Highest-Protein Meals at On the Border: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at On the Border is Border Sampler, with 101 g of protein and 2180 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at On the Border (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	Border Sampler	101	2180	116	147	4.6
2	Grande Fajita Nachos w/ Chicken	95	1610	90	95	5.9
3	Grande Fajita Nachos w/ Steak	94	1900	95	129	4.9
4	Stacked Nachos	78	2280	171	144	3.4
5	Mexican Grilled Chicken w/ Tomatillo Sauce	70	620	62	10	11.3
6	Chimichurri Chicken & Shrimp	64	700	63	31	9.1
7	Grilled Fiesta Chicken	64	850	63	39	7.5
8	Mexican Grilled Chicken w/ Salsa Fresca	59	570	62	10	10.4
9	Brisket Quesadillas	58	1300	77	88	4.5
10	Fajita Quesadillas w/ Chicken	57	1190	59	82	4.8
11	Fajita Quesadillas w/ Steak	55	1280	56	97	4.3
12	Grilled California Burrito	54	1730	132	113	3.1
13	Green Chile Carnitas Chimichanga	51	1230	69	86	4.1
14	Border Smart Chicken Fajitas	51	610	73	13	8.4
15	Carne Asada	49	990	57	65	4.9
16	Firecracker Stuffed Jalapenos w/ Queso	43	920	48	61	4.7
17	Caribbean Mango Grilled Fish	42	680	60	32	6.2
18	Border Bowl, Chicken	41	660	85	18	6.2
19	Border Bowl, Steak	39	710	87	24	5.5
20	Big Kids Nachos, Chicken	39	770	49	46	5.1
21	Empanadas, Chicken Tinga	39	1100	78	70	3.5
22	Empanadas, Ground Beef	38	1170	76	79	3.2
23	Borders Best Lunch Fajitas, Chicken	36	310	10	14	11.6
24	Big Kids Nachos, Ground Beef	35	810	49	52	4.3
25	Quesadilla Combo, Chicken Quesadilla	33	690	34	48	4.8
26	Quesadilla Combo, Steak Quesadilla	32	760	32	58	4.2
27	Border Bowl, Shrimp	31	590	84	16	5.3
28	Quesadilla Combo, Brisket Quesadilla	30	680	34	50	4.4
29	Mango Chicken Salad	29	330	44	4	8.8
30	Fajita Chicken Soft Taco	25	380	51	9	6.6

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of On the Border, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at On the Border?

Border Sampler leads with 101 g of protein (2180 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at On the Border?

Borders Best Lunch Fajitas, Chicken gives about 11.6 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at On the Border?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at On the Border, Border Sampler tops the list at 101 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.