High-Protein Options at Rubio's
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 Rubio's, each with at least 15g of protein.
| Item | Protein | Net Carbs | Calories | Sugar | GLP-1 Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubio's Loaded Chicken Nachos | 64g | 122g | 1200 | 6g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Chicken Quesadilla with Chips | 60g | 94g | 1120 | 5g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Chipotle Ranch Chicken Burrito | 49g | 136g | 1230 | 6g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Cabo Plate: Grilled Shrimp Burrito & Fish Taco | 49g | 145g | 1370 | 6g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Shrimp & Bacon Burrito | 44g | 109g | 1100 | 5g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Loaded Cheese Nachos | 42g | 120g | 1100 | 6g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Bean & Cheese Burrito with Chips | 41g | 106g | 950 | 3g | Moderate·55 |
| Rubio's Veggie Quesadilla with Chips | 40g | 101g | 1080 | 10g | Caution·48 |
| Rubio's Two Blackened Mango Mahi Mahi Plate | 40g | 97g | 910 | 11g | Caution·49 |
| Rubio's Two Grilled Mango Mahi Mahi Taco Plate | 40g | 93g | 880 | 11g | Caution·49 |
| Rubio's Two Blackened Wild Mahi Mahi Taco Plate | 39g | 93g | 800 | 5g | Moderate·58 |
| Rubio's Cheese Quesadilla with Chips | 38g | 92g | 1020 | 5g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Two Grilled Wild Mahi Mahi Taco Plate | 38g | 90g | 770 | 5g | Moderate·59 |
| Rubio's California Bowl with Wild Mahi Mahi | 35g | 66g | 660 | 3g | Moderate·60 |
| Rubio's Two Blackened Wild Alaska Coho Salmon Taco Plate | 35g | 96g | 800 | 5g | Moderate·58 |
| Rubio's Two Fish Taco Especial Plate | 35g | 104g | 1090 | 5g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's The Coastal Trio | 35g | 65g | 850 | 6g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Blackened Wild Alaska Coho Salmon Burrito | 34g | 116g | 980 | 6g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Two Grilled Wild Alaska Coho Salmon Taco Plate | 34g | 92g | 780 | 4g | Moderate·59 |
| Rubio's Two Salsa Verde Shrimp Taco Plate | 34g | 93g | 890 | 8g | Moderate·51 |
| Rubio's Classic Grilled Shrimp Burrito | 33g | 109g | 930 | 4g | Moderate·54 |
| Rubio's Wild Alaska Coho Salmon Burrito | 33g | 112g | 950 | 6g | Moderate·52 |
| Rubio's Kids Chicken Quesadilla | 33g | 47g | 580 | 1g | Moderate·57 |
| Rubio's Ancho Citrus Shrimp Burrito | 31g | 132g | 1040 | 5g | Moderate·53 |
| Rubio's Two Grilled Gourmet Veggie Taco Plate with pinto beans & chips | 31g | 97g | 900 | 8g | Moderate·50 |