Gluten-Free at El Pollo Loco

Has a gf menu online, speaker sucks so the cashier helping us had trouble hearing us. I am also dairy free and had the pollo bowl.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They have plenty of options, one of my go-to chains.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Dedicated gluten free menu on website, not in store. Staff was not knowledgeable. But ingredients are simple and listed under each menu item.

Tasty, juicy chicken. We had the bowls. No complaints.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Picked up takeout today, first time to eat here since celiac diagnosis. Hard to find their GF info online but finally found a link after I clicked on a menu item. Warns there’s no dedicated kitchen or cross contamination protection but much of their menu is listed as GF. Chicken and most sides are on the GF list as is the milky drink horchata! Here’s the GF link as of 9-9-2022: https://www.elpolloloco.com/content/pdfs/epl_gluten_info_mod_4_2022_hr-1.pdf

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Gluten free chicken rice beans and salad… tortillas and tacos. Love their menu.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Absolutely nothing is safe here! Street tacos are in flour tortillas. Avoid this place!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Manager told me nothing on menu is gluten free. We left without eating.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Yummy gluten free options! I get their nachos and sometimes we get the family pack of chicken, rice and beans. Recently they added birria tacos to their menu and they are delicious and 100% gluten-free the sauce on the side is too! I recommend this place 100% if you are craving Mexican food that’s quick and easy to get. I’ve never had to ask them to tell the cook that I have an allergy all items that I listed are just naturally gluten-free and I have tested all the products with my nima sensor!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Best tasting chicken in town. Consistently good very affordable.

Best deal around on the $5 menu! My favorite is the 3 tacos al carbona combo, it come with corn tortilla chips and a drink. The tacos are grilled chicken with fresh cilantro and onions. So yummy!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The current gf menu at El Pollo Loco is found at https://www.elpolloloco.com/our-food/gluten-information.html. I've never been glutened when I have stuck to this list. I typically enjoy a Chicken Double Bowl with Loco Side Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing and Chips and Guacamole. This location has been very reliable and knowledgeable.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Chicken bowl is delicious !

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

So so so good! I’m in love with the tacos 3 for 5$ that’s with chips and a drink! Also the polo bowl is gf and on the 5$ menu! There family home chicken meals are great as long as you get the Gf sides. This place is yummy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

the employees where kind , but the food was definitely cross contaminated .

Celiac friendly?

No

They created a separate area for my food, used clean gloves, utensils, and new tubs of ingredients to decrease the chance of cross contamination. I got the Double Chicken Avocado Salad and just used a dressing from home to be 100% safe. Their dressing is gf though. Definitely a great drive thru option.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff didn’t know but online they had listed lots of ingredients that are gluten free.

Food is good, but they do not have any separate prep areas for food. Their website specifically says they are not celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

No

Totally hit or miss with the staff knowing about gf. Food not that great either.

Celiac friendly?

No

Great for something quick & yummy. My son has Celiac & had no issues. Chicken, rice, beans, corn tortillas all good.👍🏼

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ordered the Pollo bowl and had no issues afterwards. Food is okay to good, but I will give five stars because there aren’t too many GF options in the area and it’s nice to not get sick!

It’s really good and they try, but I have two out of two times found noodles or something not gluten free in my side and it makes me sick

Celiac friendly?

No

They have a GF menu online. I always get the chicken and corn tortillas. They do have a lot of options. I don’t know how knowledgeable the staff is, but I’ve never asked and have just ordered from the GF menu. I’ve seen the chicken prepared, and I think if you get chicken and corn tortillas, there is little risk of cross contamination. I’ve never felt sick after eating there. I have celiac disease.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They at least have a list of foods with gluten-free ingredients

Celiac friendly?

No

My son had the kids combo- chicken leg and rice. Both tested celiac safe in our Nima sensor. We were so relieved and delighted!

Clean and fresh cooking. Gluten free menu options. Celiac friendly. Grilled chicken, rice, pintos, etc.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

An employee stated all menu items are gluten free except flour tortillas.

Love, love, love this place! We have been going here as long as I can remember, ( my family and I have been gluten free for 22+ years) and we always order either the pollo bowl or tacos al carbon no problem.

Full gluten free menu! All their chicken is gluten free, a lot of side options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They use shared equipment and don't use clean knives to chop up your food. I would not recommend for anyone who is a celiac.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very helpful people when asking about gluten.

Celiac friendly?

No

The thing is with a lot of these food chains is that there will be cross contamination, so if you are diagnosed with celiac, I would stay away. The rice has has traces of gluten in it, but the chicken is GF as far as I know. If you do not have serious gluten issues, get the chicken bowls or salads.

Ultimate Double Chicken bowl is Sooo good.

No separate GF prep/cooking area. GF Options: The flame-grilled chicken, pinto beans, corn on the cob.

Celiac friendly?

No

The don't even know what gluten or celiac is.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Their food selection might have a lot of gluten free options on their menu. However, they use shared utensils, cutting boards etc.

Celiac friendly?

No

Their food is always healthy and at the same time delicious.

The food is always fresh and delicious.

Limited GF menu, but good.

Great tastey, healthy and quick fast food. I am always happy there. Much better than a burger

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is an unsafe gluten filled fast food joint. The first review is probably fake.

Celiac friendly?

No

The pollo bowl is amazing!

The chicken, rice, beans, and obviously corn tortillas are GF.

Not even an attempt to understand my wife's need to avoid cross contamination. Asked them to change their gloves but realized no one was wearing gloves! Avoid if you don't want to get sick!

Celiac friendly?

No

Good food good selections for GF

Lots of gluten free options.http://m.elpolloloco.com/our-food/#/category/noWheatGluten

Amazing food, amazing service, friendly staff.

Highly recommended!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes