El Pollo LoCo : Celebrate the New Year With El Pollo Loco's New ‘Under 500 Calories' Menu Items
January 02, 2018 at 09:10 am EST
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COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, today announced four new 'Under 500 Calories' menu items, available for a limited time at participating restaurants. The new items feature nutrient-packed ingredients and El Pollo Loco's fresh, authentic flavors.
'We are excited to start 2018 with our new 'Under 500 Calories' dishes that combine wholesome superfoods like avocado, spinach and brown rice with the very the best of El Pollo Loco, including our signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and delicious baja shrimp,' said Ed Valle, Chief Marketing Officer at El Pollo Loco. 'For guests with resolutions to eat healthier in the year ahead and those simply looking for a lighter but equally delightful meal, El Pollo Loco offers a variety of great options including these new limited time offerings.'
The new 'Under 500 Calories' menu items include the following options:
Double Chicken Fit Plate (410 calories): Double chicken, avocado, spinach, black beans, corn, cotija, pico de gallo
Shrimp Avocado Plate (380 calories): Shrimp, avocado, spinach, brown rice, carrots, cabbage, pico de gallo
Pollo Fit Burrito (460 calories): Chicken, avocado, spinach, cheese, carrots, cabbage, whole wheat tortilla, pico de gallo
Power Bowl (470 calories): Chicken, avocado, brown rice, sour cream, black beans
El Pollo Loco is passionate about creating Mexican entrées that are made with fresh ingredients and provide a healthier alternative to typical fast food. The brand's menu features its signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and authentic, handcrafted items inspired by the culinary and cultural traditions of its hometown Los Angeles.
About El Pollo Loco:
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain renowned for its masterfully citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and handcrafted entrees using fresh ingredients inspired by Mexican recipes. With more than 470 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas and Utah, El Pollo Loco is expanding its presence in key markets through a combination of company and existing and new franchisee development. Visit us on our website at www.elpolloloco.com.
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken and operates in the limited-service restaurant (LSR) segment. The Company offers food that integrates the culinary traditions of Mexico with the lifestyle of Los Angeles. Its menu features its signature product, citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, as well as a variety of Mexican and Los Angeles (LA)-inspired entrees creates from its chicken. It serves individual and family-sized chicken meals, a variety of Mexican and Los Angeles (LA)-inspired entrees and sides, on a limited-time basis, and additional proteins like beef. Its entrees include Chicken Avocado Burrito, Pollo Fit entrees, chicken tostada salads, and Pollo Bowls. Its Creamy Cilantro dressings and salsas are prepared fresh daily, allowing its customers to create their favorite flavor profiles to enhance their culinary experience. It operates approximately 495 restaurants, which consist of 172 Company-operated and 323 franchised restaurants.