Torchy's Baja Shrimp: Calories & Nutrition
The Baja Shrimp (fried shrimp, cabbage slaw, pico, chipotle, corn) is 267 calories with 12g protein. Order it grilled instead of fried and it drops to 169 calories, the biggest saving on the shrimp menu. Mr. Orange (grilled shrimp, avocado sauce) is 207.
Baja Shrimp nutrition
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja Shrimp (corn, chipotle sauce) | 267 | 12g | 24g | 14g | 703mg |
| Grilled Baja Shrimp (corn, chipotle sauce) | 169 | 9g | 6g | 12g | 397mg |
| Mr. Orange Shrimp (corn, avocado sauce) | 207 | 14g | 23g | 10g | 711mg |
- Lightest: Grilled Baja Shrimp at 169 cal.
- Most protein: Mr. Orange Shrimp at 14g.
- Highest sodium: Mr. Orange Shrimp at 711mg.
Grilled saves 98 calories over fried
The Grilled Baja is the same taco with grilled shrimp in place of fried: 169 calories versus 267, and 397mg sodium versus 703. You give up the crunch and keep most of the flavor. It's the leanest shrimp option and one of the lightest tacos on the whole menu.
Mr. Orange for protein per calorie
Mr. Orange is 207 calories with 14g protein, the most protein-dense of the three thanks to grilled shrimp and a lighter avocado sauce. The fried Baja carries more fat (14g) for its crunch. All three run 24g of carbs or less on corn.
FAQ
How many calories are in a Torchy's Baja Shrimp taco?
267 calories with 12g protein when fried. The grilled version (Grilled Baja) is 169 calories.
Is the grilled or fried shrimp taco lighter at Torchy's?
Grilled. The Grilled Baja is 169 calories against 267 for the fried Baja Shrimp, and roughly half the sodium.
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Checked as of September 16, 2026. Source: torchystacos.com.