High-protein options at El Pollo Loco
The El Pollo Loco orders that give you the most protein for the calories, taken from the official nutrition information El Pollo Loco publishes. Every number below is exactly as published.
Best protein for the calories
Items with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 200 | 34 g | 0 g | 8 g | 820 mg |
| Street Corn Salad | 390 | 52 g | 17 g | 14 g | 1,600 mg |
| Mexican Caesar Salad | 420 | 52 g | 18 g | 17 g | 1,530 mg |
| Chicken Thigh | 200 | 21 g | 2 g | 12 g | 420 mg |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | 240 | 23 g | 19 g | 9 g | 1,260 mg |
| Double Chicken Bowl | 930 | 74 g | 87 g | 33 g | 2,670 mg |
| Chicken Avocado Taco | 330 | 24 g | 17 g | 19 g | 780 mg |
| Queso Crunch Double Chicken Burrito Bowl | 1,080 | 78 g | 96 g | 43 g | 3,180 mg |
| Original Pollo Bowl | 580 | 41 g | 83 g | 10 g | 2,030 mg |
| Street Corn Double Chicken Burrito Bowl | 1,080 | 75 g | 95 g | 46 g | 3,230 mg |
Most protein overall
The biggest protein totals, for days you have more calories to spend.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja Double Chicken Tostada | 1,140 | 66 g | 84 g | 61 g | 2,630 mg |
| Double Chicken Tostada | 990 | 65 g | 82 g | 45 g | 1,740 mg |
| Chipotle Guacamole Chicken Burrito | 1,010 | 60 g | 81 g | 50 g | 2,340 mg |
| Guacamole Chicken Burrito | 920 | 59 g | 65 g | 48 g | 1,980 mg |
| Chicken Avocado Stuffed Quesadilla | 950 | 54 g | 55 g | 59 g | 1,730 mg |
| Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla | 930 | 51 g | 53 g | 57 g | 1,720 mg |
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El Pollo Loco official nutrition information (official pdf). Guide date: Nutrition guide, March 2026. Page updated 2026-10-17.
Values are for items as served. Customizations, sizes and regional menus change them. Menus change; check the source for the latest numbers. This is general information, not medical or allergen advice.
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