Cheapest El Pollo Loco Meals (2026)
The 10 cheapest items on the El Pollo Loco menu, ranked by price — from value menu staples to the best deals, with calories where available.
Full Ranking — Top 10 Cheapest Meals
| Rank | Item | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cilantro RiceSides | $1.99 | 220 cal | 4g |
| 2 | Pinto BeansSides | $1.99 | 160 cal | 9g |
| 3 | Cole SlawSides | $1.99 | 180 cal | 2g |
| 4 | Small Fountain DrinkDrinks | $2.29 | 210 cal | — |
| 5 | Chicken Taco (a la carte)Tacos | $2.49 | 190 cal | 12g |
| 6 | Crispy Chicken TacoTacos | $2.49 | 240 cal | 12g |
| 7 | Medium Fountain DrinkDrinks | $2.59 | 280 cal | — |
| 8 | Shredded Beef TacoTacos | $2.69 | 210 cal | 12g |
| 9 | Cinnamon ChipsDesserts | $2.79 | 280 cal | 3g |
| 10 | Large Fountain DrinkDrinks | $2.89 | 360 cal | — |
How We Ranked These El Pollo Loco Items
This ranking is computed automatically from the El Pollo Loco menu in our structured database — every item is filtered and sorted by price, protein, calories, and value using structured data from official menu sources. Rankings update when the underlying menu data is refreshed. Prices are approximate national averages and may vary by location.
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