El Pollo Loco, Spanish for “The Crazy Chicken,” began its journey in 1975 in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico, when Juan Francisco Ochoa opened his first restaurant, focusing on fire-grilled chicken. The brand crossed into the United States in 1980, opening its first American location in Los Angeles, California. It quickly became popular for its unique flavor, marinated and grilled chicken, and fresh, authentic Mexican-style dishes. Today, El Pollo Loco operates over 480 company-owned and franchised restaurants in the Southwest United States, staying true to its roots by offering a variety of Mexican-inspired entrees.
In terms of dietary considerations, El Pollo Loco has made efforts to cater to a wider range of customer needs, including those seeking gluten-free options. The menu features several items that are gluten-free, such as their fire-grilled chicken, salads, bowls, and sides, when ordered without tortillas or other gluten-containing add-ons. However, customers with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity need to be aware that cross-contamination can occur, as the same kitchen facilities are used to prepare all menu items.
Contents
El Pollo Loco Gluten-Free Menu 2024
Fire-Grilled Bone-In Chicken
- Chicken Breast
- Chicken Wing
- Chicken Leg
- Chicken Thigh
Extras
- Tortilla Chips
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
- 6″ Corn Tortilla
- Creamy Cilantro Dressing
- Ranch Dressing (packet)
Entrees
- Original Pollo Bowl®
- Shredded Chicken and Cheese
- Pollo Bowl®
- Street Corn Chicken Pollo Bowl®
- Double Chicken Bowl
- Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl
- Taco al Carbon
- Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco
Pollo Fit Menu
- Double Chicken Avocado Salad
Starters
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Chips and Guacamole
Salsas
- Salsa Fresca
- Pico de Gallo Salsa
- Avocado Salsa
- Salsa Roja
- Jalapeno Hot Sauce (packet)
Sides
- Rice
- Pinto Beans
- Charro Beans**
- Broccoli
- Corn
- Coleslaw
- Mashed Potatoes (without Gravy)
- Loco Side Salad w/Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Note: *Texas and Lafayette restaurants only. **Texas restaurants only
Drinks
- Cherry Coke®
- Coca-Cola®
- Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar
- Diet Coke®
- Dr. Pepper®
- Diet Dr. Pepper®*
- Barq’s Root Beer®
- Fanta® Orange
- FUZE® Sweetened Raspberry
- Iced Tea
- Gold Peak® Fresh-Brewed
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Gold Peak® Fresh-Brewed
- Sweetened Iced Tea*
- Hi-C® Flashin’ Fruit Punch®
- Horchata
- Minute Maid® Lemonade
- Minute Maid® Mango Lime
- Aguas Frescas
- Minute Maid® Strawberry Hibiscus
- Aguas Frescas
- Minute Maid® Strawberry
- Lemonade
- Sprite®
- Vitaminwater® XXX
- Nestlé® Pure Life® Bottled Water
