Highest-Protein Meals at Del Taco: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Del Taco is Carne Asada Wet Burrito Plato, with 55 g of protein and 1300 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Del Taco (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	Carne Asada Wet Burrito Plato	55	1300	150	47.5	4.2
2	Chicken Verde Wet Burrito Plato	53	1220	154	47.5	4.3
3	Huevos Rancheros Epic Scrambler	48	1120	91	62	4.3
4	Macho Combo Burrito	46	950	100	37	4.8
5	Queso Loaded Nachos w/ Carne Asada Steak	44	980	100	46	4.5
6	Queso Loaded Nachos w/ Beef	43	1060	100	55	4.1
7	Epic Carne Asada Burrito	42	750	90	24	5.6
8	Queso Loaded Nachos w/ Chicken	41	960	99	46	4.3
9	2 Street Tacos Plato w/ Carne Asada	40	960	127	34.5	4.2
10	Epic Steak & Potato Burrito	40	1040	77	61	3.8
11	Epic Scrambler w/ Carne Asada Steak	39	960	73	54	4.1
12	Epic Scrambler w/ Bacon	39	1040	71	62	3.8
13	Epic Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito	38	840	90	36	4.5
14	2 Street Tacos Plato w/ Grilled Chicken	38	940	127	34.5	4.0
15	Epic Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito	38	950	91	48	4.0
16	Epic Queso Chicken Burrito	38	870	78	45	4.4
17	Carne Asada Wet Burrito	37	700	63	27	5.3
18	Epic Scrambler w/ Chorizo	36	1030	73	62	3.5
19	Chicken Verde Wet Burrito	35	620	67	27	5.6
20	Chicken Cheddar Quesadilla	34	550	33	31	6.2
21	Chicken Spicy Jack Quesadilla	34	550	36	31	6.2
22	Bacon Double Del Cheeseburger	33	740	35	51	4.5
23	2 Beer Battered Fish Tacos Plato	32	1060	139	44.5	3.0
24	Bacon Breakfast Burrito	32	640	38	36	5.0
25	Mexican Chopped Chicken Salad	31	510	39	23	6.1
26	Pollo Asado w/ Avocado Bowl	31	570	61	23	5.4
27	Epic Cali Steak & Guac Burrito	30	800	80	39	3.8
28	Double Del Cheeseburger	30	690	35	47	4.3
29	Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito	28	500	40	24	5.6
30	Del Beef Burrito	27	500	40	24	5.4

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Del Taco, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Del Taco?

Carne Asada Wet Burrito Plato leads with 55 g of protein (1300 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Del Taco?

Chicken Cheddar Quesadilla gives about 6.2 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Del Taco?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Del Taco, Carne Asada Wet Burrito Plato tops the list at 55 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.