Key Takeaways
- The best fast food restaurant in the U.S., according to a recent poll, is introducing a brand-new menu that’s available nationwide from now until Nov. 11.
- Del Taco’s new offerings include new burritos and tacos, plus a new salsa and the reintroduction of its fan-loved spicy Jack cheese.
- The chain is also bringing back a favorite dessert.
When it comes to fast food, whether it’s Wendy’s new chicken tenders, a refreshing Chick-fil-A bevy, McDonald’s fun play-along promos, or a seasonal Burger King meal (crown in tow), each restaurant brings something special to the table—literally. While the debate might be out on which one is “the best,” for me, it’s simple: Del Taco.
When I was younger, Del Taco was my family’s go-to for weekend road trips en route to visit my grandparents in the Coachella Valley. Six orders of chili cheese fries (one with extra cheese for my sister), hard-shell tacos for me, a combo bean and cheese burrito for my mom, and so on. You see, I grew up eating traditional Mexican food, so I know a thing or two about “good” burritos, tacos, and churros, and have always felt that Del Taco nails a true American take on Mexican cuisine. (Sorry, Taco Bell stans.)
And I’m not the only one who thinks so. It was also named the best fast food restaurant in the U.S. in a recent USA Today poll. “Del Taco is the best fast food option out there,” admits one Reddit user. Another adds, “Once I tried Del Taco, I’ve never gone back to Taco Bell. Del has better menu and better food.”
So when I heard that my favorite chain launched a brand-new menu with not one but five new choices to chow down on, my ears—and stomach—perked up.
Del Taco’s New Del Dorado Chicken Menu Items
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Del Taco’s menu is packed with meals that have bold flavors and a bit of a kick. As someone who loves spice, I never go without ordering extra sauce packets (IYKYK) to accompany each bite of my burrito or taco, though they’re rarely needed.
The brand-new Del Dorado Chicken Menu is staying true to that identity and will have the same punch of layered flavors. You can expect to be hit with a wave of heat from the peppers and tomatillos, tartness from lime, and a buttery sweetness—thanks to the reintroduced spicy Jack cheese—as you bite into one of these new offerings. What’s more, between the chicken and beans, these dishes are protein-heavy and include plenty of hearty add-ins, like guacamole, to fill you up. There’s even a new salsa, too.
Here’s What’s on the Menu:
- Del Dorado Chicken Epic Burrito: Swap your usual Epic Burrito out for the Del Dorado Chicken version, which features grilled, marinated chicken, a new salsa roja, slow-cooked beans, shredded spicy Jack cheese, fresh diced onions, crunchy shredded cabbage, diced tomato, and sour cream safely tucked into a warm, oversized flour tortilla.
- Del Dorado Chicken Grilled Burrito: Much like the aforementioned burrito, the Del Dorado Chicken Grilled Burrito is made with grilled, marinated chicken loaded with the new salsa roja and shredded spicy Jack cheese, but its toppings include cilantro lime rice, crunchy shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and sour cream. To finish, the flour tortilla is grilled.
- Del Dorado Chicken Taco: If you’re not in the mood for a burrito, try the Del Dorado Chicken Taco, which is made with a flour tortilla and comes with grilled, marinated chicken topped with a new salsa roja. It’s sprinkled with shredded spicy Jack cheese and crunchy shredded cabbage for a flavorful and textured bite. Bonus: It gets topped with house-made guacamole.
- Del Dorado Chicken Quesadilla: Unlike your usual chicken and cheese quesadilla, Del Taco’s Del Dorado Chicken Quesadilla is stacked with delicious ingredients: grilled chicken, shredded spicy Jack cheese, salsa roja—all folded in a flour tortilla and flat-grilled to perfection. It’s also served with guacamole and sour cream for dipping.
- Del Dorado Chicken Crunchtada: Last but certainly not least, the Del Dorado Chicken Crunchtada starts with a thick, crunchy corn shell that’s then layered with grilled chicken, salsa roja, spicy Jack cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, jalapeños, diced tomatoes, and cool sour cream.
Best of all, the new Del Dorado Chicken menu items are available now at Del Taco nationwide. And don’t be surprised if you see the fan-favorite Orange Cream Shake on the menu, either. Del Taco is answering the calls of loyal customers, so you can once again sip down your quesadilla and Crunchtada with the refreshing hand-blended shake that combines creamy vanilla with the nostalgic Fanta orange soda.
Let’s just say, I think my fellow fans will go just as wild for these new menu items as I will. “Mouth is watering in anticipation,” exclaims a Redditor. Take this as your sign to pick up a Del Dorado Chicken Crunchtada on your weekend road trip—but don’t wait too long, these newbies are only slated to be around until Nov. 11.
