Torchy's Crossroads: Calories & Nutrition
The Crossroads (slow-smoked brisket, grilled onions, jalapeños, jack cheese, avocado, kicker sauce, corn) is 346 calories with 20g protein. Among Torchy's beef tacos it sits in the middle: the Democrat is the lightest at 168, the Republican the heaviest at 474.
Crossroads nutrition
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Beef (corn, tomatillo sauce) | 346 | 20g | 18g | 22g | 781mg |
| Democrat Beef (corn, tomatillo) | 168 | 10g | 20g | 5g | 889mg |
| Steak Fajita (flour, roja sauce) | 449 | 20g | 20g | 26g | 727mg |
| Republican Beef (flour, chipotle, BBQ sauce) | 474 | 16g | 35g | 29g | 1,261mg |
- Lightest: Democrat Beef at 168 cal.
- Most protein: Crossroads Beef at 20g.
- Highest sodium: Republican Beef at 1,261mg.
The leanest beef taco is the Democrat
If you want beef for the fewest calories, the Democrat (barbacoa on corn) is 168 calories with 10g protein, less than half the Crossroads. The Crossroads earns its calories on brisket, cheese, and avocado. The Republican, at 474 calories, adds BBQ and chipotle and carries 1,261mg of sodium.
Protein per calorie
The Crossroads gives 20g of protein for 346 calories, one of the better ratios among the beef tacos alongside the Steak Fajita (20g for 449). The Democrat is lighter but lower protein at 10g. For protein with the least fat, the Steak Fajita and Crossroads lead the group.
FAQ
How many calories are in a Torchy's Crossroads taco?
346 calories with 20g protein and 781mg sodium on a corn tortilla.
What is the lowest-calorie beef taco at Torchy's?
The Democrat, at 168 calories with 10g protein. It's the lightest taco on the beef menu.
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Checked as of September 16, 2026. Source: torchystacos.com.