Options at Taco Bell Under 500 calories

I have a confession to make… I LOVE TACO BELL! We all have our guilty pleasures. However, just because you crave taco bell (or any fast food restaurant) doesn’t mean you can’t find some options that won’t completely ruin your diet. Here are my favorite options at taco bell under 500 calories.

Cheesy Gordita Crunch

This is a newer entry on taco bell’s menu, but it is one of my wife’s favorites. Some people like to add chicken or steak, but I love taco bell’s ground beef.

500 Calories

2 Soft Taco Supremes

Soft tacos have always been one of my favorite options. Make it Supreme with a little bit of low-fat sour cream and diced tomatoes, and you have a solid choice.

420 Calories

Beefy Fritos Burrito

This one is mostly carbs (rice, chips, and tortillas), but it does have a little bit of protein with the beef and cheese. This one is super cheap, too, at $1.

440 Calories

Shredded Chicken Burrito

This was one of my go to items in high school. Back in the day, this shredded chicken burrito was only $1. It is more expensive now but still on taco bell’s value menu as of writing this article.

420 Calories

Power Menu Chicken Burrito

Taco Bell’s Power Menu is a great way to really stick to a diet plan while eating taco bell. While Taco Bell’s proteins can be somewhat questionable compared to other restaurants like chipotle, it is still one of the healthiest options on the list.

450 calories

Nacho Supreme

I know the nacho cheese is sort of fake, but I still love it. The nacho supreme has beans, cheese, beef, sauce, and diced tomatoes on top of crispy chips. This one is actually pretty filling, even though it is under 500 calories.

440 Calories

2 Spicy Potato Soft Tacos

When I first saw this on the value menu, I felt it was a waste because it didn’t have any meat on it. However, I took a bite of my wife’s one evening, amazed at how good it was!

It is a bit spicy with its cream sauce, but I love it. Maybe not the best item for a full meal, but a great snack. Also, you can’t complain when you get this for $2.

460 calories

Power Menu Bowl

Since Taco Bell is trying to compete with Chipotle, they offer a very similar healthy bowl alternative. I have had this a few times. I like to add double chicken or steak to get some extra protein. That does take it above 500 calories, but only by 50 calories.

500 Calories

Remember that even though there are many low calorie options at Taco Bell, it should be limited to an occasional treat. Eat clean most of the time, and you can warrant and item or two from Taco Bell for a reward.