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What to Order at El Pollo Loco on GLP-1 Medications

Looking for what to order at El Pollo Loco on GLP-1 medications? Compare 42 menu items scored for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro & Zepbound. 10 rated Excellent or Good.

At a glance · current menu analysis

What can I order at El Pollo Loco while taking a GLP-1 medication?

Start with El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Avocado Salad, the highest-scoring item in the current El Pollo Loco dataset at 91/100 (Excellent). GLP Food Score compares listed nutrition values; it does not determine personal tolerance or replace advice from your clinician.

Highest proteinEl Pollo Loco Double Chicken Avocado Salad · 48g
Lowest calorieEl Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Leg · 80 cal
Lowest net carbsEl Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast · 0g

Key findings from the El Pollo Loco menu

Cite this analysis:El Pollo Loco GLP-1 Menu Guide,” GLP Food Score. Methodology · Source policy

El Pollo Loco currently has 42 indexed menu items in GLP Food Score. 10 (24%) are rated Good or Excellent. The highest-scoring item is El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Avocado Salad at 91/100 (Excellent).

Among categories with at least 3 indexed items, Chicken currently has the highest average score at 80/100. Use the High Protein, Low Carb, Low Calorie, and Low Sugar views to narrow the menu, then open an item for its serving-level nutrition and score rationale. Scores compare the listed nutrition values; they are not medical recommendations.

How scoring works · Nutrition data sources

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Best current GLP-1 menu scores at El Pollo Loco

These are the highest scores in the current dataset, not medical recommendations. Confirm serving size and current ingredients before ordering.

5 highest-scoring indexed items; score ties retain the menu’s stable order.
Menu itemNutrition snapshotScore
El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Avocado Salad48g protein · 8g net carbs · 370 calories91/100
El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast36g protein · 0g net carbs · 220 calories90/100
El Pollo Loco Kids Two Legs25g protein · 0g net carbs · 170 calories90/100
El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Thigh21g protein · 0g net carbs · 210 calories83/100
El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Leg12g protein · 0g net carbs · 80 calories74/100

Data notes: Scores use the nutrition values currently stored for each indexed item. Review sources and update policy →

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Full El Pollo Loco Menu

Every menu item we score, highest GLP-1 score first.

El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Avocado Salad48g protein · 8g net carbs · 370 cal91El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast36g protein · net carbs · 220 cal90El Pollo Loco Kids Two Legs25g protein · net carbs · 170 cal90El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Thigh21g protein · net carbs · 210 cal83El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Leg12g protein · net carbs · 80 cal74El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Wing12g protein · net carbs · 90 cal74El Pollo Loco Homemade Tortilla Soup33g protein · 35g net carbs · 440 cal73El Pollo Loco Chicken Avocado Tortilla Wrap34g protein · 37g net carbs · 480 cal72El Pollo Loco Chicken Black Bean Bowl37g protein · 38g net carbs · 460 cal72El Pollo Loco Kids Mini Pollo Bowl20g protein · 37g net carbs · 290 cal72El Pollo Loco Avocado Salsa protein · 1g net carbs · 30 cal67El Pollo Loco Pico de Gallo Salsa protein · 1g net carbs · 10 cal67El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Burrito26g protein · 60g net carbs · 510 cal66El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl36g protein · 70g net carbs · 530 cal66El Pollo Loco Chicken Taco Al Carbon10g protein · 17g net carbs · 160 cal65El Pollo Loco House Salsa protein · 1g net carbs · 10 cal65El Pollo Loco Salsa Roja protein · 2g net carbs · 10 cal65El Pollo Loco Sliced Jalapeno Peppers protein · 1g net carbs · 5 cal65El Pollo Loco Creamy Cilantro Dressing1g protein · 1g net carbs · 140 cal63El Pollo Loco Light Creamy Cilantro Dressing1g protein · 6g net carbs · 70 cal63El Pollo Loco Ranch Dressing1g protein · 2g net carbs · 230 cal60El Pollo Loco Tortilla Chips2g protein · 20g net carbs · 200 cal59El Pollo Loco Low Fat Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing protein · 9g net carbs · 70 cal58El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Bowl65g protein · 73g net carbs · 860 cal57El Pollo Loco Handmade Chicken Taquitos20g protein · 49g net carbs · 510 cal57El Pollo Loco Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl45g protein · 75g net carbs · 780 cal56El Pollo Loco Chicken Avocado Overstuffed Quesadilla47g protein · 54g net carbs · 940 cal54El Pollo Loco Crunchy Nacho Overstuffed Quesadilla53g protein · 81g net carbs · 1150 cal54El Pollo Loco Kids Original BRC Burrito14g protein · 56g net carbs · 410 cal54El Pollo Loco Original BRC Burrito14g protein · 56g net carbs · 410 cal54El Pollo Loco Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito47g protein · 77g net carbs · 900 cal53El Pollo Loco Spicy Serrano Overstuffed Quesadilla50g protein · 56g net carbs · 980 cal53El Pollo Loco Chicken Avocado Burrito46g protein · 61g net carbs · 890 cal52El Pollo Loco Classic Tostada Salad with Chicken39g protein · 68g net carbs · 830 cal52El Pollo Loco Classic Tostada Salad with Shimp26g protein · 70g net carbs · 860 cal52El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Tostada Salad61g protein · 69g net carbs · 1000 cal52El Pollo Loco Ranchero Burrito44g protein · 77g net carbs · 870 cal52El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Nachos51g protein · 79g net carbs · 1200 cal51El Pollo Loco Double Crunch Taquito Nachos49g protein · 110g net carbs · 1410 cal51El Pollo Loco Double Pollo Overstuffed Quesadilla66g protein · 56g net carbs · 1030 cal49El Pollo Loco Classic Tostada Salad without Protein18g protein · 68g net carbs · 730 cal44El Pollo Loco Cinnamon Churros3g protein · 29g net carbs · 320 cal42

El Pollo Loco — FAQ for GLP-1 users

What should I order at El Pollo Loco on a GLP-1 medication? +

El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Avocado Salad is the highest-scoring item in the current El Pollo Loco dataset at 91/100 (Excellent). Compare its serving-level nutrition with your needs and tolerance; the score is not a medical recommendation.

How many El Pollo Loco menu items rate Good or Excellent? +

10 of 42 indexed El Pollo Loco menu items (24%) currently rate Good or Excellent. These are nutrition-comparison labels, not a guarantee that an item is appropriate for every person.

Which El Pollo Loco item has the most protein in this comparison? +

El Pollo Loco Double Chicken Avocado Salad lists 48g protein, the highest value among good or excellent indexed items with protein data.

What is the lowest-calorie El Pollo Loco choice in this comparison? +

El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Leg lists 80 calories, the lowest positive calorie value among good or excellent indexed items with calorie data. Check the serving basis before comparing portions.

Which El Pollo Loco choice has the fewest net carbs in this comparison? +

El Pollo Loco Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast lists 0g net carbs, the lowest value among good or excellent indexed items with net-carbohydrate data.

When was the El Pollo Loco nutrition data last checked? +

First-party source reconciliation for the El Pollo Loco menu is not yet complete. Review the source information on individual item pages before relying on a value.

How does GLP Food Score evaluate El Pollo Loco menu items? +

Formula version 1.0 compares the listed protein, net carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, fat, and calories for each recorded serving. Community ratings are separate and do not change the nutrition score.

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