The Amigos menu lists calories, protein, and sodium per item, helping you build lighter or higher-protein orders.
Light Meals
Balanced Meals
Indulgent Meals
Lean & Fresh
- Chicken taco salad, no bowl
- Extra pico, no creamy sauce
- Water, tea, or coffee
Low cal • High protein
Protein-Heavy
- Steak or chicken burrito
- Beans on the side
- Pico over queso
High protein
Share & Save
- Split nachos or fries
- Add a side salad
- Portion desserts
Budget calories
What The Numbers Mean On This Menu
Amigos publishes calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and sodium for individual items and sizes. You can scan the board and spot quick wins: pico de gallo sits near zero fat, while cheese sauces send totals up fast. A salad without the fried bowl trims hundreds of calories with no loss of flavor.
Across Mexican-style quick service, two nutrients drive the decision: protein for staying power and sodium that can creep higher in seasoned meats and sauces. The brand sheet lists each item with serving size, so comparing like-for-like is easy.
Amigos Menu At A Glance
This snapshot pulls commonly ordered items so you can weigh trade-offs at a glance.
| Item | Calories | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Taco Salad (no bowl) | 290 | 32 |
| Taco Salad (no bowl) | 410 | 26 |
| Quesadilla Burrito — Steak | 550 | 28 |
| Soft Meat Burrito | 500 | 24 |
| Works Nachos | 1100 | 43 |
| Chips ’N Cheese | 760 | 27 |
| Mexi Fries — Large | 550 | 5 |
| Spanish Rice | 170 | 4 |
| Pico De Gallo (1 oz) | 10 | 0 |
| Mild Sauce (1 oz) | 10 | 0 |
These figures mirror the public sheet: the chicken salad without the fried shell lands below 300 calories with high protein, while loaded nachos can top a thousand. The sauces at one ounce add only small bumps unless they’re dairy-based.
Nutrition Facts For Amigos Menu — Smart Picks
If you want a lighter plate, build around lean protein and fresh salsa. One easy plan: one taco, one side of beans or rice, and a no-sugar drink. Swapping a fried bowl for a bed of greens keeps crunch while staying light.
Low-Calorie Orders That Still Taste Great
Try a chicken taco salad without the bowl. It brings 32 grams of protein at 290 calories. A soft taco with pico and lettuce stays in the mid range and pairs well with Spanish rice when you need extra carbs. Salsa adds brightness for almost no calories.
Higher-Protein Plays
Steak or chicken burritos raise protein, but they also carry cheese and sauces. If you want more protein with fewer extras, ask for extra meat and extra pico while trimming creamy sauces. Another move is splitting a burrito with a friend and adding a side of beans for fiber.
Salty Spots To Watch
Sodium varies across the board. Works Nachos, fries, and some sauces jump quickly. Adding salsa helps flavor without pushing sodium much. If you track blood pressure, start with items under 700 milligrams per serving and push water over sweet drinks.
How To Build A Meal You’ll Feel Good About
Pick a main, add a side, then choose a drink. That’s the simple plan. Use the swaps below to steer calories and protein where you want them.
| Swap | Calories Saved/Gained | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Salad without bowl → with bowl | −370 to −440 | Fried shells add dense calories with little protein |
| Soft taco → quesadilla burrito | +150 to +250 | Extra cheese and larger tortilla push totals up |
| Beans → large Mexi fries | +300+ | Fried potatoes outpace beans on fat and sodium |
| Pico de gallo → spicy cheese sauce (1 oz) | +10 to +90 | Cheese sauce adds fat; pico brings flavor for near zero |
| Water/coffee → shake | +200 to +500 | Shakes pile sugar and fat on top of a full meal |
Reading The Nutrition Sheet Fast
Start with serving size, then protein, then sodium. If two items have similar calories, the one with more protein tends to keep you full longer. The Amigos page lists each section by category, which makes side-by-side picks easy.
What About Sauces And Salsas?
Their spice adds pop without many calories. A tablespoon of pico or mild sauce clocks around ten calories, while ranch and spicy cheese sauce climb fast. For a wider reference on basic ingredients, USDA FoodData Central catalogues staples like beans, rice, and salsa with lab values, which helps when you’re checking portions at home.
Allergens, Intolerances, And Simple Tweaks
The brand’s guide tags dairy, egg, soy, wheat, shellfish, and tree nuts. If you need to steer clear of a trigger, ask for swaps: salsa instead of ranch, no cheese, or a lettuce bed in place of a fried shell. Many items can shift with a single request.
Gluten-Aware Ordering
Flour tortillas and fried shells can carry wheat. Corn-based options and salads minus the bowl reduce that exposure. Cross-contact can happen in shared fryers, so ask the counter team if that matters for you.
Dairy-Light Ideas
Cheese and creamy dressings drive calories and saturated fat. Ordering light cheese or skipping queso trims quickly. Salsa and pico bring flavor and moisture.
Portions, Drinks, And Dessert Math
Portions vary across the board. Bigger burritos and shareable nachos pack more than a single taco or a salad without the shell. Drinks matter as well: sweet beverages and shakes can match an entrée on calories. If you like a sweet finish, consider a kids-size soft-serve and share it.
Smart Combos For Common Goals
Keep Lunch Under 500
Pick one soft taco, add Spanish rice, and grab water. That mix lands near 450–520 based on sauce choices. If you want more protein, pick the chicken salad minus the bowl and call it done.
High-Protein Day
Choose a steak burrito and ask for extra meat while trimming queso. Add pico and beans for fiber. Total calories climb, but the protein payoff can fit on training days.
Lower-Sodium Focus
Lean into salads, beans, and salsas. Skip extra salty sauces and large fry portions. Drink water and pace the chips at the table.
Why The Calorie Numbers Appear On Menus
Large chains in the United States post calorie counts by rule. That transparency helps diners compare items quickly. Amigos shares a full sheet online so you can plan ahead, and the board in store lists calories next to items. The federal page spells out who must comply and what has to show on the board.
Trustworthy Sources You Can Check
The Amigos/Kings Classic page hosts the full nutrition grid with serving sizes and allergens, and federal guidance explains when chains must post calorie counts along with details on menu boards. Open these for the source text: Amigos nutrition and menu labeling requirements.
Bring It Together With A Simple Playbook
Start with a goal: lighter lunch, more protein, or shared treat. Pick a base that fits, then season with low-calorie add-ons. Salsa and pico give you flavor for almost no calories. Cheese sauces and fried add-ons push totals up fast. Share bigger plates when you can.
If you want a longer primer on basic ingredients, you can scan the USDA FoodData Central entry pages for staples like rice and beans to see macros per cooked cup. That background helps you spot portions when you cook at home between visits.