Updated February 2023! This Fresh-Mex chain is a fast casual franchise, primarily located in the U.S. They have a heavy concentration of locations in the western states, but can also be found in Texas and a smattering of eastern states. Though they don’t publish their allergen information online, we discovered a plethora of dairy-free options at Baja Fresh with some digging. In fact, at last check, most items are made without milk if you simply hold the obvious dairy items. That said, we’ve outlined all of the options below, along with allergen notes and a separate vegan guide.
Baja Fresh Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options
This menu guide includes dairy-free menu options first, followed by custom order components. Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks. Please note that this guide is for the U.S. locations. Options may vary in other countries.
Fryer Note: Some locations might use a shared fryer. Check at your location before ordering anything deep fried if potential cross-contamination is a concern.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All items listed below are made without egg, peanut, and nuts, unless otherwise noted. The flour tortillas, tostada, chicken, steak, crispy wahoo, and salsa roja contain wheat. But the bowls, tacos, salads, and sides below can be custom ordered gluten-free with all other components. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Burritos
- Baja Burrito (no cheese, see protein options below)
- Burrito Ultimo (no cheese, no sour cream, see protein options below)
- Diablo Burrito (no cheese, see protein options below) (contains egg)
- Dos Manos Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream, see protein options below) (regional)
- Fuego Impossible Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Mexicano Burrito (see protein options below)
- Nacho Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream, see protein options below)
- Roasted Veggies Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Sea of Cortez Burrito (limited offer)
Heads Up! According to the staff, you can order the “Enchilada Sytle” with just the sauce, and no cheese or sour cream, to keep it dairy-free.
Tacos
- Americano Taco (no cheese, see protein options below)
- Baja Taco (see protein options below)
- Crispy Wahoo Taco (contains egg)
- Grilled Shrimp Taco
- Grilled Wahoo Taco
- Impossible Taco (no cheese)
Heads Up! The Taquitos at Baja Fresh do contain dairy. The Flautas are rolled fresh every morning, with cheese in them. Some locations will roll fresh flautas without cheese, on request. The beans are all listed as milk-free but when you order a combo, they typically top them with cheese. Make sure to verify no cheese on your order.
Favorites
- Baja Bowl (see protein options below)
- Fajitas (no sour cream, no cheese, see protein options below)
- Impossible Bowl (no sour cream)
- Sea of Cortez Bowl (limited offer)
Salads
- Baja BBQ Chicken Salad (seasonal)
- Baja Ensalada (no cheese)
- Chile Lime Salad (no cheese)
- Tostada Salad (no cheese, no sour cream)
Dairy-Free Dressings: Chili Lime Dressing, Vinaigrette
Shareables & Sides
- Guacamole and Chips
- Pronto Guacamole and Chips
- Salsa and Chips
- Baja Rice and Beans Platter (no cheese)
- Baja Rice
- Lime Rice
- Black Beans (no cheese)
- Pinto Beans (no cheese)
- Apple slices
- Tortilla Soup (no cheese)
Heads Up! The Churros at Baja Fresh do contain milk. We were told by customer service that the tortilla soup is dairy-free, but verify the ingredients at the store before ordering. The beans are listed as made without cheese, but many locations top the beans with cheese. Make sure to order with no cheese.
Breakfast (where available)
- Bacon
- Baja Papas
- Sausage
- Scrambled Eggs
Proteins
- Chicken
- Crispy Wahoo
- Grilled Wahoo
- Pork Carnitas
- Roasted Veggies
- Shrimp
- Steak
Tortilla Options
- Corn Tortillas
- Flour Tortillas
- Tortilla Strips
- Tostada Shell
- Whole Wheat Tortilla
Sauces
- Avocado Salsa
- Baja BBQ Sauce
- Corn Avocado Salsa
- Diablo Salsa (contains egg)
- Guajillo Sauce (see Heads Up below) (limited offer)
- Mango Salsa
- Molcajete Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
- Salsa Baja
- Salsa Roja
- Salsa Verde
- Six Chiles Salsa (not the crema)
Heads Up! The Six Chiles Salsa Crema and Ranch Sauces contain milk. We did verify that the Guajillo sauce is made without eggs or dairy, but be sure to verify if concerned about other allergens.
Vegan Menu Guide
- Baja Burrito with Roasted Veggies (no cheese)
- Burrito Ultimo with Roasted Veggies (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Dos Manos Burrito with Roasted Veggies (no cheese, no sour cream) (regional)
- Fuego Impossible Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Mexicano Burrito with Roasted Veggies (see protein options below)
- Nacho Burrito with Roasted Veggies (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Roasted Veggies Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream) (regional)
- Americano Taco with Roasted Veggies (no cheese)
- Baja Taco with Roasted Veggies (see protein options below)
- Impossible Taco (no cheese)
- Baja Bowl with Roasted Veggies
- Fajitas with Roasted Veggies (no sour cream, no cheese)
- Impossible Bowl (no sour cream)
- Baja Ensalada (no cheese, no protein)
- Chile Lime Salad (no cheese, no protein)
- Tostada Salad (no cheese, no sour cream, no protein)
- Chili Lime Dressing
- Vinaigrette
- Baja Papas
- Guacamole and Chips
- Pronto Guacamole and Chips
- Salsa and Chips
- Baja Rice and Beans Platter (no cheese)
- Baja Rice
- Lime Rice
- Black Beans (no cheese)
- Pinto Beans (no cheese)
- Apple slices
Vegan Menu Components
- Roasted Veggies (protein option)
- Impossible Protein
- Corn Tortillas
- Flour Tortillas
- Tortilla Strips
- Tostada Shell
- Whole Wheat Tortilla
- Avocado Salsa
- Baja BBQ Sauce
- Corn Avocado Salsa
- Guacamole
- Guajillo Sauce
- Mango Salsa
- Molcajete Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Pronto Guacamole
- Salsa Baja
- Salsa Roja
- Salsa Verde
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find Baja Fresh
Baja Fresh has over 150 locations in the U.S., and a smattering in Singapore and Dubai. See the website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.bajafresh.com
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4 Comments
Great site! Recently became allergic so finding it very useful! Do they say if the guacamole is dairy free by chance? I have asked and they claim it is, but its awfully creamy to not contain some sour cream… Thanks!
Hi, Dale!
I copied this information directly from the allergen chart Baja Fresh sent me, and guacamole isn’t listed anywhere on the chart. I wrote back to them and will post whatever information they send.
Dale,
Baja Fresh replied and stated that none of their guacamole contains dairy. They are testing a new guacamole recipe in a few markets, but the it does not contain dairy, either.
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you Sara for posting about the guacamole. 🙂