Original Pollo Bowl Combo — El Pollo Loco

Is the Original Pollo Bowl Combo a good deal?

At a typical $6.99, the Original Pollo Bowl Combo at El Pollo Loco gives you 780 calories and 41g of protein — 5.9g of protein and 112 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 82/100, which ranks it #77 of the 1023 comparable items we've priced across every chain (the typical comparable item returns about 2.8g of protein per dollar).

Where it stands out: a high absolute protein load (41g); 9g of fiber. Worth noting, though — sodium runs high (2,030mg). If you want more for your money elsewhere on our value rankings, 3 Tacos al Carbon Combo at El Pollo Loco scores higher (89/100 value, $6.99).