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Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowl at El Pollo Loco — launch date and LTO window
A bowl with a double portion of chopped flame-grilled chicken, seasoned rice, pinto beans, and a double portion of shredded Jack cheese, topped with guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, and a choice of red or green chile enchilada sauce.
Key data
El Pollo Loco launched the Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowl, announced September 17, 2026, available from September 24, 2026. It is a new permanent in the salads & bowls category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 5 sources and 4 independent outlets.
The facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | El Pollo Loco |
| Launch type | New permanent |
| Announced | September 17, 2026 |
| Available from | September 24, 2026 |
| Available until | Not stated |
| Price | Not stated |
| Markets | Nationwide |
| Channels | In store, Delivery |
| Category | Salads & bowls |
Sources
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
- Trade mediaOctober 4, 2026
“The Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowl launched at El Pollo Loco, featuring a double portion of grilled chopped chicken, seasoned rice, pinto beans, and a double portion of shredded Jack cheese topped with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa fresca”
restaurantbusinessonline.com ↗ - Consumer mediaSeptember 29, 2026
“El Pollo Loco has introduced the new Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowl along with two other limited-time items this fall.”
brandeating.com ↗ - Trade mediaSeptember 29, 2026
“a Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowl, with a double portion of fire-grilled chopped chicken, seasoned rice, pinto beans, and a double portion of shredded Jack cheese, topped with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa fresca, and served with the choice of red or green chile enchilada sauce”
nrn.com ↗ - Trade mediaSeptember 21, 2026
“It’s filled with a double portion of fire-grilled chicken, seasoned rice, pinto beans, Jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa fresca, then finished with red or green chile enchilada sauce.”
restaurantbusinessonline.com ↗ - Trade mediaSeptember 17, 2026
“Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowl — A double portion of fire-grilled chopped chicken, seasoned rice, savory pinto beans and a double portion of shredded Jack cheese, topped with handmade guacamole, cool sour cream and freshly prepared salsa fresca, and served with guests’ choice of red or green chile enchilada sauce.”
qsrmagazine.com ↗
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