With many consumers making an effort to eat healthier in 2017, El Pollo Loco has debuted a range of nutritious, low-calorie dishes such as Lettuce Tacos and Open-Faced Tostadas. Despite being a lighter option, each dish boasts enough delicious flavor and fresh ingredients to keep customers satisfied.
Designed specifically for its Under-500 Calories menu, El Pollo Loco's Lettuce Tacos consists of traditional taco ingredients such as flame-grilled chicken and cotija cheese served inside two soft lettuce cups. Other additions to the new menu include the Skinny Fajita Quesadilla, which clocks in at 470 calories and the Open-Faced Tostadas, which clock in at exactly 500 calories.
By offering low-calories dishes that don't sacrifice flavor, El Pollo Loco is making its menu more appealing to health-conscious consumers who might normally eat at other chains.
Health-Conscious Mexican Menus
El Pollo Loco Now Offers 'Lettuce Tacos' as a Lighter Entree Option
Trend Themes
1. Health-conscious Dining - El Pollo Loco's nutritious, low-calorie dishes cater to consumers making an effort to eat healthier.
2. Lighter Menu Options - The introduction of Lettuce Tacos and Under-500 Calories menu provides customers with flavorful, yet low-calorie alternatives.
3. Flavorful Health Food - El Pollo Loco's Lettuce Tacos and Skinny Fajita Quesadilla offer the tantalizing taste of traditional Mexican cuisine with fewer calories.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Casual Restaurants - Healthier menu options provide a competitive edge for fast casual restaurants aiming to attract health-conscious consumers.
2. Natural and Organic Food - The growing demand for low-calorie and nutritious food opens up opportunities in the natural and organic food industry.
3. Healthy Fast Food - By incorporating healthier and flavorful options, El Pollo Loco disrupts the fast food industry with its focus on health-conscious customers.