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Healthy Mexican food in Houston
The best Mexican food for protein and calories at 25 local restaurants. Top pick: Pollo a La Parrilla at Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe.
How this is picked: Local Mexican restaurants in the Houston area whose menus My Fit Menu has read, excluding big chains. Menus read up to September 29, 2026.
The best dishes
One per restaurant, ranked by protein inside a moderate calorie range.
| # | Dish · restaurant | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Protein / 100 cal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pollo a La ParrillaTeotihuacan Mexican Cafe | 420–700 | 41–69 g | ~10 g | ~32 g | 9.8 g | Estimated |
| 2 | Mojo SalmonTacodeli | 315–525 | 29–48 g | ~12 g | ~25 g | 9.0 g | Estimated |
| 3 | Grilled Chicken BreastCasa Maria · OFF THE GRILL | 488–813 | 41–69 g | ~60 g | ~20 g | 8.5 g | Estimated |
| 4 | BranzinoToca Madera · Sea | 360–600 | 30–50 g | ~6 g | ~32 g | 8.3 g | Estimated |
| 5 | ZarandeadoYolox Restaurant and Bar · ZARANDEADOS | 465–775 | 36–60 g | ~52 g | ~22 g | 7.7 g | Estimated |
| 6 | Camarones a la diablaTaqueria El Azteca · mariscos | 390–650 | 30–50 g | ~24 g | ~28 g | 7.7 g | Estimated |
| 7 | Blackened TilapiaIrma's Original · PLATO FUERTE | 450–750 | 34–56 g | ~50 g | ~20 g | 7.5 g | Estimated |
| 8 | Catfish Pescado DelightOstioneria Jalisco Seafood & Oyster Bar · Pescado Entero | 450–750 | 34–56 g | ~15 g | ~35 g | 7.5 g | Estimated |
| 9 | Ensalada de Pescado (Fish)La Mexicana Restaurant · ENSALADAS (Salads) | 360–600 | 29–48 g | ~22 g | ~26 g | 7.9 g | Estimated |
| 10 | Milanesa de PolloThe Original Ninfa's · LONCHE A LA NINFA | 488–813 | 34–56 g | ~30 g | ~38 g | 6.9 g | Estimated |
| 11 | Tacos de tasajoCuchara | 435–725 | 30–50 g | ~45 g | ~28 g | 6.9 g | Estimated |
| 12 | Mixed Greens Salad with ChickenLos Cucos Mexican Cafe · SALADS | 465–775 | 32–53 g | ~20 g | ~42 g | 6.8 g | Estimated |
| 13 | Meat bowl (choice of meat)The Taco Stand · Bowls | 390–650 | 29–48 g | ~14 g | ~34 g | 7.3 g | Estimated |
| 14 | Chicken Caesar SaladFusion Taco Canteen & Cocktails · Salads & Soup | 450–750 | 30–50 g | ~20 g | ~40 g | 6.7 g | Estimated |
| 15 | Tacos de Costra - ShrimpVargas's Morning Bloom Cafe · Daily Lunch | 465–775 | 30–50 g | ~18 g | ~42 g | 6.5 g | Estimated |
| 16 | Street Tacos Pollo al PastorEl Kiosko · New and Fresh Products | 390–650 | 27–45 g | ~46 g | ~22 g | 6.9 g | Estimated |
| 17 | Cantina Tacos De AlambreLa Calle Tacos & Cantina · La Calle Favorites | 390–650 | 26–43 g | ~30 g | ~30 g | 6.5 g | Estimated |
| 18 | QuesitacosQue Chilero · Fan Favorites | 525–875 | 32–53 g | ~44 g | ~38 g | 6.0 g | Estimated |
| 19 | QuesabirriaLa Calle Tacos · La Calle Favorites | 390–650 | 24–40 g | ~34 g | ~28 g | 6.2 g | Estimated |
| 20 | Machacado con HuevoTaqueria Jamay Jalisco · Desayunos | 540–900 | 32–53 g | ~42 g | ~40 g | 5.8 g | Estimated |
All 25 restaurants
Where these numbers come from
Nutrition values here are Estimated, not verified restaurant nutrition. They are based on menu descriptions or dish names and assumed ingredients and portions. The displayed ranges use a fixed margin of ±25% for a described dish and ±35% when only its name is available; they are not measured confidence intervals, and actual values may fall outside them. A source label links to the menu used when available, which may not provide nutrition information.
“Best” means the most protein inside a moderate calorie range: 400–650 calories and a 40 g protein target, the same formula as the app’s Fat-loss goal. Portions vary and menus change, so confirm with the restaurant, and never rely on these for allergies.
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