Taco Bell • Gluten-Free Guide • Updated June 2026
Gluten-Free Options at Taco Bell
Quick Answer: Yes — Taco Bell has 17 gluten-free options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Veggie Bowl (410 cal, 12g protein, Nom Score B).
17Gluten-Free Options
112Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Gluten-Free Picks at Taco Bell
1
B
Veggie Bowl
Cal
410
Prot
12g
Sod
850
Sug
3g
Contains: EggsMilk
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Seasoned Rice: Enriched long grain rice, water, canola oil, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika (VC), disodium guanylate and inosinate, torula yeast. [certified vegan]
Black Beans: Black beans, water, onion, canola oil, seasoning (water, dextrose, salt, natural flavor, corn starch, corn oil, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric), modified corn starch, salt, chili powder, garlic, onion. [certified vegan]
Guacamole: Avocado pulp (avocado, lime juice, salt), onions, tomatoes, sauce (soybean oil, water, salt, distilled vinegar, cane sugar, garlic powder, disodium inosinate and guanylate, dehydrated onion, spice, citric acid, mustard, modified corn starch, sorbic acid, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, natural flavor, calcium disodium EDTA (P). [certified vegan]
Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Pico de Gallo: Tomatoes, onion, water, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, salt, xanthan gum. [certified vegan]
Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Avocado Ranch Sauce: Soybean oil, cultured buttermilk, water, avocado, cage-free egg yolk, vinegar, white wine vinegar, 2% or less of: salt, garlic juice, sugar, natural flavor, lemon and lime juice concentrate, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, onion, garlic, lactic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid, turmeric oleoresin (VC), fruit juice (VC), fruit juice concentrate (VC), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
2
B
Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco Supreme
Cal
190
Prot
8g
Sod
380
Sug
2g
Contains: MilkSoy
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Doritos® Locos Nacho Cheese Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, corn, and/or soybean oil), corn flour, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese, whey, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk, romano cheese, whey protein concentrate, onion powder, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, tomato powder, lactose, spices, turmeric and annatto (VC), lactic acid, citric acid, sugar, garlic powder, nonfat milk, red and green bell pepper powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, yellow 5 & 6 (C), caramel color (C), red 40 (C)). Contains: Milk
Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy
Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes. [certified vegan]
Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
3
B
Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco
Cal
170
Prot
7g
Sod
370
Sug
1g
Contains: MilkSoy
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Doritos® Locos Nacho Cheese Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, corn, and/or soybean oil), corn flour, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese, whey, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk, romano cheese, whey protein concentrate, onion powder, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, tomato powder, lactose, spices, turmeric and annatto (VC), lactic acid, citric acid, sugar, garlic powder, nonfat milk, red and green bell pepper powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, yellow 5 & 6 (C), caramel color (C), red 40 (C)). Contains: Milk
Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy
Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Veggie BowlNom’s Top Pick
Whole food salad. Great sugar & fiber. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Contains: Eggs, Milk
Contains: EggsMilk
Seasoned Rice: Enriched long grain rice, water, canola oil, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika (VC), disodium guanylate and inosinate, torula yeast. [certified vegan]. Black Beans: Black beans, water, onion, canola oil, seasoning (water, dextrose, salt, natural flavor, corn starch, corn oil, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric), modified corn starch, salt, chili powder, garlic, onion. [certified vegan]. Guacamole: Avocado pulp (avocado, lime juice, salt), onions, tomatoes, sauce (soybean oil, water, salt, distilled vinegar, cane sugar, garlic powder, disodium inosinate and guanylate, dehydrated onion, spice, citric acid, mustard, modified corn starch, sorbic acid, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, natural flavor, calcium disodium EDTA (P). [certified vegan]. Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Pico de Gallo: Tomatoes, onion, water, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, salt, xanthan gum. [certified vegan]. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Avocado Ranch Sauce: Soybean oil, cultured buttermilk, water, avocado, cage-free egg yolk, vinegar, white wine vinegar, 2% or less of: salt, garlic juice, sugar, natural flavor, lemon and lime juice concentrate, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, onion, garlic, lactic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid, turmeric oleoresin (VC), fruit juice (VC), fruit juice concentrate (VC), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
B
410
12g
48g
850mg
2
Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco Supreme
Great portion & fiber. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Soy
Contains: MilkSoy
Doritos® Locos Nacho Cheese Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, corn, and/or soybean oil), corn flour, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese, whey, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk, romano cheese, whey protein concentrate, onion powder, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, tomato powder, lactose, spices, turmeric and annatto (VC), lactic acid, citric acid, sugar, garlic powder, nonfat milk, red and green bell pepper powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, yellow 5 & 6 (C), caramel color (C), red 40 (C)). Contains: Milk. Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes. [certified vegan]. Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
B
190
8g
15g
380mg
3
Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Soy
Contains: MilkSoy
Doritos® Locos Nacho Cheese Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, corn, and/or soybean oil), corn flour, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese, whey, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk, romano cheese, whey protein concentrate, onion powder, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, tomato powder, lactose, spices, turmeric and annatto (VC), lactic acid, citric acid, sugar, garlic powder, nonfat milk, red and green bell pepper powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, yellow 5 & 6 (C), caramel color (C), red 40 (C)). Contains: Milk. Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
B
170
7g
13g
370mg
4
Crunchy Taco
Deep fried. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Soy
Contains: MilkSoy
Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (soybean, corn and/or cottonseed oil), oat fiber. [certified vegan]. Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
C
166
7g
13g
310mg
5
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Deep fried. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium & sat fat. · Contains: Milk, Soy
Contains: MilkSoy
Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (soybean, corn and/or cottonseed oil), oat fiber. [certified vegan]. Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes. [certified vegan]. Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
C
187
8g
16g
323mg
The Nom Score read
The Veggie Bowl tops Taco Bell’s 17 gluten-free options — Nom Score B (77/100) on 410 calories, 12g protein, and 850mg sodium. The lightest is the Crunchy Taco, at 166 calories. Most come from the Tacos menu (4 of 5). Protein ranges 7–12g across the picks. Figures are computed from Taco Bell’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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What to Avoid
These items at Taco Bell don’t meet gluten-free criteria:
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (16 oz)
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data
Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data
Cheesy Roll Up
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data — ingredients mention wheat
Volcano Quesarito
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data — ingredients mention wheat
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Gluten-Free at Taco Bell
Allergen lists flag wheat, but shared fryers and prep surfaces mean cross-contact—ask staff if you have celiac disease
Bunless, protein-style, and “in a bowl” builds skip the most common gluten source
Sauces, seasonings, and breading are hidden gluten—verify before adding
FAQ
Common questions about gluten-free at Taco Bell
Is Taco Bell good for gluten-free diets?
Yes — Taco Bell has 17 gluten-free options, topped by the Veggie Bowl (Nom Score B).
What’s the best gluten-free option at Taco Bell?
The Veggie Bowl is the best choice with 410 calories, 12g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Taco Bell?
The highest-protein option at Taco Bell is the Veggie Bowl with 12g protein (410 cal).
How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs
sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
Data comes from Taco Bell’s published nutrition information.
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