Illegal Pete's: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 66 Illegal Pete'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 Illegal Pete's published, as listed on cdn.sanity.io.
57 items are 400 calories or less. 4 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Beef Silly Sticks (23 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Silly Sticks2 taquitos | 370 | 23 | 26 | 19 |
| Chicken Silly Sticks2 taquitos | 320 | 22 | 27 | 14 |
| Kids Basic Quesadilla1 quesadilla | 390 | 15 | 43 | 17 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl Pork Green Chile16 oz | 440 | 21 | 19 | 31 |
| Basic Quesadilla1 quesadilla | 510 | 20 | 55 | 22 |
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.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baja Fish Bowl1 bowl | 730 | 62 | 8.5 |
| Chicken Silly Sticks2 taquitos | 320 | 22 | 6.9 |
| Beef Silly Sticks2 taquitos | 370 | 23 | 6.2 |
| Bowl Pork Green Chile16 oz | 440 | 21 | 4.8 |
| Basic Quesadilla1 quesadilla | 510 | 20 | 3.9 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Illegal Pete's?
Baja Fish Burrito (1 burrito): 69 g protein, 1,000 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Illegal Pete's?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Beef Silly Sticks (2 taquitos): 23 g protein, 370 calories; Chicken Silly Sticks (2 taquitos): 22 g protein, 320 calories; Kids Basic Quesadilla (1 quesadilla): 15 g protein, 390 calories.
Where do these Illegal Pete's numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Illegal Pete's publishes, last checked November 4, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.