El Pollo Loco • Desserts

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Churros (3 pieces)

Fresh-fried churros dusted with cinnamon sugar

$3.49360 caloriesProtein 5gCarbs 52gFat 15g

$3.49

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 Churros (3 pieces)

The Churros (3 pieces) is fresh-fried churros dusted with cinnamon sugar It comes in at 360 calories with 5g of protein, and is priced at $3.49 in the Desserts section of the El Pollo Loco menu — about 0.97 cents 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 Churros (3 pieces) compares to similar El Pollo Loco items

Item	Price	Calories	Price / 100 cal
Churros (3 pieces) (this item)	$3.49	360	0.97
Cinnamon Chips	$2.79	280	1.00
Flan	$3.29	340	0.97
Tres Leches Cake	$3.99	460	0.87

Average price in the Desserts section: $3.39. This item is above the section average.

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.'

Dietary & allergen information

This item is flagged as: V.

View the official El Pollo Locoallergen & nutrition guide

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Is the Churros (3 pieces) good value at El Pollo Loco?

At $3.49, the Churros (3 pieces) costs about 0.97 cents per 100 calories against a $3.39 average in the Desserts 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 Churros (3 pieces) at El Pollo Loco

The Churros (3 pieces) 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 Churros (3 pieces)

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.

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.

Churros (3 pieces) 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)

More El Pollo Loco menu items

$3.29

Flan

$3.29 · 340 cal

$3.99

Tres Leches Cake

$3.99 · 460 cal

$2.79

Cinnamon Chips

$2.79 · 280 cal

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

What time does El Pollo Loco start serving breakfast?

El Pollo Loco starts serving breakfast at 8:00 AM (Monday). Most locations follow the same schedule, but individual restaurants can shift times by an hour — check with your local El Pollo Loco to confirm.

When does El Pollo Loco stop serving breakfast?

El Pollo Loco serves breakfast until 10:30 AM on Monday (8:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)). After that, the menu switches to the regular all-day menu. Hours can vary by location.

What is on the El Pollo Loco breakfast menu?

The El Pollo Loco breakfast menu includes Breakfast Burrito, Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, Chicken Breakfast Burrito, and more. 4 breakfast items are listed on this page with prices and calories.

What is the cheapest breakfast item at El Pollo Loco?

The cheapest breakfast item at El Pollo Loco is the Breakfast Tostada at $4.49. Prices come from our latest 2026 menu data and can vary by location.

Sources

Recently verified · 24 days ago

Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official El Pollo Loco website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.elpolloloco.com