Del Taco vs Portillo's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Del Taco is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Del Taco is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $6.20 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.
Portillo's
- Ordering the beef dipped, wet or dry costs nothing extra — the preparation is free, so ask for what you actually want.
- Italian Beef family packs at $59.99 feed four to six for roughly the price of five individual sandwiches with sides.
- Portillo's ships nationwide, so the chocolate cake and Italian beef kits are available outside the chain's footprint.
Del Taco vs Portillo's — FAQ
Is Del Taco cheaper than Portillo's in 2026?
Del Taco is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Del Taco is the lower-priced of the two, at $3.49 for a typical item against $9.29 at Portillo's.
What is the price difference between Del Taco and Portillo's?
On matched items the average difference is $6.20, or about 70% overall. Del Taco averages $4.25 across 44 priced items; Portillo's averages $14.10 across 40.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Del Taco or Portillo's?
Del Taco starts at $1.29 (Value Taco) and Portillo's at $3.79 (Fries (regular)).
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.