El Pollo Loco Specials: $5 Pollo Bowls

El Pollo Loco has brought back their popular Crunchy Chicken Tacos for a limited time. Also, their Stuffed Quesadillas back, and they’ve still got their $5 Pollo Bowls going. Plus, join El Pollo Loco Rewards for a free order of chips and guac.

Crunchy Chicken Tacos At El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco has brought back the beloved Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco. This crowd-pleaser features a novel double-layered crispy corn tortilla, stuffed with succulent, shredded fire-grilled chicken, and is adorned with a gentle roasted tomato salsa, crunchy shredded lettuce, and smooth Jack cheese. Don’t miss out—head to your local El Pollo Loco and enhance your meal with the irresistible Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco.

Jill Adams, Chief Marketing Officer at El Pollo Loco, expressed excitement over the return of the Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco. “El Pollo Loco takes great pride in our attentiveness to customer feedback, ensuring we consistently serve the delectable, high-quality dishes they crave and request. Bringing back this taco is more than just meeting demand; it’s about sparking the happiness and enthusiasm that this unique item embodies, reaffirming our commitment to culinary distinction and the happiness of our customers.”

El Pollo Loco Crunchy Tacos

Pricing varies by location, but we found the Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco to run about $3 – $3.49 or $6.50 – $6.99 a la carte.

Stuffed Quesadillas

El Pollo Loco has Stuffed Quesadilla back on the menu. Prices shown are typical prices based on our testing; yours may vary. Here’s the lineup:

  • Poblano Chicken Quesadilla ($8.99 or $11.49 as a combo) – Stuffed Quesadilla featuring signature fired-grilled chicken, Oaxaca cheese, poblano peppers, pico de gallo, sliced avocado and cilantro.
  • Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla ($8.99 or $11.49 as a combo) – Stuffed Quesadilla featuring signature filed-grilled chicken, Oaxaca cheese, salsa roja, sour cream and pico de gallo.
  • Shredded Beef Avocado Quesadilla ($10.99 or $13.99 as a combo)– Stuffed Quesadilla featuring savory shredded beef, Oaxaca cheese, avocado salsa, sliced avocado, onion and cilantro.
El Pollo Loco Stuffed Quesadillas

Stuffed Quesadillas Return To El Pollo Loco

$5 Pollo Bowls At El Pollo Loco

The new $5 Pollo Bowls are a value meal option and come packed with fresh flavor and ingredients for a filling and delicious meal. You’ve got three types to choose from:

  • Original Pollo Bowl: Fire-grilled chicken, chopped and added to slow-simmered pinto beans, rice, diced onions, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa.
  • Street Corn Pollo Bowl: Chopped fire-grilled chicken, seasoned rice, savory pinto beans, crumbled cotija cheese, roasted corn, red peppers and chopped cilantro.
  • Shredded Chicken and Cheese Pollo Bowl: Ranchero shredded chicken, seasoned rice, savory pinto beans, jack cheese and cilantro.

Visit the El Pollo Loco $5 Bowls Menu page here for more details, or to start an order online.

Photo of El Pollo Loco $5 Bowls

El Pollo Loco Family Meals

Get family meals starting at around $24 at El Pollo Loco. For $25 get the 8pc Family Meal with 8 pieces fire-grilled legs and thighs, any 2 large sides, 6 quesadilla slices, and tortillas or chips.

Other Family Meal options include a 16pc meal for $39.

For more details or to order, visit El Pollo Family Meals.

El Pollo Loco Coupons & Rewards

Get a free Chips & Guac when you join El Pollo Loco Rewards through the app and make your first purchase.

CLICK HERE for more details or to enroll. You’ll receive an El Pollo Loco coupon for a free Chips & Guac plus get other coupons during the year and on your birthday.

National Burrito Day At El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco is going wild with National Burrito Day on April 4, with a BOGO offer and more deals! Here’s what they have in store for the party:

  • April 1st – $0 Delivery Fee on all orders in the app or directly from the El Pollo Loco website.
  • April 2nd – Buy a $50 eGift card and get a $10 Bonus Card.
  • April 3rd – Follow @elpolloloco on Instagram to access exclusive redemption codes for free burritos and more offers.
  • April 4th – Loco Rewards members can buy one burrito and get one free!

“We’re thrilled to offer our customers four days of exciting deals to celebrate National Burrito Day,” says Jill Adams, El Pollo Loco’s Chief Marketing Officer in this press release. “With five different burrito options, we’re sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Join us in celebrating and indulging in the ultimate burrito experience!”

Head to the El Pollo Loco Rewards page here before April 4 to get ready for your free burrito.

El Pollo Loco National Burrito Day offer

Image courtesy of El Pollo Loco

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