El Pollo Loco Meals Under 500 Calories (2026)
The 10 highest-protein El Pollo Loco items at 500 calories or less: eat light without losing the protein, with prices for every pick.
#1 Ranked 2026
Mexican Caesar Salad: $7.99
Salads · 420 calories · 52g protein
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| Rank | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexican Caesar SaladSalads | $7.99 | 420 cal | 52g |
| 2 | Chicken BurritoChicken Burritos | $6.99 | 480 cal | 25g |
| 3 | Taco al CarbónTacos | Varies by location | 170 cal | 15g |
| 4 | Crispy Chicken TacoTacos | $2.49 | 210 cal | 14g |
| 5 | Original BRC BurritoChicken Burritos | Varies by location | 410 cal | 13g |
| 6 | FlanDesserts | $3.29 | 230 cal | 10g |
| 7 | Mac & CheeseSides | $2.99 | 310 cal | 9g |
| 8 | Pinto BeansSides | $1.99 | 140 cal | 9g |
| 9 | Cilantro RiceSides | $1.99 | 160 cal | 3g |
| 10 | Cole SlawSides | $1.99 | 120 cal | 1g |
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.
Meals Under 500 Calories FAQ
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