Anna’s Taqueria nutrition info is best estimated by parts; typical burritos land around 800–1,200 calories by fillings and extras.
Light Build
Standard
Fully Loaded
Lean Burrito
- Hold rice and sour cream
- Double grilled veggies
- Pick chicken or carnitas
Calorie-savvy
Balanced Bowl
- Half rice, extra beans
- Fresh salsa over cheese
- Avocado on the side
Macro-friendly
Hearty Plate
- Full rice + beans
- Meat + cheese + guac
- Skip chips
Satiety first
What You Can Actually Count At The Counter
Anna’s runs a fast line: tortilla or bowl, then rice, beans, meat, veg, salsas, and extras. The shop doesn’t publish a full calculator, so the smartest way to get nutrition numbers is to add up the parts. That sounds fussy, but you only need a few common values and a quick scan of your build to land in the right range.
Two facts help immediately. First, a large flour tortilla is a big calorie swing on its own. Second, extras like cheese, sour cream, and guacamole pack more energy per bite than salsas or grilled vegetables. With those two levers in view, you can steer totals toward your goal without losing flavor.
Core Ingredients And Typical Calories (Broad View)
Use the table below as your base map. It leans on widely used nutrition datasets for items that match what you’ll see on the line.
| Component | Typical Serving | Approx. Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Flour tortilla (12") | 1 tortilla | ~290–330 |
| Mexican-style rice | 3/4–1 cup | ~150–200 |
| Black or pinto beans | 1/2–3/4 cup | ~120–180 |
| Chicken or carnitas | 3–4 oz | ~150–260 |
| Grilled vegetables | 1/2–1 cup | ~40–90 |
| Cheese (shredded) | 1/4 cup | ~100–120 |
| Sour cream | 2 Tbsp | ~60–80 |
| Guacamole | 1/4 cup | ~90–110 |
| Fresh salsa | 1/4–1/2 cup | ~15–35 |
| Chips (side) | small tray | ~220–300 |
Why Tortilla And Rice Move The Needle
A burrito feels compact, yet the shell and starch are dense. Swapping to a bowl drops the tortilla’s calories right away. Keeping some rice is fine; the trick is portion. Ask for half rice, then add extra vegetables or beans for volume and fiber. You’ll keep texture and stay satisfied.
Protein Choices And What They Mean
Chicken and slow-cooked pork tend to sit in a similar calorie range when you match portion size. The difference is fat content and how full you want to feel. If you’re chasing protein per calorie, a moderate scoop of chicken with lots of veg and beans is an easy win. If you want a richer bite, carnitas with salsa and grilled peppers keeps flavor high without leaning on cheese or sour cream.
Beans, Fiber, And Staying Full Longer
Beans bring plant protein and fiber that help with fullness. A generous spoon adds steady energy, especially paired with veggies. If you’re already adding cheese and guacamole, you can hold some rice and keep beans to anchor the meal.
How To Estimate A Burrito Or Bowl Fast
Step-By-Step Tally
Start with the shell choice. Tortilla? Add ~300. Bowl? Add zero for the shell. Next, count starch: half rice ~90, full rice ~170. Then beans: half scoop ~100, full scoop ~150. Add protein: about 180 for a medium scoop. Veg and salsa barely budge the total. Finish with extras: cheese ~110, sour cream ~70, guacamole ~100. That quick math gets you close enough to decide on the fly.
Three Common Builds
Light burrito: tortilla, double veggies, chicken, salsa. You’ll land near the lower end of the range. Balanced bowl: half rice, beans, chicken, veggies, salsa, a small guac. That hovers around the mid band. Hearty classic: tortilla, rice, beans, meat, cheese, sour cream, guac. That’s the high band. Pick the lane that fits your day.
Menu Notes That Help You Decide
Anna’s beans are vegan, which makes plant-forward builds simple across tacos, bowls, and plates. You can also go without rice on any order and lean on vegetables and salsas for flavor and texture. That flexibility is handy when you want to trim calories without shrinking the meal.
Extras, Sodium, And Smart Swaps
Cheese, sour cream, and guacamole raise calories fast. If you love all three, keep the tortilla and rice in check. If you’d rather have a full starch base, pick one creamy topping and let salsa carry the rest. Also watch salt: cured meats, cheese, and chips add up. Fresh salsa and grilled vegetables lift flavor without pushing sodium as much.
Flavor First, Then Numbers
Food should taste good. Pick the flavor anchors you care about most, then shape the rest. Love avocado? Keep guacamole and trade half the rice. Prefer a melty bite? Keep cheese, skip sour cream, and ask for extra salsa. Small swaps beat strict rules in a fast-casual line.
Burrito Versus Bowl: Calorie Ranges At A Glance
| Item | Lean Build | Hearty Build |
|---|---|---|
| Burrito | ~500–800 | ~1,100–1,400 |
| Rice & Bean Bowl | ~450–700 | ~900–1,200 |
| Mexican Plate | ~600–850 | ~1,000–1,300 |
| Quesadilla | ~600–900 | ~1,000–1,300 |
| Two Tacos | ~400–650 | ~700–950 |
Ordering Scripts You Can Use
Lower-Calorie Script
“Bowl please. Half rice, extra veggies, chicken, beans, fresh salsa, and a small guac on the side.” You’ll get plenty of volume and a good protein hit while avoiding a big shell and heavy extras.
Protein-Forward Script
“Burrito with double meat, half rice, light beans, grilled veggies, lots of salsa, no sour cream.” That keeps the bite you want while trimming starch and cream.
Plant-Strong Script
“Bowl with double beans, extra veggies, half rice, fresh salsa, and avocado.” You’ll get fiber, texture, and steady energy without leaning on cheese.
How This Guide Builds Its Numbers
Since the shop doesn’t run a public nutrition calculator, the values above are built from standard serving sizes for 12-inch flour tortillas, Mexican-style rice, cooked black beans, common guacamole portions, and mid-sized scoops of chicken or carnitas. Your total will shift with portion size, but the ranges hold up well across typical line builds.
Allergens And Simple Tweaks
Dairy
Cheese and sour cream are the obvious sources. Skip both, lean on salsas, and add avocado for creaminess.
Gluten
Flour tortillas contain gluten. Swap to a bowl or choose corn-based tacos when available. If you’re sensitive, ask the crew to press a fresh tortilla station-side and avoid cross-contact with chips.
Vegetarian And Vegan
Beans, rice, grilled vegetables, and salsas cover the bases, and you can add guacamole for healthy fats. That gives you a balanced plate without animal products.
Sample Day Pairings To Fit Your Goals
Calorie Watch
Pick a bowl with half rice, beans, chicken, extra veggies, and fresh salsa. Skip chips. If you want dessert later, hold guacamole now and add fruit or yogurt later in the day.
Strength Day
Go burrito or plate with full rice, beans, double meat, and salsa. Keep one creamy extra if you like. This gives you carbs for training and plenty of protein.
Busy Workday
A balanced bowl travels well and reheats cleanly. Ask for guacamole on the side to keep the texture fresh. If meetings run long, you’ll still have a satisfying, tidy lunch.
A Quick Word On Portions
Restaurant scoops vary. A “heaping” spoon can add a few dozen calories in a snap. If you’re tracking closely, ask for light rice or a small scoop of guacamole. Those two moves trim the biggest swings without changing the meal’s character.
Putting It All Together
Pick the base that fits your plan, set your protein, then choose one rich extra and let salsas and vegetables do the rest. You’ll keep flavor high, keep totals predictable, and walk out satisfied.
If you want a deeper look at ingredient nutrition, the datasets at USDA FoodData Central mirror the serving sizes used here.