El Pollo Loco

1002 N El Camino Real, Encinitas
(760) 943-1253

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Plato de Tres Piezas de Pollo Asado

2pc Chicken - Leg \u0026 Thigh Meal

Double Chicken Avocado Salad

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Chips \u0026 Salsa

Loco Side Salad

Mini Pollo Bowl

Guacamole

Burrito

Taco

A warm flour tortilla filled with citrus-marinated, chopped fire-grilled chicken, a generous portion of shredded Oaxaca cheese, fire-roasted poblano chilies, freshly prepared pico de gallo salsa, fresh avocado slices and creamy cilantro dressing. The tortilla is then artfully folded six times, and grilled to seal in all the flavors. Includes chips and salsa, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Shredded Beef Avocado Stuffed Quesadilla

A warm flour tortilla filled with slow-braised, perfectly tender shredded beef, a generous portion of shredded Oaxaca cheese, fresh avocado slices, avocado salsa, chopped onion, and cilantro. The tortilla is then artfully folded six times, and grilled to seal in all the flavors. Includes chips and salsa, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Quesadilla

A warm flour tortilla filled with citrus-marinated, chopped fire-grilled chicken, a generous portion of shredded Oaxaca cheese, bold salsa roja made from roasted chipotle peppers, sour cream, and freshly prepared pico de gallo salsa. The tortilla is then artfully folded six times, and grilled to seal in all the flavors. Includes chips and salsa, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Family Chicken

8pc Fire-Grilled Chicken Family Meal

8 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with 2 large sides, warm tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

12pc Fire-Grilled Chicken Family Meal

12 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with a choice of 3 large sides, warm tortillas, chips and fresh salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

16pc Fire-Grilled Chicken Family Meal

16 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with 3 large sides, warm tortillas, chips and fresh salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Individual Chicken Meals

4pc Fire-Grilled Chicken Combo

4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with choice of 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes chips & salsa and drink. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

4pc Fire-Grilled Chicken Meal

4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with choice of 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

3pc Fire-Grilled Chicken Meal

3 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

3pc Fire-Grilled Chicken Combo

3 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes chips & salsa and drink. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Nachos

Shredded Chicken Nachos

Fresh tortilla chips topped with tender shredded chicken in a mild roasted tomato salsa, fresh guacamole, creamy queso blanco, sour cream, beans, and house-made pico de gallo. Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Salads

Double Chicken Avocado Salad

Lettuce topped with a double portion of our fire-grilled chopped chicken, avocado, cotija crumbles, corn, and pico. Includes choice of dressing. Keto-Friendly. 7g net carbs. Dressing not included in calories or net carbs. Includes chips and salsa. Dressing, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Classic Chicken Tostada Salad

A delicious combination of citrus-marinated chopped chicken, chopped romaine lettuce blend, pinto beans, rice, shredded jack cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo salsa in a crisp flour tostada shell. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Includes chips and salsa. Dressing, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Double Chicken Tostada Salad

Burritos

Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito

Chicken Avocado Burrito

Bowls

Original Pollo Bowl

Double Chicken Bowl

Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl

Ripe avocados with citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chopped chicken, cool sour cream, sweet corn, shredded cheese, cabbage, house-made pico de gallo salsa, rice and pinto beans. Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Quesadilla

Shredded Chicken Quesadilla

Warm flour tortilla filled with tender shredded chicken in a mild roasted tomato salsa, melted cheese, diced onion and cilantro. Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Sides, Drinks & More

Two Churros

Dusted in cinnamon sugar and served warm.

Regular Drink

Avocado Salsa (Hot)

Large Drink

Chicken Avocado Taco

Fire-grilled chicken, avocado, shredded lettuce, jack cheese, and pico on a handcrafted tortilla and finished with creamy cilantro dressing.

BRC Burrito

Flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese.

Macaroni & Cheese

Elbow macaroni immersed in a creamy, cheese sauce.

Chips & Guacamole Regular

White corn tortilla chips, hand salted and made fresh daily. Served with freshly, hand-made guacamole.

House Salsa (Mild)

5 Pack of Tortillas

Rice

Enriched long-grain rice seasoned with tomatoes, vegetables and seasoning.

Salsa Roja (Fiery)

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with black pepper and served with rich golden brown chicken gravy.

Homemade Tortilla Soup (Large)

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.Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.

Chicken Taco al Carbon

Chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro with two corn tortillas.

Pico de Gallo (Medium)

Coleslaw

Shredded green and red cabbage and shredded carrots combined with a creamy sweet and sour dressing.

Corn

Cut corn mixed with diced red peppers, lightly coated in a delicate buttery sauce.

Loco Side Salad

Chopped Romaine lettuce blend, crushed chips, cilantro, Cotija cheese. Served with signature creamy cilantro dressing.

Pinto Beans

Whole pinto beans simmered in their own juices with bits of serrano peppers.

Broccoli

Fresh broccoli. Gently steamed. Simply delicious.

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Recent Reviews

Good clean simple food. Not too salty, definitely not the best place to get tacos in san diego, but it seems like really clean, simple ingredients. I would definitely eat here again. If youare on a low sodium diet or have restrictions, this place is a safe bet

September 2025

8/16/2025: last 4 visits - three 5-stars, one two-star. When the crew is hot, they are fire.

1/31/2025: Five stars for last two visits (1/25 & 1/31), Double Chicken Tostadas each time. Delicious!

1/13/2025: Five stars. Ordered two Double Chicken Tostadas - fantastic! Flavorful, fresh and a decent amount of chicken. Great job!

12/12/2024: Two stars. Terrible execution of my mobile order. I ordered a Double Chicken Tostada...

August 2025

Tried it for the first time since my Aunt always order food here. We had the chicken family meal and the Chipotle wrap as well. Everyone loved it. Chicken was flavorful and food was great.

April 2025

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