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El Pollo Loco • Keto & Low-Carb Guide • Updated June 2026

Keto Options at El Pollo Loco

Quick Answer: El Pollo Loco has 13 keto options. The lowest-carb option at El Pollo Loco is the Chicken Wing with 0g carbs (70 cal). Top pick overall: the Broccoli (30 cal, 2g protein, Nom Score A).

13Keto Options
47Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated

Top Keto Picks at El Pollo Loco

1
A
Broccoli
Cal
30
Prot
2g
Sod
30
Sug
1g
2
A
Double Chicken Avocado Salad
Cal
350
Prot
50g
Sod
820
Sug
5g
3
B
Loco Side Salad
Cal
180
Prot
3g
Sod
260
Sug
2g
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
BroccoliNom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. · Fresh salsa made daily
A
30
2g
6g
30mg
2
Double Chicken Avocado Salad
Whole food salad. Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium. · Citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken
A
350
50g
13g
820mg
3
Loco Side Salad
Great portion. Light on protein. · Fresh salsa made daily
B
180
3g
8g
260mg
4
Bacon Ranch Salad
Whole food salad. Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium. · Fresh salsa made daily
B
490
61g
10g
1940mg
5
Chicken Wing
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken
C
70
10g
0g
150mg
6
Chicken Thigh
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken
C
200
21g
2g
420mg
7
Coleslaw
Great portion & fiber. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on protein. · Fresh salsa made daily
C
130
1g
9g
210mg
8
Chicken Breast
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken
C
200
34g
0g
820mg
9
Mango Habanero Chicken Thigh
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken
C
220
21g
4g
590mg
10
Mango Habanero Chicken Breast
Great portion & protein. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken
C
250
34g
4g
1100mg
See all 13 keto options at El Pollo Loco
The Nom Score read

The Broccoli tops El Pollo Loco’s 13 keto options — Nom Score A (95/100) on 30 calories, 2g protein, and 30mg sodium. The Bacon Ranch Salad carries the most protein at 61g. Most come from the Fire-Grilled Chicken menu (5 of 10). Net carbs across the picks run 0–8g.

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These items at El Pollo Loco don’t meet keto criteria:

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Macaroni & Cheese
24g net carbs (max 10)
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Corn
24g net carbs (max 10)
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Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
49g net carbs (max 10)
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Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla
49g net carbs (max 10)
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Cheese Quesadilla
36g net carbs (max 10)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Keto at El Pollo Loco

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Order fire-grilled chicken pieces alone—they’re naturally 0g carbs
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The Taco al Carbón (17g carbs) is one of the lowest-carb tacos anywhere
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Build a custom plate with chicken, broccoli (30 cal), and pico de gallo
FAQ

Common questions about keto at El Pollo Loco

Is El Pollo Loco good for keto diets?

Yes — El Pollo Loco has 13 keto options, topped by the Broccoli (Nom Score A).

What’s the best keto option at El Pollo Loco?

The Broccoli is the best choice with 30 calories, 2g protein, and a Nom Score of A.

What is the lowest-carb item at El Pollo Loco?

The lowest-carb option at El Pollo Loco is the Chicken Wing with 0g carbs (70 cal).

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from El Pollo Loco’s published nutrition information.
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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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