El Pollo Loco Classic Crunchy Taco: Calories and Nutrition

Classic Crunchy Taco at El Pollo Loco contains 220 calories per serving. It provides 14 g protein, 19 g carbs (1 g sugar), and 10 g fat, about 11% of a 2,000 calorie day. One serving is about 5 oz. These are US menu figures.

Classic Crunchy Taco nutrition facts (El Pollo Loco, US menu)

Full nutrition for a serving (5 oz) of Classic Crunchy Taco, shown per serving and per 100 g:

Nutrient	Per serving (5 oz)	Per 100 g
Calories	220 kcal	169 kcal
Protein	14 g	11 g
Carbohydrates	19 g	15 g
Sugars	1 g	1 g
Fat	10 g	8 g
Saturated fat	4 g	3 g
Fiber	2 g	2 g
Sodium	380 mg	291 mg

Where the calories come from: about 25% protein, 34% carbs, and 41% fat (based on the macros).

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of El Pollo Loco. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Classic Crunchy Taco at El Pollo Loco?

A serving (5 oz) of Classic Crunchy Taco has 220 calories on the US menu.

What are the macros in El Pollo Loco Classic Crunchy Taco?

It has 14 g protein, 19 g carbs (1 g sugar), and 10 g fat, and 380 mg sodium.

Is Classic Crunchy Taco a lot of calories?

At 220 calories it is about 11% of a typical 2,000 calorie day, so it fits depending on what else you eat. Where the calories come from: about 25% protein, 34% carbs, and 41% fat (based on the macros).

Summary

A serving (5 oz) of Classic Crunchy Taco at El Pollo Loco has 220 calories, with 14 g protein, 19 g carbs (1 g sugar), and 10 g fat. Log it in Nutrola to track it against your day.