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

El Pollo Loco Tacos al Carbon (3) nutrition

510 cal · 46 g protein

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

The El Pollo Loco Tacos al Carbon (3) has 510 calories and 46 g of protein per 9.5 oz. It is listed under Tacos 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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510 calories · 26% of 2,000
46 g protein

About the Tacos al Carbon (3)

Three chicken tacos al carbon, entree only.

Tacos al Carbon (3) nutrition facts

Calories510
Protein46 g
Total carbs50 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar1 g
Total fat15 g
Saturated fat4 g
Sodium760 mg

Serving: 9.5 oz.

Allergens

Contains: Soy.

From El Pollo Loco's allergen information.

How the Tacos al Carbon (3) compares

It is the heaviest of the 5 tacos with published calories; the lightest is the Chicken Taco Al Carbon at 170 calories. With 9.0 g of protein per 100 calories, it ranks 10th of 78 El Pollo Loco items we have protein figures for.

Tacos al Carbon (3) FAQ

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Tacos al Carbon (3)?

The Tacos al Carbon (3) has 510 calories (9.5 oz), with 46 g protein, 50 g carbs and 15 g fat, according to El Pollo Loco's official nutrition information.

Does the El Pollo Loco Tacos al Carbon (3) contain gluten or allergens?

Contains soy.

How much sugar is in the El Pollo Loco Tacos al Carbon (3)?

1 g; it is mid-range of 89 El Pollo Loco items with sugar figures. Sugar makes up 2% of its 50 g of carbs.

How much protein is in the El Pollo Loco Tacos al Carbon (3)?

46 g. Protein supplies about 36% of the Tacos al Carbon (3)'s 510 calories, a high share for a menu item.

Source: elpolloloco.com · Entree only.. Menu Price HQ isn't affiliated with El Pollo Loco.

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