El Pollo Loco Guide
High Protein at El Pollo Loco
The highest-protein item at El Pollo Loco is the Double Pollo Overstuffed Quesadilla, with 66g of protein.
High Protein Menu Items
| Item | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Double Pollo Overstuffed Quesadilla | 1030 | 66g |
| Double Chicken Bowl | 860 | 65g |
| Double Chicken Tostada Salad | 1000 | 61g |
| Crunchy Nacho Overstuffed Quesadilla | 1150 | 53g |
| Double Chicken Nachos | 1200 | 51g |
| Spicy Serrano Overstuffed Quesadilla | 980 | 50g |
| Double Crunch Taquito Nachos | 1410 | 49g |
| Double Chicken Avocado Salad | 370 | 48g |
| Chicken Avocado Overstuffed Quesadilla | 940 | 47g |
| Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito | 900 | 47g |
| Chicken Avocado Burrito | 890 | 46g |
| Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl | 780 | 45g |
| Ranchero Burrito | 870 | 44g |
| Classic Tostada Salad with Chicken | 830 | 39g |
| Chicken Black Bean Bowl | 460 | 37g |
Across all 65 menu items we track at El Pollo Loco, the median is about 250 calories and 12g of protein — so the high protein picks above are meaningfully different from a typical order, not just the default menu re-sorted.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the best high protein option at El Pollo Loco?
- The highest-protein item at El Pollo Loco is the Double Pollo Overstuffed Quesadilla, with 66g of protein.
- What else at El Pollo Loco fits high protein?
- The Double Chicken Bowl is another strong pick — 860 calories, 65g protein.
Nutrition data verified August 31, 2026.