Del Taco vs Taco Bell: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Taco Bell is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Taco Bell is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $0.93 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.
Taco Bell
- The $5 Classic Luxe Box is the cheapest complete meal at any national chain; the $7 Supreme and $9 Discovery boxes add bigger specialty items.
- The Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito at $1.49 and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco and Cheesy Roll Up at $1.39 are the cheapest hot items on the menu.
- Taco Bell Rewards gives points on every app order and frequent app-only deals; app prices can run below the in-store board.
Del Taco vs Taco Bell — FAQ
Is Del Taco cheaper than Taco Bell in 2026?
Taco Bell is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 7. Across the whole menu Del Taco is the lower-priced of the two, at $3.49 for a typical item against $4.19 at Taco Bell.
What is the price difference between Del Taco and Taco Bell?
On matched items the average difference is $0.93, or about 12% overall. Del Taco averages $4.25 across 44 priced items; Taco Bell averages $4.85 across 83.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Del Taco or Taco Bell?
Del Taco starts at $1.29 (Value Taco) and Taco Bell at $1.00 (Chili).
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.