Wanna chew on on some Mexican fast-food? Here are some tips to help you survive...
HUNGRY GIRL SHOCKER!
We were absolutely HORRIFIED to learn that Baja Fresh's Charbroiled Steak Nachos contain 2073 calories and 113 grams of fat (41 of them saturated!). This gigantic fatty pile of fried tortilla chips, steak, cheese, sour cream, beans, guacamole, and salsa weighs 2 lbs. (as much as a small dog). Aye, Chihuaua!
LIGHT LIES...
Watch out! These Mexican menu items are far less healthy than they seem...
Baja Fresh Bare Burrito w/ Charbroiled Chicken and Fat Free Salsa - 650 calories, 7g fat
El Pollo Loco Veggie Bowl - 575 calories, 15g fat
Wahoo's Fish Taco Chicken Bowl, Skinless Breast - 730 calories, 18g fat
BEST BETS
Del Taco Bean & Cheese Red Burrito - 270 calories, 8g fat, 38 carbs, 11g protein, 6g fiber El Pollo Loco Chicken Taco Al Carbon - 135 calories, 3g fat, 18 carbs, 9g protein, 1g fiber
Even healthy burritos can have tons of calories--simply because most of them are so enormous. Take, for example, El Pollo Loco's 16 oz. Ultimate Burrito, Del Taco's 19 oz. Macho Beef Burrito, and Rubio's 20 oz. Chicken Especial Burrito. Yikes! Ditch the burritos and opt for a taco instead. They're a much better choice because they're smaller and have fewer calories. Worried they'll be too small to fill you up? To bulk up and round out your Mexican meal, add a side salad, steamed veggies or a small side of beans.
EXTRA, EXTRA!
Just how many calories do those add-ons add? Take a look...
