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Lowest calorie El Pollo Loco orders
The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at El Pollo Loco, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.
Source: FatSecret: El Pollo Loco nutrition.
El Pollo Loco meals, added up
A lighter meal: 330 kcal
The most protein-dense main between 250 and 450 kcal, with a zero-calorie drink.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Avocado Taco | 330 | 24 g | 17 g | 19 g |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - Regular | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total | 330 | 24 g | 17 g | 19 g |
Lightest mains
Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Taco al Carbón at 170 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco al Carbón | 170 | 15 g | 17 g | 5 g |
| Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast | 200 | 34 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| Fire-Grilled Chicken Thigh | 200 | 21 g | 2 g | 12 g |
| Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco | 210 | 14 g | 22 g | 8 g |
| Chicken Legs - 2 Pieces | 220 | 22 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | 240 | 23 g | 19 g | 9 g |
| Loco Tenders - Classic - 2 Pieces | 320 | 17 g | 24 g | 17 g |
| Chicken Avocado Taco | 330 | 24 g | 17 g | 19 g |
| Loco Tenders - Spicy - 2 Pieces | 330 | 18 g | 28 g | 17 g |
| Original BRC Burrito | 410 | 13 g | 63 g | 11 g |
| Loco Tenders - Classic - 3 Pieces | 470 | 26 g | 36 g | 25 g |
| Chicken Classic Burrito | 480 | 25 g | 66 g | 13 g |
Most protein per calorie
Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast gives 34 g of protein for 200 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast | 200 | 34 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| Fire-Grilled Chicken Thigh | 200 | 21 g | 2 g | 12 g |
| Chicken Legs - 2 Pieces | 220 | 22 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | 240 | 23 g | 19 g | 9 g |
| Tacos Al Carbón - 3 Pieces | 510 | 46 g | 50 g | 15 g |
| Taco al Carbón | 170 | 15 g | 17 g | 5 g |
| Double Chicken Bowl | 930 | 74 g | 87 g | 33 g |
| Chicken Avocado Taco | 330 | 24 g | 17 g | 19 g |
Sauces and dressings
Per serving. They range from 5 kcal (Jalapeño Hot Sauce) to 440 kcal (Mexican Caesar Dressing).
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalapeño Hot Sauce | 5 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Salsa Fresca | 5 | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Salsa Roja | 15 | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Avocado Salsa | 30 | 0 g | 2 g | 2.5 g |
| Guacamole - Small | 110 | 2 g | 7 g | 10 g |
| Creamy Chipotle Sauce | 170 | 0 g | 1 g | 18 g |
| Mexican Caesar Dressing | 440 | 3 g | 4 g | 47 g |
Lightest drinks
Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Horchata - Large, is 530 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - Regular | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Diet Coke - Regular | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Diet Dr Pepper - Large | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea - Large | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea - Regular | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Diet Coke - Large | 5 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Minute Maid Aguas Frescas Strawberry Hibiscus - Regular | 130 | 0 g | 34 g | 0 g |
| Coca-Cola De Mexico - Bottle | 150 | 0 g | 39 g | 0 g |
El Pollo Loco calorie traps
- Street Corn Double Chicken Burrito Bowl: 1,080 kcal. About 54% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Queso Crunch Double Chicken Burrito Bowl: 1,080 kcal. About 54% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Chipotle Guacamole Chicken Burrito: 1,010 kcal. About 50% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Chips & Guacamole - Regular: 980 kcal. About 49% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Chicken Avocado Stuffed Quesadilla: 950 kcal. About 48% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
How to order low calorie at El Pollo Loco
- Start with the lightest mains. The Taco al Carbón is 170 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
- For protein, pick by ratio. The Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast has 34 g of protein for 200 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
- Drink zero-calorie. The Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - Regular is 0 kcal; the Horchata - Large is 530.
- Choose the sauce on purpose. Sauces and dressings run from 5 to 440 kcal per serving.
- Know the heavy hitters. The Street Corn Double Chicken Burrito Bowl is 1,080 kcal on its own.
About these numbers
The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for El Pollo Loco menu items. We checked them on September 24, 2026 and left out any entry whose calories do not add up from its protein, carbs and fat. Menus and recipes change, so check El Pollo Loco’s own nutrition information if a number matters to you.
How much should your meal be?
With a daily target of 1,800 kcal, three 500 kcal meals leave room for a 300 kcal snack. The calorie deficit calculator works out your own target, and the protein calculator shows how much protein to aim for.
El Pollo Loco calorie questions
What is the lowest calorie main at El Pollo Loco?
The Taco al Carbón, at 170 kcal with 15 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast (200 kcal) and the Fire-Grilled Chicken Thigh (200 kcal).
What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at El Pollo Loco?
The Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast: 34 g of protein for 200 kcal. The Fire-Grilled Chicken Thigh is next with 21 g for 200 kcal.
What is the lowest calorie drink at El Pollo Loco?
The Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - Regular, at 0 kcal. Avoid the Horchata - Large if you are counting: it is 530 kcal.
What is the highest calorie item at El Pollo Loco?
The Street Corn Double Chicken Burrito Bowl, at 1,080 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for El Pollo Loco.