GYG Meals Under 500 Calories
119 Guzman y Gomez items come in under 500 Cal. This is the complete ranked list, with the ordering moves that bring a bowl or burrito closer to the line. For the lightest meal in each category and a plan for a whole day, see the low calorie GYG meals page.
All 119 GYG items under 500 calories
Soft Flour Taco - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole (1 Taco)
Hard Corn Taco - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole (1 Taco)
Brekkie Taco - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole (1 Taco)
Two Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Habanero Ranch
Little G's Bowl - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
Mini Bowl - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
Little G's Nachos - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
Little G's Burrito - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
Mini Burrito - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
Three Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Habanero Ranch
Brekkie Quesadilla - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
What actually counts as under 500 calories at GYG
The headline number is 119, but it is worth splitting it. 79 of those items are things you would call a meal. The other 40 are sides, dips, desserts and drinks, so an unsweetened coffee and a small pico de gallo are on the list alongside a quesadilla.
Where the under 500 items come from
By category: 18 tacos, 6 quesadillas, 36 minis & little g’s, 12 breakfast, 7 chicken tenders, 22 sides & dips, 8 desserts, 10 cafe hola. The minis and Little G's do the heavy lifting, followed by tacos.
Why bowls and burritos are missing
The lightest regular burrito is 755 Cal and the lightest bowl 641 Cal, so neither makes the cut as served. The mini version of the same dish usually does.
Pick meals, not sides, for a full lunch
A medium serve of chipotle fries is 358 Cal on its own, so pairing it with a 407 Cal mini bowl takes the order to 765 Cal. Each item is under 500 and the meal is not, so add up the whole order before you decide.
Best GYG meals under 500 calories for protein
If you are eating in a deficit, protein is what keeps a smaller meal filling. These are the six meals on the list with the most of it.
| Meal | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brekkie Bowl - Bacon | 427 Cal | 30.8 g | 10.5 g | 1,130 mg |
| Shredded Beef Brisket Quesadilla | 474 Cal | 29.9 g | 33.5 g | 814 mg |
| Grilled Chicken Quesadilla | 458 Cal | 29.8 g | 33.7 g | 824 mg |
| Pulled Pork Quesadilla | 450 Cal | 26.7 g | 33.4 g | 862 mg |
| Mini Burrito - Shredded Beef Brisket | 467 Cal | 26.6 g | 52.6 g | 1,040 mg |
| Mini Burrito - Grilled Chicken | 451 Cal | 26.5 g | 52.8 g | 1,050 mg |
Notice the Bacon Brekkie Bowl at the top: with no tortilla or rice it is low in carbs and high in protein for the calories. Open the breakfast menu to see the rest.
How to order under 500 calories at GYG
Count tacos, do not guess them
Two soft grilled chicken tacos are 384 Cal with 31.6 g of protein. Three hard corn chicken tacos are 558 Cal, which is over the line, so the third taco is where the budget goes.
Hard shell or soft shell
The hard corn taco is a few Calories lighter and gluten friendly, but its sodium is about double. See the taco calories page for every filling.
Drop the rice from a bowl
The calculator estimates that removing rice saves 165 Cal. That brings the Grilled Chicken Bowl to about 490 Cal with 40.2 g of protein and the the Pulled Pork Bowl to about 476 Cal with 34 g of protein.
Treat it as an estimate
This figure is not a published GYG number. The calculator shows exactly how it is applied.
Check the whole order, not each item
Every item on this page is under 500 Cal, but a medium fries and a mini bowl are each on the list and together they are not. Add the order up in the calculator before you commit.
Sauces and minis
Sauces such as chipotle mayo can add more than a taco, and minis are the easiest way to stay under the line. Our GYG sauces and dips calories page ranks every sauce, and the low calorie meal plan shows how to use minis across a day.
GYG under 500 calorie questions
How many GYG menu items are under 500 calories?
119 items in this data are under 500 Cal. 79 of them are tacos, minis, quesadillas, brekkie items or tenders, and the other 40 are sides, desserts and drinks.
Is a GYG burrito under 500 calories?
A full burrito is not. The lightest regular burrito is 755 Cal. The mini versions are, for example the Mini Burrito with grilled chicken at 451 Cal.
Can a GYG burrito bowl be under 500 calories?
As served, the lightest bowl is 641 Cal. Without rice, the calculator estimates Grilled Chicken Bowl at about 490 Cal and the Pulled Pork Bowl at about 476 Cal. The no-rice figure is an estimate, so confirm it against your own tracking.
What is the best high protein GYG meal under 500 calories?
Brekkie Bowl - Bacon has the most protein among meals under 500 Cal, with 30.8 g for 427 Cal. The Shredded Beef Brisket Quesadilla (29.9 g, 474 Cal) and the Grilled Chicken Quesadilla (29.8 g, 458 Cal) are close behind.
Are GYG tacos good for a calorie deficit?
They are easy to portion. Two soft grilled chicken tacos come to 384 Cal with 31.6 g of protein, so you can decide how many fit your budget. Sodium adds up quickly, since each taco carries roughly 460 to 1,160 mg depending on the shell.
Calories are per serve as published and exclude anything you add. Swap savings, such as removing rice, are calculator estimates.