Del Taco vs Taco Bell: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Taco Bell is the cheaper of the two. Of the 8 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Taco Bell is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $1.15 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 $5.99 Cravings Box is the strongest value in American fast food right now — the same four items à la carte run about $12.
- The Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito at $1.99 and the Bean Burrito at $2.49 are the two cheapest filling items on any national menu.
- Taco Bell Rewards gives a free item at 250 points and runs frequent app-only deals; the app price is often below the in-store board price.
Del Taco vs Taco Bell — FAQ
Is Del Taco cheaper than Taco Bell in 2026?
Taco Bell is cheaper on most matched items — 6 of 8. Across the whole menu Del Taco is the lower-priced of the two, at $3.49 for a typical item against $4.29 at Taco Bell.
What is the price difference between Del Taco and Taco Bell?
On matched items the average difference is $1.15, or about 16% overall. Del Taco averages $4.25 across 44 priced items; Taco Bell averages $5.07 across 38.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Del Taco or Taco Bell?
Del Taco starts at $1.29 (Value Taco) and Taco Bell at $1.99 (Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito).
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.