La Taqueria Nutrition Facts

La Taqueria in the Mission is a San Francisco institution and James Beard Award winner. The carnitas and carne asada burritos deliver 38-45g protein. Voted America's best burrito. The restaurant sits in Mission District and is part of the broader San Francisco, California dining scene.

Mexican menus are easy to dial in once you separate the protein from the wrapper. Carne asada, carnitas, pollo asado, and al pastor each clear 25g protein per typical serving; the calorie load comes from rice, tortillas, sour cream, and cheese. Order any combo as a bowl or platter instead of burritos or quesadillas, double the protein, and you'll land 50g+ protein for fewer calories than the original wrapped version. Ceviche, fajita plates, and grilled fish tacos are the leanest baseline orders.

For an athlete-ready order at La Taqueria, anchor on the protein and swap or skip the calorie-heavy sides. Best macro pick: A double-protein bowl or platter (carne asada, pollo asado, or carnitas, 50g+ protein) with black beans and no rice. Watch out for: Quesadillas, chimichangas, queso pours, and chips-and-salsa baskets — each lands 400-700 calories before the entrée.

This guide is built from La Taqueria's published menu and standard industry macro references for the dishes named above. Specific item calorie, protein, carb, and fat values vary by preparation, portion, and seasonal substitutions — always confirm with the restaurant if you're targeting a precise macro window. Updated weekly with the rest of the Healthy Eats Near Me catalog.