🫔 Fajitas Calculator
Plan steak, chicken or shrimp fajitas with the right amount of meat, peppers, onions and tortillas.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Raw meat (chicken/steak)4.96 lb
- Bell peppers & onions2.65 lb
- Flour tortillas33
- Toppings (salsa/sour cream/cheese)1.1 lb
Info: 150g cooked meat + 3 tortillas per adult. Raw yield 0.75.
How much fajita meat per person?
Plan 150g of cooked meat per adult. Raw meat loses about 25%, so buy 200g raw per guest.
Veg & tortillas
Plan 120g of peppers and onions per person plus about 3 flour tortillas each.
How much fajitas for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning fajitas for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers — bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.
- How much fajitas for 5 people? Plan for about 1.82 lb cooked meat + 17 tortillas — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fajitas for 10 people? Plan for about 3.64 lb cooked meat + 33 tortillas — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fajitas for 20 people? Plan for about 7.28 lb cooked meat + 66 tortillas — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fajitas for 50 people? Plan for about 18.19 lb cooked meat + 165 tortillas — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fajitas for 100 people? Plan for about 36.38 lb cooked meat + 330 tortillas — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
150g cooked meat + 3 tortillas per adult. Raw yield 0.75.
Fajitas portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 3.64 lb cooked meat + 33 tortillas | 4.37 lb cooked meat + 40 tortillas |
| 20 guests | 7.28 lb cooked meat + 66 tortillas | 8.73 lb cooked meat + 80 tortillas |
| 50 guests | 18.19 lb cooked meat + 165 tortillas | 21.83 lb cooked meat + 199 tortillas |
| 100 guests | 36.38 lb cooked meat + 330 tortillas | 43.65 lb cooked meat + 397 tortillas |
Frequently asked questions
How much fajita meat for 20 people?
About 4 kg cooked (≈5.3 kg raw).
How many tortillas for 20 fajita guests?
60–75 tortillas — buy a couple of packs to be safe.