Chicken Taquitos
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos feature 3 whole white corn tortillas (cut into 6 crispy pieces) stuffed with spiced pulled chicken, green chile, sweet corn, and melted cheese, served with avocado cream, salsa verde, and sour cream. Priced at $12.50 to $14.50 ($7.95 during weekday Happy Hour), the standard order contains 750 calories and 38g protein, while the SkinnyLicious® preparation delivers 524 calories and 45g protein.
Chicken Taquitos Portion Sizes
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos (1 order (3 rolls / 6 halves, 265g)) costs $12.50 on the all-day menu or $7.95 during weekday Happy Hour, delivering 750 calories, 38g protein, 65g carbs, and 32g fat per order.
What Is in Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos?
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos roll seasoned pulled chicken breast, roasted Anaheim green chiles, sweet yellow corn, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and cream cheese inside 3 whole white corn tortillas (sliced into 6 pieces) served with avocado cream, tomatillo salsa verde, and sour cream.
- Spiced Pulled Chicken Breast 5.5 oz braised white-meat chicken seasoned with cumin & garlic
- White Corn Tortillas 3 whole 6-inch wheat-free corn tortillas sliced into 6 halves
- Jack, Cheddar & Cream Cheese Melted three-cheese blend folded directly into the chicken filling
- Roasted Green Chile & Sweet Corn Mild Hatch-style green chiles, whole corn kernels & diced onion
- House Avocado Cream 1.5 oz Hass avocado pureed with sour cream, lime juice & cilantro
- Fire-Roasted Salsa Verde 1.5 oz charred tomatillo, jalapeño, garlic & onion green salsa
- Chilled Sour Cream & Lettuce Plated over crisp shredded iceberg lettuce with sour cream drizzle
- Fresh Cilantro & Egg-Wash Seal Chopped cilantro leaves + egg wash brushed on tortilla seam
Chicken Taquitos Allergens
Chicken Taquitos contains milk, egg, wheat, gluten and is prepared in a shared commercial kitchen environment.
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos are fried in shared commercial oil with wheat-breaded starters and cannot be certified gluten-free for guests managing severe food allergens. Cross-contact with gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, and soy cannot be prevented in shared commercial fryers and prep lines.
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 order (3 rolls / 6 halves, 265g)) provides 750 calories, 32g total fat, 65g carbohydrates, and 38g protein — complete nutrition facts and daily value percentages.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos FAQs
01 Are Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos gluten-free? ▼
No, Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos are not certified gluten-free because kitchens cook the rolled white corn tortillas in shared commercial fryers that also process wheat-breaded appetizers. Diners with celiac disease should choose grilled items from the gluten-free menu.
02 Can you get Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos dairy-free? ▼
No, Chicken Taquitos cannot be prepared dairy-free because the shredded chicken filling is pre-blended with Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and cream cheese prior to rolling. Ordering the plate without sour cream and avocado cream removes 140 calories of external dairy, but melted cheese remains inside the tortilla.
03 What is the difference between standard and SkinnyLicious® Chicken Taquitos? ▼
Standard Small Plates Chicken Taquitos contain 750 calories, 32g fat, 65g carbs, and 38g protein, whereas the SkinnyLicious® Chicken Taquitos contain 524 calories, 14g fat, 35g carbs, and 45g protein. Both builds cost $12.50 to $14.50 and include 6 crispy cut pieces served with avocado cream and salsa verde.
04 Are Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos on the Happy Hour menu for $7.95? ▼
Yes, Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos are featured on the weekday Bar Menu (happy hour) for $7.95 Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the bar lounge, saving guests 41% ($4.55 to $6.55) off the regular $12.50 to $14.50 menu price.
05 How many taquitos come in a Cheesecake Factory order? ▼
Each order of Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos includes 3 whole 6-inch rolled white corn tortillas sliced diagonally in half to yield 6 shareable pieces. Each individual half contains 125 calories and 6.3 grams of protein in the standard build.
06 Are Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos spicy? ▼
No, Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos register as mild on culinary heat scales (500 to 1,000 Scoville Heat Units) compared to spicier starters like Korean Fried Cauliflower, because melted Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and cream cheeses plus cool avocado cream balance the roasted green chiles and tomatillo salsa verde.
07 Why do SkinnyLicious® Chicken Taquitos have more protein (45g) than regular Chicken Taquitos (38g)? ▼
SkinnyLicious® Chicken Taquitos deliver 45 grams of protein (7g more than the 38g standard order) because the kitchen replaces full-fat cream cheese and excess Monterey Jack binder inside the white corn tortillas with an extra 1.2 ounces of lean pulled chicken breast and pairs the plate with a measured portion of avocado crema.
