El Pollo Norteño Lake Forest Menu

4.1
(50+ Reviews)
$Mexican
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • 8Pc (2 Sides)

      8 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas
      $38.99
    • Caldo de Pollo

      Chicken Soup with corn, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, and squash. Served with 2 whole pieces of chicken.
      $19.49
    • 2Pcs (2 Sides)

      2 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 1 salsa cup, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29
    • Side - Guacamole & Chips

      Freshly home-made guacamole (which includes tomato, onion, and cilantro) with chips
      $5.19+
    • 4Pcs (2 Sides)

      4 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $20.79
    • Single Taco

      Double-corn tortilla taco with your choice of meat, topped with onions and cilantro, accompanied with salsa. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $4.41
    • Torta

      A Mexican sandwich consisting of bolillo bread sliced in half and lathered with refried beans, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and your choice of meat. Guacamole can be added for a fee. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered
      $14.29
    • Chips

      Fried tortillas chips in our patriotic tri-color pattern. NOTE: Guacamole sold separately
      $0.77+
    • Chiles Toreados 3

      Three chiles toreados, typically including blistered jalapeños seasoned with salt and a hint of lime juice.
      $1.95
    • Pico De Gallo

      Fresh diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. Available in 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, or 32 oz sizes.
      $2.59+
  • Authentic Dishes

    Authentic Dishes
    • Bowl

      A delicious bowl with Charro beans, Rice, Pico de Gallo, a grilled Jalapeno, and your meat of choice. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29+
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Freshly home-made guacamole (which includes tomato, onion, and cilantro) with chips
      $5.19+
    • Nachos

      Delicious Nachos with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and your meat of choice. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29+
    • Quesadillas

      Large flour tortilla loaded with cheese. comes with a side salad and tortilla chips, and the choice to add meat.
      $14.29+
    • Torta

      A Mexican sandwich consisting of bolillo bread sliced in half and lathered with refried beans, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and your choice of meat. Guacamole can be added for a fee. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered
      $14.29
  • Bottles & Cans

    Bottles & Cans
    • Arizona Can

      Arizona can tea typically includes a blend of brewed tea with a hint of natural flavors, served in a can for convenience.
      $3.89
    • Bottle Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $1.95
    • Bubbly Sparkling Water

      Bubbly sparkling water, served in a bottle, offers a refreshing and carbonated hydration option.
      $3.89
    • Diet Pepsi Can

      A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
      $3.37
    • Getarade Fruit Punch

      A refreshing blend of fruits typically found in a fruit punch, designed to rehydrate and energize.
      $3.89
    • Getarade Lime

      A revitalizing blend of lime flavors, this sports drink is designed to rehydrate and replenish.
      $3.89
    • Getarade Orange

      A bottled sports drink offering hydration and replenishment, typically includes a blend of orange flavors and essential electrolytes for energy and recovery.
      $3.89
    • Pepsi Can

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $3.37
    • Pure Leaf Unsweet Tea

      Iced tea brewed from real tea leaves, steeped in water and bottled, offering a crisp and refreshing taste without added sugar.
      $3.89
    • Seven Up Can

      A refreshing carbonated beverage with a distinct lemon-lime flavor, served in a convenient can.
      $3.37
  • Burritos

    Burritos
    • Bean & Cheese Burrito

      Savory beans paired with melted cheese, encased in a soft, warm tortilla.
      $7.79
    • Only Meat Burrito

      Choice of asada, carnitas, chicken, birria, or pastor wrapped in a soft tortilla.
      $18.85
    • Regular Burrito

      Stuffed with eggs, cheese, potatoes, and choice of asada, birria, carnitas, chicken, or pastor meat. Wrapped in a soft tortilla.
      $14.29
    • Veggie Burrito

      A veggie burrito typically includes a blend of vegetables, beans, rice, and cheese, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, often accompanied by guacamole and pico de gallo.
      $10.39
  • By Half Pound

    By Half Pound
    • Al Pastor Half Lb

      Flavorful Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) grilled with pineapple and onions, served with 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $19.49
    • Birria Half Lb

      Beef and pork stew made with chile California, and guajillo chile served with salsa, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $23.39
    • Carne Asada Half Lb

      Freshly grilled Carne Asada, served with 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $22.09
    • Carnitas Half Lb

      Savory Carnitas (Fried Pulled Pork) served with 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $19.49
  • Combination Plates

    Combination Plates
    • Carne Asada Combo

      Freshly grilled Carne Asada, served with two 4oz sides, 1 salsa cup, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $22.09
    • Birria Combo

      Beef and pork stew made with chile California, and guajillo chile.
      $22.09
    • Carnitas Combo

      Savory Carnitas (Fried Pulled Pork) served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $20.79
    • Al Pastor Combo

      Flavorful Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) grilled with pineapple and onions, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
  • Desserts

    Desserts
    • Flan

      Vanilla custard with caramel made from scratch with milk.
      $4.67+
    • Paleta Pollito

      A frozen treat often made with fruit juice or milk, resembling a small chicken in shape.
      $0.98
  • Fountain Drinks

    Fountain Drinks
    • Diet Pepsi

      A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
      $3.89+
    • Dr Pepper

      22oz soda cup
      $3.89+
    • Horchata

      22 oz horchata, mexican drink made with milk, rice and cinnamon.
      $3.89+
    • Jamaica

      22 oz mexican drink made with hibiscus flower
      $3.89+
    • Manzanita Sol

      22 oz cup manzanita soda
      $3.89+
    • Orange Crush

      Orange Crush soda, available in 22 oz or 32 oz.
      $3.89+
    • Pepsi

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $3.89+
    • Pink Lemonade

      Pink lemonade available in 22 oz or 32 oz.
      $3.89+
    • Raspberry Ice Tea

      Crisp, refreshing iced tea infused with ripe raspberry. Available in 22 oz or 32 oz.
      $3.89+
    • Sierra Mist

      Sierra Mist soda. Options for 22 oz or 32 oz.
      $3.89+
  • Mesquite Grilled Chicken Family Meals

    Mesquite Grilled Chicken Family Meals
    • 10Pc (2 Sides)

      10 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $49.39
    • 12Pc (2 Sides)

      12 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 4 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $57.19
    • 16Pc (2 Sides)

      16 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 20oz sides, 6 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $70.19
    • 8Pc (2 Sides)

      8 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas
      $38.99
    • 8Pc (Chicken Only)

      8 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas
      $31.19
  • Mesquite Grilled Chicken Individual Meals

    Mesquite Grilled Chicken Individual Meals
    • 1Pcs

      Individual pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $2.85+
    • 2Pcs (2 Sides)

      2 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 1 salsa cup, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29
    • 3Pcs (2 Sides)

      3 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
    • 4Pcs (2 Sides)

      4 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $20.79
    • 4Pcs (Chicken Only)

      4 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with 2 salsa cups and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
  • Norteno Kid's Meal

    Norteno Kid's Meal
    • Kids- Beans, Cheese Burrito

      Kids' burrito filled with beans and cheese. Side options: charro beans, chips, macaroni salad, potato salad, refried beans, rice. Drink choices include soda varieties, horchata, ice tea, jamaica, and pink lemonade.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Chicken Leg

      Crispy chicken leg with a choice of charro, chips, macaroni salad, potato salad, refried beans, or rice. Includes a beverage option from a variety of sodas and traditional drinks.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Quesadilla

      Quesadilla with choice of corn or flour tortilla. Includes 4 oz side: beans, chips, macaroni, potato salad, refried beans, or rice. Drink options: soda varieties, horchata, ice tea, pink lemonade.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Taco

      Kids' taco with choice of birria, carne asada, carnitas, chicken, or pastor. Includes choice of charro beans, chips, macaroni salad, potato salad, refried beans, or rice and a variety of kid-friendly drinks.
      $9.09
  • Order By The Pound

    Order By The Pound
    • Al Pastor Lb

      Flavorful Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) grilled with pineapple and onions, served with 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $29.89
    • Birria Lb

      Beef and pork stew made with chile California, and guajillo chile served with salsa, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $35.09
    • Carne Asada Lb

      Freshly grilled Carne Asada, served with 3 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $33.79
    • Carnitas Lb

      Savory Carnitas (Fried Pulled Pork) served with 3 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $28.59
  • Salads

    Salads
    • Chicken Salad

      Garden salad topped with boneless chicken. dressing on the side.
      $19.49
    • Garden Salad

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, choice of small or large. Optional ranch, Italian, or undressed.
      $9.09+
  • Sides

    Sides
    • Carbon Mesquite 40 Lbs

      Mesquite wood chips, often used for grilling or smoking to impart a rich, smoky flavor to various dishes.
      $45.50
    • Charro Beans

      Whole boiled pinto beans made with beef chorizo, garlic, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
      $3.63+
    • Cheese

      Cheese, available in four sizes: 4 oz, 32 oz, 20 oz, 12 oz.
      $2.59+
    • Chiles Toreados 3

      Three chiles toreados, typically including blistered jalapeños seasoned with salt and a hint of lime juice.
      $1.95
    • Chips

      Fried tortillas chips in our patriotic tri-color pattern. NOTE: Guacamole sold separately
      $0.77+
    • Consome Birria

      Rich, savory consome birria. Available in 4 oz or 12 oz servings.
      $1.29+
    • Corn Tortilla Each

      Soft and pliable corn tortillas, ideal for pairing with your favorite breakfast items.
      $0.20
    • Flour Tortilla Each

      A single flour tortilla, typically warmed before serving.
      $0.26
    • Food Tray

      A variety of breakfast items presented together, typically including a selection of fruits, breads, and spreads.
      $2.59
    • Grilled Onions 4 oz

      Onions grilled to bring out their natural sweetness and a hint of smokiness.
      $1.94
    • Side - Guacamole & Chips

      Freshly home-made guacamole (which includes tomato, onion, and cilantro) with chips
      $5.19+
    • Half Avocado

      A freshly cut half of an avocado, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper.
      $2.59
    • Limes 4 oz

      4 oz of fresh, tangibly tart limes, typically served to add a refreshing citrus note.
      $0.64
    • Macaroni Salad

      Elbow macaroni in a creamy dressing. Available in sizes: 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz.
      $3.63+
    • Pico De Gallo

      Fresh diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. Available in 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, or 32 oz sizes.
      $2.59+
    • Potato Salad

      Creamy potato cold salad
      $3.63+
    • Red Onios 1.5 oz

      Thinly sliced red onions, typically served as a tangy and crisp accompaniment.
      $0.46
    • Refried Beans

      Refried beans available in sizes: 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz.
      $3.63+
    • Rice

      Mexican red rice made from scratch daily with tomato sauce
      $3.63+
    • Serving Utensils Pack $

      A pack containing essential utensils needed for enjoying your meal.
      $7.79
    • Sour Cream

      Sour cream available in various sizes: 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz. Ideal as a complement to any dish.
      $1.03+
  • Soups

    Soups
    • Caldo de Pollo

      Chicken Soup with corn, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, and squash. Served with 2 whole pieces of chicken.
      $19.49
  • Tacos

    Tacos
    • Plato 2 Tacos Combo

      2 double-corn tortilla tacos with your choice of meat, topped with onions and cilantro, accompanied by two 4oz sides and a salsa cup. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29
    • Plato 3 Tacos Combo

      3 double-corn tortilla tacos with your choice of meat, topped with onions and cilantro, accompanied by two 4oz sides and a salsa cup. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
    • Single Taco

      Double-corn tortilla taco with your choice of meat, topped with onions and cilantro, accompanied with salsa. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $4.41

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