Highest-Protein Meals at El Pollo Loco: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at El Pollo Loco is Double Bowl w/ Chicken, with 70 g of protein and 930 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at El Pollo Loco (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	Double Bowl w/ Chicken	70	930	93	30	7.5
2	2 Piece Breast & Wing Chicken Platter w/ Flour Tortillas	68	980	88	39	6.9
3	2 Piece Breast & Wing Chicken Platter w/ Corn Tortillas	65	900	82	35	7.2
4	Double Chicken Enchilada Platter	64	1080	94	50	5.9
5	2 Piece Leg & Thigh Chicken Platter w/ Flour Tortillas	53	970	88	45	5.5
6	2 Piece Chicken & Salad Platter	52	950	84	45	5.5
7	Chicken Avocado Taco Platter	52	930	87	42	5.6
8	Double Chicken Fit Plate	51	420	24	14	12.1
9	2 Piece Leg & Thigh Chicken Platter w/ Corn Tortillas	51	890	81	40	5.7
10	Double Bowl w/ Shrimp	50	1010	97	44	5.0
11	Grand Avocado Bowl w/ Chicken	49	850	97	29	5.8
12	Chipotle Avocado Burrito w/ Chicken	49	920	89	41	5.3
13	Avocado Burrito w/ Chicken	48	950	74	53	5.1
14	Fajita Avocado Quesadilla w/ Chicken	47	910	63	54	5.2
15	Avocado Quesadilla w/ Chicken	47	960	59	61	4.9
16	Avocado Quesadilla w/ Shrimp	46	1020	67	63	4.5
17	Fajita Burrito w/ Chicken	46	870	84	38	5.3
18	Skinless Breast Meal w/ Flour Tortillas	45	490	43	17	9.2
19	Ranchero Burrito w/ Chicken	45	930	86	45	4.8
20	Chipotle Avocado Burrito w/ Shrimp	43	920	89	43	4.7
21	Avocado Taco Al Carbon Platter	43	800	102	24	5.4
22	Skinless Breast Meal w/ Corn Tortillas	43	420	38	11	10.2
23	Avocado Burrito w/ Shrimp	42	950	74	54	4.4
24	Grand Avocado Bowl w/ Shrimp	42	900	99	36	4.7
25	Ranchero Burrito w/ Shrimp	41	890	84	42	4.6
26	Pinto Beans, Extra Large	41	750	113	15	5.5
27	Original Pollo Bowl w/ Chicken	40	610	87	10	6.6
28	Fajita Burrito w/ Shrimp	40	870	84	40	4.6
29	Fajita Avocado Quesadilla w/ Shrimp	39	900	62	56	4.3
30	Black Bean Bowl w/ Chicken	38	480	57	12	7.9

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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, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at El Pollo Loco?

Double Bowl w/ Chicken leads with 70 g of protein (930 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at El Pollo Loco?

Double Chicken Fit Plate gives about 12.1 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at El Pollo Loco?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at El Pollo Loco, Double Bowl w/ Chicken tops the list at 70 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.