Mexican Grill & Cantina

Processing Score

9.8Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

3/10Fair

The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including artificial colors, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

781138802154

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size34 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 270mg

12%

Total Carbohydrate 3g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 1g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 20mg

Iron 0mg

* 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

26 listed · 6 flagged for review

WATER, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, JALAPENO PEPPERS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, RED BELL PEPPERS, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, GREEN CHILES, SALT, DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DATEM, SODIUM CITRATE, LACTIC ACID, VINEGAR, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED RED AND/OR GREEN BELL PEPPERS, SPICES, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, ARTIACIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5 AND YELLOW 6), TOMATO POWDER.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mexican Grill & Cantina scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Emulsifiers (Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 94% of the 19,171 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Mexican Grill & Cantina's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Artiacial Color (Yellow 5 And Yellow 6).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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