While some things have changed over the last few decades, El Pollo Loco’s delivery of fresh, authentic food has not. Everything starts with whole chickens that are slowly marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices, fruit juices and garlic. The chicken is then expertly fire-grilled to perfection the authentic way – on our signature open-flame grills – then hand cut into your favorite Mexican entrees. We put that same dedication and care into our handmade guacamole, salsas and dressings every day. At El Pollo Loco in San Marcos,CA, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again.
Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken. Based on 669 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
692 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: (760) 744-2999
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–10 PM |
Menu
| Holiday Favorites | |
| Double Tamale Avocado Bowl Two chicken tamales topped with enchilada sauce, freshly sliced avocado, queso fresco, and cilantro. All served over a bed of savory rice and beans. |
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| Crispy Tamale & Chicken Tinga Bowl Lightly crisp chicken tamale paired with our chicken tinga – tender shredded chicken in a savory smoky adobo sauce. Topped with freshly sliced avocado and sour cream and served over a bed of rice and beans. |
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| Loaded Chicken Queso Tamale Bowl Chicken tamale and chopped fire-grilled chicken topped with creamy queso blanco, handmade guacamole, and fresh pico de gallo. All served over a bed of savory rice and beans. |
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| 10PC Holiday Familia Dinner 10 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, two large sides, flour/corn tortillas or chips, and salsa. Serves 4-5 people. |
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| 14pc Holiday Familia Dinner 14 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, two large sides, flour/corn tortillas or chips, and salsa. Serves 6-7 people. |
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| Chicken Tamale One tamale made with tender masa filled with chicken slowly simmered in roja sauce. |
$2.99 |
| 5 Chicken Tamales Five tamales made with tender masa filled with chicken slowly simmered in roja sauce. Calorie count for 1 tamale. |
$12.99 |
| 12 Chicken Tamales A dozen Chicken Tamales. Each made with tender masa filled with chicken slowly simmered in roja sauce. Calorie count for 1 tamale. |
$23.99 |
| Small Chicken Pozole A traditional holiday soup made with our fire-grilled chicken, hominy, tomatillo, cilantro, garlic, onion, serrano chile, and Anaheim chile. Topped with cabbage, lime and cilantro. |
$4.99 |
| Large Chicken Pozole A traditional holiday soup made with our fire-grilled chicken, hominy, tomatillo, cilantro, garlic, onion, serrano chile, and Anaheim chile. Topped with cabbage, lime and cilantro. |
$7.59 |
| Mexican Hot Chocolate Made with Abuelita Chocolate, spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with whipped cream, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. |
$2.59 |
| Family Chicken Meals | |
| 8pc Family Meal 8 pieces of our signature fire-grilled chicken and your choice of 2 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Serves 3–4 people. |
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| 8pc – Chicken Only 8 pieces of deeply marinated, fire-grilled chicken. Add on, create your own meal, add to a recipe or just dig in and enjoy, as is. |
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| 10PC Familia Dinner 10 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, two large sides, flour/corn tortillas or chips, and salsa. Serves 4-5 people. |
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| 12pc Family Meal 12 delicious pieces of fire-grilled chicken with a choice of 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Serves 5 – 6 people. |
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| 14pc Familia Dinner 14 pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, two large sides, flour/corn tortillas or chips, and salsa. Serves 6-7 people. |
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| 16pc Family Meal 16 pieces of our delicious, citrus-marinated chicken with 3 large sides, warm tortillas and fresh salsa can please a crowd. Serves 7 – 8 people. |
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| Chicken Combo: 8 PC Leg And Thigh, 6 Tacos Al Carbon, 1 Loco Salad 8 pieces of our signature fire-grilled chicken, 6 Tacos al Carbon, Loco Salad, warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Serves 4–6 people. |
$27.84 |
| Complete Combo: 8 PC Leg And Thigh, 6 Tacos Al Carbon, 1 Loco Salad, 4 Churros 8 pieces of our signature fire-grilled chicken, 6 Tacos al Carbon, Loco Salad, 4 churros, warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Serves 4–6 people. |
$31.48 |
| Tostadas | |
| Classic Tostada Salad A delicious combination of citrus-marinated chicken breast, shredded lettuce, pinto beans, rice, shredded jack cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo salsa in a crisp flour tostada shell. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Customizable. Dressing not included in calories. |
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| Double Chicken Tostada Salad We fill a tostada shell with shredded lettuce, pinto beans, rice, shredded cheese, fresh pico de gallo salsa, ripe hand-sliced avocado and cool sour cream, then top with a double portion of fire-grilled chicken breast. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Dressing not included in calories. |
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| Taco Family Meals | |
| 12 Taco Complete Family Combo 12 Tacos al carbon, Loco Salad and 4 Churros |
$31.00 |
| Street Tacos | |
| Chicken Avocado Taco Fire-grilled chicken, avocado, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, and pico on a handcrafted tortilla and finished with creamy cilantro dressing. |
$3.99 |
| Chickenless Pollo Taco Tender shreds of plant-based protein cooked in adobo– a slow simmered sauce of fire roasted peppers, onions and tomatoes then topped with queso fresco, shredded lettuce, and avocado on a handcrafted tortilla. |
$3.99 |
| World’s First Keto Taco Tender pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, jack cheese, handmade pico and avocado nestled into a specialty low-carb tortilla and finished with creamy cilantro dressing. 5g net carbs. |
$3.99 |
| Vegan Chickenless Pollo Taco Our famous Chickenless Pollo Taco, now made vegan. Tender shreds of plant-based protein cooked in adobo– a slow simmered sauce of fire roasted peppers, onions and tomatoes then topped with shredded lettuce and avocado on a handcrafted tortilla. Certified by the American Vegetarian Association. |
$3.99 |
| Chicken Taco Al Carbon With two corn tortillas, chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro you’ll value your taco. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved) |
$2.49 |
| Taco 6-Pack Customize your Taco 6-pack by mix and matching any 6 tacos. |
$15.99 |
| Chicken Meals | |
| 2pc Chicken – Leg & Thigh Meal 2 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 of your favorite small sides and tortillas. Includes 1 leg &1 thigh. |
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| 2pc Chicken – Breast & Wing Meal 2 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 of your favorite small sides and tortillas. Includes 1 breast & 1 wing. |
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| 3pc Chicken – Leg & Thigh Meal 3 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes leg & thigh. |
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| 3pc Chicken – Breast & Wing Meal 3 pieces of fire-grilled chicken, 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes 2 breasts & 1 wing. |
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| 4pc Half Chicken Meal 4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with a choice of 2 small sides and tortillas. |
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| Chicken A La Carte Still hungry? Add a piece or two of our flame-grilled chicken to your order. |
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| Meal For Two The perfect meal to share together. Enjoy 4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken (2 legs & 2 thighs), choice of 2 small sides, 2 loco side salads, tortillas, and 2 churros for dessert. |
$13.50 |
| Whole Chicken | $14.99 |
| Burritos | |
| California Queso Burrito The California Queso Burrito has tender pieces of our famous fire-grilled chicken, signature Tapatio fries, fresh handmade guacamole, pinto beans, queso blanco and house-made pico de gallo. All this goodness comes wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. |
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| Chicken Tinga Burrito The Chicken Tinga Burrito has savory, lightly smoky chicken tinga, seasoned rice, pinto beans, fresh sliced avocado, and is topped with queso fresco and house-made pico de gallo – all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. |
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| Chickenless Pollo Burrito The Chickenless Pollo Burrito comes with tender shreds of plant-based protein cooked in adobo — a slow simmered sauce of fire roasted peppers, shredded lettuce, seasoned black beans, queso fresco, fresh sliced avocado, and creamy cilantro – all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. |
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| Vegan Chickenless Pollo Burrito Our famous Chickenless Pollo Burrito, now made vegan. Tender shreds of plant-based protein cooked in adobo — a slow simmered sauce of fire roasted peppers, onions and tomatoes with fresh avocado and black beans. Certified by the American Vegetarian Association |
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| Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito We start with our signature fire-grilled chicken and add hand-sliced avocado, cool sour cream, house-made chipotle salsa, shredded cheese, simmered beans, rice and crunchy cabbage, all wrapped in a flour tortilla. |
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| Chicken Avocado Burrito Satisfy your craving for something delicious with fire-grilled chicken, fresh avocado, pinto beans, pico de gallo salsa, jack cheese, cabbage, fresh cilantro, and creamy cilantro dressing wrapped in a grilled tortilla. |
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| BRC Burrito Enjoy great value rolled into a flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved) |
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| Classic Chicken Burrito It doesn’t get more classic than our Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, savory, lightly smoky chicken tinga, rice, Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Comes with tortilla chips and a regular drink |
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| Burrito 4-Pack Customize your Burrito 4-pack by mix and matching any 4 burritos. |
$23.99 |
| Bowls | |
| Original Pollo Bowl® Our chicken breast is fire-grilled to perfection then chopped and added to slow-simmered pinto beans, rice, diced onions, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved.) |
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| Grande Avocado Chicken Bowl We combine perfectly ripe avocados with citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken breast, cool sour cream, sweet corn, shredded cheese, cabbage, house-made pico de gallo salsa, rice and pinto beans to create an avocado lover’s dream. |
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| Double Chicken Bowl Double up on a double portion of delicious citrus-marinated chopped chicken breast on top of authentic pinto beans, rice, cabbage and garnished with sour cream, shredded jack cheese, avocado slices and pico de gallo salsa. |
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| Chicken Black Bean Bowl – Under 500 Calories Filled with fire-grilled chicken breast, black beans, tender broccoli, ripe avocado, rice, cotija cheese and house-made pico de gallo salsa, this bowl is packed with taste, not calories. |
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| Fire-Grilled Combos | |
| Original Pollo Bowl Combo Chicken breast fire-grilled, chopped and added to slow-simmered pinto beans, rice, diced onions, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa. Comes with choice of tortillas or chips, and a regular drink. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved.) |
$5.49 |
| 3 Tacos Al Carbon Combo 3 chicken taco al carbon made with two corn tortillas, chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro. Comes with regular drink and chips. |
$5.49 |
| Classic Chicken Burrito Combo It doesn’t get more classic than our original Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, shredded chicken, rice, Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Comes with tortilla chips and a regular drink. |
$5.49 |
| Chicken Nachos Combo We start with our crisp tortilla chips and top with smashed pinto beans, fire-grilled chicken, queso sauce, pico de gallo salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Combo includes regular drink. |
$5.49 |
| Under 500 Calories | |
| Double Chicken Avocado Salad – Under 500 Calories Savor crisp lettuce topped with a double portion of our chopped chicken breast, hand-sliced avocado, cotija crumbles, corn, pico de gallo salsa, cool sour cream and cilantro. Served with low-fat citrus vinaigrette dressing. Dressing not included in calories. |
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| Chicken Avocado Tortilla Wrap – Under 500 Calories We fill a flour tortilla with fire-grilled chicken breast, avocado, corn, jack and cotija cheeses, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa. Served with a crisp side salad. |
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| Chicken Black Bean Bowl – Under 500 Calories Our Under 500 Calories bowl is packed with taste, not calories. Filled with fire-grilled chicken breast, black beans, tender broccoli, ripe hand-sliced avocado, rice, cotija and house-made pico de gallo salsa. |
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| Small Chicken Tortilla Soup Hand-prepared daily, with shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips. |
$4.69 |
| Large Chicken Tortilla Soup 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. |
$7.69 |
| Starters | |
| Small Chicken Tortilla Soup Hand-prepared daily, with shredded fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, celery, carrots, roasted poblano peppers, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro and corn tortilla strips. |
$4.69 |
| Large Chicken Tortilla Soup 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. |
$7.69 |
| Small Chips & Guacamole Made fresh daily, our new guacamole is loaded with chunks of avocado and paired with our authentic tortilla chips. |
$3.59 |
| Regular Chips & Guacamole What’s better than our white corn tortilla chips, hand salted and made fresh daily? Our tortilla chips with freshly, hand-made guacamole, of course. |
$4.99 |
| Extras | |
| Chicken Tamale One tamale made with tender masa filled with chicken slowly simmered in roja sauce. |
$2.99 |
| Small Chicken Pozole A traditional holiday soup made with our fire-grilled chicken, hominy, tomatillo, cilantro, garlic, onion, serrano chile, and Anaheim chile. Topped with cabbage, lime and cilantro. |
$4.99 |
| Large Chicken Pozole A traditional holiday soup made with our fire-grilled chicken, hominy, tomatillo, cilantro, garlic, onion, serrano chile, and Anaheim chile. Topped with cabbage, lime and cilantro. |
$7.59 |
| Chicken Taco Al Carbon With two corn tortillas, chopped citrus-marinated fire-grilled thigh meat, diced onion, and cilantro you’ll value your taco. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved) |
$2.49 |
| Original BRC Burrito Enjoy great value rolled into a flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. (Lindora’s “Lean for Life” Weight Maintenance Phase approved) |
$3.29 |
| Classic Chicken Burrito It doesn’t get more classic than our original Classic Chicken Burrito. Filled with pinto beans, shredded chicken, rice, Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. |
$4.99 |
| Small Chips & Guacamole Made fresh daily, our new guacamole is loaded with chunks of avocado and paired with our authentic tortilla chips. |
$3.59 |
| Regular Chips & Guacamole What’s better than our white corn tortilla chips, hand salted and made fresh daily? Our tortilla chips with freshly, hand-made guacamole, of course. |
$4.99 |
| Churro Dusted in cinnamon sugar and served warm, our churros are perfectly fresh, crispy and delicious. |
$1.09 |
| Two Churros Why eat just one Churro when you can get double the deliciousness but not double the price? We call that a sweet deal. |
$1.99 |
| 1 Pack Of Tortillas (2) | |
| 5 Packs Of Tortillas (10) | $1.39 |
| Chips | |
| Jalapeno Hot Sauce | |
| Creamy Cilantro Dressing Served in a 3 oz portion. |
$0.45 |
| Sour Cream | $0.50 |
| Sides | |
| Tapatio Fries Tapatio® Hot Sauce, meet Fries. Fries, meet El Pollo Loco’s new favorite side featuring Tapatio® seasoning. Did we mention that they are irresistibly delicious? |
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| Rice This is no ordinary side of rice, it’s enriched long-grain rice seasoned with tomatoes, vegetables and seasoning. |
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| Pinto Beans Whole pinto beans simmered in their own juices with bits of serrano peppers –your taste buds will thank you. |
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| Black Beans Add a side of these cooked whole black beans gently simmered to perfection. |
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| Macaroni & Cheese Order a side of comfort with this perfect comfort food made with elbow macaroni immersed in a creamy cheese sauce. |
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| Mashed Potatoes With Gravy Our creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with black pepper and served with rich golden brown chicken gravy will feed you and your soul. |
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| Broccoli Fresh broccoli. Gently steamed. Simply delicious. |
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| Corn Cut corn mixed with diced red peppers, lightly coated in a delicate buttery sauce. Corn never tasted this good. |
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| Coleslaw Shredded green and red cabbage and shredded carrots combined with a creamy sweet and sour dressing. It’s the creamiest, dreamiest addition to any meal. |
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| Loco Side Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce blend, corn tortilla strips, cilantro, Cotija cheese and our signature creamy cilantro dressing make a satisfying side salad to pair with any of our entrees. |
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| Fresh Salsas | |
| House Salsa (Mild) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving. |
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| Pico De Gallo (Medium) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving. |
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| Avocado Salsa (Hot) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving. |
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| Salsa Roja (Fiery) Calories stated per1.3 oz serving. |
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| Jalapeno Hot Sauce Calories stated per 1 packet. |
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| Desserts | |
| Churro Dusted in cinnamon sugar and served warm, our churros are perfectly fresh, crispy and delicious. |
$1.09 |
| Two Churros Why eat just one Churro when you can get double the deliciousness but not double the price? We call that a sweet deal. |
$1.99 |
| Kids Meals | |
| 2pc Chicken Leg Kids Meal Kids get a leg up on deliciousness with 2 pieces of juicy fire-grilled chicken legs, a small classic side, choice of tortillas or chips and a regular drink. |
$4.99 |
| BRC Kids Meal Our soft flour tortilla filled with rice, pinto beans and shredded jack cheese. A kid’s perfect burrito. Kids Meal includes small side and regular drink. |
$4.99 |
| Mac & Cheese Chicken Taco Kids Meal Our fire-grilled chicken and cheesy creamy elbow macaroni and cheese wrapped in a 6 inch flour tortilla and grilled to perfection. Kids Meal includes small side and regular drink. |
$4.99 |
| Drinks | |
| Mexican Hot Chocolate Made with Abuelita Chocolate, spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with whipped cream, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. |
$2.59 |
| Regular Drink | $2.39 |
| Large Drink | $2.59 |
| Bottle Water | $2.39 |
| Catering Chicken Meals | |
| 24 Piece Meal Serves 10 – 12 people. Includes: 2 x-large side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Calories stated per serving. |
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| 48 Piece Meal Serves 20 – 24 people. Includes: 2 jumbo side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Calories stated per serving. |
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| 24 Piece Chicken & Tortillas 24 pieces of citrus marinated flame-grilled Chicken, warm Flour or Corn Tortillas and Fresh Salsa. Calories stated per serving. |
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| 3-Course 24 Piece Meal Our 3-Course 24 piece meal serves 10 – 12 people. Includes citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, loco salad, 2 side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips, fresh salsa and 12 churros. Also includes serving utensils, plates, napkins, and cutlery. Calories stated per serving. |
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| 3-Course 48 Piece Meal Our 3-Course 48 piece meal serves 20 – 24 people. Includes citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, loco salad, 2 side dishes, warm flour or corn tortillas, tortilla chips, fresh salsa and 24 churros. Also includes serving utensils, plates, napkins, and cutlery. |
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| Catering a la Carte | |
| Burrito Platter Your choice of 4 burritos, cut in half (8 halves per platter), fresh salsa. Please make your burrito selections below. You can choose one type or a selection of all 4. Serves 6-8 people. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Mexican Salad Romaine lettuce blend, Pico de Gallo, flame-grilled corn, tortilla strips, Cotija cheese, and choice of dressing. Serves 6-8 people. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Tacos Al Carbon 6-Pack 6 Tacos al Carbon and fresh salsa. Serves 4-6 people. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Chips & Salsa Corn tortilla chips served with choice of salsa. Serves 10-12 people. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Chips And Guacamole Corn tortilla chips served with our handmade guacamole. Serves 10-12 people. Calories stated per serving. |
$12.99 |
| Catering Sides | |
| Spanish Rice Enriched long-grain rice seasoned with tomatoes, vegetables and seasoning. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Pinto Beans Whole pinto beans simmered in their own juices with bits of serrano peppers. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Loco Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce blend, corn tortilla strips, cilantro, Cotija cheese and served with our signature creamy cilantro dressing. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving and does not include dressing. |
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| Broccoli Gently steamed, fresh broccoli. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Corn Cut corn mixed with diced red peppers, lightly coated in a delicate buttery sauce. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Black Beans Cooked whole black beans gently simmered. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Coleslaw Shredded green and red cabbage and shredded carrots combined with a creamy sweet and sour dressing. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Mac & Cheese Made with elbow macaroni immersed in a creamy cheese sauce. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy Creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with black pepper and served with rich golden brown chicken gravy. Extra Large serves 10-12 Jumbo serves 20-24. Calories stated per serving. |
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| Catering Extras | |
| Guacamole Calories stated per serving. |
$6.99 |
| House Salsa (Mild) Calories stated per serving. |
$4.99 |
| Pico De Gallo (Medium) Calories stated per serving. |
$4.99 |
| Avocado Salsa (Hot) Calories stated per serving. |
$4.99 |
| Salsa Roja (Fiery) Calories stated per serving. |
$4.99 |
| Creamy Cilantro Dressing Calories stated per serving. |
$4.99 |
| Lemons Calories stated per serving. |
$2.99 |
| Onions Calories stated per serving. |
$1.99 |
| Sour Cream Calories stated per serving. |
$5.99 |
| Bottled Water | $2.39 |
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