Nutrition Breakdown

El Jefe Calories — Lowest to Highest

Browse calorie values for El Jefe menu items, with official nutrition where available and estimated calories for uncovered items. Updated August 2026.

Coverage

100%

Average Calories

272 kcal

Lowest Item

17 kcal

Highest Item

445 kcal

49 / 49 items resolved USDA database: 21 Estimated: 28

Lowest Calorie Items at El Jefe

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# Item Category Source Calories
1 Orden Pico De Gallo side orders USDA 17 kcal
2 Fajitas Vegetarianas vegetarian USDA 24 kcal
3 Orden De Cebollitas side orders USDA 32 kcal
4 Extra Chips & Salsa side orders USDA 38 kcal
5 Salsa Roja O Verde side orders USDA 38 kcal
6 Orden De Chile Asado side orders USDA 50 kcal
7 Orden De Limon side orders USDA 83 kcal
8 Frijoles / Beans tostadas USDA 106 kcal
9 Orden De Frijoles side orders USDA 144 kcal
10 Orden De Guacamole side orders USDA 155 kcal
11 Platillo De Tamales vegetarian USDA 168 kcal
12 Gorditas side orders USDA 176 kcal
13 Sopes side orders USDA 176 kcal
14 Cactus Salad fresh salads Estimated 180 kcal
15 Garden Salad fresh salads Estimated 180 kcal
16 Orden De Sour Cream side orders USDA 208 kcal
17 Jamon / Ham tortas USDA 216 kcal
18 Enchiladas Vegetarianas(4) vegetarian USDA 225 kcal
19 Chiles Rellenos vegetarian USDA 230 kcal
20 Taco Salad fresh salads Estimated 230 kcal
21 Veggie Combo vegetarian USDA 230 kcal
22 2 Rolled Tacos / Flautas side orders Estimated 280 kcal
23 Mini-Tacos Dorados appetizers Estimated 280 kcal
24 Orden De Tortillas side orders USDA 281 kcal
25 Papas Fritas side orders USDA 290 kcal
26 Grilled Chicken Salad fresh salads Estimated 305 kcal
27 Chicken Rice Soup soups Estimated 323 kcal
28 "El Jefe" Nachos appetizers Estimated 390 kcal
29 "El Jefe" Stuffed Mushrooms (3) appetizers Estimated 390 kcal
30 "El Jefe" Style Chili soups Estimated 390 kcal
Nutrition sync is temporarily paused Missing official items: 28

Highest Calorie Items

Top calorie-dense picks based on current nutrition data

Orden De Arroz

side orders 445 kcal

Chicken Fingers (5)

appetizers 430 kcal

"El Jefe" Nachos

appetizers 390 kcal

"El Jefe" Stuffed Mushrooms (3)

appetizers 390 kcal

"El Jefe" Style Chili

soups 390 kcal

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How Estimated Calories Are Calculated

When official nutrition is unavailable, calorie values are estimated using menu-item keywords and then adjusted by portion size. These values are directional for comparison, not medical nutrition advice.

  • Base estimate: item-name tokens (for example burger, fries, salad, pizza, shake) map to baseline calorie ranges.
  • Portion weighting: ounce and gram values adjust the estimate (about 8 oz = 1.0x, about 230 g = 1.0x), then the value is capped within a safe range.
  • Size modifiers: small/kids items apply a lower multiplier, while large/xl/family/double items apply a higher multiplier.
  • Final output: estimates are rounded to whole calories and shown as Estimated in the source column.

El Jefe Calories — Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about calorie values, estimates, and nutrition coverage.

How many El Jefe items have calorie data?

El Jefe currently has calorie values for 49 of 49 menu items (100% coverage). We first use official nutrition sources when available, then apply estimation fallback for unresolved items.

What is the lowest-calorie item at El Jefe?

The lightest item currently tracked is Orden Pico De Gallo at approximately 17 kcal. Use the ranked table to find other low-calorie meal choices.

Are El Jefe calorie values official or estimated?

This page uses a hybrid model: 21 items use USDA database estimates, while 28 items are algorithmic estimates. Both are directional for comparison, not medical guidance.

Where can I compare calories and prices together?

Use the El Jefe full menu prices page for price-focused browsing and the cheapest menu items page for budget picks. This calories page is built for nutrition-first filtering.

How to Use This Calories Page

Use this page to compare low-calorie and high-calorie items quickly before ordering. Official values are used where available, and estimated values fill the coverage gap for broad menu discovery.

Estimated values are directional and may vary by location, preparation style, and serving size. For strict dietary planning, cross-check with the official restaurant nutrition statement when available.