High-protein Taco John's orders: 8 items with 25 g or more
8 Taco John's orders carry at least 25 g of protein at 700 calories or less. Ranked by protein per 100 calories, the Fiesta Rice Bowl, Chicken (at select locations) (limited time) leads at 6.0 g per 100 (38 g for 630 cal), and it is also the most protein in absolute grams. None of them reaches 40 g.
Source: Taco John's nutrition guide (official), September 9, 2026 edition · Data refreshed
- 8 orders ≥ 25 g
- 6.0g best protein / 100 cal
- 38g most in one item
- 28g in a full meal under 500
As of September 2026, the most protein in a complete Taco John's meal under 500 calories is 28 g, and under 700 it is 38 g (A Chicken Fiesta Rice Bowl and a large Diet Pepsi (limited time: Fiesta Rice Bowl, Chicken) (at select locations: Fiesta Rice Bowl, Chicken)).
The most protein in a complete Taco John's meal
The extra 200 calories from 500 to 700 buy 10 g more protein at Taco John's. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water).
Most protein under 500
- Fiesta Softshell Taco, Chicken250 cal · 15g
- Black Beans210 cal · 13g
- Diet Pepsi (Large)0 cal · 0g
460 of 500 cal · 28 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Chicken Fiesta Softshell Taco, a side of Black Beans, and a large Diet Pepsi — 460 cal, 28 g protein.”
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- Fiesta Rice Bowl, Chicken (at select locations) (limited time)630 cal · 38g
- Diet Pepsi (Large)0 cal · 0g
630 of 700 cal · 38 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Chicken Fiesta Rice Bowl and a large Diet Pepsi — 630 cal, 38 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Taco John's →Taco John's orders with 25 g+ protein, ranked per calorie
Single orders of 700 calories or less — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein per 100 calories, so the Crispy Chicken Tenders, 4-piece, with Ranch (33 g in 590 cal) ranks above the Mexi Rolls, Chipotle Chicken (6) (at select locations) (limited time) (36 g in 700 cal). The median of these 8 orders is 635 calories. Figures as Taco John's published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiesta Rice Bowl, Chicken (at select locations) (limited time) | 630 | 38g | 6.0g |
| 2 | Boss Bowl, Chicken | 650 | 38g | 5.8g |
| 3 | Crispy Chicken Tenders, 4-piece, with Ranch | 590 | 33g | 5.6g |
| 4 | Mexi Rolls, Chipotle Chicken (6) (at select locations) (limited time) | 700 | 36g | 5.1g |
| 5 | Crispy Chicken Tenders, 3-piece, with Ranch | 490 | 25g | 5.1g |
| 6 | Grilled Burrito, Chicken | 670 | 34g | 5.1g |
| 7 | Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla (at select locations) (limited time) | 590 | 29g | 4.9g |
| 8 | Chipotle Chicken Burrito (at select locations) (limited time) | 640 | 25g | 3.9g |
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