El Pollo Loco • Chicken Burritos
El Pollo Loco Chicken Burrito
Fire-grilled chicken with cilantro rice, pinto beans, cheese, and pico de gallo in a flour tortilla
- Price
- $6.99
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbs
- 66g
- Fat
- 13g
$6.99
Typical U.S. price: actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information, including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber, is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Chicken Burrito
The Chicken Burrito is fire-grilled chicken with cilantro rice, pinto beans, cheese, and pico de gallo in a flour tortilla It comes in at 480 calories with 25g of protein, and is priced at $6.99 in the Chicken Burritos section of the El Pollo Loco menu, about $1.46 per 100 calories. El Pollo Loco is a fast casual chain with over 500 locations known for 2-Piece Chicken Meal, Chicken Avocado Bowl, Original Pollo Bowl. Our El Pollo Loco menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Chicken Burrito compares to similar El Pollo Loco items
| Chicken Burrito (this item) | $6.99 | 480 | 1.46 |
| Queso Guacamole Chicken Burrito | $7.49 | 780 | 0.96 |
| Original BRC Burrito | Varies by location | 410 | — |
Average price in the Chicken Burritos section: $7.24. This item is below the section average.
How the Chicken Burrito compares at other chains
Compare the Chicken Burrito across all chains →| El Pollo Loco | Chicken Burrito | $6.99 | — |
| 99 Restaurant | Chicken tenders | $11.49 | $4.50 less |
| A&W Restaurants | Chicken Strips | $5.99 | $1.00 more |
| Applebee's | Chicken Quesadilla | $11.49 | $4.50 less |
| Arby's | Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | $1.00 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Chicken Burrito good value at El Pollo Loco?
At $6.99, the Chicken Burrito costs about $1.46 per 100 calories against a $7.24 average in the Chicken Burritos section. Value depends on what you order alongside it. Pair it with the cheapest El Pollo Loco sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Chicken Burrito at El Pollo Loco
The Chicken Burrito is available at El Pollo Loco locations nationwide: dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the El Pollo Loco app or third-party services. Order through the official El Pollo Loco ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location. Check the current full El Pollo Loco menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Chicken Burrito
- 1Check current El Pollo Loco deals: El Pollo Loco Loco Rewards — Free Chicken After 300 Points.
- 2Prices have trended +6.7% vs 2025 on our tracking. Expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
More El Pollo Loco menu items
El Pollo Loco secret menu items
Loco Fries · $5.99
French fries topped with grilled chicken, cheese, pico de gallo, and crema
How to order: Order fries and ask for 'grilled chicken, melted cheese, pico de gallo, and crema on top.'
Grilled Chicken Torta · $7.49
Grilled chicken with avocado, refried beans, and crema on a toasted telera roll
How to order: Order a side of chicken and ask for 'a telera roll with avocado, refried beans, and crema.'
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures: individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Chicken Burrito prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the El Pollo Loco national-average pricing model:
- Los Angeles: $8.00 (Estimated — on par with national average — 2-Piece Chicken Meal)
- San Francisco: $8.95 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — 2-Piece Chicken Meal)
- Phoenix: $8.00 (Estimated — on par with national average — 2-Piece Chicken Meal)
- Las Vegas: $8.30 (Estimated — higher operating costs — 2-Piece Chicken Meal)
- Dallas: $7.65 (Estimated — lower operating costs — 2-Piece Chicken Meal)
- Denver: $8.00 (Estimated — on par with national average — 2-Piece Chicken Meal)
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About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco is a fast casual chain with over 500 locations known for 2-Piece Chicken Meal, Chicken Avocado Bowl, Original Pollo Bowl. Our El Pollo Loco menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including grilled chicken meals, bowls & salads, burritos & tacos. Current deals include El Pollo Loco Loco Rewards — Free Chicken After 300 Points.
El Pollo Loco FAQ
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official El Pollo Loco website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: El Pollo Loco official nutrition — latest published, dated 2026-09-01