High-Protein Options at Cafe Rio

Protein is the most critical macro on GLP-1 medications — it preserves muscle while you lose weight and keeps you satiated on smaller meals. Here are the best high-protein items at Cafe Rio, each with at least 15g of protein.

Quick answer

The first 3 high protein results at Cafe Rio are Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Burrito (361 calories, 65g protein), Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Quesadilla (361 calories, 65g protein), and Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Nachos (289 calories, 52g protein).

Compare serving-level nutrition in the table below; formulations and serving sizes can change.

What this Cafe Rio comparison shows

This page compares 25 currently indexed high protein Cafe Rio items. Their GLP-1 Food Scores range from 24 to 90, with a median of 89. The highest-ranked result is Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Burrito at 87/100, based on its listed serving-level nutrition.

For the nutrient defining this list, values run from 19g to 65g; the median is 28g. Serving sizes and formulations can differ, so open an item before ordering and confirm current details with the restaurant.

Results use the published scoring methodology and nutrition source policy. This is a nutrition comparison, not medical advice.

How to interpret this high protein list

25 of 181 indexed Cafe Rio records (14%) meet this page’s numeric screen. Inclusion only means that the listed serving satisfies the category rule; it does not establish that the item is a complete meal, medically appropriate, well tolerated, or better than every excluded item.

Results remain ordered by the full six-factor GLP Food Score rather than by protein alone. That distinction matters because two qualifying items can differ substantially in protein, net carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, total fat and calories. Use the comparison table to shortlist options, then open the item record to verify its serving basis, source status, tradeoffs and current restaurant details.

Also see:Low CarbGLP-1 FriendlyLow CalorieLow Sugar
ItemProteinNet CarbsCaloriesSugarGLP-1 Score
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Burrito65g7g3610g
Safe ✓·87
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Quesadilla65g7g3610g
Safe ✓·87
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Nachos52g6g2890g
Safe ✓·89
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Salad39g4g2170g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Steak for Burrito37g0g2510g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Steak for Quesadilla37g0g2510g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Salmon for Burrito35g2g2170g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Salmon for Quesadilla35g2g2170g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Tostada33g4g1810g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Steak for Nachos30g0g2010g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken for Burrito29g0g2380g
Safe ✓·89
Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken for Quesadilla29g0g2380g
Safe ✓·89
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Salmon for Nachos28g2g1740g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Tacos26g3g1440g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Chile Roasted Beef for Burrito26g3g1992g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Chicken for Enchiladas26g3g1440g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Chile Roasted Beef for Quesadilla26g3g1992g
Safe ✓·90
Cafe Rio Tortilla Soup with Tortilla Strips24g25g3804g
Good ✓·80
Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken for Tacos23g0g1900g
Safe ✓·88
Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken for Nachos23g0g1900g
Safe ✓·88
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Steak for Salad22g0g2510g
Safe ✓·86
Cafe Rio Chile Roasted Beef for Nachos21g2g1602g
Safe ✓·85
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Salmon for Salad21g1g1300g
Safe ✓·85
Cafe Rio Fresh Lime Pie20g136g870125g
Skip·24
Cafe Rio Fire Grilled Steak for Tostada19g0g1260g
Good ✓·83
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