Hey, fellow Cafe Rio fans! That fresh tortilla aroma hits different, but if you're watching calories, macros, or dealing with allergies, you gotta know what's really in that massive burrito or loaded salad. We're all about that real talk—no corporate fluff—just breaking down the nutrition facts, allergens, and tips to customize safely. Everything's made fresh daily, so values can vary a bit with portions and tweaks, but here's the scoop based on the latest info.

The best spot for exact, customizable details? Cafe Rio's official interactive nutrition calculator at caferio.com/nutrition—build your meal and see real-time calories, carbs, protein, fat, sodium, and more. Super handy!

Key Nutrition Highlights (Approximate for Popular Items)
These are standard builds—customize to drop calories (e.g., skip cheese/rice or go light on dressing):

Sweet Pork Barbacoa Burrito (flour tortilla, rice, beans, pork, cheese, etc.): ~1,000–1,200 calories, 40–50g fat, 120–140g carbs, 40–50g protein, high sodium (~2,000mg+).
Grilled Chicken Salad (with tomatillo ranch dressing): ~700–900 calories (dressing adds 300+), great protein (~50g), load up on veggies for lower carbs.

Tacos (2x Grilled Steak on corn tortillas): ~500–700 calories, leaner option with ~40g protein.

Black Beans (side): ~180 calories, 10g fiber, plant-based protein boost.
Cilantro Lime Rice (side): ~200 calories, flavorful but carb-heavy.

Healthier picks: Go for salads or bowls with lean proteins (chicken/steak), extra lettuce/pico, black beans, and vinaigrette dressing. Skip fried strips, queso, or creamy sauces to keep it under 600 calories.

Sodium is often high across the menu (sauces, cheese, beans), so if that's a concern, ask for light seasoning.
Allergy & Allergen Information

Cafe Rio takes allergies seriously but cannot guarantee zero cross-contact—foods share prep areas, grills, and fryers. Always tell staff about allergies when ordering (in-person or online) so they can take extra precautions like changing gloves.
Important Warnings from Cafe Rio:

Shared fryer for tortilla chips, strips, and some items → potential cross-contact.

No guarantees on allergen-free meals due to open kitchen.
Items with potential tree nut/peanut exposure (shared manufacturing facilities): Key Lime Pie, Mild Tomatillo Sauce, Medium Green Sauce, Shrimp, Queso.

Common Allergens Breakdown:

Dairy: In cheese, queso, sour cream, creamy dressings (e.g., tomatillo ranch). Easy to skip—opt for guac or salsa.

Gluten/Wheat: Flour tortillas, some sauces/dressings. Corn tortillas, rice, beans, proteins, and most toppings are naturally gluten-free, but high cross-contact risk (shared grill/equipment). Not recommended for severe celiac—many report issues.

Soy: In some marinades/oils (but often refined soybean oil, not counted as major allergen).

Nuts: Menu is mostly nut-free, but potential cross-contact noted above.
Eggs/Shellfish: Shrimp options; some dressings may have egg.
Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly: Yes! Black/pinto beans, rice, veggies, guac, salsas. Skip cheese/meat/creamy items for vegan.

Want the full breakdown with detailed charts, exact values for every item, gluten-friendly builds, and more allergy-safe customizations? We've got you covered in this in-depth fan guide: Cafe Rio nutrition facts

Pro Tip: That sweet pork barbacoa is legendary (moderate calories for the flavor punch), but pair it with a salad base for balance. Got a specific meal in mind or allergy question? Drop it below—we're geeking out over this stuff! 🌯🥗🔥