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    Home / Low Carb and Keto Diet Resources

    Keto at Taco Bell

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Mar 24, 2022 · 7 Comments

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    keto at taco bell pinterest image.

    Did you know you actually can find keto-friendly options at Taco Bell? Check out this guide to eating keto at Taco Bell! It even has ordering tips and the best options that are all low-carb.

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    Article Index
    •  Lunch and dinner
    • Ordering tips
    • FAQs
    • Related recipes

    Taco Bell sometimes isn't the first choice for people on the keto diet. Since it is a fast-food chain, it's easy to assume that the options are going to be limited. But actually, there are a bunch of ways to eat keto at Taco Bell!

    I'll show you all the best keto-friendly options in this guide. Some might be surprising, while others are more obvious.

    Remember to track your macros so that you know which items at Taco Bell you can eat and which to avoid.

     Lunch and dinner

    It's actually easier than you think to eat a keto-friendly Taco Bell meal while you are out and about.

    In the following sections, I'll show you the best things to order, as well as their net carbs.

    I'll split these options up by category to make it simple to build a meal.

    keto options at taco bell.

     Popular menu options

    • Fiesta Taco Salad With Chicken (10g net carbs)
    • Mini Skillet Bowl (5g net carbs)
    • Grilled Chicken Power Bowl (5g net carbs)
    • Grilled Steak Taco (without tortilla, 3g net carbs)
    • Fresco Chicken Taco (without tortilla, 2g net carbs)
    • Chicken Burrito Supreme (no tortilla and no beans, 4g net carbs)
    • Grande Scrambler Burrito (7g net carbs)
    • Chicken Chipotle Melt (without tortilla, 1g net carbs)
    • Supreme Chicken Burrito (without tortilla, 4g net carbs)
    • Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito (without tortilla, 3g net carbs)

     Toppings

    • Nacho Cheese (1g net carbs)
    • Shredded Cheese (1g net carbs)
    • Guacamole (4g net carbs)
    • Romaine Lettuce (0g net carbs)
    steak bowl at taco bell.

     Salsas and sauces

    There are a bunch of low-carb sauces at Taco Bell. Here are the ones you can enjoy on a low-carb diet!

    • Pico de Gallo (0g net carbs)
    • Creamy Chipotle Sauce (0g net carbs)
    • Avocado Ranch Sauce (1g net carbs)
    • Spicy Ranch (1g net carbs)
    • Mexican Pizza Sauce (1g net carbs)
    • Sour Cream (2g net carbs)
    • Creamy Jalapeño Sauce (1g net carbs)
    • Hot Sauce (1g net carbs)
    • Diablo Sauce (0g net carbs)

     Drinks

    The best thing to drink will always be water. If you want something else, these are the low-carb drink options at Taco Bell.

    • Diet Lemonade
    • Unsweetened Iced Tea
    • Coke Zero
    • Water

    Ordering tips

    Here are some fantastic tips that will make it easier for you to place a keto Taco Bell order!

    Here are some really simple rules to follow to stay on track:

    1. Order food in a bowl

    Since you are going to avoid the tortillas and hard taco shells, plan on asking for burrito bowls. This is good to know when you are ordering something you will eat as you drive.

    2. Plan for small serving sizes

    As you continue to add ingredients to the power bowls, the carb counts increase too.

    The best way to keep your macros low is to order smaller portions. It's a better idea to fill up on whole, fresh ingredients and use Taco Bell options as extra.

    3. Mix and match the meat

    If you order a bowl or salad, ask for both chicken and seasoned beef. The seasoned ground beef is low-carb and packs a lot of flavors.

    If you are feeling really hungry (and have the macros to spare), then ask for double the meat.

    keto at taco bell storefront.

    4. Order the power menu bowl

    This is a lot like the burrito bowl from Chipotle. In fact, this is one of the best keto food hacks at this fast-food chain.

    Unlike Chipotle, the Taco Bell power bowl only comes with two choices of protein - either chicken or steak.

    After that, you can also add these options to it:

    • Romaine Lettuce
    • Cheese
    • Guacamole
    • Sour Cream
    • Pico de Gallo

    5. Avoid these ingredients

    Even though there is nothing quite like a chicken quesadilla, it is best to avoid ordering any kind of tortilla from Taco Bell.

    You should also avoid these other high-carb ingredients too:

    • Refried Beans
    • Black Beans
    • Potatoes
    • Rice
    • Nachos
    • Fries
    • Potatoes
    • Fritos
    • Taco Shells and Tortillas

    6. Enjoy sauces and fats

    Make the food even more satisfying and filling by adding sour cream, shredded cheese, and guacamole to anything you order.

    Take advantage of the hot sauces too! They will make even the smallest-looking meal taste a lot better, and most of them are 0g net carbs.

    keto bowl option at taco bell.

    FAQs

    Here are a few answers to the most frequently asked questions about ordering keto food at Taco Bell! If you don't see your question in this list, please leave it in the comments.

    Are Taco Bell crunchy taco shells keto-friendly?

    The taco shells at Taco Bell are actually pretty small, so some people will eat one and still be able to stay within their macros.

    Is Taco Bell keto?

    Taco Bell is not known for being super keto-friendly. They are a fast-food restaurant, but they do have keto options. Just avoid the high-carb ingredients, and you'll be able to stay within your macros.

    Is the cheesy toasted breakfast burrito keto-friendly?

    This can be a low-carb option if you order it without the tortilla. It is made with crumbled sausage, eggs, and nacho cheese sauce.

    Related recipes

    If this post on eating at Taco Bell has you craving spicy foods, why not try some of these Mexican-style recipes at home? These keto recipes are all easy to make and taste, just like you ordered them at a restaurant!

    • Mexican Cauliflower Rice tastes just like the delicious side dish from Chipotle.
    • Keto Zucchini Nachos are extremely cheesy and will soon become one of your favorite Mexican comfort foods.
    • Simple Low-Carb Keto Salsa tastes amazing with some cucumber chips or on top of a low-carb omelette.
    • Marinated Chicken Fajita Skewers are as much fun to make as they are to eat.
    • Mexican Zucchini And Beef Skillet is packed with fiber and topped with slightly-spicy taco seasonings.

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    Comments

    1. Makalie

      June 16, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      I want to be sure I ordered mine correctly from a few weeks ago for future reference. I ordered a Chicken Power Bowl.
      No Beans
      No rice
      Add steak
      Extra sour cream
      Extra guacamole
      Extra lettuce
      Extra cheese
      Did I do this correctly?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 16, 2022 at 6:57 pm

        Yes! That's how I order mine. It's the beans and rice you need to stay away from.

        Reply
    2. Te

      April 26, 2022 at 10:04 pm

      Lisa! Thank you so much for these options at Taco Bell! It's one of my weaknesses, and I can get my own low carb tortillas. You got me thinking outside my box for those of us who still have weakness for fast food!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 27, 2022 at 1:18 pm

        You're welcome! My family loves fast food so I had to get creative with some of my ordering. I've found the restaurants don't have a problem with custom orders.

        Reply
    3. Linda

      March 29, 2022 at 12:30 pm

      Hi I disagree on the soda drink Coke Zero !! Fir someone like you who is on this health kick the worst drink is Coke Zero! Fir anyone looking into health everything this drink among others is full of deadly artificial sweeteners you just kicked yourself out of my list!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        March 29, 2022 at 1:44 pm

        I'm not a fan of Coke Zero because of the sweeteners used. If I drink soda, it's Zevia. When I go to fast food restaurants, I get bottled water or unsweetened iced tea.

        Reply
      • Gretchen Hays

        March 29, 2022 at 9:07 pm

        This article is only providing options for Eating Keto at Taco Bell. There are a lot of people who eat dirty keto and it takes some people time to transition from the unhealthy items. I’ve almost eliminated sugar and white flour from my diet but still have an occasional diet pop. It’s about doing better, not perfect.

        Reply

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