Healthy fast food: Mexican chains

Healthy fast food: Mexican chains

Healthy fast food: Mexican chains Fast food chains that specialize in tacos or burritos can also be caloric minefields. Adding guacamole, cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips can make even a good meal turn unhealthy.

Fortunately, chains like Taco Bell and Baja Fresh have recently added “healthy” menu options that feature less fat and fresher ingredients.




The Big Taco Chains

Healthy choices
  1. Grilled chicken soft taco
  2. Black beans
  3. Shrimp ensalada
  4. Grilled “fresco” style steak burrito
  5. Veggie and bean burrito
  6. Limiting sour cream, guacamole, or cheese
Unhealthy choices
  1. Crispy shell chicken taco
  2. Refried beans
  3. Steak Chalupa
  4. Crunch wraps or gordita-type burritos
  5. Nachos with refried beans
  6. Adding sour cream, guacamole, or cheese