Chicken QuesadillaQuesadillas & Nachos · $9.99 typical	930	51 g	53 g	57 g	5.5 g	Published
13	Street Corn Double Chicken Burrito BowlBowls · $13.49 typical	1,080	75 g	95 g	46 g	6.9 g	Published
14	Shredded Chicken NachosQuesadillas & Nachos · $10.99 typical	940	33 g	86 g	52 g	3.5 g	Published
15	Fire-Grilled Chicken BreastFire-Grilled Chicken · $4.49 typical	200	34 g	0 g	8 g	17.0 g	Published
16	Pinto BeansSides · $3.29 typical	140	9 g	25 g	1 g	6.4 g	Published
17	RiceSides · $3.29 typical	160	3 g	33 g	2 g	1.9 g	Published

Quick answers

What’s the healthiest order at El Pollo Loco?

Mexican Caesar Salad: 420 calories and 52 g of protein (12.4 g per 100 calories). It ranks first of the 14 El Pollo Loco meals we track for landing in a moderate calorie range with plenty of protein.

What has the most protein at El Pollo Loco?

Street Corn Double Chicken Burrito Bowl, with 75 g of protein for 1,080 calories. Next is Double Chicken Bowl (74 g, 930 cal).

What can I get at El Pollo Loco under 500 calories?

Street Corn Salad (390 cal, 52 g protein), Mexican Caesar Salad (420 cal, 52 g protein) and Classic Chicken Burrito (480 cal, 25 g protein).

How we rank and where the numbers come from

“Healthiest” here means the most protein inside a moderate calorie range. It’s the same formula as the app’s Fat-loss goal: 400–650 calories, a 40 g protein target, protein per calorie, fiber, and a small preference for better-sourced numbers. It doesn’t weigh sodium, sugar or allergens.

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