El Pollo Loco Keto Dining Guide – Here’s What To Order!

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El Pollo Loco keto menu items on table

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Out and about and craving some keto fast food? El Pollo Loco has delicious food and offers a pretty helpful nutrition guide. You can even take a look at their menu and click the items you’d like to add or remove from each entree and it will adjust the carb count, calories, and other nutritional info. I sure wish every restaurant had that option!

One of the great things about El Pollo Loco, other than their yummy food, is that you can hack the menu and still have several great options that are keto-friendly!

Here are the best keto menu items available at El Pollo Loco…


1. El Pollo Loco Keto Taco

man holding el pollo loco keto taco

“I’ll have the Keto Taco, please!”

  • Nutrition: 260 calories | 17g Fat | 14g Total Carbs | 9g Fiber | 3g Sugar | 19g Protein | 5g net carbs

This delicious keto taco includes chopped chicken, pico de gallo salsa, avocado, shredded lettuce, creamy cilantro dressing, and jack cheese – all inside a high fiber/low carb flour tortilla.

hand holding wrapped taco

While this item would be considered dirty keto by some, it is keto certified.


2. El Pollo Loco Keto Burrito

el pollo loco keto burrito

“I’ll have the Keto Burrito, please!”

  • Nutrition: 440 Calories | 28g Fat | 31g Total Carbs | 21g Fiber | 3g Sugar | 35g Protein | 10g Net Carbs

The self-proclaimed world’s first keto burrito includes chopped chicken, red cabbage, cotija cheese, creamy cilantro dressing, organic spinach, avocado slices, and pico de gallo salsa – all inside a high fiber/low carb flour tortilla.


3. El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Avocado Salad 

chicken salad sitting on a table

“I’ll have the Double Chicken Avocado Salad please, without the corn.”

  • Nutrition: 330 Calories | 15g Fat | 39g protein | 12g total carbs | 5g Fiber | 3g Sugar | 39g Protein | 7g Net Carbs

The Double Chicken Avocado Salad includes pico de gallo salsa, avocado slices, cilantro, cotija cheese, chopped chicken breast, and sour cream. You can swap out the chicken for shrimp, but it will add one additional net carb.

The creamy cilantro dressing adds an additional 2 carbs, but we didn’t think it was necessary as the sour cream added enough to the flavor without having to use the dressing.

Be sure and ask for NO corn in order to keep it keto-friendly!


4. El Pollo Loco 2-Piece Chicken Meal

piece of chicken and side of broccoli on a plate

“I’ll have the 2-Piece Chicken Meal, with a breast and a thigh, broccoli, and no tortillas, please.”

  • Nutrition: Chicken Breast w/ skin | 220 Calories | 9g Fat | 0g Total Carbs | 0g Fiber | 0g Sugar | 36g Protein | 0g Net Carbs
  • Nutrition: Chicken Thigh w/ skin | 210 Calories | 15g Fat | 0g Total Carbs | 0g Fiber | 0g Sugar | 21g protein | 0g Net Carbs
  • Nutrition: Chicken Wing w/ skin | 90 Calories | 5g Fat | 0g Total Carbs | 0g Fiber | 0g Sugar | 12g protein | 0g Net Carbs
  • Nutrition: Chicken Leg w/ skin | 80 Calories | 4g Fat | 0g Total Carbs | 0g Fiber | 0g Sugar | 12g Protein | 0g Net Carbs
  • Nutrition: Broccoli (small) | 30 calories | 0g Fat | 6g Total Carbs | 2g Fiber | 0g Sugar | 12g Protein | 4g Net Carbs

You simply can’t go wrong with El Pollo Loco’s famous chicken meals. Mix and match breasts, wings, thighs, or legs and choose broccoli as your side for a truly keto-rific meal! If you want to keep your fat count higher, opt for the thighs and breasts as they have the highest fat count.


5. El Pollo Loco Chicken Nachos

nachos in a bowl on a table

“I’ll have the Chicken Nachos please, with no tortilla chips, no pinto beans, and add lettuce.”

  • Nutrition: 180 calories | 15g Fat | 6g Total Carbs | 2g Fiber | 2g Sugar | 5g Protein | 4g Net Carbs

Keep your nachos low carb by opting for lettuce instead of chips! I’ve ordered nachos this way at various restaurants and let me tell you, it’s still a yummy meal even without the chips. Just use a fork and dig in!


6. El Pollo Loco Baja Shrimp Tostada Salad

el pollo loco shrimp salad in a bowl

“I’ll have the Baja Shrimp Tostada Salad please, with no pinto beans, no rice, extra lettuce, and in a bowl (no shell).”

  • Nutrition: 240 calories | 18g fat | 6g total carbs | 1g Fiber | 2g Sugar | 14g Protein | 5g Net Carbs

If you’re craving shrimp you’ll want to try the yummy Baja Shrimp Tostada Salad! Be sure to skip the high carb beans, rice, and shell for an easy low carb lunch. If you really want to kick it keto then ask for avocado or guacamole, which will add in delicious and oh so healthy fat!


7. Double Protein Avocado Pollo Fit Bowl

eating a Pollo Fit Bowl

“I’ll have the Double Protein Avocado Pollo Fit Bowl, please.” 

  • Nutrition: 390 Calories | 16g Fat | 14g Total Carbs | 5g Fiber | 4g Sugar | 50g Protein | 9g Net Carbs

The Double Protein Avocado Pollo Fit Bowl is made with organic super greens and lettuce topped with cilantro lime cauliflower rice and a double portion of chopped fire-grilled chicken breast. It comes with hand-sliced avocado, queso fresco, pico, and Tapatio seasoning, and it will fuel you with a whopping 50 grams of protein!


8. Double Protein Mexican Caesar Pollo Fit Bowl

preparing a bite of a Pollo Fit Bowl

“I’ll have the Double Protein Mexican Caesar Pollo Fit Bowl, please.”

  • Nutrition: 290 Calories | 9g Fat | 7g Total Carbs | 4g Fiber | 2g Sugar | 47g Protein | 3g Net Carbs

El Pollo Loco’s Double Protein Mexican Caesar Pollo Fit Bowl is made with organic super greens and lettuce topped with a double portion of chopped fire-grilled chicken breast. It also features sliced radishes, hand-sliced avocado, cotija cheese, Tapatio seasoning, and a lemon wedge. When ordered without dressing (which is how it comes by default), it contains just 3 grams of net carbs!


el pollo loco keto meals on table

As you can see, living the keto life has never been easier on the go!

More and more restaurants are hopping on the bandwagon and are offering more menu options that will allow you to enjoy delicious food while keeping your carb count low!


Check out these other keto restaurant tips & tricks!


About the writer:

Angela graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and has 25+ years of experience as a writer and photographer with her work being featured in US Weekly Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, and more.


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Comments 8

  1. Judith Hamilton

    Looking for nutrition info on the keto Burrito

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for asking, Judith! It looks like their Keto Burrito is a newer option! You can find the nutritional details on that if you head over HERE and then click on “The World’s First Keto Burrito”. Hope this helps!

  2. Sherry

    Just had a Keto Taco. That was pretty darn good. Can’t believe only 5 net carbs. I’ll be back!

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Awesome to hear you enjoyed it, Sherry!

  3. Liza

    How much Sodium is in the El Pollo Loco Keto Burrito and other Keto dishes?

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Hi Liza! It looks like the Keto Burrito has 1500mg of sodium. You can look through their menu and click on the items you’re interested in to see the nutritional values for each. Hope that helps!

  4. Jl

    Keto tacos are gone only burritos

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Oh darn! Thanks for the heads up, Jl. We’re checking into this and will get the post updated soon! 🥰

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