Del Taco: protein-first, smaller orders
If a full plate is more than you want, these are Del Taco's menu items with the most protein for their calories. Every number is copied from the nutrition information Del Taco publishes. They are ordering ideas, not a meal plan.
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Open TableMacros, freeOnly single menu items of 700 calories or less are listed. Kids' meals, combos, desserts, sauces and ingredient add-ons are left out, and nothing is added together or estimated. "Protein per 100 cal" is the item's protein divided by its calories, times 100.
Most protein per 100 calories
| Item | Calories | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Big Fat Taco (Carnitas) Carbs 29 g · Fat 20 g | 380 | 24 | 6.3 |
| Breakfast Burrito (Carnitas Egg & Cheese) Carbs 38 g · Fat 27 g | 510 | 32 | 6.3 |
| Taco Salad with Fresh Guac (Grilled Chicken) Carbs 22 g · Fat 26 g | 420 | 26 | 6.2 |
| The Del Taco (Soft) Carbs 16 g · Fat 17 g | 290 | 17 | 5.9 |
| Carnitas Cheddar Quesadilla Carbs 34 g · Fat 36 g | 610 | 36 | 5.9 |
| Breakfast Burrito (Bacon Egg & Cheese) Carbs 36 g · Fat 26 g | 520 | 30 | 5.8 |
| Breakfast Burrito (Carne Asada Steak Egg & Cheese) Carbs 38 g · Fat 19 g | 450 | 25 | 5.6 |
| Breakfast Roller (Bacon Egg & Cheese) Carbs 24 g · Fat 14 g | 290 | 16 | 5.5 |
Smaller items: 400 calories or less
More Del Taco items of 400 calories or less, with the most protein first.
| Item | Calories | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada Steak Big Fat Taco Carbs 30 g · Fat 21 g | 380 | 18 | 4.7 |
| Seasoned Beef Big Fat Taco Carbs 31 g · Fat 15 g | 320 | 17 | 5.3 |
| The Del Taco (Crunchy) Carbs 14 g · Fat 20 g | 300 | 16 | 5.3 |
| Grilled Chicken Big Fat Taco Carbs 30 g · Fat 18 g | 340 | 16 | 4.7 |
| Breakfast Burrito (Egg & Cheese) Carbs 35 g · Fat 16 g | 380 | 16 | 4.2 |
Ordering tips
- Ask for sauces and dressings on the side, so you choose how much to use. They aren't included unless the item already lists them.
- If the item is more than you want, box half before you start.
- Customizations, sizes and regional recipes change the numbers.
More Del Taco orders, from the same published numbers: Del Taco on TableMacros.
Source
Del Taco nutrition information (Official PDF). Date recorded with the data: Nutritional list, September 2026. Menus change, so check the source before you order.
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