Bean and Cheese Soft Taco

A Bean and Cheese Soft Taco is a simple, hearty Mexican-American dish featuring a soft corn or flour tortilla filled with seasoned beans (often refried pinto beans) and melted cheese. It's a staple of Tex-Mex and home cooking, prized for its quick preparation and satisfying, comforting flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This taco is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the tortilla and beans, with a good amount of plant-based protein and fiber from the beans, and fat from the cheese. A single taco typically ranges from 200 to 300 calories, depending on the size and specific ingredients used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	650 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	5 mg
Folate	80 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 taco (about 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the accessible, everyday side of Mexican-inspired cuisine, often serving as a vegetarian main or a base for adding other toppings. Nutritionally, the combination of beans and cheese creates a complementary protein source, making it a more complete meal than either ingredient alone.