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
Grilled Chicken Salad — $7.49
Salads · 480 calories · 34g protein
View Grilled Chicken Salad details →Full Ranking — Top 10 Meals Under 500 Calories
| Rank | Item | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grilled Chicken SaladSalads | $7.49 | 480 cal | 34g |
| 2 | Kids Chicken MealKids Menu | $5.99 | 490 cal | 28g |
| 3 | Chicken Taco (2 for $4.49)Tacos | $4.49 | 380 cal | 24g |
| 4 | Kids Chicken Taco MealKids Menu | $5.49 | 420 cal | 20g |
| 5 | Breakfast TostadaBreakfast | $4.49 | 420 cal | 19g |
| 6 | Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito MealKids Menu | $5.49 | 480 cal | 18g |
| 7 | Kids Mac & Cheese MealKids Menu | $5.49 | 450 cal | 16g |
| 8 | Mac & CheeseSides | $2.99 | 380 cal | 14g |
| 9 | Chicken Taco (a la carte)Tacos | $2.49 | 190 cal | 12g |
| 10 | Crispy Chicken TacoTacos | $2.49 | 240 cal | 12g |
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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Allergen Notice: Menu items may contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Always check with the restaurant directly if you have specific dietary needs or severe allergies. This information is provided as a reference and may not be complete.