Taco Bell Menu: Gluten Free Options
Read this guide for a list of gluten-free options at Taco Bell fast food restaurant.
Gluten is not one of the major allergens regulated by the FDA. However, Taco Bell provides a great deal of transparency into its menu and reports which burritos, tacos, and other items are made with ingredients that contain gluten.
This reference guide lists Taco Bell menu items made without gluten listed as an ingredient. Use this report for reference and informational purposes only.
Gluten-Friendly Options
Menu items that do not contain gluten may not meet the definition of gluten-free for individuals with celiac disease or those who have a high level of gluten sensitivity. Taco Bell does not recommend its products for customers with celiac disease.
Taco Bell food is prepared in common kitchen areas with limited space. Foods are prepped and cooked using shared equipment and oil that may also be used for meals containing dairy, soy, wheat, or other common allergens, including gluten.
Due to the risk of cross-contamination, there is no guarantee that any foods or beverages are 100% free of gluten.
Menu Items Made Without Gluten
Entrees
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Black Beans and Rice |
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Slow-simmered black beans and seasoned rice. |
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Cantina Chicken Bowl |
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Slow roasted chicken, black beans, seasoned rice, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, purple cabbage, sour cream, avocado ranch sauce. Contains egg, milk. |
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Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco |
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Slow roasted chicken, three cheese blend, creamy jalapeno sauce. Contains egg, milk. |
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Seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, taco shell. Contains milk, soy. |
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Crunchy Taco Supreme |
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Seasoned beef, iceberg lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, taco shell. Contains milk, soy. |
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Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos (or Supreme) |
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Seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, Doritos Locos tacos nacho cheese shell. The Supreme also includes diced tomatoes and reduced-fat sour cream. Contains milk, MSG, soy. To avoid gluten, do not order the Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch, which is made with flatbread. |
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Veggie Bowl |
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Seasoned rice, black beans, fresh iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, guacamole, reduced-fat sour cream, tomatoes, and avocado ranch sauce. |
According to full nutritional information provided by Taco Bell, all of the Burritos, Nachos, and Quesadilla menu items contain gluten. If you have a gluten intolerance, consider the crunchy tacos and avoid foods wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Nacho Cheese Sauce Ingredients |
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Nonfat milk, cheese whey, water, vegetable oil, modified food starch, maltodextrin, natural flavors, salt, dipotassium phosphate, jalapeno puree, vinegar, lactic acid, cellulose gum, potassium citrate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, citric acid, annatto and oleoresin paprika |
Individuals who have food allergies, including those with an intolerance to gluten, should inform the restaurant manager before placing an order.
Here is a list of gluten-free sides on Taco Bell’s menu.
Side Dishes
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Hash Browns |
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Fried potato hash brown patty. |
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Black Beans |
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Slow-simmered black beans. |
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Black Beans & Rice |
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Slow-simmered black beans and seasoned rice. |
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Pintos N Cheese |
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Refried beans with red sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperjack cheese, and cheddar cheese. |
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Seasoned Rice |
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Long grain rice made with seasoning that contains spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, and other natural flavors. |
This guide is for informational purposes only. Taco Bell may change its recipes without notice. Individuals with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should check the official Taco Bell website or ask the restaurant for the most up-to-date information about allergens in the food. Neither Nutrition & Ingredients nor its staff assume responsibility for individuals with allergies. Always consult your physician for advice about your health care and dietary needs.
Review the table below for a list of Taco Bell gluten-free salsa packets, dressings, and sauces.
Salsas & Sauces
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Avocado Ranch Dressing |
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Avocado Verde Salsa Sauce Packet |
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Bell Sauce Dip |
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Creamy Chipotle Sauce |
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Creamy Jalapeno Sauce |
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Diablo Sauce Packet |
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Hot Sauce Packets |
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Jalapeno Honey Mustard Dip |
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Mild Sauce Packet |
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Red Sauce |
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Spicy Ranch Sauce |
Customize your Taco Bell meal with additional toppings such as avocado, chicken, vegetables, or other add-ons. Here is a list of gluten-free menu options at U.S. Taco Bell locations.
Menu Add-Ons
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3 Cheese Blend |
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Bacon |
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Cheddar Cheese |
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Chicken |
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Creamer |
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Crunchy Taco Shell |
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Guacamole |
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Nacho Chips |
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Eggs |
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Jalapenos |
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Iceberg Lettuce |
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Onions or Onion Cilantro Blend |
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Reduced Fat Sour Cream |
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Sausage |
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Seasoned Beef |
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Steak |
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Tomatoes |
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Tostado Shell |
Summary of FDA Guidelines
Federal regulations cover nine major food allergens: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat.
Highly refined oil, even if derived from one of the major food allergen groups, is exempted from regulation. As such, highly refined soybean oil is not considered a common allergen.
Staff at fast food chains prepare food in a shared kitchen and cook with grills and fryers that are used for multiple items, which may include gluten-containing foods. Fried food products may be cooked in common fryer oil.
As such, foods made without any of the major allergens may come into contact with or contain trace amounts of allergens through cross contamination.
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Food allergen and product image source: Taco Bell’s website. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for research and commentary related to fast food nutrition reports.