El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Meals Prices (2026)
The El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken meals menu runs from $9.99 to $58.99 in 2026, averaging $28.28 across 7 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
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Saving Money on El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Meals
- 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 Fire-Grilled Chicken Meals Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken meals menu?
2-Piece Chicken Meal (leg & thigh) is the cheapest fire-grilled chicken meals item at El Pollo Loco, at about $9.99 in 2026. The next cheapest options are 2-Piece Breast & Wing Meal ($11.49) and 3-Piece Chicken Meal ($12.49).
What is the average El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken meals price in 2026?
Across the 7 priced fire-grilled chicken meals items we track, the average is $28.28 and the midpoint is $22.99. Prices run from $9.99 for 2-Piece Chicken Meal (leg & thigh) up to $58.99 for 16-Piece Family Meal.
Is El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken meals expensive compared with other chains?
7 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on fire-grilled chicken meals. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen averages $6.51 against $28.28 at El Pollo Loco — a gap of about 77%.
Do El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken meals prices vary by location?
Yes. El Pollo Loco franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.