Del Taco vs Qdoba Mexican Eats: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Del Taco is the cheaper of the two. Of the 8 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Del Taco is cheaper on 8 of them, by an average of $4.36 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.
Qdoba Mexican Eats
- Queso, guacamole and salsa are free on every entree — at Chipotle the same guacamole adds roughly $3, so a loaded bowl is meaningfully cheaper here.
- Qdoba Rewards gives a free entree after accumulated points, plus a free item on signup and a birthday reward.
- Loaded Tortilla Soup at $6.99 is the cheapest filling item on the menu.
Del Taco vs Qdoba Mexican Eats — FAQ
Is Del Taco cheaper than Qdoba Mexican Eats in 2026?
Del Taco is cheaper on most matched items — 8 of 8. Across the whole menu Del Taco is the lower-priced of the two, at $3.49 for a typical item against $11.25 at Qdoba Mexican Eats.
What is the price difference between Del Taco and Qdoba Mexican Eats?
On matched items the average difference is $4.36, or about 58% overall. Del Taco averages $4.25 across 44 priced items; Qdoba Mexican Eats averages $10.19 across 34.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Del Taco or Qdoba Mexican Eats?
Del Taco starts at $1.29 (Value Taco) and Qdoba Mexican Eats at $2.49 (Chips only).
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.