How do I find a high-protein meal at Backyard Taco?

Check the highest-protein picks in the Backyard Taco nutrition highlights on this page, or open the Simple Macros app and set a high protein target to instantly generate Backyard Taco orders that hit it.

What should I order at Backyard Taco if I'm trying to lose weight?

Look for the lighter, high-protein orders on this page, or use the Simple Macros app to build a Backyard Taco meal that keeps your protein high while staying inside a lower calorie budget.

How accurate are the Backyard Taco nutrition numbers?

Backyard Taco nutrition values in Simple Macros are modeled estimates, not restaurant-published nutrition facts, and each one is marked with a ~. Use them as a planning guide; actual portions and preparation can differ.

Can I build a Backyard Taco meal for my own calorie and protein targets?

Yes. The Simple Macros app generates Backyard Taco orders around your personal calorie and protein targets and lets you include or exclude specific menu items, then log whatever you order.

Is Simple Macros free to use at Backyard Taco?

Yes, completely. The Simple Macros app is free on iPhone and Android with no subscription, paywall or trial, and this Backyard Taco page needs no account.

Can I ask ChatGPT or Claude what to order at Backyard Taco?

Yes. Connect Simple Macros to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or another AI app (free, setup at simplemacros.com/connect) and ask something like "What should I get at Backyard Taco to hit my macros?" It builds the order from Backyard Taco's full official menu against the calories and protein you have left today, and can log it for you.

Backyard Taco Nutrition Info & Calorie Calculator

Every order below is built from real Backyard Taco menu items to land near a common calorie and protein target. Select any meal to add it to your order, or try the meal generator above for your own numbers.

Lower-calorie, high-protein

Lean Backyard Taco orders that stay light on calories without skimping on protein.

High Protein

1xCheese Quesadilla, Corn Tortilla269Calories12gProtein23gCarbs13gFat
1xBirria Taco, Flour Tortilla235Calories19gProtein16gCarbs11gFat

Meal total

504Calories31gProtein39gCarbs24gFat

High Protein

1xChicken Tostada332Calories29gProtein16gCarbs16gFat
1xChicken Taco, Corn Tortilla159Calories16gProtein15gCarbs4gFat

Meal total

491Calories45gProtein31gCarbs20gFat

Balanced meals

Everyday Backyard Taco orders around a moderate calorie and protein target.

High Protein

1xBirria Quesadilla, Corn Tortilla484Calories36gProtein25gCarbs25gFat
1xCarne Asada Taco, Flour Tortilla217Calories19gProtein18gCarbs8gFat

Meal total

701Calories55gProtein43gCarbs33gFat

High Protein

1xCarne Asada Gordita478Calories34gProtein33gCarbs23gFat
1xCarne Asada Taco, Flour Tortilla217Calories19gProtein18gCarbs8gFat

Meal total

695Calories53gProtein51gCarbs31gFat

Bigger, high-protein meals

Heartier Backyard Taco orders for a big appetite or a training day.

High Protein

1xQuesadilla Plate, Carne Asada, Corn Tortilla, Plate All Refried Beans772Calories50gProtein71gCarbs31gFat
1xAl Pastor Taco, Flour Tortilla228Calories16gProtein17gCarbs11gFat

Meal total

1000Calories66gProtein88gCarbs42gFat

High Protein

1xQuesadilla Plate, Birria, Corn Tortilla, Plate All Refried Beans804Calories50gProtein69gCarbs36gFat
1xBirria Taco, Corn Tortilla197Calories18gProtein13gCarbs9gFat

Meal total

1001Calories68gProtein82gCarbs45gFat

Menu item	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
Al Pastor Bueno Bowl	~399–1177	~39–73	~7–94	~25–56
Al Pastor Burrito	~719–1287	~47–77	~57–104	~33–61
Al Pastor Gordita	~340–863	~23–53	~31–48	~14–48
Al Pastor Papa Loca	~556–1429	~33–71	~71–121	~16–70
Al Pastor Quesadilla	~304–1003	~23–57	~24–68	~13–53
Al Pastor Taco	~185–616	~15–41	~13–42	~9–31
Al Pastor Tostada	~270–683	~21–47	~14–20	~15–44
Bean & Cheese Burrito	~320–1336	~8–90	~50–100	~9–61
Bean & Cheese Gordita	~140–540	~4–21	~27–41	~3–31
Bean & Cheese Quesadilla	~104–1166	~3–85	~21–77	~2–56
Bean & Cheese Taco	~52–1011	~2–83	~11–54	~1–49
Bean & Cheese Tostada	~70–425	~2–19	~11–25	~3–26
Birria Bueno Bowl	~420–1205	~48–85	~3–89	~25–56
Birria Burrito	~740–1315	~56–89	~53–99	~33–61
Birria Gordita	~350–880	~28–61	~29–45	~14–48
Birria Papa Loca	~570–1450	~39–80	~68–117	~16–70
Birria Quesadilla	~314–1020	~27–64	~22–65	~13–53
Birria Taco	~192–630	~18–47	~12–40	~9–31
Birria Tostada	~280–700	~26–55	~12–17	~15–44
Carne Asada Bueno Bowl	~337–1151	~48–86	~3–95	~16–47
Carne Asada Burrito	~657–1261	~56–90	~53–105	~24–52
Carne Asada Gordita	~308–820	~28–61	~29–46	~10–41
Carne Asada Papa Loca	~514–1376	~39–80	~68–118	~10–61
Carne Asada Quesadilla	~272–960	~26–64	~22–67	~9–46
Carne Asada Taco	~164–584	~18–47	~12–42	~6–25
Carne Asada Tostada	~238–640	~26–55	~12–19	~10–36
Cheese Quesadilla	~104–665	~3–24	~22–62	~1–33
Chicken Bueno Bowl	~274–1067	~42–78	~3–95	~11–41
Chicken Burrito	~594–1177	~50–82	~53–105	~20–46
Chicken Gordita	~277–768	~25–56	~29–46	~7–37
Chicken Papa Loca	~472–1313	~35–74	~68–118	~7–56
Chicken Quesadilla	~241–908	~23–59	~22–67	~6–41
Chicken Taco	~151–543	~16–43	~13–42	~4–21
Chicken Tostada	~207–588	~23–50	~12–19	~8–32
Family Pack	~1260–6735	~124–370	~148–512	~4–341
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito Meal	~525–1201	~19–45	~67–157	~19–46
Kids Quesadilla Meal	~355–1031	~12–38	~39–129	~14–41
Kids Taco Meal	~209–875	~12–32	~20–122	~5–33
Protein Cup	~182–280	~28–32	~2–5	~7–16
Quesabirria with Consommé	~310–430	~29–35	~12–15	~17–25
Quesadilla Plate	~539–1412	~19–80	~64–153	~15–60
Taco Plate	~548–1672	~29–105	~61–179	~11–66
Vegetarian Bueno Bowl	~1–703	~0–22	~1–92	~1–27
Vegetarian Papa Loca	~290–1040	~7–32	~67–117	~0–46

Menu item	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
Chips	~260	~4	~34	~13
Chips & Beans	~421–448	~11–12	~56	~18–20
Chips & Salsa	~280–300	~4–5	~38–42	~13
Refried Beans	~261–1043	~15–53	~42–133	~3–36
Rice	~420–1260	~8–24	~80–240	~8–24

Menu item	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
Bottled Water	~0	~0	~0	~0
Fountain Drink	~0–320	~0	~1–87	~0
Hand-Spun Shake	~570–780	~12–13	~78–104	~24–36
Horchata	~330–440	~5–7	~65–87	~6–8
Ice Cream Float	~350–370	~5	~70–75	~8
Jamaica	~180–240	~0	~47–63	~0
Limonada	~225–300	~0	~59–79	~0
Mexican Bottled Soda	~0–160	~0	~0–42	~0

Menu item	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
Flan	~320–460	~7–10	~47–68	~12–17
Paleta	~180	~3	~27	~7
Vanilla Soft Serve Cone	~190	~5	~32	~5

Menu item	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
Birria Consommé	~70–210	~6–18	~2–6	~4–12
Salsa	~15–480	~1–7	~2–48	~0–36
Salsa Bar Toppings	~1–100	~0–1	~0–5	~0–9
Side Cheese	~440–2640	~24–144	~4–24	~32–192
Side Sour Cream	~110–1320	~2–24	~2–24	~9–108
Side Tortillas	~156–1080	~4–29	~32–163	~2–30

Backyard Taco Nutrition Info & Menu

Macro-friendly Backyard Taco meal ideas

Lower-calorie, high-protein

Balanced meals

Bigger, high-protein meals

Backyard Taco nutrition highlights

Highest-protein picks

Lightest options

Backyard Taco menu nutrition

Sources & data updates

Ordering Backyard Taco with macros in mind

Frequently asked questions

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