Pit StopEl Pollo Loco: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 119 El Pollo Loco items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition El Pollo Loco publishes (see the source).
86 items are 400 calories or less. 24 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Street Corn Salad (52 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Corn Salad14.3 oz | 390 | 52 | 17 | 14 |
| Chicken Breast4.3 oz | 200 | 34 | 0 | 8 |
| Chicken Avocado Taco6.3 oz | 330 | 24 | 17 | 19 |
| Chopped Breast Side2.8 oz | 120 | 23 | 0 | 3 |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup13.7 oz | 240 | 23 | 19 | 9 |
| Chicken Legs (2)3.1 oz | 220 | 22 | 0 | 15 |
| Chicken Thigh3.1 oz | 200 | 21 | 2 | 12 |
| Taco al Carbón3.2 oz | 170 | 15 | 17 | 5 |
| Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco4.2 oz | 210 | 14 | 22 | 8 |
| Queso Blanco - Regular6.4 oz | 320 | 14 | 7 | 27 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Caesar Salad13.4 oz | 420 | 52 | 18 | 17 |
| Tacos al Carbón (3)9.5 oz | 510 | 46 | 50 | 15 |
| Original Pollo Bowl18.2 oz | 580 | 41 | 83 | 10 |
| Classic Chicken Burrito10.4 oz | 480 | 25 | 66 | 13 |
| Cheese Quesadilla5.5 oz | 530 | 25 | 37 | 30 |
Most protein for the calories
Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopped Breast Side2.8 oz | 120 | 23 | 19.2 |
| Chicken Breast4.3 oz | 200 | 34 | 17.0 |
| Street Corn Salad14.3 oz | 390 | 52 | 13.3 |
| Mexican Caesar Salad13.4 oz | 420 | 52 | 12.4 |
| Chicken Thigh3.1 oz | 200 | 21 | 10.5 |
| Chicken Legs (2)3.1 oz | 220 | 22 | 10.0 |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup13.7 oz | 240 | 23 | 9.6 |
| Tacos al Carbón (3)9.5 oz | 510 | 46 | 9.0 |
| Taco al Carbón3.2 oz | 170 | 15 | 8.8 |
| 2 pc Breast & Wing Meal w/Corn Tortillas Pinto Beans & Rice17.9 oz | 660 | 58 | 8.8 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at El Pollo Loco?
Double Chicken Bowl (24.2 oz): 74 g protein, 930 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at El Pollo Loco?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Street Corn Salad (14.3 oz): 52 g protein, 390 calories; Chicken Breast (4.3 oz): 34 g protein, 200 calories; Chicken Avocado Taco (6.3 oz): 24 g protein, 330 calories.
Where do these El Pollo Loco numbers come from?
From the nutrition information El Pollo Loco publishes, last checked November 2, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.