
El Monterey Taquitos Beef
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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?
