El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico cooks with: not disclosed: the Mexican El Pollo Loco (El Pollo Loco S.A. de C.V., Monterrey; NOT affiliated with the US El Pollo Loco, Inc.) has its site elpolloloco.com.mx returning 403 on every path and publishes no oil or nutrition anywhere found. The chicken is citrus-marinated and grilled over charcoal (no fryer), so its fat is the chicken's own; totopos, fries and quesadilla tortillas scored with an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (soybean-type); estimate only, never copied from the US record. Across the 18 menu items we analyzed, it averages 15.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Pechuga, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Arroz | 2.0g |
| Frijoles a la Charra | 2.0g |
| Pechuga | 4.0g |
| Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Arroz Familiar | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Combo Familiar 16 Piezas | 54.0g |
| Combo Familiar 16 Piezas + Coca Cola 2LT | 54.0g |
| Combo Familiar 12 Piezas | 40.0g |
| Combo Familiar 8 Piezas | 26.0g |
| Un Pollo Loco | 20.0g |
Every El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico item, ranked
All 18 items we have for El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Arroz | 2.0g |
| Frijoles a la Charra | 2.0g |
| Pechuga | 4.0g |
| Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Arroz Familiar | 4.0g |
| Frijoles Charros Familiar | 4.0g |
| Ensalada de Col | 5.0g |
| Cuarto de pollo | 6.0g |
| Ensalada de Codito | 6.0g |
| Burrito | 8.0g |
| Papas a la Francesa | 8.0g |
| Medio pollo | 11.0g |
| Ensalada de Codito Familiar | 12.0g |
| Un Pollo Loco | 20.0g |
| Combo Familiar 8 Piezas | 26.0g |
| Combo Familiar 12 Piezas | 40.0g |
| Combo Familiar 16 Piezas | 54.0g |
| Combo Familiar 16 Piezas + Coca Cola 2LT | 54.0g |
Frequently asked
Does El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico cooks with: not disclosed: the Mexican El Pollo Loco (El Pollo Loco S.A. de C.V., Monterrey; NOT affiliated with the US El Pollo Loco, Inc.) has its site elpolloloco.com.mx returning 403 on every path and publishes no oil or nutrition anywhere found. The chicken is citrus-marinated and grilled over charcoal (no fryer), so its fat is the chicken's own; totopos, fries and quesadilla tortillas scored with an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (soybean-type); estimate only, never copied from the US record. Across the 18 menu items we analyzed, it averages 15.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed: the Mexican El Pollo Loco (El Pollo Loco S.A. de C.V., Monterrey; NOT affiliated with the US El Pollo Loco, Inc.) has its site elpolloloco.com.mx returning 403 on every path and publishes no oil or nutrition anywhere found. The chicken is citrus-marinated and grilled over charcoal (no fryer), so its fat is the chicken's own; totopos, fries and quesadilla tortillas scored with an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (soybean-type); estimate only, never copied from the US record. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico cooks with not disclosed: the Mexican El Pollo Loco (El Pollo Loco S.A. de C.V., Monterrey; NOT affiliated with the US El Pollo Loco, Inc.) has its site elpolloloco.com.mx returning 403 on every path and publishes no oil or nutrition anywhere found. The chicken is citrus-marinated and grilled over charcoal (no fryer), so its fat is the chicken's own; totopos, fries and quesadilla tortillas scored with an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (soybean-type); estimate only, never copied from the US record, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico cooks with not disclosed: the Mexican El Pollo Loco (El Pollo Loco S.A. de C.V., Monterrey; NOT affiliated with the US El Pollo Loco, Inc.) has its site elpolloloco.com.mx returning 403 on every path and publishes no oil or nutrition anywhere found. The chicken is citrus-marinated and grilled over charcoal (no fryer), so its fat is the chicken's own; totopos, fries and quesadilla tortillas scored with an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (soybean-type); estimate only, never copied from the US record, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico?
Arroz is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico?
Combo Familiar 16 Piezas is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at El Pollo Loco (Monterrey) Mexico, at an estimated 54.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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