El Pollo Loco Menu - McAllen, TX

While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco’s delivery of fresh, authentic food has not. Everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way – on our signature open-flame grills – then hand cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. We put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. At El Pollo Loco in McAllen,TX, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.

Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken. Based on 981 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ Delivery

El Pollo Loco 78501

Address:
601 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

Phone: (956) 971-8314

Website:

Hours

Wednesday	10:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday	10:30 AM–10 PM
Friday	10:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday	10:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday	10:30 AM–10 PM
Monday	10:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	10:30 AM–10 PM

Shredded Beef Birria
Two Crunchy Birria Tacos Box Two Crunchy tacos filled with our tender shredded beef birria, cheese, chopped onion, and cilantro. Served with fresh tortilla chips and our consomé dipping sauce – a warm savory broth perfect for dipping your crunchy tacos to add more bold flavor to every bite.
Stuffed Birria Quesadilla Box Filled with our tender shredded beef birria, melted cheese, fresh avocado, chopped onions and cilantro. Served with fresh tortilla chips and our consomé dipping sauce – a warm savory broth perfect for dipping to add more bold flavor to every bite.
Birria Burrito Box Filled with our tender shredded beef birria, cheese, sour cream, rice, beans, cabbage, chopped onions, and cilantro. Served with fresh tortilla chips and our consomé dipping sauce – a warm savory broth perfect for dipping to add more bold flavor to every bite.
Two Birria Crunchy Tacos (A La Carte) Two Crunchy tacos filled with our tender shredded beef birria, cheese, chopped onion, and cilantro. Served with our consomé dipping sauce.	$8.59
One Birria Crunchy Taco (A La Carte) One crunchy taco filled with our tender shredded beef birria, cheese, chopped onion, and cilantro. Served with our consomé dipping sauce.	$4.39
Consomé Dipping Sauce A warm broth which mirrors the same rich flavors as our shredded beef birria – bold and savory with a hint of smokiness and spice. Perfect for dipping your entrees in to add more flavor to every bite.	$0.59
Tostadas
Classic Tostada Salad A delicious combination of citrus-marinated chicken breast, shredded lettuce, pinto beans, rice, shredded jack cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo salsa in a crisp flour tostada shell. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Customizable. Dressing not included in calories.
Double Chicken Tostada Salad We fill a tostada shell with shredded lettuce, pinto beans, rice, shredded cheese, fresh pico de gallo salsa, ripe hand-sliced avocado and cool sour cream, then top with a double portion of fire-grilled chicken breast. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Dressing not included in calories.
Family Chicken Meals
8pc Family Feast 8 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, large avocado family salad, 2 large sides, 4 churros, flour/corn tortillas or chips, and salsa. Serves 3-4 people.
8pc Family Meal 8 pieces of our signature fire-grilled chicken and your choice of 2 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Serves 3–4 people.
8pc – Chicken Only 8 pieces of deeply marinated, fire-grilled chicken. Add on, create your own meal, add to a recipe or just dig in and enjoy, as is.
12pc Family Meal 12 delicious pieces of fire-grilled chicken with a choice of 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Serves 5 – 6 people.
16pc Family Meal 16 pieces of our delicious, citrus-marinated chicken with 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa can please a crowd. Serves 7 – 8 people.
Chicken Meals
2pc Chicken – Leg & Thigh Meal 2 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 of your favorite small sides and tortillas. Includes 1 leg &1 thigh.
2pc Chicken – Breast & Wing Meal 2 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 of your favorite small sides and tortillas. Includes 1 breast & 1 wing.
3pc Chicken – Leg & Thigh Meal 3 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes leg & thigh.
3pc Chicken – Breast & Wing Meal 3 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes 2 breasts & 1 wing.
4pc Half Chicken Meal 4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with a choice of 2 small sides and tortillas.
Chicken A La Carte Still hungry? Add a piece or two of our flame-grilled chicken to your order.
Meal For Two The perfect meal to share together. Enjoy 4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken (2 legs & 2 thighs), choice of 2 small sides, 2 loco side salads, tortillas, and 2 churros for dessert.	$13.50
Whole Chicken	$16.99
Fire-Grilled Combos
Original Pollo Bowl Combo Chicken breast fire-grilled, chopped and added to slow-simmered pinto beans, rice, diced onions, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa. Comes with choice of tortillas or chips, and a regular drink. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved.)	$5.39
3 Tacos Al Carbon Combo 3 chicken tacos al carbon made with two corn tortillas, chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro. Comes with regular drink and chips.	$5.29
Classic Chicken Burrito Combo It doesn’t get more classic than our original Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, shredded chicken, rice, Monterey Jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Comes with tortilla chips and a regular drink.	$5.00
Chicken Nachos Combo We start with our crisp tortilla chips and top with pinto beans, fire-grilled chicken, queso blanco, pico de gallo salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Combo includes regular drink.	$5.49
Burritos
Queso Blanco Burrito The California Queso Burrito has tender pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, fresh handmade guacamole, pinto beans, queso blanco and house-made pico de gallo. All this goodness comes wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Chicken Tinga Burrito The Chicken Tinga Burrito has savory, lightly smoky chicken tinga, seasoned rice, pinto beans, fresh sliced avocado, and is topped with jack cheese and house-made pico de gallo – all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Keto Burrito Enjoy fresh fire-grilled chicken, sliced avocado, chopped lettuce, shredded cabbage, creamy cilantro, house-made pico de gallo and crumbled cotija cheese all wrapped in a specialty high fiber, low-carb tortilla Keto Friendly (11g net carbs)
Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito We start with our signature fire-grilled chicken and add hand-sliced avocado, cool sour cream, house-made chipotle salsa, shredded cheese, simmered beans, rice and crunchy cabbage, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Avocado Burrito Satisfy your craving for something delicious with fire-grilled chicken, fresh avocado, pinto beans, pico de gallo salsa, jack cheese, cabbage, fresh cilantro, and creamy cilantro dressing wrapped in a grilled tortilla.
BRC Burrito Enjoy great value rolled into a flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved)
Classic Chicken Burrito It doesn’t get more classic than our Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, savory, lightly smoky chicken tinga, rice, Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Comes with tortilla chips and a regular drink
Street Tacos
Baja Shrimp Taco Cooked to perfection in a chipotle and garlic marinade. The Baja Shrimp Taco is topped with fresh shredded cabbage, house-made pico de gallo and baja chipotle sauce – all wrapped in a corn tortilla.	$3.29
Chicken Avocado Taco Fire-grilled chicken, avocado, shredded lettuce, jack cheese, and pico on a handcrafted tortilla and finished with creamy cilantro dressing.	$3.39
Chicken Taco Al Carbon Chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro with two corn tortillas.	$1.99
12 Taco Complete Family Combo 12 Tacos al carbon, Loco Salad and 4 Churros	$31.00
Bowls
Original Pollo Bowl® Our chicken breast is fire-grilled to perfection then chopped and added to slow-simmered pinto beans, rice, diced onions, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved.)
Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl We combine perfectly ripe avocados with citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken breast, cool sour cream, sweet corn, shredded cheese, cabbage, house-made pico de gallo salsa, rice and pinto beans to create an avocado lover’s dream.
Double Chicken Bowl Double up on a double portion of delicious citrus-marinated chopped chicken breast on top of authentic pinto beans, rice, cabbage and garnished with sour cream, shredded jack cheese, avocado slices and pico de gallo salsa.
Pollo Fit Menu
Double Chicken Avocado Salad Savor organic super greens and lettuce topped with a double portion of our fire-grilled chicken, avocado, cotija crumbles, corn, and pico. Includes choice of dressing. Keto-Friendly. 7g net carbs. Dressing not included in calories or net carbs.
Keto Burrito Enjoy fresh fire-grilled chicken, sliced avocado, chopped lettuce, shredded cabbage, creamy cilantro, house-made pico de gallo and crumbled cotija cheese all wrapped in a specialty high fiber, low-carb tortilla Keto Friendly (11g net carbs)
Large Chicken Tortilla Soup A large serving of shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips.	$6.99
Small Chicken Tortilla Soup Hand-prepared daily, with shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips.	$4.59
Starters
Regular Chips & Guacamole What’s better than our white corn tortilla chips, hand salted and made fresh daily? Our tortilla chips with freshly, hand-made guacamole, of course.	$4.59
Small Chips & Guacamole Made fresh daily, our new guacamole is loaded with chunks of avocado and paired with our authentic tortilla chips.	$3.29
Large Chicken Tortilla Soup A large serving of shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips.	$6.99
Small Chicken Tortilla Soup Hand-prepared daily, with shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips.	$4.59
Large Queso And Chips A larger portion of our creamy, indulgent, classic white cheese sauce served with crisp, freshly prepared tortilla chips.	$4.29
Small Queso And Chips Our creamy, indulgent, classic white cheese sauce with crisp, freshly prepared tortilla chips.	$2.99
Extras
Chicken Taco Al Carbon Chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro with two corn tortillas.	$1.99
Original BRC Burrito Enjoy great value rolled into a flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved)	$2.79
Classic Chicken Burrito It doesn’t get more classic than our original Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, shredded chicken, rice, Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.	$5.00
Small Chips & Guacamole Made fresh daily, our new guacamole is loaded with chunks of avocado and paired with our authentic tortilla chips.	$3.29
Regular Chips & Guacamole What’s better than our white corn tortilla chips, hand salted and made fresh daily? Our tortilla chips with freshly, hand-made guacamole, of course.	$4.59
Churro Dusted in cinnamon sugar and served warm, our churros are perfectly fresh, crispy and delicious.	$1.00
Two Churros Why eat just one Churro when you can get double the deliciousness but not double the price? We call that a sweet deal.	$1.49
1 Pack Of Tortillas (2)
5 Packs Of Tortillas (10)	$1.19
Chips
Jalapeno Hot Sauce
Creamy Cilantro Dressing Served in a 3 oz portion.	$0.70
Mexican Vinaigrette Served in a 3 oz portion.
Sour Cream	$0.50
Sides
Rice This is no ordinary side of rice, it’s enriched long-grain rice seasoned with tomatoes, vegetables and seasoning.
Charro Beans Savory whole pinto beans simmered with tomatoes, onions, garlic, serrano, cilantro and bacon.
Macaroni & Cheese Order a side of comfort with this perfect comfort food made with elbow macaroni immersed in a creamy cheese sauce.
Mashed Potatoes With Gravy Our creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with black pepper and served with rich golden brown chicken gravy will feed you and your soul.
Broccoli Fresh broccoli. Gently steamed. Simply delicious.
Corn Cut corn mixed with diced red peppers, lightly coated in a delicate buttery sauce. Corn never tasted this good.
Coleslaw Shredded green and red cabbage and shredded carrots combined with a creamy sweet and sour dressing. It’s the creamiest, dreamiest addition to any meal.
Loco Side Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce blend, crushed chips, cilantro, Cotija cheese and our signature creamy cilantro dressing make a satisfying side salad to pair with any of our entrees.
Fresh Salsas
House Salsa (Mild) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving.
Pico De Gallo (Medium) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving.
Avocado Salsa (Hot) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving.
Salsa Roja (Fiery) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving.
Jalapeno Hot Sauce Calories stated per 1 packet.
Desserts
Churro Dusted in cinnamon sugar and served warm, our churros are perfectly fresh, crispy and delicious.	$1.00
Two Churros Why eat just one Churro when you can get double the deliciousness but not double the price? We call that a sweet deal.	$1.49
Kids Meals
2pc Chicken Leg Kids Meal Kids get a leg up on deliciousness with 2 pieces of juicy fire-grilled chicken legs, a small classic side, choice of tortillas or chips and a regular drink.	$3.99
BRC Kids Meal Our soft flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. A kid’s perfect burrito. Kids Meal includes small side and regular drink.	$3.99
Drinks
Regular Drink	$2.39
Large Drink	$2.69
Bottle Water	$2.39
Catering
24 Piece Meal Serves 10 – 12 people. Includes: 2 x-large side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Calories stated per serving.
48 Piece Meal Serves 20 – 24 people. Includes: 2 jumbo side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Calories stated per serving.
24 Piece Chicken & Tortillas 24 pieces of citrus marinated flame-grilled Chicken, warm Flour or Corn Tortillas and Fresh Salsa. Calories stated per serving.
3-Course 24 Piece Meal Our 3-Course 24 piece meal serves 10 – 12 people. Includes citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, loco salad, 2 side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips, fresh salsa and 12 churros. Also includes serving utensils, plates, napkins, and cutlery. Calories stated per serving.
3-Course 48 Piece Meal Our 3-Course 48 piece meal serves 20 – 24 people. Includes citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, loco salad, 2 side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips, fresh salsa and 24 churros. Also includes serving utensils, plates, napkins, and cutlery.
Burrito Platter Your choice of 4 burritos, cut in half (8 halves per platter), fresh salsa. Please make your burrito selections below. You can choose one type or a selection of all 4. Serves 6-8 people. Calories stated per serving.	$27.99
Mexican Salad Romaine lettuce blend, Pico de Gallo, flame-grilled corn, tortilla strips, Cotija cheese, and choice of dressing. Serves 6-8 people. Calories stated per serving.
Tacos Al Carbon 6-Pack 6 Tacos al Carbon and fresh salsa. Serves 4-6 people. Calories stated per serving.
Chips & Salsa Corn tortilla chips served with choice of salsa. Serves 10-12 people. Calories stated per serving.
Chips & Queso Our freshly prepared tortilla chips sprinkled with sea salt, served with creamy, classic white queso cheese sauce. Calories stated per serving.	$12.99
Chips And Guacamole Corn tortilla chips served with our handmade guacamole. Serves 10-12 people. Calories stated per serving.	$12.99
Spanish Rice Enriched long-grain rice seasoned with tomatoes, vegetables and seasoning. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Charro Beans Savory whole pinto beans simmered with tomatoes, onions, garlic, serrano, cilantro and bacon. Calories stated per serving.
Loco Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce blend, crushed chips, cilantro, Cotija cheese and served with our signature creamy cilantro dressing. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving and does not include dressing.
Broccoli Gently steamed, fresh broccoli. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Corn Cut corn mixed with diced red peppers, lightly coated in a delicate buttery sauce. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Coleslaw Shredded green and red cabbage and shredded carrots combined with a creamy sweet and sour dressing. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Mac & Cheese Made with elbow macaroni immersed in a creamy cheese sauce. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy Creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with black pepper and served with rich golden brown chicken gravy. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving.
Guacamole Calories stated per serving.	$9.99
House Salsa (Mild) Calories stated per serving.	$6.99
Pico De Gallo (Medium) Calories stated per serving.	$6.99
Avocado Salsa (Hot) Calories stated per serving.	$6.99
Salsa Roja (Fiery) Calories stated per serving.	$6.99
Creamy Cilantro Dressing Calories stated per serving.	$6.99
Lemons Calories stated per serving.	$4.99
Onions Calories stated per serving.	$4.99
Sour Cream Calories stated per serving.	$5.99
Bottled Water	$2.39

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Pastor Benito Garcia

One of my favorite places to eat, but any more. I placed an order today and I was disappointed. This isn’t a chicken is a baby chick. Look at the size of this chicken. Serving bowls, same size as always, not. Turn it upside down and you will notice 1/2 inch lip underneath which in addition gets you and me less of what we order. It’s getting ridiculous, less food yet higher prices.

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Miatha Pizana

Place is nice food tastes good. But, when you order a Double chicken Avocado salad you expect the double chicken for what your paying abt $8.00 for the plate. I mean if your to serve hardly chicken then change the title to the plate. A bit shysty with the chicken for the plate. And the sauce it comes with you should get 2 of them if customer request with NO CHARGE. I mean seriously sheesh most places give you 2paks of dressing yall should to. Just saying yet I was dissapointed on that. The man was very rude said if you want another you have to pay for it because your only allowed 1. I’m like uff! So much for my meal wth? Lots lettus, not enough chicken and your limited with dressing wow!. Idk your call people if you want to purchase that. I’m not saying anything about the taste they are good. It just leaves a bad bitter taste in your mouth for the price. Makes me wonder a normal chicken salad and how many pieces of chicken for that salad I’m just sayin.

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Maggie Villarreal

I ordered the double chicken avocado salad. Lettuce was not fresh. Amount of chicken u get with this salad isn’t enough. It is called DOUBLE chicken avocado salad but yet u get very limited pieces of chicken. A few employees are not properly trained for the cash register. This was my 3rd visit with two of the 3 visits receiving two stars out of 5.

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Iris Quintanilla

I love a polo loco the flavor is amazing and I love the rice it just have the right flavors. the only thing that is a little lacking is the tortillas but it’s okay I still eat them. I will definitely go again.

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Rolando Barajas

The food Was good / the place looks really nice – only need better management -keep parking lot clean … the cook was the only one who said Welcome

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Richard Castilla

1st time here. Average fast food flare. I didn’t try their grilled chicken, ordered the large burrito. Plenty of rice and beans with a few pieces of beef.

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Lady Isis

Food was great. Staff knew their stuff. Great flavor and good size portions. Will be going back again. The eating area could use some cleaning.

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Lydia Avila

I really love the chicken taco combo.

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D.J. DOG

Forgot our chips on our combo so we said something not sure if that upset them gave us chips but all crushed( see photo) Avocado chicken quesadilla was more than half chicken -less. (See photo) 1ST time here last time ever.

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JR Gonzalez

A+ service. Always freshly made food. Tried the new street corn pollo bowl. Highly recommend it and don’t forget to use the app for points!

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