Mexican-style pizza

Mexican-style pizza is a popular Tex-Mex fusion dish featuring two crispy tortillas layered with seasoned meat, beans, cheese, and fresh toppings like tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. It typically originates from American fast-food chains and Tex-Mex cuisine, blending traditional Mexican ingredients with a pizza-like presentation.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the tortillas, fat from cheese and meat, and provides protein from beans and meat. A single serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, depending on portion size and specific ingredients used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	540 kcal
Protein	24 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1080 mg
Calcium	280 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin A	450 IU
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 µg
Phosphorus	310 mg
Zinc	3.2 mg

Per 1 pizza (approx. 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a creative adaptation of Mexican flavors into a familiar pizza format, making it a beloved comfort food in the U.S. Nutritionally, it offers a balance of fiber from beans and vitamins from fresh toppings, though it's often enjoyed as an indulgent treat.