Let’s go taco-bout fast food tacos, let’s go? Although we’re hard pressed to find anyone who isn’t thrilled about going out for a Tacos a dinner date at a trendy restaurant, fewer people may be as enthusiastic about taking a drive-thru for their fix of tacos, especially if one person is focused on food quality ingredients.
Fast food tacos get a bad rap. It is true that there are bad players in the world of tacos when it comes to the ingredients that are used to create the favorite dish, but isn’t everything? The truth is, there are fast food tacos out there that are made with awesome quality ingredients and taste fantastic to boot. And data shows that eating tacos in general is linked to lower overall energy consumption and more fiber consumption—two factors that contribute to weight loss and overall health for many people.
Whether you’re a crispy or soft-shelled team, or a corn or flour tortilla, you can be pleased to know that if you’re craving a taco when you’re on the go, there are great options for you. With that in mind, here are the 5 fast food tacos with the highest quality ingredients — and for more great content to get you through until Taco Tuesday rolls again, check out 5 Discontinued Taco Bell Items Customers Are Still Drooling Over.
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Taco Bell Soft Shell Taco with Chicken
By tacoCalories: 160, 5g fat (2.5g saturated fat), 510mg sodium, 16g total carbs (1g fiber, 1g sugar), 12g protein
Real white meat chicken, crunchy lettuce, cheese and a warm flour tortilla make this a simple but delicious tacos that is not loaded with questionable ingredients. Feel free to ask for fresh tomatoes in your taco for even more real veggies.
2
Del Taco Carne Asada Taco Del Carbon
By taco: 120 calories, 3.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 420 mg sodium, 14 g total carbohydrate (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 10 g protein
Made with freshly grilled carne asada, diced spring onions, chopped cilantro and tangy green sauce, and a warm corn tortilla, this quality taco is full of flavor and nutrition.
3
Chipotle Create Your Own Taco
Per taco order: 390–1,140 calories, depending on how you customize your order
Chipotle allows you to customize your taco according to your preferences. From freshly cooked chicken, steak or carnitas as protein options to toppings like fresh lettuce and cooked fajita peppers, there’s no shortage of quality, healthy ingredients. Top your taco with chili-corn salsa for the ultimate high-quality kick.
4
Baja Grilled Fresh Shrimp Taco
By taco: 180 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 690 mg sodium, 21 g total carbohydrates (4 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 10 g protein
Grilled shrimp topped with avocado, cabbage, freshly made pico de gallo, and avocado salsa make for a taco packed with quality ingredients. Although eating shrimp at a quick service restaurant is not a priority, Fresh Baja does it well and is certainly worth exploring.
5
Chewy Chicken Taco Carl’s Jr.
By tacoCalories: 250, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 740mg sodium, 18g total carbs (1g fiber, 1g sugar), 16g protein
Bursting with quality ingredients like grilled chicken, tomatoes, real cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo, there’s nothing wrong with this fast food taco when it comes to sourcing quality ingredients. You won’t find any questionable sauces or ingredients in this one.
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