El Pollo Loco Sides & Drinks Prices (2026)
The El Pollo Loco sides & drinks menu runs from $2.99 to $3.49 in 2026, averaging $3.22 across 7 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
Make El Pollo Loco at Home
Eating El Pollo Loco every week adds up. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools people use to get close to the real thing for a fraction of the menu price.
Saving Money on El Pollo Loco Sides & Drinks
- 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 Sides & Drinks Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the El Pollo Loco sides & drinks menu?
Corn Cobbette is the cheapest sides & drinks item at El Pollo Loco, at about $2.99 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Churros (2) ($2.99) and Fountain Drink (large) ($2.99).
What is the average El Pollo Loco sides & drinks price in 2026?
Across the 7 priced sides & drinks items we track, the average is $3.22 and the midpoint is $3.29. Prices run from $2.99 for Corn Cobbette up to $3.49 for Horchata (large).
Is El Pollo Loco sides & drinks expensive compared with other chains?
2 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on sides & drinks. Wingstop averages $3.07 against $3.22 at El Pollo Loco — a gap of about 5%.
Do El Pollo Loco sides & drinks 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.