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El Monterey Taquitos Beef
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

El Monterey Taquitos Beef

El Monterey
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
8g
Protein
1g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
206
Ingredients

What You Should Know

El Monterey Taquitos Beef is a frozen, ready-to-heat appetizer or snack you’d find in the supermarket’s frozen foods aisle—typically shelved with other frozen Mexican meals, taquitos, chimichangas, and party appetizers. Packaged in a colorful retail box, it sits near breakfast burritos and family-style frozen dinners and is frequently displayed on sale during game-day and party promotions. The product is positioned as an affordable, family-friendly convenience food: El Monterey leans into fiesta imagery and kid-appeal, calling out quick heat-and-serve convenience and pairing suggestions like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and ranch. Labeling emphasizes convenience and crowd-pleasing flavor rather than health claims; there are no organic or natural certifications and the box uses playful, party-forward language that targets busy parents, hosts, and value-focused shoppers. On-pack callouts and imagery may create a mild “kid friendly” or party-food halo, but ingredient lists show multiple processed components (modified starches, flavor blends, emulsifiers, and preservatives). Sensory notes: the taquitos crisp on the outside with a crunchy fried-like shell and a warm, savory filling of shredded steak and melty cheddar-style cheeses; textures contrast between a slightly chewy tortilla and a soft, saucy interior. Typical use ritual is microwave for speed, oven or air fryer for extra crispness, and dipping into condiments while socializing. Nutrition per serving is modest-calorie (about 210 kcal) with notable sodium (about 290 mg) and minimal sugars (1 g). Processing context: a highly processed frozen convenience product formulated for shelf stability, uniform texture, and fast reheating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 7
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein8g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Wheat, Flour:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Enriched, with, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Vegetable, Oil:, (Soybean,, Canola, and/or, Corn, Oil),, Cooked, Beef, Steak:, Cooked, Beef, Steak, (with, Broth,, Salt),, Cheeses:, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, Color),, Pasteurized, Process, Cheddar, Cheese, Blend, (Water,, Palm, Oil,, Natural, Cheese, [Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Rennet, Casein,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Salt,, Lactic, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Annatto, Color),, Onion,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less:, Beans,, Tomato, Paste, (Tomatoes),, Soy, Protein, Concentrate, And/Or, Soy, Flour,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Chipotle, Puree, (Water,, Vinegar,, Chipotle, Jalapenos,, Tomato, Paste,, Dried, Red, Chili, Peppers,, Flavor,, Salt,, Spices),, Chili, Paste, (Chili, Peppers,, Salt,, Dried, Onion,, Yeast, Extract,, Spices, Including, Paprika,, Citric, Acid,, Dried, Garlic,, Beef, Extract,, Extractives, Of, Paprika,, Natural, Flavor),, Green, &, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt,, Cheddar, Flavor, (Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Cheddar, Cheese, [Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Salt,, Yeast, Extract,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Natural, Flavors,, Annatto, [Color]),, Beef, Flavor, (Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Beef, Stock,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavors,, Beef, Extract,, Rendered, Beef, Fat),, Garlic, (With, Citric, Acid),, Flavor,, Spices,, Grilled, Type, Beef, Flavor, (Contains, Beef, Broth,, Salt,, Smoke, Flavor,, Grill, Flavor, From, Vegetable, Oil),, Sugar,, Dough, Conditioners, (Yeast,, Wheat, Gluten,, Sugar,, Guar, Gum,, Modified, Food, Starch)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Modified Food Starch - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains numerous industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, flavor systems, emulsifiers, maltodextrin, processed cheeses, and flavor blends) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about El Monterey Taquitos Beef

Health is a bit of a slippery concept, isn’t it? The Taquitos pack 210 calories and 8 grams of protein per serving, which is decent for a snack. However, they do contain some processed ingredients and sodium, so if you're looking for a super clean diet, they might not fit the bill. But hey, everything in moderation, right?

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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