Perico's – Mexican
Perico's captures the vibrant spirit of a bustling neighborhood cantina, where the rhythmic sizzle of the kitchen and the aroma of toasted spices create an inviting backdrop for casual gatherings. The week unfolds through a rotating parade of soulful classics, ranging from the hearty embrace of a Monday burrito to the golden, shatter-crisp perfection of Friday’s tapatillas. Each plate arrives bursting with color and authentic zest, offering a reliable sanctuary of flavor that makes every weekday visit feel like a festive celebration.
2500, Yale Boulevard Southeast https://www.pericosmexicanrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, renal, tlc, volumetrics
Diet fit at Perico's
Low-Sodium at Perico's
Perico's in Albuquerque has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thursday: Flauta Plate, Wednesday: Chicken Taco Plate and Monday: Burrito Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at Perico's
Perico's in Albuquerque has 1 anti-inflammatory-tagged dish on its current menu, including Monday: Burrito Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
DASH Sodium-Reduced at Perico's
Perico's in Albuquerque has 1 dash sodium-reduced-tagged dish on its current menu, including Monday: Burrito Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GERD-Friendly at Perico's
Perico's in Albuquerque has 1 gerd-friendly-tagged dish on its current menu, including Monday: Burrito Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Fiber at Perico's
Perico's in Albuquerque has 4 high-fiber-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Friday: Tapatillas, Thursday: Flauta Plate and Wednesday: Chicken Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Renal at Perico's
Perico's in Albuquerque has 2 renal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thursday: Flauta Plate and Wednesday: Chicken Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
TLC at Perico's
Perico's in Albuquerque has 1 tlc-tagged dish on its current menu, including Monday: Burrito Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Volumetrics at Perico's
Perico's in Albuquerque has 1 volumetrics-tagged dish on its current menu, including Monday: Burrito Plate. 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 Perico's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Friday: Tapatillas | 89.5 g | 26.8 g |
| Thursday: Flauta Plate | 91.8 g | 23.1 g |
| Wednesday: Chicken Taco Plate | 86.7 g | 18.4 g |
| Monday: Burrito Plate | 74.6 g | 16.3 g |
| Tuesday: Taco Salad | 58.8 g | 16 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Daily Specials
Daily specials include a drink. Prices vary by location.
- Monday: Burrito Plate: One meat and bean burrito smothered with your choice of red or green chile, side of rice, beans, salad and a drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuesday: Taco Salad: Tortilla bowl filled with papas con carne, lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole and sour cream, with a drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday: Chicken Taco Plate: 2 Chicken tacos, side of rice, beans, salad and a tortilla, with a drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday: Flauta Plate: 4 Flautas, beef or chicken, with a side of rice, beans, salad and a tortilla, with a drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday: Tapatillas: 3 Tostadas (1 bean, 1 guacamole, 1 papas con carne) with lettuce, tomato, cheese, side of rice and beans, with a drink Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Perico's
- Is Perico's low-sodium-friendly?
- Yes. Perico's has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thursday: Flauta Plate, Wednesday: Chicken Taco Plate and Monday: Burrito Plate.
- What can I eat at Perico's on a low-sodium diet?
- Thursday: Flauta Plate, Wednesday: Chicken Taco Plate and Monday: Burrito Plate carry the low-sodium tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Perico's?
- Friday: Tapatillas, at roughly 26.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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