Taco Bell vs Del Taco
Live comparison — updates automatically as prices changeTaco Bell is the larger national chain with a bigger marketing budget and menu innovation cycle (Crunchwrap, Mexican Pizza); Del Taco is regional, concentrated mostly in the West, and leans on a $1-$3 value menu structure as its main pitch.
Taco Bellruns cheaper on average, by about $0.40 per item
Menu Item Comparison
| Taco Bell: Crunchwrap Supreme | $5.49 |
| Del Taco: Del Taco (Crunchy) | $1.79 |
| Taco Bell: Mexican Pizza | $4.99 |
| Del Taco: Macho Combo Burrito | $9.49 |
| Taco Bell: Steak Quesadilla | $6.49 |
| Del Taco: Deluxe Chili Cheese Fries | $4.99 |
| Taco Bell: MexiMelt | $2.99 |
| Del Taco: $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu Taco | $1.49 |
| Taco Bell: Tostada | $2.19 |
| Del Taco: Cheese Quesadilla | $3.49 |
| Taco Bell: Gordita Supreme - Beef | $3.29 |
| Del Taco: Oreo Shake | $4.29 |
| Taco Bell: Nacho Fries (Regular) | $2.79 |
| Taco Bell: Baja Blast (Regular) | $2.59 |
The Verdict
Del Taco's core value menu tends to price a notch below Taco Bell's equivalent items, but Taco Bell's specialty items (Crunchwrap Supreme, Mexican Pizza) don't have a direct Del Taco equivalent to compare against. If you're strictly comparing basic tacos and burritos, Del Taco usually comes out slightly cheaper.
This comparison pulls live price data from each restaurant's page on this site. Prices are estimates and vary by location for both restaurants — see our price sourcing methodology for details.