Moe’s Low Calorie Menu: Meals Under 500 Calories

“Fast Food” usually implies “High Calorie.” A standard meal at most chains hovers around 1,000 to 1,200 calories (Entrée + Fry + Drink). For a small female or an office worker with a sedentary job, 1,200 might be their entire daily budget.

Moe’s is unique. Because it is ingredient-based, you can engineer a meal that is legitimately “Low Calorie” without it being a sad side salad.

Here are 5 precise orders that clock in Under 500 Calories.

1. The “Skinny” Chicken Bowl (360 Cal)

This is the baseline. It strips away the fillers.

• Base: Lettuce Base (0).
• Protein: Adobo Chicken (150).
• Beans: Black Beans (140).
• Toppings: Salsas (20), Cucumbers (0), Pickled Jalapeños (10), Grilled Peppers (40).
• Skip: Rice, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guac.
• Total: ~360 Calories.
• Note: It is austere, but it is pure fuel.

2. The Junior Burrito (450 Cal)

Yes, you can have bread. Just less of it.

• Item: Junior Burrito (10-inch).
• Protein: Chicken (100 - smaller scoop).
• Fillings: Rice (100 - smaller scoop), Black Beans (100).
• Toppings: Pico de Gallo (10), Lettuce (0).
• Skip: Cheese/Cream.
• Total: ~450-480 Calories.
• Note: The key is sticking to the Junior size. Do not let them upsell you.

3. The 2-Taco Plate (400 Cal)

Portion control via units.

• Shells: 2 Crispy Corn Shells (120).
• Filling: Ground Beef (160) or Steak (130).
• Top: Cheese (Lightly - 60), Lettuce, Salsa (20).
• Total: ~350 - 400 Calories.
• Why it works: Corn shells are low calorie. 2 tacos feels like a “meal” visually.

4. The “Moo Moo” Salad (480 Cal)

A steak salad with healthy fats.

• Base: Salad Mix.
• Protein: Sirloin Steak (150).
• Fats: Guacamole (Small scoop - 100), Cheese (Light - 60).
• Veg: Peppers/Onions (40).
• Dressing: Southwest Vinaigrette (Use HALF the cup - ~130).
• Total: ~480 Calories.

5. The Vegetarian Soup (300 Cal)

Turn the bowl into a soup.

• Base: Double Black Beans (280).
• Liquid: Ladle of Kaiser Salsa (Medium) mixed in.
• Top: Pico de Gallo + Cucumbers.
• Total: ~300 Calories.
• Note: High fiber, incredibly filling.

Strategies to Stay Under 500

1. Water is mandatory. Any soda will blow the budget.
2. No Chips. This is the hardest part. The bag of chips is 240+ calories. If you eat the chips, there is no “Sub 500” meal possible unless you only eat plain lettuce.
3. Vegetables are Free. Load up on cucumbers, onions, peppers, and jalapeños. They add weight and crunch for near-zero calories.

Conclusion

You can eat at Moe’s every single day for lunch and lose weight. The food is clean. The grilled chicken is lean. The beans are fiber-rich. The only enemy is the Tortilla and the Chips. Avoid the flour carbs, and the menu opens up beautifully.