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
- 93
- Stores
- 7,200
- Avg item price
- $6.19
- Avg calories
- 351
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 56.7
- Cheapest item
- Chipotle Sauce — $0.79
Del Taco — Fresh Mexican Fast Food, Tacos & Burritos Since 1964
- Menu items
- 48
- Stores
- 600
- Avg item price
- $3.61
- Avg calories
- 454
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 125.8
- Cheapest item
- Value Tacos (2 for $1.00) — $1.00
Who Wins: Taco Bell vs Del Taco?
Lower average price
Del Tacoavg — $3.61
Lower average calories
Taco Bellavg — $350.86
Best value
Del Taco125.8
More menu items
Taco Bell93 items
Cheapest item
Taco BellChipotle Sauce — $0.79
The verdict
Del Taco wins on value with a 125.8 calorie-per-dollar score vs 56.7. Del Taco has the lower average menu price ($3.61 vs $6.19 per item). Taco Bell has the lower average calories (351 vs 454). And the cheapest bite is Chipotle Sauce at Taco Bell ($0.79) vs Value Tacos (2 for $1.00) 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 | Beyond Taco Plant-based Beyond Meat seasoned beef in a fresh tortilla with lettuce and cheese $2.99 |
Mexican Pizza Two crispy fried tortillas layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, melted three-cheese blend, and pizza sauce $5.69 | Epic Cali Bacon Taco Carne asada, bacon, guacamole, and sour cream in a corn tortilla — Del Taco's premium taco $3.49 |
Nachos BellGrande Crispy tortilla chips loaded with seasoned beef, warm nacho cheese, refried beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo $6.79 | Del Taco Value Tacos (2 for $1.00) Two mini seasoned beef tacos — the best value on the menu $1.00 |