The people have spoken: Del Taco is ranked the number one fast food restaurant of 2024. (Sorry, Chick-Fil-A fans.) If you’re new to the chain restaurant, expect a variety of Mexican-American options that might make your eyes bigger than your stomach. Luckily, there’s no need to be overwhelmed because we’ve rounded up some of TikTok’s favorites. From burritos to burgers to churros, there’s a menu item for just about every sweet or savory craving at Del Taco! Read on to learn more about the restaurant and a list of five suggestions to consider before placing your order.
What’s on the menu at Del Taco?
Del Taco offers a variety of burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, salads, and burgers as main dishes. Additional items like loaded fries, milkshakes, and churros are also on the menu to create a more filling meal. This chain was opened by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson in 1964. Although Del Taco offers similar dishes to Taco Bell, it has fewer locations nationwide.
Where are Del Taco restaurants located?
Del Taco’s website currently lists 598 locations in 18 states, including Georgia, Idaho, and Michigan. California has the most locations, with Statista’s research department estimating 358 restaurants by 2023. If you can get to a Del Taco location and try it for yourself, we’ve taken the guesswork out of getting your fast food order ready.
What to order at Del Taco
Below, you’ll find five TikTok suggestions that are perfect whether it’s your first time or you’re looking to try something new on the beloved channel!
1. For a first meal: Taco and burrito trio
Never eaten at this restaurant? No problem! TikTok creator and self-proclaimed “fast food lover” @alexis.frost recommends ordering this trio: a Del Taco with extra cheese, a bean burrito with salsa verde, and a grilled chicken taco. This order strikes the right balance of tangy and tangy flavors with a contrast of soft and crunchy textures. It’s definitely a taste of what this chain has to offer!
2. For a protein-rich meal: Grilled Chicken Taco Salad
To enjoy a quick meal while still sticking to your health goals, online weight-loss coach @dietitiantayla reveals a few high-protein options, including the Grilled Chicken Taco Salad. She notes that this salad has 420 calories and 26 grams of protein, making it the highest protein-per-calorie option according to her analysis. Plus, it’s perfect for a quick but filling lunch or dinner.
3. For a “secret menu” hack: an epic quesadilla-wrapped burrito
Satisfying your monster-sized burrito cravings is easy with this hack from Del Taco’s TikTok account. It involves opening up a plain quesadilla and placing an epic burrito inside, filled with any combination of ingredients, before wrapping it up. Now you have a quesadilla-wrapped burrito that you can eat on its own or pair with their signature hot sauce for a spicy kick.
4. For a generic item: Del cheeseburger
According to TikToker @how.kev.eats, this restaurant cheeseburger makes a decent cheeseburger. He gives it a 6.4 out of 10, but claims it’s tastier than many fast food options in California. So it’s worth a try if you want something different from Mexican-inspired fare.
5. For dessert: Churros with a vanilla milkshake
Finish off your scrumptious meal with a crunchy, sweet, and creamy dessert. For that, TikTok creator @snackolator recommends ordering the restaurant’s churros and pairing them with a vanilla milkshake. The milkshake serves as the perfect dipping sauce for the warm, sweet churros. Yum!
Bonus for ordering Del Taco
One of the most popular Del Taco menu hacks is to order any dish “bold,” meaning it comes with fries and a special sauce added. This comes in handy when you’re craving an extra-heavy meal that won’t disappoint. See how this hack works in this video posted to the Foodbeast YouTube channel.
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