El Pollo Loco Loco Hall of Flame Challenge: – Win $27,586 in El Pollo Loco Gift Cards Plus $8,620 Cash

Turn your love of El Pollo Loco into a shot at an enormous food-and-cash prize in the 2026 El Pollo Loco Loco Hall of Flame Challenge. One winner will receive $27,586 in El Pollo Loco gift cards, described as equivalent to one 2-Piece Leg and Thigh Chicken Meal per week for 50 years, plus $8,620 cash, for a total prize ARV of $36,206. Bring your creativity, fire-grilled chicken inspiration, and best original content for a chance to claim the prize.

Limit

• Limit one entry/post per person throughout the entire Contest Entry Period, regardless of entry method.
• Entrants must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry.
• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.
• Instagram or TikTok accounts used for social entry must be public.

How to Enter - El Pollo Loco Loco Hall of Flame Challenge:

Instagram or TikTok Entry:

1. Create a unique post, such as a picture, video, duet, remix, or stitch, using El Pollo Loco's fire-grilled chicken as the theme content and the original “Get Loco Beat” audio from El Pollo Loco's official contest post.
2. Post the Submission on your public Instagram or TikTok account using #lococontest.
3. Follow @ElPolloLoco on the platform used for the Submission.
4. Tag @ElPolloLoco in the post.

Official social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/elpolloloco/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@elpolloloco?lang=en

Random Drawing

This is a judged contest rather than a random drawing. On or about 09/24/2026, Sponsor will judge each Submission using Content and Message at 40%, Creativity and Originality at 30%, and Visual Quality at 30%. Content and Message considers adherence to the fire-grilled chicken theme, use of the official original audio, and inclusion of #lococontest. Creativity and Originality considers unique storytelling, engaging visuals, humor, and innovative concept, while Visual Quality considers framing, editing, lighting, and compliance with resolution or format rules.

The potential winner will be contacted by direct message from @ElPolloLoco through Instagram or TikTok, or by email where applicable, and must respond within 48 hours of the notification.

Prizes -El Pollo Loco Loco Hall of Flame Challenge

Grand Prize:

• Number of winners: 1.
• $27,586 in El Pollo Loco gift cards, stated to be equivalent to the current average retail value of one El Pollo Loco 2-Piece Leg and Thigh Chicken Meal per week for 50 years, totaling 2,600 meals and based on an average retail price of $10.61 per meal.
• $8,620 in cash, intended to assist the winner with federal, state and/or local taxes.
• Individual ARV: $36,206.

Total ARV of All Prizes: $36,206.