Albert's Fresh Mexican Food – Mexican
Sunlight streams into this lively neighborhood haunt where the morning air is thick with the savory aroma of sizzling carne asada and spicy, sauce-drenched chilaquiles. Oversized, hand-rolled burritos take center stage, offering a hearty fusion of bold flavors and fresh ingredients that turn a simple meal into a vibrant celebration of Mexican comfort food.
1530, Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA, 92020 +16194447713 https://albertsmexicanfood.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Dairy-Free at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food in El Cajon has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pint Rice, Tortilla Chips and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food in El Cajon has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including 24. Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food in El Cajon has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pint Rice, Churros and Omelettes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food in El Cajon has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf Burrito, Carne Asada Taco and Veggie Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food in El Cajon has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food in El Cajon has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pint Rice, Tortilla Chips and Medium Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food in El Cajon has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pint Rice, Churros and Omelettes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food in El Cajon has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pint Rice, Chicken Taco and Shrimp Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Supreme Breakfast Burrito | 65.1 g | 56.2 g |
| Surf & Turf Burrito | 51.2 g | 53.5 g |
| Cali Surf & Turf Burrito | 63 g | 53.3 g |
| Hash Brown Burrito | 52.4 g | 42.2 g |
| Pollo Asado Burrito | 89.8 g | 41.8 g |
| La Mesa Burrito | 8.6 g | 37.5 g |
| El Cap Burrito | 73 g | 37.4 g |
| Valley Burrito | 23.4 g | 32.9 g |
| Al’s Burrito | 40.1 g | 31.4 g |
| Charger Burrito | 54.1 g | 30.2 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Cajon Burrito | 3.4 g | 25.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Plates
- Huevos Rancheros - $13.95: Rice, Beans, and Tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelettes - $13.95: Potatoes and Sour Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $13.95: Eggs and Beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carne Asada Chilaquiles - $15.95: Eggs, Rice and Beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancakes - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Burritos
- Al’s Burrito - $13.95: Carne Asada, Eggs, Cheese, Guacamole, Beans, and Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cajon Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, Cheese, Bacon and Beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Valley Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, Cheese, Ham, Beans and Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- La Mesa Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, Cheese, Potatoes and Bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chula Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, Cheese, Potatoes and Beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Santee Burrito - $10.25: Eggs, Ham and Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Downtown Burrito - $10.25: Egg, Cheese and Sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Supreme Breakfast Burrito - $13.95: Wheat Tortilla, Chicken, Potato, Cheese, Sour Cream and Guacamole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hash Brown Burrito - $12.95: Hash Brown, Bacon, Egg, Sour Cream, Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Protein Breakfast Burrito - $12.95: Wheat tortilla, Egg Whites, Shredded Chicken, Tomato, Guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Burritos
- Maddog Burrito - $12.95: Angus Carne Asada, Takis, Sour Cream, Guacamole Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alexadilla - $16.95: Angus Carne Asada, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Fries, Double Wrapped in a Quesadilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shreddy Burrito - $12.95: Angus Carne Asada, fries, American Guacamole, Cheese, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Cheetos Burrito - $12.95: Angus Carne Asada, HOT Cheetos, Sour Cream, Nacho Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monarch Burrito - $12.95: Angus Carne Asada, Rice, Beans, Cheese, Guacamole, Tater Tots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rancho Burrito - $12.95: Wheat Tortilla, Shredded Chicken, Black Beans and Salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lakeside Burrito - $12.95: Carne Asada, Rice, Beans and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burrito - $12.95: Carne Asada, Fries, Cheese and Salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Cap Burrito - $12.95: Carne, Pollo, Rice, Beans, Cheese and Chipotle Cream Sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charger Burrito - $12.95: Wheat Tortilla, Shredded Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Cabbage, Cheese, Guacamole, Salsa and Chipotle Cream Sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Burrito - $13.95: Carne, Shrimp, Rice, Beans, Cheese and Cream Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali Surf & Turf Burrito - $13.95: Carne, Shrimp, Cheese, Fries, Mexican Salsa and Chipotle Cream Sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $7.25 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $12.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Burrito - $12.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burrito - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito - $13.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Beef Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobada Taco - $6.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $6.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Mini Tacos - $10.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Combination Plates
- 1. Beef Taco & Bean Tostada - $14.25: Served with Rice, Black Beans or Refried Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- 11. Carne Asada Plate - $14.95: Served with Rice, Black Beans or Refried Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- 24. Shrimp Cocktail - $16.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Menudo - $14.95 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Albondigas - $14.95 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $14.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint Rice - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint Beans - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Chips - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Medium Soda - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Large Soda - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Domestic Beer - $4.95
- Import Beer - $5.45
- Michelada - $8.95
- Wine Glass - $6.25
- Bloody Mary - $8.95
Desserts
- Churros - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
- Is Albert's Fresh Mexican Food dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Albert's Fresh Mexican Food has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pint Rice, Tortilla Chips and French Fries.
- What can I eat at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food on a dairy-free diet?
- 1/2 Pint Rice, Tortilla Chips and French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Albert's Fresh Mexican Food have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 1/2 Pint Rice and Tortilla Chips.
- Is Albert's Fresh Mexican Food gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Albert's Fresh Mexican Food?
- Chicken Supreme Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 56.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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