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El Pollo Loco • Vegetarian Guide • Updated June 2026

Vegetarian Options at El Pollo Loco

Quick Answer: Yes — El Pollo Loco has 16 vegetarian options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Broccoli (30 cal, 2g protein, Nom Score A).

16Vegetarian Options
47Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated

Top Vegetarian Picks at El Pollo Loco

1
A
Broccoli
Cal
30
Prot
2g
Sod
30
Sug
1g
2
A
Chips & Guacamole (Small)
Cal
490
Prot
6g
Sod
330
Sug
3g
3
A
Tortilla Chips (Side)
Cal
200
Prot
2g
Sod
30
Sug
1g
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
Chips & Guacamole (Small)
Great sodium & sugar. Light on protein. · Fresh salsa made daily
A
490
6g
49g
330mg
3
Tortilla Chips (Side)
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein. · Fresh salsa made daily
A
200
2g
22g
30mg
4
Chips & Queso Blanco (Small)
Great sugar. Light on protein. · Fresh salsa made daily
B
540
11g
45g
590mg
5
Pinto Beans
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Fresh salsa made daily
B
140
9g
25g
460mg
6
Loco Side Salad
Great portion. Light on protein. · Fresh salsa made daily
B
180
3g
8g
260mg
7
Original BRC Burrito
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Fresh salsa made daily
B
410
13g
63g
1020mg
8
Kids BRC Burrito
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Fresh salsa made daily
B
410
13g
63g
1020mg
9
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Fresh salsa made daily
B
100
3g
20g
450mg
10
Cinnamon Churros (2pc)
Great portion. Light on fiber & protein. · Fresh salsa made daily
C
330
3g
32g
380mg
See all 16 vegetarian options at El Pollo Loco
The Nom Score read

The Broccoli tops El Pollo Loco’s 16 vegetarian options — Nom Score A (95/100) on 30 calories, 2g protein, and 30mg sodium. The Original BRC Burrito carries the most protein at 13g. Most come from the Sides menu (4 of 10). Protein ranges 2–13g across the picks. Figures are computed from El Pollo Loco’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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

!
Mango Habanero Chicken Leg
not flagged vegetarian
!
Kids Chicken Legs (2pc)
not flagged vegetarian
!
Chicken Leg
not flagged vegetarian
!
Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
not flagged vegetarian
!
Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla
not flagged vegetarian
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Pro Tips: How to Order Vegetarian at El Pollo Loco

✓
Ask about vegetarian protein options like beans, cheese, or tofu
✓
Request items without meat—many can be made vegetarian
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Choose bean-based items for extra protein and fiber
FAQ

Common questions about vegetarian at El Pollo Loco

Is El Pollo Loco good for vegetarian diets?

Yes — El Pollo Loco has 16 vegetarian options, topped by the Broccoli (Nom Score A).

What’s the best vegetarian 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 highest-protein item at El Pollo Loco?

The highest-protein option at El Pollo Loco is the Cheese Quesadilla with 25g protein (530 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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