Free Empanadas at Pollo Campero Today (7/27)

Today only, Friday, July 27, Pollo Campero is giving away free empanadas to their customers with no purchase necessary, one per person.  Just head over to the only location in Arizona over in west Phoenix at 7745 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85033.  Pollo Campero has three types of empanadas to choose from, black bean & cheese, spicy chicken, and citrus chicken. 

First opened in Guatemala in 1971, Pollo Campero and its Latin American inspired chicken has been making a name for itself in the U.S. since it first opened in the Los Angeles area in 2002.  That single Los Angeles location had over one million dollars in sales in the first 47 days.  Nowadays, Pollo Campero's expansion continues with over 50 locations across the country and a recent agreement signed between Pollo Campero and Walmart to begin opening restaurants within the megastore.

El Pollo Loco Adds 2 New Grilled Chicken Burritos

Over the weekend, El Pollo Loco began selling two new chicken burritos, the Roja Wet Burrito and the Chicken Avocado.  They are described as follows:

• The Roja Wet features El Pollo Loco’s signature flame-grilled chicken combined with pinto beans, pico de gallo salsa, fresh cilantro, diced onions and melted Jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and smothered in Colorado sauce—then, topped with more fresh cilantro, Cotija cheese and served with fresh, hand-made guacamole and sour cream on the side—available for a limited time only.

•  The Chicken Avocado features El Pollo Loco’s signature flame-grilled chicken, fresh avocado, crisp shredded cabbage, pinto beans, pico de gallo salsa, fresh cilantro, melted Jack cheese and our signature Creamy Cilantro dressing.

Also stated in the press release, El Pollo Loco is offering its 12-piece (legs and thighs) flame-grilled chicken with free tortillas for $12 until mid-April.

Nutritionally the Roja Wet Burrito comes in at 925 calories, 45 grams of fat (19 saturated), and 53 grams of protein.  Meanwhile the Chicken Avocado has 955 calories, 53 grams of fat (15 saturated), and 48 grams of protein. 

Chicken Tortilla Soup Coming to Chick-Fil-A

Starting on January 2, 2012, Chick-fil-A will begin offering their version of Chicken Tortilla Soup.  Chick-fil-A describes the Chicken Tortilla Soup as,

...made with shredded boneless breast of chicken and navy, northern, and black beans in a white creamy base with a blend of vegetables and a variety of spices (and) topped with seasoned corn tortilla strips...

Available until March 31, the Chicken Tortilla Soup will come in a medium size for $2.69 and large for $4.99.