Mexican Pizza with Beans and Cheese
Mexican Pizza with Beans and Cheese is a popular Tex-Mex dish featuring two crispy corn tortillas layered with refried beans, melted cheese, and often topped with salsa, olives, or jalapeños. It's a hearty, handheld meal that combines the flavors of tacos and pizza, commonly found in Mexican-American restaurants and fast-food chains.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the tortillas and beans, with a moderate amount of protein from the beans and cheese, and can be high in fat depending on the cheese and toppings. A single serving usually provides around 400-600 calories, along with fiber from beans and calcium from the cheese.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 460 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
| Calcium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 85 mcg DFE |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
Per 1 pizza (approximately 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a creative fusion that reflects the adaptability of Mexican cuisine in the United States, often served as a fun, shareable appetizer or main course. Nutritionally, the beans add a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, making it more balanced than many other fast-food options.
