What are some good foods for studying?

Protein is a key ingredient students should try to incorporate into their diet as much as possible to help keep their memory sharp and their mind working as they burn the midnight oil. At Twisted Taco, we have several protein options available on the menu at our college campus locations.

Go-To Foods for College Students

A tray with two twisted tacos and a bowl of rice on it

Among more exciting firsts for college students, like living with roommates for the first time or living away from their hometown, college students are making other decisions on their own, from whether to study or hang out with friends to what they eat on a daily basis.

What they eat, where they eat it and when they eat it is as important as how much sleep and exercise they get. In college, students are challenged with not only balancing a busy academic and social schedule but also their health.

While many students may be on pre-paid meal plans that are required by their dorm or university, they are often allowed to use those meal plans at on-campus restaurants, or are likely to choose a fast food option over a cafeteria-style meal.

There are several “go-to” options available to students with a Twisted Taco location on their campus that are not only quick and delicious but also healthy.

Tacos

Tacos are a staple in any college student’s diet. Versatile, easy to assemble and cheap at most restaurants, tacos make a perfect snack or meal.

Twisted Taco is famous for our, well, Twisted Tacos. Chicken, beef and veggie options round out our selection of tacos, which all come in at under 500 calories. From grilled steak to fried shrimp to seasoned tofu, there is an option for every taste bud.

Burritos

There’s no food more convenient and filling for a college student than a tasty burrito. Filled with your choice of meat or tofu and toppings including rice, shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, black beans and sour cream, you can’t go wrong snagging a quick Twisted Tacos burrito while running from class to class.

Nachos

Yes, nachos are just a messier version of a taco, but they’re no less delicious. The immense shareability of nachos makes them a great crowd pleaser for a group study session or a quick snack before hitting the books. And with just as many options for toppings as a burrito, you can’t really go wrong.

Quesadillas

A quintessential college dorm room food if ever there was one, the quesadilla refers to cheese melted inside a folded soft tortilla shell. Add red onions or pico de gallo and some spicy or seasoned chicken and it’s an elevated meal that’s a far cry from quesadillas made in a dorm room over an illegal hot plate.

Why Twisted Taco is a go-to on college campuses

With locations on a dozen different university campuses, Twisted Taco is taking collegiate life by storm. An abbreviated menu retains the classics like the Tombstone Chicken and Boom Boom Shrimp tacos, and of course the option to get any item “twisted,” or topped with hot melted queso, cilantro and salsa.

Whether you’re a college student on a budget or a professor looking for a vegetarian option to fuel you through the rest of the day, Twisted Taco has you covered.