Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
El Chico

Brisket Taco, Single

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El Chico Brisket Taco, Single is fat-leaning, with about 58% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 270 calories, 14g protein, 17g carbs, and 19g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 serving
Serving Size
270
Calories
Per serving
14 g
Protein
17 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories270 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19 g24%
Saturated Fat 8 g40%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 40 mg13%
Sodium 530 mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 17 g6%
Dietary Fiber 2 g7%
Total Sugars 2 g—
Protein 14 g28%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

270
kcal
Protein14 g (19%)
Carbs17 g (23%)
Fat19 g (58%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density5.2/10

19% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index9.7/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate68 min walk

About 27 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 14 g28%
Fiber 2 g7%
Sodium 530 mg23%
Sugars 2 g—
Saturated Fat 8 g40%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein5.2/10 protein density from 14g protein and 270 calories.Yes
Lower carb17g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat19g total fat per serving.No
High sugar2g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium530mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Brisket Taco, Single Compared With Nearby Items

Compared with Beef Taco, Single, another Tacos item at El Chico, Brisket Taco, Single has 60 more calories than it and 1g less protein than it. That makes this page useful for deciding between nearby menu choices, not just reading a raw nutrition label.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Brisket Taco, Single are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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