High Protein Options at El Pollo Loco
Quick Answer: El Pollo Loco has 27 high protein options. The highest-protein option at El Pollo Loco is the Queso Crunch Double Chicken Burrito Bowl with 78g protein (1080 cal). Top pick overall: the Original Pollo Bowl (580 cal, 41g protein, Nom Score B).
Top High Protein Picks at El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco’s 27 high protein options are led by the Original Pollo Bowl: Nom Score B (77/100), 580 calories, 41g protein, and 2030mg sodium. The Queso Crunch Double Chicken Burrito Bowl carries the most protein at 78g. The lightest is the Chicken Avocado Taco, at 330 calories. Most come from the Bowls menu (5 of 10). Protein ranges 24–78g across the picks. Figures are computed from El Pollo Loco’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Common questions about high protein at El Pollo Loco
Is El Pollo Loco good for high protein diets?
Yes — El Pollo Loco has 27 high protein options, topped by the Original Pollo Bowl (Nom Score B).
What’s the best high protein option at El Pollo Loco?
The Original Pollo Bowl is the best choice with 580 calories, 41g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at El Pollo Loco?
The highest-protein option at El Pollo Loco is the Queso Crunch Double Chicken Burrito Bowl with 78g protein (1080 cal).
What’s the best high-protein, low-calorie option at El Pollo Loco?
For protein without the calories, the Chicken Classic Burrito is the pick — 25g protein in 480 calories (Nom Score B).
Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from El Pollo Loco’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →
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