Aly's ordering guide
What to order at Taco Bell for the most food per dollar, a full meal around $10, vegetarian picks and lighter orders.
Taco Bell is still the cheapest way to fill up at a big fast food chain. A Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito costs about the same as a soda and gives you 400 calories, and the Cravings Value Menu covers a full meal for under $6.
It is also one of the easiest chains for vegetarians, since beans can replace the meat in almost anything. Below are picks by budget, the most food per dollar, lighter orders and the full menu with prices.
Chosen for value and nutrition, using the prices and published nutrition on this page.
Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito$1.49
400 calories for $1.49, the most food per dollar on the whole menu, and vegetarian.
Crunchwrap Supreme Combo$8.99
The best value full meal: it costs less than the Crunchwrap and a drink bought on their own.
Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme$5.99
The most filling vegetarian main, about 520 calories for $5.99.
Cantina Chicken Soft Taco$3.19
A lighter chicken option at about 300 calories for $3.19.
Aly
Under $5
A cheap, filling meal
Total$4.68
$4.68 for about 730 calories, dessert included.
Total$4.27
$4.27 for about 810 calories, fully vegetarian.
Around $10
A full meal
$8.99. That is less than a Crunchwrap Supreme and a small drink bought separately ($9.88).
Total$8.88
$8.88 for a vegetarian meal of about 870 calories.
About $32
Feed a family of four
Total$31.77
12 tacos to share plus two large Nacho Fries, three tacos and half an order of fries for each person.
Totals are before tax and tip.
Calories you get for every dollar on the main items, a simple way to see which orders fill you up for the least money. We could not verify Taco Bell's protein figures, so this guide ranks by calories instead. Breakfast items are left out of this list.
Main items under 400 calories.
Our recipes for the Taco Bell favorites people ask about most.
The Cheesy Roll Up and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco at about $1.39 each. The Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito is about $1.49.
The Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito: about 400 calories for $1.49. The Cheesy Double Beef Burrito gives about 560 calories for $2.99.
The Bean Burrito, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme, Veggie Bowl and Cheese Quesadilla are all meat-free. You can swap beans for meat in most items.
At most participating restaurants, breakfast ends at 11 AM.
Yes, if you want a drink. At about $8.99 it costs less than the Crunchwrap and a small drink ordered separately.
Calories are approximate, compiled in November 2026 from published nutrition information. Use Taco Bell's nutrition calculator for exact figures, especially if you customize your order. Prices were checked in November 2026 and differ between restaurants. Aly's Menu and Recipes is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Taco Bell. Restaurant names are trademarks of their owners.
