High Protein- 1xBowl - Chile Roasted Beef with Cilantro Lime Rice, Light Black Beans, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Cabbage
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499Calories36gProtein42gCarbs19gFatCafe Rio Mexican Grill Nutrition Facts & Menu
Explore the Cafe Rio Mexican Grill menu, build your order, and see how the calories and macros add up. Use the meal generator to find macro-friendly orders that fit your calorie target.
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Macro-friendly Cafe Rio Mexican Grill meal ideas
Every order below is built from real Cafe Rio Mexican Grill menu items to land near a common calorie and protein target. Select any meal to add it to your order, or try the meal generator above for your own numbers.
Lower-calorie, high-protein
Lean Cafe Rio Mexican Grill orders that stay light on calories without skimping on protein.
High ProteinHigh Protein- 1xBowl - Shredded Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice, Light Black Beans, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Cabbage
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500Calories38gProtein41gCarbs19gFatBalanced meals
Everyday Cafe Rio Mexican Grill orders around a moderate calorie and protein target.
High Protein- 1xBowl - Shredded Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice, Light Black Beans, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Tomatillo Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Cabbage, Cilantro
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700Calories50gProtein42gCarbs35gFatHigh Protein- 1xBowl - Fire Grilled Steak with Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Beans, Cilantro Lime Dressing, Cotija Cheese, Cabbage, Cilantro
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699Calories51gProtein62gCarbs17gFatBigger, high-protein meals
Heartier Cafe Rio Mexican Grill orders for a big appetite or a training day.
High Protein- 1xBowl - Fire Grilled Steak with Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Beans, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Creamy Tomatillo Dressing, Sour Cream, Tomatillo Sauce, Cabbage
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999Calories65gProtein59gCarbs52gFatHigh Protein- 1xBowl - Fire Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Beans, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Creamy Tomatillo Dressing, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Tomatillo Sauce
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1002Calories64gProtein61gCarbs52gFatCafe Rio Mexican Grill nutrition highlights
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Ordering Cafe Rio Mexican Grill with macros in mind
Cafe Rio is a Utah-founded fresh Mexican chain with a build-your-own format similar to Chipotle. The menu is extensive, and the calorie range on most items is wide because customization dramatically changes the final count.
The key insight at Cafe Rio: the bowl and salad formats are significantly lighter than the Quesadillas and loaded Nachos, even with the same proteins. A Quesadilla with Fire Grilled Chicken can run 720 to 1,735 calories depending on extras. A bowl with the same protein and moderate toppings runs 650 to 900 calories.
For a 700-calorie meal with 35g protein: build a bowl with Fire Grilled Chicken, Black Beans (180 cal, 10g protein), Cilantro Lime Rice (110 cal, 3g protein), and fresh salsa. Skip sour cream and guacamole. Total calories land around 650 to 750, and protein comes from the combination of chicken and beans.
The Tortilla Soup (380 cal, 24g protein) is a strong standalone option or a protein-adding side. It's filling and delivers more protein than most soups at fast casual chains.
The Side of Black Beans (180 cal, 10g protein) and Pinto Beans (190 cal, 10g protein) are worth noting as additions. Either adds meaningful protein without excessive calories, making them one of the better ways to boost protein in a bowl or salad build.
Fire Grilled Chicken and Fire Grilled Steak consistently deliver the highest protein in Cafe Rio's protein lineup. Pollo Asado is similar. Sweet Pork Barbacoa is lower protein at higher calorie cost, reflecting the sweet, slow-braised preparation.
The main traps are the loaded formats: Nachos and Quesadillas can exceed 2,000 calories in their full versions. Knowing your format before ordering makes Cafe Rio much easier to navigate for macro tracking.
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