Abuelo's: high-protein, low-calorie picks

Here are the 189 Abuelo's items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Abuelo's publishes (see the source).

99 items are 400 calories or less. 53 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Queso Diablo (29 g).

Most protein, 400 calories or less

Abuelo's: most protein at 400 calories or less
Item	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Queso Diablo1 serving	390	29	13	24
Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Shrimp1 serving	390	27	2	30
Taco - Crispy Ground Beef1 each	290	19	16	16
Grilled Chicken (Kids)1 serving	100	17	1	2
Chile con Queso1 serving	360	17	20	24
Enchilada - Seasoned Ground Beef with Chile con Carne1 each	250	16	20	12
Taco Soft Beef (Kids)1 serving	260	16	17	13
Cheese Enchilada w/Carne con Carne (Kids)1 serving	320	16	20	19
Enchilada - Ground Beef with Chile con Carne1 each	250	15	21	11
Chile Relleno - Cheese with Chile con Queso1 each	380	15	20	27

Most protein, 400 to 600 calories

Abuelo's: most protein between 400 and 600 calories
Item	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Australian Sea Bass1 serving	540	52	29	23
Tilapia1 serving	590	50	29	31
Fabulous Fajitas - Steak*1 serving	570	40	18	37
Tilapia Veracruz with Vegetable Medley & Cilantro Lime Rice1 serving	600	40	36	35
Fajita Salad - Chicken1 serving	530	38	47	21
Fabulous Fajitas - Chicken*1 serving	430	36	18	24
Fabulous Fajitas - Yucatan Barbeque Shrimp*1 serving	550	34	46	27
Reynosa Salad - Ground Beef (Lunch)1 serving	560	33	36	33
Fajita Salad - Shrimp1 serving	550	29	54	26
Reynosa Salad - Shredded Chicken (Lunch)1 serving	460	27	38	24

Most protein for the calories

Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.

Abuelo's: protein per 100 calories
Item	Cal	Protein	Per 100 cal
Grilled Chicken (Kids)1 serving	100	17	17.0
Australian Sea Bass1 serving	540	52	9.6
Pork Tenderloin Abrigada (without enchiladas)1 serving	760	65	8.6
Tilapia1 serving	590	50	8.5
Fabulous Fajitas - Chicken*1 serving	430	36	8.4
Fabulous Fajitas - Fajita Trio1 serving	710	55	7.7
Queso Diablo1 serving	390	29	7.4
Fajita Salad - Chicken1 serving	530	38	7.2
Fabulous Fajitas - Steak*1 serving	570	40	7.0
Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Shrimp1 serving	390	27	6.9

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Questions

What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Abuelo's?

Pork Tenderloin Abrigada (without enchiladas) (1 serving): 65 g protein, 760 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.

What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Abuelo's?

At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Queso Diablo (1 serving): 29 g protein, 390 calories; Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Shrimp (1 serving): 27 g protein, 390 calories; Taco - Crispy Ground Beef (1 each): 19 g protein, 290 calories.

Where do these Abuelo's numbers come from?

From the nutrition information Abuelo's publishes, last checked November 4, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.

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Every Abuelo's item

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Every Abuelo's item, sorted by protein
Item	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Fat
The Ambassador1 serving	1,260	96	51	76
The Grande1 serving	1,960	96	154	103
Nachos Grande - Ground Beef1 serving	2,190	88	179	126
Mi Abuelo's Manjar1 serving	1,400	82	102	75
Nachos Grande - Fajita Chicken1 serving	1,980	78	178	109
Nachos Grande - Shredded Chicken1 serving	2,030	78	182	112
Nachos Grande - Fajita Steak1 serving	2,050	78	177	116
Chicken Tampiquena with Vegetable Medley & Cilantro Lime Rice (House Specialties)1 serving	1,170	76	73	98
Nachos Grande - Refried Beans1 serving	2,110	69	211	113
Pork Tenderloin Abrigada (without enchiladas)1 serving	760	65	42	37
Juarez1 serving	1,270	65	109	59
Laredo1 serving	1,110	64	92	54
Steak & Enchiladas (without enchiladas)1 serving	950	60	48	59
Grande Burrito - Ground Beef with Chile con Carne1 serving	1,000	60	85	46
Mexican Stack1 serving	1,030	56	63	61
Fabulous Fajitas - Fajita Trio1 serving	710	55	47	34
Reynosa Salad - Ground Beef (Salads + Soups)1 serving	1,030	54	68	61
Australian Sea Bass1 serving	540	52	29	23
Quesadilla Al Horno - Chicken1 serving	940	51	79	48
Fajita Chimichanga - Chicken with Chile con Queso1 serving	1,360	51	105	81
Tilapia1 serving	590	50	29	31
Quesadilla Al Horno - Steak1 serving	990	50	78	53
Pechuga con Calabaza1 serving	1,040	50	57	71
Fajita Chimichanga - Steak with Chile con Queso1 serving	1,360	50	104	81
Fajita Chimichanga - Chicken with Ranchera Sauce1 serving	1,330	49	103	79
Fajita Chimichanga - Steak with Ranchera Sauce1 serving	1,330	48	103	79
Grande Burrito - Shredded Chicken with Sour Cream Sauce1 serving	860	44	93	33
Reynosa Salad - Shredded Chicken (Salads + Soups)1 serving	870	44	71	47
Fresca Bowl - Pork1 serving	1,410	44	185	59
Fajita Tacos - Chicken Tacos1 serving	780	41	79	34
Alambre with Vegetable Medley & Cilantro Lime Rice1 serving	790	41	39	53
Fabulous Fajitas - Steak*1 serving	570	40	18	37
Tilapia Veracruz with Vegetable Medley & Cilantro Lime Rice1 serving	600	40	36	35
Chicken Tampiquena with Vegetable Medley & Cilantro Lime Rice (Lunch)1 serving	700	40	50	63
Fajita Tacos - Steak Tacos1 serving	820	40	78	39
Fresca Bowl - Steak1 serving	1,060	40	115	52
Chile Rellenos - With Chile con Queso1 serving	930	39	81	52
Fresca Bowl - Chicken1 serving	990	39	116	45
Fajita Salad - Chicken1 serving	530	38	47	21
Fajita Salad - Steak1 serving	610	38	46	30
Fabulous Fajitas - Chicken*1 serving	430	36	18	24
Southwest Empanada (2) with Rice, Refried Beans & Roasted Queso1 serving	790	36	90	32
Grilled Chicken Salad (with Honey Mustard Dressing)1 serving	900	36	74	54
Chile Rellenos - With Ranchera Sauce1 serving	870	35	78	48
Fabulous Fajitas - Yucatan Barbeque Shrimp*1 serving	550	34	46	27
Durango Burrito (Lunch)1 serving	700	34	66	34
Durango Burrito (Tex Mex - Platters)1 serving	700	34	66	35
Quesadilla Al Horno Half - Chicken with Refried Beans & Mexican Rice1 serving	780	34	79	37
Quesadilla Al Horno Half - Steak with Refried Beans & Mexican Rice1 serving	800	34	79	40
Reynosa Salad - Ground Beef (Lunch)1 serving	560	33	36	33
Beef Empanada (2) with Rice, Refried Beans & Roasted Queso1 serving	810	33	90	37
Quesadilla Al Horno Half - Spinach with Refried Beans & Papas con Chile1 serving	830	32	84	42
Abuelo's Dip Sampler1 serving	790	31	34	58
Queso Diablo1 serving	390	29	13	24
Fajita Salad - Shrimp1 serving	550	29	54	26
Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Shrimp1 serving	390	27	2	30
Reynosa Salad - Shredded Chicken (Lunch)1 serving	460	27	38	24
Bean & Cheese Burrito w/Queso (Kids)1 serving	500	25	36	29
Green Chile Quesadilla1 serving	1,050	25	54	81
Empanada App - Southwest Chicken (2) with Roasted Queso1 serving	420	21	36	21
Tortilla Soup - Bowl1 serving	580	21	56	32
Fajita Sides & Condiments (Flour Tortillas) (add-on)1 serving	730	21	90	32
Fajita Sides & Condiments (Corn Tortillas) (add-on)1 serving	680	20	92	27
Taco - Crispy Ground Beef1 each	290	19	16	16
Taco Crispy Beef (Kids)1 serving	290	19	16	16
Empanada App - Beef (2) with Roasted Queso1 serving	440	18	36	25
Fish Sauce - Guerrero Sauce (add-on)1 serving	580	18	19	48
Grilled Chicken (Kids)1 serving	100	17	1	2
Chile con Queso1 serving	360	17	20	24
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake1 serving	980	17	129	43
Enchilada - Seasoned Ground Beef with Chile con Carne1 each	250	16	20	12
Taco Soft Beef (Kids)1 serving	260	16	17	13
Cheese Enchilada w/Carne con Carne (Kids)1 serving	320	16	20	19
Enchilada - Cheese with Chile con Carne1 each	320	16	20	19
Enchilada - Ground Beef with Chile con Carne1 each	250	15	21	11
Chile Relleno - Cheese with Chile con Queso1 each	380	15	20	27
Fajita Sides & Condiments (Romaine Leaves) (add-on)1 serving	450	15	44	24
Cheese Nachos (Kids)1 serving	500	15	49	27
Fish Sauce - Veracruz Sauce (add-on)1 serving	160	14	8	7
Taco - Crispy Chicken1 each	210	14	17	9
Chile Relleno - Cheese with Ranchera Sauce1 each	350	14	19	25
2 Eggs1 serving	180	13	1	14
Refried Beans1 serving	260	13	35	8
Fish Sauce - Mojo de Ajo Sauce (add-on)1 serving	310	13	4	26
Green Chile Quesadilla Add On - Fajita Chicken (add-on)1 serving	70	12	1	1.5
Cheese Quesadilla (Kids)1 serving	260	12	16	16
Tres Leches Cake1 serving	760	12	97	37
Chicken Nuggets (Kids)1 serving	230	11	13	16
Enchilada - Chicken with Sour Cream Sauce1 each	190	10	23	7
Tortilla Soup - Cup1 serving	230	10	26	10
Chile Relleno - Shredded Beef with Chile con Queso1 each	280	10	21	17
Traditional Flan1 serving	540	10	63	31
Kids Side - Refried Beans1 serving	160	8	21	5
Chile Relleno - Shredded Beef with Ranchera Sauce1 each	250	8	20	16
Mahi Without Sauce with Vegetable Medley & Cilantro Lime Rice1 serving	470	8	28	18
Charro Beans1 serving	110	7	15	2.5
Black Beans1 serving	140	7	20	3
Tamale w/Chile con Carne (Kids)1 serving	220	6	15	10
Chips Only1 serving	310	6	44	12
Papas con Chile1 serving	160	5	22	6
Enchilada - Avocado with Ranchera Sauce1 each	220	5	25	12
Fabulous Fajitas - Vegetable1 serving	330	5	27	25
Guacamole Large1 serving	340	5	21	29
Kids Side - French Fries1 serving	470	5	56	27
Modelo Especial Lager Pitcher52 oz	620	5	59	0
Coors Light Pitcher52 oz	440	4	22	0
Bud Light Pitcher52 oz	480	4	29	0
Dos Equis Especial Lager Pitcher52 oz	570	4	48	0
Dos Equis Ambar Pitcher52 oz	630	4	61	0
Guacamole Small1 serving	180	3	12	15
Southwest Ranch Dressing (add-on)3 fl oz	290	3	5	24
Michelob Ultra Pitcher52 oz	410	3	11	0
Cilantro Lime Rice1 serving	100	2	20	1
Mexican Rice (Sides)1 serving	110	2	19	3.5
Mexican Rice (Tex Mex - Platters)1 serving	110	2	19	3.5
Vegetable Medley1 serving	130	2	7	11
Heineken1 bottle	140	2	12	0
Coors Light Grande20 oz	170	2	8	0
Dos Equis Especial Lager Grande20 oz	220	2	18	0
Dos Equis Ambar Grande20 oz	240	2	23	0
Modelo Especial Lager Grande20 oz	240	2	23	0
Spanish Sangria Roja1 serving	360	2	30	0
Korbel Champagne750 ml bottle	630	2	38	0
Salsa Roja (add-on)3 fl oz	20	1	5	0
Guacamole1 serving	50	1	3	4.5
Kids Side - Mexican Rice1 serving	90	1	14	2.5
Michelob Ultra Regular12 oz	90	1	3	0
Coors Light Regular12 oz	100	1	5	0
Bud Light Regular12 oz	110	1	7	0
Dos Equis Especial Lager1 bottle	130	1	11	0
Dos Equis Especial Lager Regular12 oz	130	1	11	0
Dos Equis Lime & Salt Beer1 bottle	140	1	12	0
Modelo Especial Lager1 bottle	140	1	14	0
Modelo Especial Lager Regular12 oz	140	1	14	0
Tecate1 bottle	140	1	14	0
Dos Equis Ambar Regular12 oz	150	1	14	0
Dos Equis Amber1 bottle	150	1	14	0
Michelob Ultra Grande20 oz	160	1	4	0
Negra Modelo1 bottle	160	1	15	0
Bud Light Grande20 oz	180	1	11	0
Honey Mustard Dressing (add-on)3 fl oz	550	1	27	49
Sea Glass Pinot Grigio750 ml bottle	620	1	15	0
Coffee1 serving	0	0	0	0
Coke Zero1 serving	0	0	0	0
Dasani Water (bottle)1 serving	0	0	0	0
Diet Coke1 serving	0	0	0	0
Diet Dr. Pepper1 serving	0	0	0	0
Iced Tea - Unsweet1 serving	0	0	0	0
Salsa Especial for Chips (add-on)1.5 oz	10	0	3	0
Salsa Roja for Chips (add-on)1.5 oz	10	0	3	0
Salsa Tropical Tomatilla for Chips (add-on)1.5 oz	15	0	4	0
Fat Free Vinaigrette (add-on)3 fl oz	60	0	15	0
Heineken Zero1 bottle	70	0	16	0
Iced Tea - Sweet1 serving	90	0	23	0
Iced Tea - Strawberry1 serving	100	0	27	0
Miller Lite Regular12 oz	100	0	3	0
Fuze Raspberry Iced Tea1 serving	110	0	29	0
Iced Tea - Mango1 serving	110	0	28	0
Coke1 serving	120	0	33	0
Sea Glass Pinot Grigio5 oz glass	120	0	3	0
Dr. Pepper1 serving	130	0	33	0
Lemonade - Strawberry1 serving	130	0	35	0
Sprite1 serving	130	0	34	0
Lemonade - Mango1 serving	140	0	36	0
Skinny Margarita1 serving	140	0	10	0
Extra Shot Milagros Tequila for la Grandeza Margarita (add-on)1 serving	160	0	0	0
Miller Lite Grande20 oz	160	0	5	0
Ancho Agave Lime Dressing (add-on)1.5 fl oz	170	0	15	12
Sea Glass Pinot Grigio8 oz glass	200	0	5	0
Blackberry Mint Mojito1 serving	220	0	35	0
El Jefe Hand Shaken Margarita1 serving	230	0	39	0
Hand-shaken Fruit Margarita - Rocks1 serving	270	0	26	0
Paloma Tradicional1 serving	270	0	20	0
Platinum Hand Shaken Margarita1 serving	300	0	35	0
Platinum Margarita1 serving	300	0	35	0
La Grandeza Rocks Regular1 serving	320	0	38	0
Honey Lime Dressing (add-on)3 fl oz	350	0	28	27
Raspberry Hibiscus Rita1 serving	400	0	50	0
Hand-shaken Fruit Margarita - Rocks - Strawberry1 serving	420	0	66	0
Miller Lite Pitcher52 oz	420	0	14	0
Sangria Swirl Regular1 serving	420	0	61	0
Hand-shaken Fruit Margarita - Rocks - Mango1 serving	430	0	68	0
La Grandeza Frozen Regular1 serving	460	0	65	0
Hand-shaken Fruit Margarita - Rocks - Dragon Fruit1 serving	520	0	90	0
Hand-shaken Fruit Margarita - Rocks - Prickly Pear1 serving	520	0	90	0
La Grandeza Rocks Grande1 serving	530	0	62	0
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon750 ml bottle	650	0	25	0
Sangria Swirl Grande1 serving	700	0	102	0
La Grandeza Frozen Grande1 serving	760	0	108	0