All nutrition facts on this site come from Del Taco’s official published nutrition information (collected October 2026). This guide helps you make sense of it — the lightest options, the highest-protein picks, and how to order smarter.
Lowest-Calorie Items
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Gold Peak Iced Tea (unsweetened) / Bottled Water | 0 |
| Hot Coffee (black) | 10 |
| Real Strawberry Lemonade | 45 |
| Grilled Chicken Street Taco | 110 |
| Snack Taco | 120 |
| Carne Asada Steak Street Taco | 120 |
| Mini Cheddar Quesadilla | 130 |
| Iced Coffee | 150 |
Highest-Protein Items
| Item | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Carne Asada Steak Cali Bacon Burrito | 51g | 1,050 |
| Flamin’ Hot Queso Loaded Nachos | 45g | 1,152 |
| Epic Grilled Chicken Loaded Queso Burrito | 43g | 860 |
| Epic Combo Beef & Bean Burrito | 43g | 900 |
| Epic Grilled Chicken Fresh Guacamole Burrito | 37g | 720 |
Healthy Ordering Tips
- Go street-style. Street tacos (110–140 cal) deliver flavor for a fraction of the calories of loaded burritos.
- Watch the loaded items. Anything “loaded,” “deluxe” or “epic” can exceed 800–1,000 calories — fine occasionally, but know what you’re getting.
- Drinks add up. A regular soda adds ~300 calories; strawberry lemonade is only 45. Water and unsweetened tea are zero.
- Guac is your friend (in moderation). Fresh guacamole adds healthy fats — the Guac’d Up street taco is just 140 cal.
- Value menu can be light. The Snack Taco (120 cal) and Mini Cheddar Quesadilla (130 cal) are both light and cheap.
Vegetarian Nutrition
Vegetarian standouts: 8 Layer Veggie Burrito (540 cal, 18g protein), Bean & Cheese Burrito (500 cal, 24g protein), CrunchTada Tostada (350 cal, 13g protein). See the Vegetarian & Vegan page for the full list.
Sodium Note
Fast food is salty — many Del Taco items contain 1,000mg+ of sodium (the daily recommended limit is 2,300mg). Loaded and epic items are the highest; street tacos and plain items are the lowest.