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El Pollo Loco Oxalate Guide

29 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

12 Safe15 Caution2 Avoid

These are estimates based on typical preparations and standard recipes. Actual oxalate values may vary based on specific preparations, seasonal ingredients, and regional menu differences. Always check with your server about specific ingredients.

Likely Safe Options

Low oxalate — generally kidney-friendly choices

8 Piece Family Chicken

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

10 Piece Family Chicken

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

3 Piece Leg, Thigh & Wing

Likely Safe~2mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

citrus juice 1.5mg

2 Piece Leg & Thigh

Likely Safe~2mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

citrus juice 1.5mg

Corn on the Cob

Likely Safe~4mg (2–6mg range)

Key Ingredients

corn on the cob 3.9mg

Chicken Avocado Taco

Likely Safe~5mg (3–7mg range)

Key Ingredients

avocado 2.8mgflour tortilla 1.8mgcilantro 0.3mg

Banana Cream Pie Empanada

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

pastry dough 3.5mgbanana 1.5mgcornstarch 0.1mg

Chicken Taco al Carbon

Likely Safe~7mg (4–10mg range)

Key Ingredients

flour tortilla 3.0mgsalsa verde 2.4mgcilantro 1.0mgonion 0.5mg

Crunchy Chicken Taco

Likely Safe~8mg (3–16mg range)

Key Ingredients

lettuce 5.4mgsalsa 1.7mgcorn tortilla 0.9mg

Black Beans

Likely Safe~8mg (5–13mg range)

Key Ingredients

black beans 8.4mg

Spanish Rice

Likely Safe~10mg (4–20mg range)

Key Ingredients

rice 5.5mgtomato 4.7mg

Chips & Guacamole

Likely Safe~15mg (9–22mg range)

Key Ingredients

tortilla chips 9.0mgavocado 4.2mglime 0.8mgcilantro 0.5mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

Keto Pollo Bowl

Check Sides~19mg (7–37mg range)

Key Ingredients

cheese 14.3mgavocado 4.2mg

Side Salad

Check Sides~21mg (12–31mg range)

Key Ingredients

mixed greens 8.0mgtomato 7.5mgcarrots 3.6mgranch dressing 0.9mgcucumber 0.4mg

Chicken Quesadilla

Check Sides~24mg (14–35mg range)

Key Ingredients

jack cheese 20.0mgflour tortilla 3.5mg

Cheese Quesadilla

Check Sides~26mg (16–40mg range)

Key Ingredients

jack cheese 22.8mgflour tortilla 3.5mg

Pinto Beans

Check Sides~27mg (16–41mg range)

Key Ingredients

pinto beans 27.4mg

Classic Chicken Burrito

Check Sides~29mg (17–43mg range)

Key Ingredients

pinto beans 18.2mgflour tortilla 4.0mgrice 3.7mgsalsa 2.7mg

Chicken Avocado Burrito

Check Sides~29mg (18–44mg range)

Key Ingredients

pinto beans 16.0mgavocado 4.2mgflour tortilla 4.0mgrice 3.2mgsalsa 2.0mg

Chicken Breast Meal

Check Sides~31mg (13–62mg range)

Key Ingredients

pinto beans 22.8mgrice 4.6mgcoleslaw 2.4mgcorn 1.4mg

BRC Burrito

Check Sides~31mg (19–47mg range)

Key Ingredients

pinto beans 22.8mgrice 4.6mgflour tortilla 4.0mg

Overstuffed Chicken Burrito

Check Sides~33mg (20–49mg range)

Key Ingredients

pinto beans 18.2mgflour tortilla 5.0mgguacamole 4.0mgrice 3.7mgsalsa 2.0mg

Original Pollo Bowl

Check Sides~38mg (23–56mg range)

Key Ingredients

pinto beans 18.2mgcabbage 10.5mgrice 5.5mgavocado 2.8mgcilantro 0.5mg

Flour Tortillas

Check Sides~40mg (24–60mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 40.0mg

Coleslaw

Check Sides~42mg (25–63mg range)

Key Ingredients

cabbage 35.0mgcarrots 7.1mg

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Check Sides~49mg (29–73mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 48.6mg

Churros

Check Sides~59mg (35–88mg range)

Key Ingredients

cinnamon 33.6mgwheat flour 25.0mg

Best to Avoid

High oxalate — consider safer alternatives

Chicken Tostada Salad

High Risk~59mg (23–117mg range)

Key Ingredients

lettuce 21.4mgcheese 14.3mgpinto beans 13.7mgtortilla bowl 2.4mgrice 2.3mg

Double Chicken Avocado Bowl

Choose Another~447mg (179–893mg range)

Key Ingredients

beans 438.3mgrice 5.5mgavocado 2.8mg

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