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May 26, 2026
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date May 26, 2026
Entity File Number 001-36556
Entity Registrant Name El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc
Entity Central Index Key 0001606366
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-3563182
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 575 Anton Boulevard
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1100
Entity Address, City or Town Costa Mesa
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92626
City Area Code 714
Local Phone Number 599-5000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol LOCO
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Rights To Purchase Series Preferred Stock Par Value 0. 01 Per Share [Member]  
Title of 12(b) Security Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ