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Taco Bell • Vegan Guide • Updated June 2026

Vegan Options at Taco Bell

Quick Answer: Yes — Taco Bell has 5 vegan options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Black Beans (51 cal, 3g protein, Nom Score B).

5Vegan Options
112Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated

Top Vegan Picks at Taco Bell

1
B
Black Beans
Cal
51
Prot
3g
Sod
140
Sug
0g
View full ingredients
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]
2
B
Black Beans & Rice
Cal
160
Prot
4g
Sod
370
Sug
1g
View full ingredients
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]
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]
3
B
Cinnamon Twists
Cal
165
Prot
2g
Sod
151
Sug
11g
Contains: Wheat
View full ingredients
Cinnamon Twists: Twist: Wheat flour, yellow corn meal, rice flour, salt. Cinnamon sugar: sugar, cinnamon, soybean oil, maltodextrin or dextrin, natural flavors. Prepared in canola oil. Contains: Wheat [certified vegan]
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Black BeansNom’s Top Pick
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order, customizable
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]
B
51
3g
7g
140mg
2
Black Beans & Rice
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order, customizable
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]. 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]
B
160
4g
25g
370mg
3
Cinnamon Twists
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat
Cinnamon Twists: Twist: Wheat flour, yellow corn meal, rice flour, salt. Cinnamon sugar: sugar, cinnamon, soybean oil, maltodextrin or dextrin, natural flavors. Prepared in canola oil. Contains: Wheat [certified vegan]
B
165
2g
27g
151mg
4
Hash Brown
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order, customizable
Hash Browns (Regional): Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola, corn, cottonseed, soybean, and/or sunflower oil), salt, dextrose. Prepared in canola oil. [certified vegan]
B
167
2g
14g
335mg
5
Salted Caramel Churros (3 Pk)
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Made-to-order, customizable
Churro Crumbles: Sugar, cinnamon, tapioca syrup, salt
B
230
2g
20g
100mg
The Nom Score read

The Black Beans tops Taco Bell’s 5 vegan options — Nom Score B (75/100) on 51 calories, 3g protein, and 140mg sodium. The Black Beans & Rice carries the most protein at 4g. Most come from the Sides menu (4 of 5). Protein ranges 2–4g across the picks. Figures are computed from Taco Bell’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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Watch-outs

What to Avoid

These items at Taco Bell don’t meet vegan criteria:

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Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (16 oz)
not flagged vegan
!
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
not flagged vegan
!
Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
not flagged vegan
!
Cheesy Roll Up
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention milk
!
Volcano Quesarito
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention beef
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Vegan at Taco Bell

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Order “Fresco Style” to replace cheese and sour cream with pico de gallo
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Bean Burrito fresco style, Black Bean Crunchwrap (no cheese/sour cream), and Veggie Power Bowl are fully veganizable
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Black beans, refried beans, seasoned rice, and potatoes are all vegan
FAQ

Common questions about vegan at Taco Bell

Is Taco Bell good for vegan diets?

Taco Bell has 5 vegan options; the best is the Black Beans (Nom Score B). For more variety, Starbucks has 14 vegan options.

What’s the best vegan option at Taco Bell?

The Black Beans is the best choice with 51 calories, 3g 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 Black Beans & Rice with 4g protein (160 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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Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Taco Bell’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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