Del Taco vs Wendy's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Wendy's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Wendy's is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.11 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.
Wendy's
- The $5 Biggie Bag is the most complete meal for the money at any national burger chain — the four items separately run about $11.
- A junior Frosty at $1.49 is the cheapest dessert in fast food, and Wendy's regularly sells a season-long Frosty Key Tag for around $3 that gives one free junior Frosty per visit for a year.
- A small chili at $3.49 is more food per dollar than a small fries at $2.49 and is the only hot vegetable-and-protein side on a burger menu.
Del Taco vs Wendy's — FAQ
Is Del Taco cheaper than Wendy's in 2026?
Wendy's 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 $4.19 at Wendy's.
What is the price difference between Del Taco and Wendy's?
On matched items the average difference is $1.11, or about 14% overall. Del Taco averages $4.25 across 44 priced items; Wendy's averages $4.95 across 49.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Del Taco or Wendy's?
Del Taco starts at $1.29 (Value Taco) and Wendy's at $1.49 (Frosty (junior)).
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.