Mexican-style fire-grilled chicken · Primarily California and the western/southwestern US

El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada nutrition

820 cal · 42 g protein

  • Checked October 29, 2026
  • Prices from El Pollo Loco, 260 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

The El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada has 820 calories and 42 g of protein per 17.4 oz. It is listed under Tostadas & Salads on the El Pollo Loco menu. See where it falls among all 87 items with calories on the El Pollo Loco calorie list.

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820 calories · 41% of 2,000
42 g protein

About the Classic Chicken Tostada

Crisp tortilla bowl with chicken, beans and greens.

Classic Chicken Tostada nutrition facts

Calories820
Protein42 g
Total carbs80 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar6 g
Total fat38 g
Saturated fat11 g
Sodium1,430 mg

Serving: 17.4 oz.

Allergens

Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat.

From El Pollo Loco's allergen information.

How the Classic Chicken Tostada compares

By calories it ranks 4th lightest of 5 tostadas & salads, right at the section's middle value of 820; the lightest is the Street Corn Salad at 390 calories. With 5.1 g of protein per 100 calories, it ranks 37th of 78 El Pollo Loco items we have protein figures for. Sodium is high: 1,430 mg, about half of the 2,300 mg daily limit.

Classic Chicken Tostada FAQ

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada?

The Classic Chicken Tostada has 820 calories (17.4 oz), with 42 g protein, 80 g carbs and 38 g fat, according to El Pollo Loco's official nutrition information.

Does the El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada contain gluten or allergens?

Contains milk, soy, wheat. It is not gluten-free.

How much sugar is in the El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada?

6 g; it is among the sweeter of 89 El Pollo Loco items with sugar figures. Sugar makes up 8% of its 80 g of carbs.

How much protein is in the El Pollo Loco Classic Chicken Tostada?

42 g, or roughly 20% of its 820 calories.

Source: elpolloloco.com · Dressing not included.. Menu Price HQ isn't affiliated with El Pollo Loco.

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