Anna’s Taqueria Nutrition | Build Smarter Orders

Menu calories at Anna’s vary by build; a typical burrito ranges 500–900 calories, while bowls or plates can land 350–700 based on toppings.

What Drives The Numbers

Portion size and base choice set the range. A big flour tortilla adds far more energy than a bowl with extra vegetables. From there, rice, beans, meat, dairy, and sides stack on top.

Shops scoop by hand, so figures land in ranges. To plan, treat each component as a building block. That way you can predict a burrito, tacos, or a plate without a posted chart.

Core Ingredients And Typical Calories

These estimates use standard USDA and industry averages. Sizes match common scoops and tortillas.

Component	Typical Portion	Calories (approx)
Flour tortilla	1 large (10–12")	220–350
Corn tortilla	2 small	100–160
White rice, cilantro-lime	1/2 cup	130–180
Black beans	1/2 cup	110–130
Pinto beans	1/2 cup	120–160
Chicken	3 oz cooked	130–160
Carnitas	3 oz cooked	200–260
Grilled vegetables	1 cup	60–100
Cheddar/Jack	1 oz	110–120
Sour cream	1 oz	55–60
Guacamole	2 oz	90–120
Fresh salsa	2 tbsp	10–20
Chips	1 oz handful	140–160

Anna’s Taqueria Calories And Macros: What To Expect

Most orders fall into three bands. Tacos or a no-tortilla plate land in the light band. A bowl with rice and beans sits in the middle. A stuffed burrito lands high, especially with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

The chain states that its beans are vegan, which helps plant-forward builds. Proteins vary in fat and sodium based on seasoning and cooking method. Lean chicken and grilled vegetables keep totals in check, while carnitas and dairy push the count upward.

Lightest Paths With Full Flavor

Choose tacos or a plate with extra fajita vegetables. Add beans for fiber and a lean protein for staying power. Use fresh salsa and pico for brightness. A large wheat wrap adds energy fast; the flour tortilla facts explain why.

A simple pattern that works: two corn tortillas, chicken or black beans, grilled peppers and onions, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime. That lands in the low band and still feels like a full meal.

Protein-Forward Swaps That Make Sense

Go half-and-half on beans and meat to balance amino acids and keep costs steady. If you prefer no meat, double beans. Cheese adds protein too, but it brings fat and sodium, so use a modest sprinkle.

Another easy swap: ask for extra vegetables in place of a large rice scoop. You keep volume on the plate and shift calories toward produce.

Sodium, Fat, And Add-Ons

Seasoned meats, cheese, and salsas push sodium. If you watch salt, ask for light salt on rice and a smaller ladle of salsa roja. Pick pico, tomatillo, or straight lime juice for zip with fewer milligrams.

Fat climbs with dairy and fried sides. A small side of guacamole offers unsaturated fats and fiber, yet the calories add up. Share chips or skip them when the burrito already feels heavy.

How To Build For Common Goals

Every goal points to a slightly different build. The ideas below balance taste with numbers you can track.

These are templates, not strict rules. Adjust the spice level and salsa mix to your taste.

Sample Orders And Estimated Ranges

Goal	Order Template	Est. Calories
Light lunch	Two corn tacos • chicken • fajita veg • pico • lime	350–500
High-protein bowl	Rice half-scoop • black beans • chicken • extra veg • salsa	500–700
Plant-based plate	No tortilla • double beans • extra veg • pico • guac small	450–650
Classic burrito	Large flour tortilla • rice • pinto beans • carnitas • cheese • salsa	800–1,000

Portion Hacks That Staff Can Do

Ask for a small or half scoop when you want rice and beans together. Most counters will do it with a smile.

Request your cheese and sour cream on the side. You control the bite-by-bite dose and often use less.

What About Fiber And Protein

Half a cup of cooked beans delivers solid fiber and a useful protein boost. Pair that with a palm-size portion of meat or extra vegetables and you stay full longer.

Large wheat wraps bring energy, yet they add little protein. If you want the wrap and strong protein, go easy on rice and lean toward beans.

Kids, Athletes, And Rest Days

For kids, soft tacos with mild salsa keep things tidy. Add cheese in a light sprinkle and swap chips for fruit at home.

On heavy-training days, a bowl with rice, beans, and chicken refuels well. On rest days, slide to tacos or a plate and add more vegetables.

Allergens And Common Ingredients

Wheat appears in flour tortillas and some fried items. Dairy appears in cheese and sour cream. Beans are typically vegan at this chain. Ask staff about oil type and shared surfaces if you have a strict need.

Cilantro-lime rice includes salt and citrus. If you want less sodium, go half scoop or swap extra vegetables for part of the rice. The chain’s site shows current offerings and notes that the beans are vegan.

Practical Order Builder

Step 1: Pick base — tacos (corn), bowl or plate, or a wheat wrap.

Step 2: Pick one starch — rice or tortilla. Not both, unless you ask for a half scoop of rice.

Step 3: Add beans — black or pinto. Plant-only? Double here.

Step 4: Add protein — chicken for lean, carnitas for richness, or only beans for a plant build.

Step 5: Add color — grilled peppers and onions, lettuce, pico.

Step 6: Add extras — cheese, sour cream, guacamole. Choose one or go light on each.

Step 7: Salsa last — taste first, then add more.

When You Need A Quick Estimate

Large wheat wrap plus rice, beans, and one dairy add tends to land near 800–900. Drop the wrap or the dairy and you often land near 600–700. Tacos with lean fillings often land near 400.

These ranges use typical values for tortillas, cooked rice, beans, and cheese. Brands vary, and scoops vary. Use them as a guide when you order on the fly. For a deeper dive into bean nutrition, see the cooked black beans profile.