El Pollo Loco Menu Prices (2026)
El Pollo Loco prices at a glance
| Chicken Avocado Burrito | $10.49 |
|---|---|
| Original Pollo Bowl | $7.99 |
| Family Meal | $34.99 – $58.99 |
| Chicken Meal | $9.99 – $12.49 |
| 2-Piece Breast & Wing Meal | $11.49 |
| 8-Piece Chicken Only | $22.99 |
Cheapest main item: Chicken Taco al Carbon $3.49 All 24 prices ↓
El Pollo Loco sells citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken, priced by the piece and by the family meal. An 8-piece family meal with two large sides and tortillas costs about $34.99 and feeds four, which works out cheaper per person than any fried-chicken chain's equivalent bucket.
Individual meals start around $9.99 for two pieces with two sides, and burritos and bowls run $9 to $12. Nearly all restaurants are in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Prices below are 2026 averages.
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How to Save Money at El Pollo Loco
- Family meals are the cheapest way to eat here — the 8-piece meal works out to under $9 a person for four.
- Loco Rewards members get a free two-piece or bowl on sign-up and regular points toward free chicken.
- Tuesday specials at many locations discount tacos and family meals.
El Pollo Loco Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an 8-piece family meal at El Pollo Loco in 2026?
About $34.99 with two large sides, tortillas and salsa. The 12-piece is about $46.99 and the 16-piece about $58.99.
How much is a Pollo Bowl?
About $7.99 for the Original Pollo Bowl and $11.49 for the Double Chicken Bowl.
Is El Pollo Loco chicken fried?
No. It is marinated in citrus and garlic and grilled over an open flame, which is the chain's signature.
Where are El Pollo Loco restaurants?
Mostly in California, with smaller clusters in Arizona, Nevada, Texas and Utah.
What is the cheapest meal at El Pollo Loco?
The BRC Burrito at about $4.29 and the Original Pollo Bowl at about $7.99. The 2-piece leg and thigh meal at about $9.99 is the cheapest full chicken plate.
Is El Pollo Loco healthy?
Grilled chicken with a side of beans or vegetables is one of the lighter fast-food meals — a two-piece breast and wing plate with pinto beans is around 500 calories. Burritos, quesadillas and mac and cheese are much heavier.
Does El Pollo Loco have catering?
Yes, family and catering packs from 8 up to 40 pieces, priced similar to family meals per piece, with trays of sides and tortillas.
How much is a Chicken Avocado Burrito at El Pollo Loco?
A Chicken Avocado Burrito costs about $10.49 at El Pollo Loco in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Is El Pollo Loco open on Christmas Day?
Some are. On Christmas Day 2025: Select restaurants open. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25; check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
El Pollo Loco Price Comparisons
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