Yesterday, our not-so-little family headed over to Sugar Land to enjoy a lunch out at El Pollo Loco. (Oh, and the Katy location opened January 5, too, if you’re in that area!) I was a bit sad because I’m still on Whole30 and wanted to eat, well, what I wanted to eat.
But! El Pollo has such delicious options that fit into Whole30 that I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and left very happy. I took off a piece of one of the cinnamon churros (I already raved about those here-SO good!) that I got for the kids to save for myself and my little 2 year old snuck it while I was refilling my drink. I guess he’s committed to keeping me on Whole30, too!
I enjoyed this delicious Avocado Shrimp Salad. Now if you’re thinking that shrimp at a fast-food restaurant can’t be good, I’d have to tell you that you’re wrong. This shrimp- the whole salad, actually- was delicious! (To make it truly Whole30, ask them to leave off the tortilla strips, unlike I did. oops.)
With my cutie Evie and our 5th child, the American Girl Doll, peeking out from behind. 😉
This was Ben’s first time to visit El Pollo Loco, even though I had been twice before. (Sorry, hunny!) He enjoyed a Poblano Avocado Burrito, and when I say enjoy- he inhaled it in about 2 minutes. And those babies aren’t little!
If you’re following the Whole30 eating plan (click here for more meal ideas!) then El Pollo is a great place to dine. Besides the yummy Avocado Shrimp Salad, you can also have-
- their signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken- so juicy and tender
- broccoli- now that may not seem that exciting but their broccoli really is delicious!
- other salads- Here is a whole list of El Pollo’s salads. Just be sure to watch out for non-compliant toppings and dressings.
- Guacamole- ’nuff said
- Cinnamon Churros- ha, not really, but if you’re not doing Whole30- TRY THEM!!! For me. 😉
I really love a restaurant that has Whole30 options- and ones that taste GOOD. Nothing breaks an eating plan faster than boring food for me! Eating Whole30 at El Pollo Loco is not only easy but delicious.
Be sure to find an El Pollo location near you!
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