Del Taco Vegan & Vegetarian Guide (2026)
Yes, you can eat vegetarian at Del Taco — and with two small swaps, you can eat vegan too. But the internet is full of outdated advice about this menu. Some guides still list Beyond Meat tacos as if they are available. They are not. Del Taco discontinued its Beyond Meat partnership, and any guide telling you otherwise is working from old information.
This guide is different. Every item below was checked against our own Del Taco menu database on thedeltacomenu.us — real ingredient lists, real allergen tables, real calories, and approximate prices. Nothing here is copied from a competitor, and nothing is guessed. Where Del Taco’s own pages do not certify something (for example, no page claims a dedicated fryer), we say so plainly instead of repeating what other sites assume.
A quick note before we start: thedeltacomenu.us is an independent guide. We are not affiliated with Del Taco, and prices below are approximate — they vary by location.
The Honest Truth First: Beyond Is Gone
If you arrived here hoping for a plant-based meat taco, here is the straight answer: Del Taco no longer sells Beyond Meat. There is no Beyond item in any category on the current menu, and there is no black-bean taco or burrito either. The vegan path at Del Taco in 2026 runs through beans, rice, guacamole, potatoes, and tortillas — not meat substitutes.
That is actually good news for accuracy. Bean-based builds are cheaper, they have been on the menu for years, and their ingredient lists are stable. The rest of this guide shows you exactly which items work as-is and which need a one-word swap at the counter.
One more honest caveat: Del Taco does not label any menu item “vegan” on its own pages. The allergen tables below tell us which items contain milk, egg, wheat, and soy — and several items show a clean sheet. We call those “vegan as-is” based on the published data, but strict vegans may still want to confirm preparation practices with their local restaurant, since shared cooking equipment is not addressed on the item pages.
Vegan As-Is: No Swaps Needed
These items show no milk, egg, or other animal-derived allergens on their Del Taco item pages. Order them exactly as listed.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Approx. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crinkle Cut Fries | 320 | 4g | ~$2.99 |
| Hashbrown Sticks (5 Pc.) | 230 | 0g | ~$2.49 |
| Fresh House-Made Guacamole (Side) | 60 | 1g | ~$4.99 |
The fries deserve a special mention: their ingredient statement is just potatoes, vegetable oil, dextrose, and sodium acid pyrophosphate, and the allergen table is clear across the board — milk, egg, wheat, and soy all read “No.” That said, Del Taco’s pages do not claim a dedicated fryer, so we will not claim one either. If cross-contact matters to you, ask the restaurant directly.
The hashbrown sticks tell the same clean story: potatoes and vegetable oil, zero allergens flagged. They are a breakfast-menu item, so availability follows breakfast hours at your location.
The guacamole is made from avocado, salsa, lime juice, and seasoning — no dairy, no egg. At 60 calories for the side, it is also the easiest way to add flavor to any vegan build below.
Vegetarian As-Is: One Dairy Ingredient Away
These items are vegetarian straight off the menu. Each contains exactly one animal-derived ingredient — dairy — which is also exactly what you remove to go vegan.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Approx. Price | What makes it non-vegan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Layer Veggie Burrito | 540 | 18g | ~$4.49 | Sour cream + cheddar cheese (milk) |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | 500 | 24g | ~$3.99 | Cheddar cheese (milk) |
| Crunchtada Tostada | 350 | 13g | ~$1.49 | Cheddar cheese (milk) |
| Bean & Cheese Cup | 300 | 17g | ~$3.99 | Cheddar cheese (milk) |
The 8 Layer Veggie Burrito is the flagship: tortilla, beans, cilantro lime rice, red sauce, guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes — plus sour cream and cheddar. It is the most substantial vegetarian option on the menu at 540 calories and 18 grams of protein.
The Crunchtada Tostada is the value standout. At around $1.49 and 350 calories, it is a tostada shell layered with beans, salsa casera, lettuce, and cheddar. Note the site spells it “Crunchtada” — search for that spelling on our tacos page if you are browsing.
The Bean & Cheese Cup is worth knowing about because several older guides point readers to an “Avocado Veggie Bowl” that does not exist on the current menu. The Bean & Cheese Cup — beans, red sauce, and cheddar in a cup — is the real item that fills that slot, and it is the closest thing to a veggie bowl Del Taco sells.
Make-It-Vegan Swaps: The Exact Words to Use
You do not need a complicated order. Each swap below is a single phrase, verified against the item’s ingredient list so you know nothing else animal-derived is hiding in the build.
| Item | Exact swap | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Layer Veggie Burrito | “No cheese, no sour cream” | Vegan: beans, rice, guacamole, red sauce, lettuce, tomato |
| Bean & Cheese Burrito | “No cheese” | Vegan: beans + zesty red or tangy green sauce in a flour tortilla |
| Crunchtada Tostada | “No cheese” | Vegan: tostada shell, beans, salsa casera, lettuce |
| Bean & Cheese Cup | “No cheese” | Vegan: beans + red sauce |
A note on the beans: Del Taco’s ingredient statement for the beans lists pinto beans, water, and seasonings, with no milk or egg in the statement itself — but one regional supplier variant lists lactic acid and calcium lactate, which can be dairy-derived. The item pages do not resolve this ambiguity, so we flag it rather than hand-wave it. If you are strictly vegan, this is the one ingredient worth asking about.
Also note there are no standalone beans or rice items on the menu — they only appear as components inside burritos and cups — so “a side of beans” is not something you can order on its own.
Dairy and Egg Traps to Watch
The traps on this menu are all dairy, and they are all visible in the ingredient lists — which is good, because it means you can dodge them:
- Cheddar cheese appears in every vegetarian item above. It is always listed plainly, so “no cheese” always works.
- Sour cream appears only in the 8 Layer Veggie Burrito among the items in this guide. That is why the burrito needs two removals while everything else needs one.
- Creamy sauces: Del Taco sells several — chipotle sauce, secret sauce — and they show up across the broader menu. We checked only the items in this guide, so if you are customizing beyond these builds, read the ingredient list on the item’s page first. Our nutrition guide links every item page where you can check.
- What is NOT a trap: the red sauce, green sauce, and salsa casera in the builds above contain no dairy or egg per their ingredient statements. The guacamole is clean too.
Ordering Tips for Plant-Based Eaters
- Lead with the swap. Say “no cheese” first, before anything else — it is easier for the crew to build it right than to fix it after.
- Double the guac, skip the upcharge regret. Guacamole is already in the 8 Layer Veggie Burrito; on a modified build, adding a side of guacamole (~$4.99) brings back the richness you lose without cheese.
- Breakfast hours matter. The hashbrown sticks are a breakfast item — check your location’s breakfast cutoff before counting on them.
- Pair for protein. A vegan Bean & Cheese Burrito without cheese plus a side of guacamole gets you a filling meal; the burrito’s beans carry most of the protein (24g as listed with cheese — expect somewhat less without it, since we do not have a published without-cheese panel and will not invent one).
- Prices move. Every ~$ price in this guide is approximate and varies by location — the number on the menu board wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Del Taco have vegan options?
Yes — a small but real set. Crinkle Cut Fries, Hashbrown Sticks, and fresh guacamole are vegan as-is according to Del Taco’s own allergen tables, and four more items (including the 8 Layer Veggie Burrito) become vegan when you remove cheese, plus sour cream on the burrito.
Does Del Taco still have Beyond Meat?
No. Del Taco discontinued its Beyond Meat partnership, and no Beyond item appears anywhere on the current menu. Guides that still list Beyond tacos are outdated — the vegan options in 2026 are bean-, rice-, and potato-based.
How do I order vegan at Del Taco?
Use one phrase per item: order the 8 Layer Veggie Burrito with “no cheese, no sour cream,” and order the Bean & Cheese Burrito, Crunchtada Tostada, or Bean & Cheese Cup with “no cheese.” Add fries or guacamole on the side — both are vegan as listed.
Are Del Taco fries vegan?
According to Del Taco’s published ingredient and allergen information, yes: the Crinkle Cut Fries contain potatoes, vegetable oil, dextrose, and sodium acid pyrophosphate, with milk, egg, wheat, and soy all marked “No.” Del Taco does not claim a dedicated fryer, so ask your location if cross-contact is a concern.
Is the 8 Layer Veggie Burrito vegan?
Not as served — it comes with sour cream and cheddar cheese. Order it with “no cheese, no sour cream” and the remaining build (beans, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, red sauce, lettuce, tomato) contains no animal-derived ingredients per the published data.
Is Del Taco guacamole vegan?
Yes. The Fresh House-Made Guacamole lists avocado, salsa, lime juice, and seasoning, and its allergen table shows no milk, egg, wheat, or soy. The side is 60 calories.
This is an independent guide by thedeltacomenu.us and is not affiliated with Del Taco. Menu items, ingredients, and prices change — when in doubt, check the item page or ask your local restaurant. If you are tracking macros more broadly, our Del Taco Keto & Low-Carb Guide covers the other end of the spectrum.
