Taco Bell vs Del Taco
Two biggest Mexican chains compared, which gives more value. Prices and nutrition updated for 2026.
Taco Bell — Live Más
- Menu items
- 91
- Stores
- 7,200
- Avg item price
- $6.28
- Avg calories
- 293
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 46.7
- Cheapest item
- Chipotle Sauce: $0.79
Del Taco — Fresh Mexican Fast Food, Tacos & Burritos Since 1964
- Menu items
- 24
- Stores
- 600
- Avg item price
- $2.97
- Avg calories
- 361
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 121.7
- Cheapest item
- Value Bean & Cheese Burrito: $1.00
Who Wins: Taco Bell vs Del Taco?
Lower average price
Del Tacoavg: $2.97
Lower average calories
Taco Bellavg: $293.41
Best value
Del Taco121.7
More menu items
Taco Bell91 items
Cheapest item
Taco BellChipotle Sauce: $0.79
The verdict
Del Taco wins on value with a 121.7 calorie-per-dollar score vs 46.7. Del Taco has the lower average menu price ($2.97 vs $6.28 per item). Taco Bell has the lower average calories (293 vs 361). And the cheapest bite is Chipotle Sauce at Taco Bell ($0.79) vs Value Bean & Cheese Burrito at $1.00. Check the value menu deals on both menus before ordering.
Signature Items Compared
| Taco Bell | Del Taco |
|---|---|
Crunchwrap Supreme Seasoned beef, nacho cheese, crispy tostada, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled $6.89 | Del Taco Seasoned beef, lettuce, and cheese in a fresh corn tortilla — the original Del Taco since 1964 $1.99 |
Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme Crunchy taco shell made from Doritos Nacho Cheese, filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream $3.59 | Epic Burrito (Carne Asada) Carne asada, fries, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese in a flour tortilla $6.49 |
Cheesy Gordita Crunch A crunchy taco wrapped in a soft flatbread with melted three-cheese blend and spicy ranch sauce $5.69 | Del Taco Value Tacos (2 for $1.00) Two mini seasoned beef tacos — the best value on the menu $1.00 |
Mexican Pizza Two crispy fried tortillas layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, melted three-cheese blend, and pizza sauce $5.69 | — |
Nachos BellGrande Crispy tortilla chips loaded with seasoned beef, warm nacho cheese, refried beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo $6.79 | — |