Del Taco vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Del Taco is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Del Taco is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.60 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Del Taco
- The 20 Under $2 menu is the deepest value lineup in Mexican fast food — a Value Taco at $1.29 and a cheeseburger at $1.99 from the same window.
- Two Value Tacos plus Value Fries comes to about $4.37, well under any combo on the board.
- Del Yeah! Rewards in the app gives a free item on signup, points on every order and a birthday reward.
Jack in the Box
- Two tacos for $1.79 is the cheapest hot food at any major chain, and they are available 24 hours a day.
- The Munchie Meal at $12.49 bundles an entree, two sides, two tacos and a drink — roughly $5 less than buying the same items separately.
- Breakfast is served all day, so a $3.29 Breakfast Jack works as a cheap dinner.
Del Taco vs Jack in the Box — FAQ
Is Del Taco cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?
Del Taco is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 7. Across the whole menu Del Taco is the lower-priced of the two, at $3.49 for a typical item against $4.99 at Jack in the Box.
What is the price difference between Del Taco and Jack in the Box?
On matched items the average difference is $1.60, or about 14% overall. Del Taco averages $4.25 across 44 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Del Taco or Jack in the Box?
Del Taco starts at $1.29 (Value Taco) and Jack in the Box at $1.79 (Two Tacos).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.