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Fast-casual menu that gives you room to push protein up or portions down without a long script. Build-your-own orders make it easier to keep the meal normal-sized and protein-forward.

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Brushfire on Flour with Side of Diablo Sauce

300 cal·18g protein·14g fat
SmallGentleLight proteinSmall bite

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,058mg sodium.

How to order: Order the Brushfire on flour with a side of diablo sauce when you want a spicy chicken taco and can tolerate a saltier profile.

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  • Portion creep: Keep the order simple and stop at comfortable instead of finishing by default.

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Trailer Park on Flour with Poblano Sauce

298 cal·17g protein·15g fat
SmallGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 852mg sodium.

How to order: Order the Trailer Park on flour with poblano sauce when you want a mid-range chicken taco that stays under 300 calories.

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Chicken Fajita on Flour with Tomatillo Sauce

353 cal·20g protein·21g fat
SmallNausea watchLight protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 749mg sodium.

How to order: Order the Chicken Fajita on flour with tomatillo sauce for a straightforward high-protein taco that still stays under 400 calories.

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#1 Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Flour with Roja Sauce

383 cal·21g protein·25g fat
SmallRich/heavyLight protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,026mg sodium.

How to order: Order the #1 Bacon, Egg & Cheese on flour with roja sauce when you want the most breakfast-like published nutrition listing.

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Democrat on Corn with Tomatillo

168 cal·10g protein·5g fat
TinyGentleNot enough protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 889mg sodium.

How to order: Order the Democrat on corn with tomatillo when you want the lightest beef taco in this official menu guide.

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Mr. Orange on Corn with Avocado Sauce

207 cal·14g protein·10g fat
TinyGentleNot enough protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 711mg sodium.

How to order: Order Mr. Orange on corn with avocado sauce for a moderate seafood taco that still keeps calories relatively low.

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Grilled Baja on Corn with Chipotle Sauce

169 cal·9g protein·12g fat
TinyGentleNot enough protein

How to order: Order the Grilled Baja on corn with chipotle sauce when you want the lowest-carb seafood taco in the published menu listings.

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Baja Shrimp on Corn with Chipotle Sauce

267 cal·12g protein·14g fat
SmallGentleNot enough protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 703mg sodium.

How to order: Order the Baja Shrimp on corn with chipotle sauce for a moderate shrimp taco that stays well under 300 calories.

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