Torchy's Tacos under 300 calories: 19 orders, ranked
Of the 63 single orders we track at Torchy's Tacos, 19 come in at or under 300 calories — 30%. The most protein in one item under 300 is the Brushfire Taco, 18 g for 300 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Refried Pinto Beans (12 g protein, 8 g fiber, 198 cal). 9 entrées fit under 300; 27 do not.
Source: Torchy's Tacos nutrition guide (official), March 6, 2026 edition · Data refreshed
- 19 orders under 300
- 18g most protein in one item
- 18g protein in a full meal
- 27 entrées over 300
As of September 2026, 19 of the 63 Torchy's Tacos single orders we track come in at or under 300 calories, and the most protein in a complete Torchy's Tacos meal under 300 is 18 g (A Brushfire Taco and a water).
Three complete Torchy's Tacos meals under 300 calories
Under 300, the most-protein meal is built on the Brushfire Taco (300 cal), which leaves 0 calories for its sides and drink. 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
- Brushfire Taco300 cal · 18g
- Water0 cal
300 of 300 cal · 18 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Brushfire Taco and a water — 300 cal, 18 g protein.”
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- Brushfire Taco300 cal · 18g
- Water0 cal
300 of 300 cal · 18 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Brushfire Taco and a water — 300 cal, 18 g protein.”
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- Democrat Taco168 cal · 10g
- Water0 cal
168 of 300 cal · 10 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Democrat Taco and a water — 168 cal, 10 g protein.”
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Every Torchy's Tacos order under 300 calories, ranked by protein
Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 300 is 217 calories and 9 of the 19 are entrées. Figures as Torchy's Tacos published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brushfire Taco | 300 | 18g | 6.0g |
| 2 | Trailer Park Taco | 298 | 17g | 5.7g |
| 3 | Mr. Orange Taco | 207 | 14g | 6.8g |
| 4 | Refried Pinto Beans | 198 | 12g | 6.1g |
| 5 | Fried Baja Shrimp Taco | 267 | 12g | 4.5g |
| 6 | Green Chile Pork Taco | 217 | 11g | 5.1g |
| 7 | Democrat Taco | 168 | 10g | 6.0g |
| 8 | Grilled Baja Shrimp Taco | 169 | 9g | 5.3g |
| 9 | Rice & Pinto Beans | 231 | 9g | 3.9g |
| 10 | Fried Avocado Taco | 269 | 9g | 3.3g |
| 11 | Fresh Avocado Taco | 249 | 8g | 3.2g |
| 12 | Roja Salsa & Chips (Regular) | 214 | 5g | 2.3g |
| 13 | Mexican Rice | 241 | 5g | 2.1g |
| 14 | Tomatillo Salsa & Chips (Regular) | 241 | 5g | 2.1g |
| 15 | Street Corn (Small) | 194 | 4g | 2.1g |
| 16 | Tomatillo Salsa & Chips (Small) | 195 | 4g | 2.1g |
| 17 | Guacamole & Chips (Small) | 286 | 4g | 1.4g |
| 18 | Roja Salsa & Chips (Small) | 181 | 3g | 1.7g |
| 19 | Chips (Side) | 149 | 2g | 1.3g |
What 300 calories buys at Torchy's Tacos
The 8 lightest orders under 300: Chips (Side) (149), Democrat Taco (168), Grilled Baja Shrimp Taco (169), Roja Salsa & Chips (Small) (181), Street Corn (Small) (194), Tomatillo Salsa & Chips (Small) (195), Refried Pinto Beans (198) and Mr. Orange Taco (207).
What doesn't fit under 300
27 of 36 Torchy's Tacos entrées are over 300 calories; the lightest of them, the Crossroads Taco, misses by 46 calories at 346. With more room, see Torchy's Tacos under 400. Closest misses: Crossroads Taco (346), Chicken Fajita Taco (353), Fo Sho Taco (354), Trailer Park Taco (Trashy) (355) and Naughty Santa Taco (364).
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Under 300 calories at other chains
The same cap at 3 Mexican chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 300 calories.