About this dish
The Carnitas Bowl sits in the Entrees section of the On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina menu. Slow-roasted pork over cilantro rice, black beans, salsa, and lettuce.
At $12.49, this dish lands below the entrees average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is a tex-mex chain founded in 1982 and currently operates more than 100 across the united states. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Entrees category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Crispy Beef Tacos (3) — $11.49, 720 cal
- Chicken Burrito — $12.99, 980 cal
- Steak Fajitas — $17.99, 1060 cal