Mesas | Salvadoran Cooking serves a brand menu rather than a UNC-published daily one, so it does not change day to day and its nutrition is the same at every campus counter that carries it.
Every figure on these pages is labelled with where it came from. There are exactly two labels, and the difference is not a quality score — it records how we know.
The operator disclosed the number itself — a nutrition PDF, a wall sign, or the brand's own nutrition site. We transcribed it and did not adjust it. Each brand page links the exact document we read.
The operator publishes nothing for that item, so we built the number up from the ingredients the menu names, using USDA reference data. Every estimated row carries its own derivation — open “How this was estimated” on the row to read exactly what was assumed.
Allergen lists are never estimated. Where an operator publishes allergens we keep the list verbatim; where it does not, the row says so. A blank allergen list means we have not verified one — it never means the item is free of anything. If you have a food allergy, confirm with the operator before you eat.
| Item | Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Nutrition data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChurroWheat | 1 fried churro, ~75 g, rolled in cinnamon sugar | 300 | 3 g | 16 g | 36 g | EstimatedHow this was estimated75 g deep-fried wheat-flour churro dough with cinnamon sugar, ~400 kcal per 100 g as fried. The site gives this item no description, so both the count and the size are my assumption. |
| Item | Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Nutrition data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SodaNo allergen list on file — not a claim that it is allergen-free | 1 can, 12 fl oz, regular (non-diet) assumed; brand and size not stated on the menu | 150 | 0 g | 0 g | 41 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedA standard 12 fl oz can of regular cola-type soda, 150 kcal and 41 g sugars (USDA FDC 175038 carbonated cola). The listing gives no brand, size or diet/regular distinction, so this row is only valid for a regular can; a diet option would be 0 kcal. |
| Item | Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Nutrition data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PupusasMade Without GlutenMilk | 2 griddled pupusas, ~130 g each, with curtido and tomato sauce on the side; costed with a cheese-containing filling | 720 | 20 g | 29 g | 94 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up per pupusa: 90 g corn masa (USDA FDC 168927, ~200 kcal, 42 g carbs) + 30 g quesillo-style melting cheese (100 kcal, 8 g fat) + 1 tsp griddle oil (40 kcal), about 340 kcal each; two of those plus ~60 g curtido (15 kcal) and ~60 g tomato salsa (25 kcal). The site says fillings are mix-and-match but does not list them, so a cheese filling is assumed - a bean-only pupusa would be roughly 40 kcal lighter each and would carry no Milk allergen, while a revuelta with pork would be roughly 40 kcal heavier. |
| 3 TacosMade Without GlutenNo allergen list on file — not a claim that it is allergen-free | 3 corn tortilla tacos with ~140 g pulled pork total, pickled red onion and cilantro, plus a side of black beans and hot sauce | 735 | 49 g | 26 g | 76 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: 3 corn tortillas at 30 g (USDA FDC 173003, ~210 kcal total) + 140 g roasted pulled pork shoulder (USDA FDC 168252, ~350 kcal, 33 g protein) + pickled onion and cilantro (15 kcal) + 130 g black beans (160 kcal, 10 g protein) + hot sauce (5 kcal). Estimated with the pork option; the shredded chicken option would be roughly 100 kcal lighter and 8 g leaner. Operator states this item is gluten free. |
| PlantainsVegetarianMade Without GlutenNo allergen list on file — not a claim that it is allergen-free | 1 order: ~200 g fried sweet plantains with ~120 g refried black beans | 600 | 10 g | 21 g | 92 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: 200 g fried ripe plantain (USDA FDC 173071, ~200 kcal per 100 g fried) + 120 g refried black beans (~150 kcal). Not marked Vegan because whether the beans are refried in oil or in lard is not stated; operator states this item is gluten free. |
| QuesadillaMilkWheat | 1 quesadilla with ~100 g pork and ~60 g cheese, plus a side of fried plantains (~120 g) | 1045 | 45 g | 60 g | 82 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: one large 70 g flour tortilla (220 kcal) + 60 g melting cheese (240 kcal) + 100 g pork (250 kcal) + griddle fat (60 kcal) + 120 g fried sweet plantains as the chosen side (270 kcal). Estimated with the pork option and the plantain side; the tortilla type is not stated, so the Wheat allergen rests on the flour-tortilla assumption, and a corn tortilla would remove it. |
| Yuca FritaMade Without GlutenMilk | 1 plate: ~200 g fried yuca topped with ~120 g pulled pork, curtido, tomato salsa and parmesan | 850 | 36 g | 40 g | 85 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: ~200 g deep-fried cassava (USDA FDC 169985 plus oil uptake, ~460 kcal) + 120 g roasted pulled pork (USDA FDC 168252, ~300 kcal, 28 g protein) + 60 g curtido (15 kcal) + 50 g tomato salsa (20 kcal) + 15 g parmesan (60 kcal). Estimated with the pork option; shredded chicken would be roughly 90 kcal lighter. Operator states this item is gluten free. |
| Item | Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Nutrition data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Chicken SandwichWheatEggMilk | 1 sandwich: ~170 g breaded chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a brioche bun, with ~170 g fries | 1350 | 46 g | 73 g | 125 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: 170 g breaded fried chicken tenders (USDA FDC 171478, ~430 kcal) + 85 g brioche bun (260 kcal; brioche carries egg and milk) + 25 g mayonnaise (180 kcal) + lettuce, tomato and pickles (15 kcal) + 170 g fries (490 kcal), which the menu says come with it. |
| Pulled Pork SandwichWheatEggMilk | 1 sandwich: ~150 g roasted pulled pork with slaw and chipotle sauce on a brioche bun, with ~170 g fries | 1370 | 50 g | 81 g | 109 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: 150 g roasted pulled pork shoulder (USDA FDC 168252, ~375 kcal, 35 g protein) + 85 g brioche bun (260 kcal, egg and milk) + 60 g mayo-dressed slaw (90 kcal) + 25 g chipotle sauce (170 kcal) + 170 g fries (490 kcal), which the menu says come with it. |
| Smash CheeseburgerWheatEggMilk | 1 burger: two 3 oz smashed beef patties, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a bun, with ~170 g fries | 1450 | 57 g | 89 g | 104 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: 170 g raw 80/20 beef smashed and griddled to ~135 g (USDA FDC 174032, ~380 kcal) + 40 g mozzarella (130 kcal) + 85 g bun (260 kcal) + 25 g mayonnaise (180 kcal) + lettuce, tomato and pickles (15 kcal) + 170 g fries (490 kcal), which the menu says come with it. Milk is certain from the mozzarella; the Beyond substitution the menu offers would cut roughly 150 kcal and 15 g of fat. |
| Tenders & FriesWheatEgg | ~200 g breaded chicken tenders with ~170 g fries and 2 dipping sauces | 1110 | 45 g | 62 g | 92 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: 200 g breaded fried chicken tenders (USDA FDC 171478, ~510 kcal, 38 g protein) + 170 g fries (490 kcal) + two ~25 g dipping sauces averaged across a mayo-based and a sugar-based sauce (~150 kcal total). Sauce identity is not stated; Egg is claimed from the breading egg-wash and the mayo-based dip. |
| Thai Chili Chicken SandwichWheatEgg | 1 sandwich: ~170 g chicken tenders tossed in sweet Thai chili sauce with pickles and slaw on a bun, with ~170 g fries | 1340 | 47 g | 60 g | 152 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: 170 g breaded fried chicken tenders (430 kcal) + 40 g sweet Thai chili sauce (100 kcal, almost all sugar) + 60 g mayo-dressed slaw (90 kcal) + 85 g bun (260 kcal) + 170 g fries (490 kcal). The bun type is not stated for this item, so Milk is not claimed as it is on the brioche-bun sandwiches. |
| Item | Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Nutrition data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Dipping SauceNo allergen list on file — not a claim that it is allergen-free | 1 side cup, ~2 oz; sauce not specified on the menu | — | — | — | — | EstimatedHow this was estimatedNo estimate made: the storefront does not say which sauce this is, and the plausible range across the sauces named elsewhere on this menu (chipotle aioli ~350 kcal per 2 oz, tomato salsa ~20 kcal per 2 oz) is too wide for a defensible single figure. |
| FriesVegetarianNo allergen list on file — not a claim that it is allergen-free | 1 order, ~170 g finished fries | 490 | 6 g | 24 g | 60 g | EstimatedHow this was estimated170 g restaurant deep-fried potatoes (USDA FDC 170701, ~290 kcal per 100 g as served). Whether the fryer is shared with the breaded chicken is unknown, so no allergen and no vegan claim is made. |
| Mozzarella SticksVegetarianMilkWheat | 5 fried mozzarella sticks, ~140 g | 460 | 20 g | 26 g | 36 g | EstimatedHow this was estimated140 g breaded deep-fried mozzarella sticks (USDA FDC 174343 breaded fried cheese, ~330 kcal per 100 g). Piece count is my assumption; the site says only 'Crispy fried mozzarella sticks'. |
| Onion RingsVegetarianWheat | 1 order, ~170 g battered fried onion rings | 545 | 7 g | 30 g | 62 g | EstimatedHow this was estimated170 g battered deep-fried onion rings (USDA FDC 170702, ~320 kcal per 100 g). |
| Papas LocasVegetarianMade Without GlutenEggMilk | 1 loaded order: ~200 g fries topped with ketchup, mayo, chipotle aioli and parmesan | 1030 | 14 g | 71 g | 82 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: 200 g restaurant-fried potatoes (590 kcal) + 30 g ketchup (30 kcal) + 25 g mayonnaise (180 kcal) + 25 g chipotle aioli (170 kcal) + 20 g grated parmesan (80 kcal). Egg from the mayo and aioli, Milk from the parmesan; operator states this item is gluten free. |
| Yuca FriesVegetarianMade Without GlutenEgg | 1 order, ~220 g deep-fried yuca with chipotle sauce | 700 | 3 g | 39 g | 83 g | EstimatedHow this was estimatedBuild-up: ~200 g raw cassava (USDA FDC 169985, 160 kcal and 38 g carbs per 100 g) deep-fried, giving ~220 g finished at ~500 kcal once oil uptake is counted + 30 g mayo-based chipotle sauce (200 kcal). Cassava is naturally gluten free; Egg comes from the mayo-based sauce. |