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Caramel Apple ChataCoffee at El Pollo Loco — launch date and LTO window

A drink combining El Pollo Loco's Mexican-style horchata and iced coffee, layered with caramel apple syrup, with an option for cold foam on top.

Key data

El Pollo Loco launched the Caramel Apple ChataCoffee, announced September 17, 2026, available from September 24, 2026. It is a limited-time offer in the cold coffee & energy category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 5 sources and 4 independent outlets.

The facts

FieldValue
ChainEl Pollo Loco
Launch typeLimited-time offer
AnnouncedSeptember 17, 2026
Available fromSeptember 24, 2026
Available untilWhile supplies last
PriceNot stated
MarketsNationwide
ChannelsIn store, Delivery
CategoryCold coffee & energy

Sources

Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.

  • Trade mediaOctober 4, 2026
    “the chain is doing a Caramel Apple ChataCoffee, its latest blend of iced coffee and horchata”
    restaurantbusinessonline.com ↗
  • Consumer mediaSeptember 29, 2026
    “Caramel Apple ChataCoffee - Horchata and iced coffee mixed with a caramel apple syrup. You can also get it topped with cold foam.”
    brandeating.com ↗
  • Trade mediaSeptember 29, 2026
    “For the fall, that means the new Caramel Apple ChataCoffee, a Mexican-style horchata and iced coffee, layered with caramel apple syrup, and the option to top it with a layer of cold foam.”
    nrn.com ↗
  • Trade mediaSeptember 21, 2026
    “there’s Caramel Apple ChataCoffee, a blend of Mexican-style horchata and iced coffee layered with caramel apple syrup”
    restaurantbusinessonline.com ↗
  • Trade mediaSeptember 17, 2026
    “Caramel Apple ChataCoffee — El Pollo Loco’s classic Mexican-style horchata and iced coffee, layered with seasonal sweet and buttery caramel apple syrup, with the option to top it with a layer of creamy cold foam.”
    qsrmagazine.com ↗

Returned 2 times

Each appearance has its own dated page — the window, price and sources differ every year.

  • 2026
  • 2026 (this page)

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