El Pollo Loco • Tacos
El Pollo Loco Taco al Carbón
Chicken Taco al Carbón from El Pollo Loco's current menu.
- Price
- Varies by location
- Calories
- 170
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbs
- 17g
- Fat
- 5g
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 Taco al Carbón
The Taco al Carbón is chicken taco al carbón from el pollo loco's current menu. It comes in at 170 calories with 15g of protein, and is priced at Varies by location in the Tacos section of the El Pollo Loco menu. 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 Taco al Carbón compares to similar El Pollo Loco items
| Taco al Carbón (this item) | Varies by location | 170 | — |
| Crispy Chicken Taco | $2.49 | 210 | 1.19 |
Average price in the Tacos section: $2.49. This item matches the section average.
How the Taco al Carbón compares at other chains
Compare the Taco al Carbón across all chains →| El Pollo Loco | Taco al Carbón | Varies by location | — |
| Bahama Breeze | Blackened Mahi Tacos (2) | Varies by location | same |
| Chipotle | Chicken Tacos (3) | Varies by location | same |
| Chuy's | Taco Salad | $11.99 | same |
| Del Taco | Snack Taco (Crunchy) | Varies by location | same |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Taco al Carbón good value at El Pollo Loco?
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 Taco al Carbón at El Pollo Loco
The Taco al Carbón 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 Taco al Carbón
- 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.
Taco al Carbón 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