Is El Monterey Frozen Mexican Taquitos Beef And Cheese Flour - 21 Count Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 8 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 5 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • grilled type beef flavor
  • beef broth
  • beef stock
  • rendered beef fat
  • cooked seasoned beef crumbles cooked seasoned beef crumbles
  • beef flavor
  • beef extract
  • cooked beef steak cooked beef steak
  • natural flavors
  • natural flavor
  • lactic acid
  • rennet casein
  • +1 more

grilled type beef flavor

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

These frozen taquitos offer a crisp exterior and warm, savory filling; textures vary by cooking method, with baking or air-frying producing firmer crunch and microwaving leading to softer, greasier results. Commonly used as quick snacks, appetizers, or casual meals paired with dips; reviews note convenience and mixed opinions on seasoning.

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Ingredients

Enriched Wheat Flour Enriched Wheat Flour (Enriched With Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Canola And/Or Corn Oil), Cooked Beef Steak Cooked Beef Steak (With Broth, Salt), Cheeses Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese Blend (Water, Palm Oil, Natural Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Rennet Casein, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Annatto Color), Onion, Cooked Seasoned Beef Crumbles Cooked Seasoned Beef Crumbles (With Salt, Spice Extractive), Contains 2% Or Less Beans, Tomato Paste (Tomatoes), Soy Protein Concentrate And/Or Soy Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Chipotle Puree (Water, Vinegar, Chipotle Jalapenos, Tomato Paste, Dried Red Chili Peppers, Flavor, Salt, Spices), Chili Paste (Chili Peppers, Salt, Dried Onion, Yeast Extracts, Spices Including Paprika, Citric Acid, Dried Garlic, Beef Extract, Extractives Of Paprika, Natural Flavors), Green & Red Bell Pepper, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Cheddar Flavor (Corn Syrup Solids, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Yeast Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Annatto (Color]), Beef Flavor (Maltodextrin (From Corn), Salt, Beef Stock, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Beef Extract, Rendered Beef Fat), Garlic (With Citric Acid), Flavor, Spices, Grilled Type Beef Flavor (With Beef Broth, Salt, Smoke Flavor, Grill Flavor From Vegetable Oil), Sugar, Dough Conditioners (Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Sugar, Guar Gum, Modified Food Starch).

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

Where to buy

El Monterey Frozen Mexican Taquitos Beef And Cheese Flour - 21 Count is available at 17 retailers

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen, Roll

Flavor
SavoryMeatySaltyRich
Texture
CrispyCrunchy
Commonly used for
CookingLunchSnackingMeal Prep