Updated February 2023! Did you know that Del Taco is short for Delicious Taco? Despite the very specific name, this chain serves more than tacos. They have burritos, salads, and even fried chicken tenders on their fast food menu, with dairy-free options in every category. Del Taco is also one of the most vegan-friendly major fast food chains, with a few vegan items right on the menu, and even more available by custom order. Keep in mind, Del Taco’s allergen chart is often flawed, but we research to find the most accurate information.
Del Taco Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options
Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks.
Grill Note: Del Taco uses a Grill Seasoning that contains milk, but they do not disclaim it as an ingredient in any items listed below. Nevertheless, make sure it isn’t used on your dairy-free order, and ask if a clean grill space can be used if you are concerned about potential cross contamination with milk.
Fryer Note: Fried items at Del Taco (like their crispy chicken and French fries) may be cooked in shared fryers with items containing milk. Be sure to verify at your location if you are concerned about potential cross-contamination with allergens in the fryers.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All items listed below are made without egg, peanut, and tree nuts, unless otherwise noted. The Del Taco allergen chart lists all Beyond Meat items as containing peanuts, but then clarifies that none of their products contain peanuts or tree nuts. Beyond Meat is gluten-free and made without top allergens. But it is made with pea protein, which can be a cross-reactive allergen for some people with peanut allergies. Del Taco just wants the peanut allergic to be aware of this. As an unexpected heads up, the Ground Beef and Refried Beans at Del Taco contain both soy and wheat. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Breakfast
- Hashbrown Sticks
Heads Up! According to Del Taco, their Eggs now contain milk – perhaps in the natural flavors within the butter flavor.
Tacos & Tostadas
- Beyond Guacamole Taco
- Beyond Taco (no cheese)
- CrunchTada Tostada (no cheese)
- Habanero Crispy Chicken Taco (no cheese) (contains egg in sauce)
- Habanero Crispy Chicken Guac’d Up Taco (no cheese) (contains egg in sauce)
- Snack Taco – Soft or Crunchy (no cheese)
- The Del Taco – Soft or Crunchy (no cheese)
Heads Up! The Grilled Chicken, Carne Asada, Crispy Shrimp (when available), and Beer Battered Crispy Fish do contain milk.
Burritos
- 8 Layer Veggie Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Bean Burrito (no cheese)
- Beyond 8 Layer Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Del Beef Burrito (no cheese)
- Del Combo Burrito (no cheese)
- Epic Beyond Fresh Guacamole Burrito
- Epic Combo Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Epic Crispy Chicken & Guac Burrito (no dressing or sub dairy-free sauce)
Heads Up! The Grilled Chicken, Carne Asada, Crispy Shrimp (when available), and Beer Battered Crispy Fish do contain milk. If you want the Epic Fresh Guacamole Burrito, but prefer meat, you can request the Seasoned Ground Beef. The Del Taco allergen chart lists the Beyond 8 Layer Burrito as milk-free, but you do have to order it without cheese and sour cream.
Tamales (seasonal)
- Red & Green Smothered Tamales (no sour cream)
- Tamales
Chicken
- Crispy Chicken & Fries Box with Habanero Sauce (contains egg in sauce)
Burgers & Tortas
- Crispy Chicken & Guac Epic Torta (no cheese, no ranch or sub dairy-free sauce)
- Del Burger (no cheese, sub ketchup for burger sauce)
- Double Del Burger (no cheese, sub ketchup for burger sauce)
- Double Del Burger with Bacon (no cheese, sub ketchup for burger sauce)
- Kids Hamburger
Heads Up! The Carne Asada and Grilled Chicken at Del Taco do contain milk. If you aren’t a guac fan, you can ask to order the Crispy Chicken Torta (as modified above) with Bacon Pieces instead of guacamole. That’s essentially the Chicken BLT modified to be dairy-free by ingredients.
Salads
- Taco Salad with Seasoned Beef (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Taco Salad with Beyond Meat (no cheese, no sour cream)
Heads Up! The Carne Asada and Grilled Chicken at Del Taco do contain milk.
Chips & Nachos
- Chips & Guac
- Loaded Beef Nachos (no sour cream, sub dairy-free salsa or sauce for queso)
- Loaded Beyond Meat Nachos (no sour cream, sub dairy-free salsa or sauce for queso)
Kids
- Bean Burrito Kid Loco Meal (no cheese)
- Hamburger Kid Loco Meal
- Taco Kid Loco Meal (no cheese)
Sides & Extras
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Chili Fries (no cheese)
- Crinkle Cut Fries
- Deluxe Chili Fries (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Guacamole
- Hashbrown Sticks
- Pinto Beans
- Seasoned Black Beans
- Tortilla Chips
Sauce & Seasonings
- Creamy Habanero Sauce (contains egg)
- Del Inferno Sauce
- Del Scorcho Sauce
- Green Sauce
- Guacamole, House-Made
- Ketchup
- Mild Sauce
- Red Sauce
- Salsa Casera
Heads Up! The Burger Sauce, Chipotle Sauce, Ranch Sauce, and Secret Sauce at Del Taco do contain milk.
Seasonings: The Hamburger, Lime, and Salsa Seasonings that they use in cooking are made without milk. As noted above, they have a “Grill Seasoning” that is made with milk, but it isn’t referenced as an ingredient in the items above.
Desserts
Heads Up! Sorry, Del Taco does not have any dairy-free desserts at this time. Their Churros and Donut Bites do contain milk.
Specialty Drinks & Flavorings
- Café Del Olla Hot Coffee
- Café Del Olla Iced Coffee (no creamer / milk)
- Chocolate Syrup
- Real Strawberry Topping
- Vanilla Syrup
Heads Up! The Cinnamon Spread used in the Café Del Olla coffee is made without milk.
Del Taco Vegan Menu Guide
Vegan Tacos, Burritos, Tostadas, Nachos, and Salads
- Beyond Guacamole Taco
- Beyond Taco (no cheese)
- CrunchTada Tostada (no cheese)
- 8 Layer Veggie Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Bean Burrito (no cheese)
- Beyond 8 Layer Burrito (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Epic Beyond Fresh Guacamole Burrito
- Taco Salad with Beyond Meat (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Chips & Guac
- Loaded Beyond Meat Nachos (no sour cream, sub vegan salsa or sauce for queso)
Vegan Kids
- Bean Burrito Kid Loco Meal (no cheese)
Vegan Sides & Extras
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Crinkle Cut French Fries
- Guacamole
- Hashbrown Sticks
- Pinto Beans
- Seasoned Black Beans
- Tortilla Chips
Vegan Sauces
- Del Scorcho Sauce
- Green Sauce
- Guacamole
- Inferno Sauce
- Mild Sauce
- Red Sauce
- Salsa
- Salsa Casera
Vegan Specialty Drinks & Flavorings
- Café Del Olla Hot Coffee
- Café Del Olla Iced Coffee (no creamer / milk)
- Chocolate Syrup
- Real Strawberry Topping
- Vanilla Syrup
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find Del Taco
Del Taco has approximately 600 locations in 16 U.S. states. See their website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.deltaco.com
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The beyond tacos are disgusting. Bring back the Turkey tacos Del Taco!