{"id":954261,"date":"2026-04-23T09:21:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/chicken-tenders-but-make-them-loco\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:21:22","slug":"chicken-tenders-but-make-them-loco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/chicken-tenders-but-make-them-loco\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Tenders, but Make Them Loco"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\n El Pollo Loco\u00ae reimagines this favorite with bold spices and dipping sauces<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"left\">COSTA MESA, Calif., April  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=URFGIDFscKx_JdGLn7txYBHT5wBqP77xA_jCicJE8emzBqjyriL3xoKP2xzZOiLjCXFUjik4bgJJBHweeQnmahVtdeVsn12ZMfSFwr9NQhA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">El Pollo Loco, Inc.<\/a>, the nation&#8217;s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is turning up the heat and officially entering the tenders chat. On April 23, El Pollo Loco will introduce its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=4VpWew4zH7arCoA48tpTDWlnCQb2AfGXfQENmSFA2gXVKBY_PeypRHZimkLsIU949H3EzXnk3Q3Hcyg0kBmdhrr3mYXyL0N4IS1o4qrcVHWmLhGWKxbtvxLQ6RHjRhL2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Loco Tenders<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2122<\/strong>, the brand\u2019s take on America\u2019s favorite finger food.<\/p>\n<p>Available for a limited time only, Loco Tenders come in 2-, 3-, or 4-piece meals and in two delicious varieties:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <strong>Spicy: <\/strong>Crispy chicken tenders made with 100% all white meat chicken, fried to perfection and seasoned in a blend of bold Mexican spices.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <strong>Classic: <\/strong>Crispy chicken tenders made with 100% all white meat chicken, fried to perfection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But what\u2019s a Tender without a dipping sauce? All Loco Tenders are served with a choice of three signature sauces:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <strong>Pollo Loco Sauce\u2122: <\/strong>Our creamy signature sauce. A little smoky and sweet.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <strong>Baja Lime: <\/strong>Creamy ranch-style sauce with lime and cilantro.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <strong>House Ranch: <\/strong>Delivers a smooth, savory flavor. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to chicken, El Pollo Loco is the expert. We\u2019ve spent the last 50 years perfecting our fire-grilled chicken, and it\u2019s something we\u2019re proud of,\u201d said Jill Adams, Chief Marketing Officer of El Pollo Loco. \u201cThat expertise gives us the credibility and authority to try new menu innovations, whether that\u2019s in our flavor profiles or cooking style \u2013 or in the case of our new Loco Tenders \u2122 \u2013 both. We\u2019re confident new customers and long-time fans of the brand are all going to love these tenders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information on these new offerings, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=tJ5B8PZzhopK-Ko3I1nIu3uCx-s98nBb8aigA8SBq1HCBZZAEWySDFsXH6PbVXDOcLqPywKyhLYcC_yxb1KkBxrKWanBXDPR6_EwHGn0eCucbG8-fKxRjCKVp7zhkN9cwyEk3XE8taEEDh0FE0eYZYcgiwtUDRhVV5OIYPSBH8rnwUaEU1AazDH5zCnW6hs5ERhZNI-ZJhFQgP1RpBDURuIP-QrsxfKNTfacA6X6fWl1hV3ofOmDoW2MoMutiJugC_gnIYU1r4YCbLE0ZHwIQg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ElPolloLoco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>About El Pollo Loco<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>El Pollo Loco\u00a0(Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation&#8217;s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its craveable, flavorful, and better-for-you offerings. Named by\u00a0USA Today\u00a010 Best Reader\u2019s Choice Awards as a \u201cBest Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food\u201d two years in a row, our menu features innovative meals with Mexican-inspired flavors made daily in our restaurants using quality ingredients. At\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=URFGIDFscKx_JdGLn7txYNkVX3gqKshiuUGH43GtTmD-TWY4dHTW8hGUAxzHyE_H4yPEceL3Gi9OGLQabA6ih6DgC-KUSdtWEtWyUs1yF75HF7dPB2EhFhiAKCaZC9MS4EVJP2B3U2tt3PDHE5tlhCDh8tE3N6zRdGQkGjZx02MNiyqJFtG4o29wxEX24QB1PhUdOtTuhV7eH2tno9jc-8PDI5eJQUmZCQSur5HyDEeb41WOgIVyifs_Oa3822apSXYRdfZrSMObsdQCI7fUEBIWJPNirxn8-TKBfqBSKOMuNFRH-0gsjMjS4k9k44NgryE-wUmQRIAinbo8zwiKnlAtzyyaW6aXSE6wdfgWSIuoNlodYisLbwHronwh-izdZGrIhIUl_cJKmP-25RTMq_bl4944xajoabK67FhhvQ6YX7qRSf0xkqbAmx8aoV9Qe2Ttzf85mKyTTZZIs0h-hlTDsTySdrQ_hpfpuTbCmcj1UcMPTbgEi64OyHgouNZg-4ETl7_gUAUuS2G8Sv4hi1gyLzepMFITZOeYmBz0KDa4UK3pXOB_wpNBr-CPmbXgfu-X1kFstdfoyzwapHcz-pcbMI4lfyDpzDZGj87MKHcV862huXGn2Cyu6z0AlfWX0Gc-e3dYPxijMexmUqcpWlFt9auXTfW50erBL5nRnqu4chyFA1VryZ53bF4xZ1UMJqhU_QFxYuL6ySnzulEffKAfwJCz54-ploR4JTePIScE0-EDbPQl07YFD1HbvKE4zuX30uGXBvEoldRTRelueBDoOFP2TD_kSO6zhZqaPi-mEkAaU2waSoxxwi6zm8iMsxkZGIovQ-lZSzEyXbAzltq50-HvxPMrZlfFe_5DuaykJN_CSJupqUpIeisxtb-Nagir_dWboGEGiTtmQvcgBipLmju6Q2WCKlWhpcxkCtj-iFOUwP3h69_fHZz8A_V0ksYxw5rksxPFOdhdmSrHF6HFDULKFAvDUuwJeAYIsJuQtLQMpxuABvm0BOAdA71Fsbr0kvn1hGW7hCxgRiASlFU89YTjMjFOf-ypDnVxQgesSuDHJWl8cpbvH6rR9HupR2mQtYkllM2lMRO0q_2WFQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">El Pollo Loco<\/a>, inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. Our community of over 4,000 employees reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has a seat at our table. Since 1980,\u00a0El Pollo Loco\u00a0has successfully expanded its presence, operating more than 500 company-owned and franchised restaurants across nine U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The company has also extended its footprint internationally, with licensed restaurant locations in the Philippines. 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