Rubio's Coastal Grill: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 155 Rubio's Coastal Grill items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Rubio's Coastal Grill publishes (see the source).
114 items are 400 calories or less. 15 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Grilled Gourmet Taco - All Natural Steak (21 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Gourmet Taco - All Natural Steak1 serving | 360 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
| "No-Fried" Pinto Beans, large topped with melted cheese1 serving | 300 | 20 | 51 | 2 |
| Grilled Gourmet Taco - All Natural Chicken1 serving | 340 | 20 | 23 | 18 |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders (Kids Meal)1 serving | 280 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| Black Beans, large topped with melted cheese1 serving | 280 | 18 | 46 | 2.5 |
| Grilled Gourmet Taco - Grilled Shrimp1 serving | 330 | 17 | 22 | 18 |
| Mexican Street Corn Shrimp Taco1 serving | 330 | 17 | 26 | 17 |
| Classic Taco - All Natural Steak1 serving | 270 | 15 | 21 | 13 |
| Grilled Fish Taco - Blackened Wild-Caught Mahi Mahi1 serving | 240 | 14 | 26 | 9 |
| Classic Taco - All Natural Chicken1 serving | 250 | 14 | 21 | 11 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Natural Chicken Breast (Kids Build Your Own Tacos)1 serving | 600 | 32 | 74 | 19 |
| Chicken Quesadilla (Kids Meal)1 serving | 580 | 30 | 50 | 27 |
| Grilled Shrimp (Kids Build Your Own Tacos)1 serving | 570 | 25 | 73 | 20 |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito (Kids Meal)1 serving | 590 | 25 | 67 | 23 |
| Taquitos (Kids Meal)1 serving | 490 | 24 | 55 | 19 |
| Cheese Quesadilla (Kids Meal)1 serving | 540 | 22 | 49 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Tenders (Kids Meal)1 serving | 280 | 19 | 6.8 |
| Baja Grill Burrito with All Natural Chicken1 serving | 660 | 44 | 6.7 |
| "No-Fried" Pinto Beans, large topped with melted cheese1 serving | 300 | 20 | 6.7 |
| Black Beans, large topped with melted cheese1 serving | 280 | 18 | 6.4 |
| Wild-Caught Mahi Mahi (Kids Build Your Own Tacos)1 serving | 620 | 37 | 6.0 |
| Grilled Gourmet Taco - All Natural Chicken1 serving | 340 | 20 | 5.9 |
| Grilled Gourmet Taco - All Natural Steak1 serving | 360 | 21 | 5.8 |
| Classic Taco - All Natural Steak1 serving | 270 | 15 | 5.6 |
| All Natural Steak (Kids Build Your Own Tacos)1 serving | 630 | 34 | 5.4 |
| All Natural Chicken Breast (Kids Build Your Own Tacos)1 serving | 600 | 32 | 5.3 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Rubio's Coastal Grill?
The Shrimp Trio (1 serving): 45 g protein, 940 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Rubio's Coastal Grill?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Grilled Gourmet Taco - All Natural Steak (1 serving): 21 g protein, 360 calories; "No-Fried" Pinto Beans, large topped with melted cheese (1 serving): 20 g protein, 300 calories; Grilled Gourmet Taco - All Natural Chicken (1 serving): 20 g protein, 340 calories.
Where do these Rubio's Coastal Grill numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Rubio's Coastal Grill publishes, last checked November 3, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.