The Del Taco breakfast menu in 2026 runs from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM daily at all locations, no select-location caveat, no weekend-only program; breakfast is available every morning.
What makes the Del Taco breakfast menu different from every competitor in the Western US is freshness: Del Taco grates its cheddar cheese in-house every morning (not from a bag), uses real eggs, and grills carne asada to order rather than keeping it warm in a heating tray.
The Del Taco breakfast menu starts at $1.99 for a Breakfast Roller, the cheapest complete breakfast item in this 41-brand guide and peaks at approximately $9.19 for an Epic Scrambler Burrito Meal.
Every breakfast purchase earns toward a free coffee before 11 AM for Del Yeah! Rewards members. View the official Del Taco breakfast menu → Del Taco was founded in 1964 in Yermo, California by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson, two years after Taco Bell, making it the second-oldest Mexican-inspired fast food chain in the US.
Breakfast hours
6:00 AM – 11:00 AM daily
Founded
1964, Yermo, California
Cheapest item
Breakfast Roller — $1.99
Signature
Carne Asada Epic Scrambler Burrito
| Day | Breakfast starts | Breakfast ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Monday – Sunday
Daily |
6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Breakfast available daily at all standard locations — no weekend-only limitation |
| 24-hour locations | Open overnight | Breakfast items vary | Select 24-hr Del Taco locations (common in California) serve breakfast items outside the standard window — confirm with your location via app |
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Delivery
Uber Eats / DoorDash |
6:00 AM | ~10:45 AM | Order by 10:45 AM via delivery apps — kitchens begin transitioning to lunch before 11 AM |
Official description from deltaco.com: scrambled eggs, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, zesty red sauce, and choice of protein, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Calorie range: 960–1,120 cal.
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein (g) | Key feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada Epic Scrambler Burrito Signature | ~$5.95 | 960 | ~40 | Freshly grilled carne asada steak — the only breakfast burrito with grilled-to-order steak in Western US fast food |
| Bacon Epic Scrambler Burrito | ~$5.49 | ~1,000 | ~38 | Crispy bacon strips; red sauce included; house-grated cheddar throughout |
| Egg & Cheese Epic Scrambler Burrito | ~$4.79 | ~970 | ~33 | Vegetarian option; egg + house-grated cheddar + red sauce; no meat |
| Huevos Rancheros Epic Scrambler Burrito | ~$5.79 | 1,120 | ~36 | Highest calorie option; ranchero sauce format; most loaded build |
| Item | Standalone | Meal (+ 5pc hashbrowns + drink) |
Cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito | ~$2.49 | ~$5.99 | ~350 |
| Bacon Breakfast Burrito | ~$3.49 | ~$6.99 | ~420 |
| Carne Asada Steak Breakfast Burrito PREMIUM | ~$3.99 | ~$7.49 | ~440 |
The Breakfast Roller is Del Taco’s most affordable item — a warm flour tortilla rolled around scrambled eggs, house-grated cheddar cheese, and your choice of protein. At $1.99, it is the cheapest complete fast food breakfast item documented across all 41 brands in this guide. It’s compact, easy to eat while driving, and genuinely filling for its size. The egg-to-cheese ratio is higher than the larger burritos, giving it a cleaner flavor without the red sauce. Order two for under $4 for a full breakfast under 600 calories.
| Item | Price | Cal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roller CHEAPEST / VEGETARIAN | $1.99 | ~220 | No meat; lightest roller; best for calorie-conscious morning or a side to a larger order |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roller | $1.99 | ~260 | Crispy bacon; the most popular roller; simple and fast |
| Carne Asada Steak Breakfast Roller | $1.99 | ~270 | Grilled carne asada in a roller — the biggest flavor-per-dollar in Del Taco breakfast |
| Item | Price | Cal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Taco LIGHTEST · 210 CAL | ~$1.69 | 210 | The lowest-calorie complete breakfast item at Del Taco; soft taco shell, scrambled egg, cheddar |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Taco | ~$1.99 | ~260 | Adds crispy bacon; still lighter than any burrito format |
| Double Cheese Breakfast Taco NEW 2026 | ~$2.29 | ~280 | New 2026 addition: freshly grated cheddar + Queso Blanco; two-cheese format; scrambled eggs + choice of protein |
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hashbrown Sticks (5 pc) INCLUDED IN ALL BREAKFAST MEALS | ~$2.49 standalone | Crispy golden sticks; included in all breakfast meal combos; dip in Del Taco's zesty red sauce for the classic pairing |
| Donut Bites | ~$1.99 | Warm cinnamon-sugar coated donut bites; the sweet breakfast side; pairs naturally with Café de Olla |
Del Taco’s breakfast freshness comes down to two facts that competitors don’t match at the same price point.
First, Del Taco grates its cheddar cheese in-house every single morning, not from a pre-shredded bag. The house-grated cheddar melts differently, clumps less in the tortilla, and delivers a cleaner dairy flavor throughout every burrito and taco. Second, the Carne Asada Steak Breakfast Burrito and Breakfast Roller use steak that is freshly grilled to order not kept warm in a holding tray.
When you order carne asada at breakfast at Del Taco, it comes off the grill. At Taco Bell’s breakfast, there is no carne asada option at all. These two facts hand-grated cheese and freshly grilled carne asada are Del Taco’s explicit competitive claim against both McDonald’s (pre-cracked liquid eggs at most locations) and Taco Bell (no carne asada, no house-grated cheese at breakfast).
| Café de Olla Option | Est. Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Café de Olla Coffee TRADITIONAL | ~$1.99–$2.49 | Hot brewed coffee with cinnamon and piloncillo flavoring; closest to the traditional Mexican café de olla experience |
| Iced Café de Olla (Vanilla / Caramel) | ~$2.49–$2.99 | Same cinnamon-spiced base served cold; Vanilla and Caramel variants; significantly cheaper than Starbucks equivalent |
| Regular Hot Coffee (classic) | ~$1.49–$1.99 | Standard medium roast for those who prefer plain coffee; included as combo option in breakfast meals |
| Simply Orange® (bottle) | ~$2.49 | 100% orange juice; the non-coffee breakfast drink; Simply Orange is the premium OJ brand from Coca-Cola |
Epic Scrambler calorie data confirmed), deltaacomenu.com, official deltaco.com nutrition disclosures. Values are estimates; confirm at deltaco.com/nutrition for exact figures.
| Item | Cal | Protein (g) | Est. Sodium (mg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Taco LIGHTEST | 210 | ~10 | ~350 | Lowest-calorie and lowest-sodium item on the breakfast menu |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roller | ~260 | ~13 | ~480 | Compact, affordable; best calorie-per-dollar at $1.99 |
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito | ~350 | ~15 | ~700 | Entry-level burrito; no meat adds calorie savings |
| Bacon Breakfast Burrito | ~420 | ~18 | ~900 | Classic format; affordable at ~$3.49 standalone |
| Carne Asada Steak Breakfast Burrito | ~440 | ~22 | ~850 | Fresh carne asada; best protein-per-calorie of the regular burritos |
| Egg & Cheese Epic Scrambler Burrito | ~970 | ~33 | ~1,400 | Large format; no meat but still substantial calories from tortilla and cheese |
| Carne Asada Epic Scrambler Burrito SIGNATURE | 960 | ~40 | ~1,350 | Highest protein of any breakfast item; freshly grilled carne asada |
| Huevos Rancheros Epic Scrambler HIGHEST CAL | 1,120 | ~36 | ~1,600 | Most loaded; ranchero sauce adds calories and sodium significantly |
| Hashbrown Sticks (5 pc) | ~230 | ~2 | ~380 | Crispy side; included in all breakfast meals |
| Donut Bites | ~300 | ~4 | ~220 | Lowest-sodium sweet item; pairs with Café de Olla |
Based on Del Taco official allergen categories (deltaco.com): Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soy, MSG. All items prepared in a shared kitchen, cross-contact possible.
| Item | Gluten (Wheat) |
Dairy (Milk) |
Eggs | Soy | Peanuts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All breakfast burritos & rollers | Y | Y | Y | MC | N | Flour tortilla (wheat); house-grated cheddar (dairy); real eggs; soy oil MC from shared fryer |
| Breakfast Tacos (all) | Y | Y | Y | MC | N | Soft taco tortilla (wheat); cheddar (dairy); eggs |
| Hashbrown Sticks | MC | N | N | Y | N | Potato base is gluten-free but fried in shared oil; soy oil used in frying |
| Donut Bites | Y | Y | MC | MC | N | Wheat + dairy in dough; eggs MC from shared equipment |
| Café de Olla (hot/iced) FEWEST ALLERGENS | N | MC* | N | N | N | *Dairy MC if shared equipment is used; black coffee itself is allergen-free; cinnamon and piloncillo only |
The dominant substitution decision in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas where both chains operate.
| Feature | Del Taco Breakfast | Taco Bell Breakfast |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese | House-grated cheddar daily | Pre-shredded three-cheese blend from bag |
| Eggs | Real shell eggs (cracked fresh) | Liquid egg product at most locations |
| Carne asada option | Yes — grilled to order at breakfast | No carne asada at breakfast |
| Cheapest breakfast item | $1.99 Breakfast Roller | ~$2.49 Breakfast Soft Taco |
| Breakfast hours | 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (most locations) |
| Sweet breakfast item | Donut Bites + Café de Olla | Cinnabon Delights |
| Specialty coffee | Café de Olla (cinnamon + piloncillo) | Regular iced/hot coffee |
| Free daily loyalty perk | Free coffee before 11 AM (Del Yeah!) | No equivalent daily free item |
| Founded | 1964, Yermo CA | 1962, San Bernardino CA |
| US locations | ~600 (Western/Southwest) | ~8,000+ (nationwide) |
| Best for | Freshness seekers, carne asada fans, Café de Olla lovers, Western US locals | Speed, nationwide availability, Cinnabon Delights fans |
All Del Yeah! members receive a free iced or hot coffee with any purchase every day before 11 AM. This is not a Tuesday-only deal — it's every day, for every member, at every tier. Effectively, every Del Taco breakfast purchase comes with free coffee for Rewards members.
Queso (entry): 8 pts per $1 · Scorcho (250 pts): 10 pts per $1 · Inferno (1,500 pts): 11 pts per $1 · Epic (3,000 pts): 12 pts per $1. Scorcho is now only 250 pts (previously 500) — easier to reach than ever. Wednesday Hookups (BOGO deals) unlock at Scorcho level.
BOGO on Epic Scrambler Burritos on Tuesdays (app offer, 2026). Epic Level (3,000 pts): free Epic Burrito every 3 months — can be redeemed at breakfast. $1 Epic Burritos appear as rotating app offers; check the Offers tab before ordering.
Hack 1
Download the Del Yeah! app before your first breakfast visit — every member gets free iced or hot coffee with any purchase before 11 AM, every single day. A $1.99 Breakfast Roller + free Café de Olla = a complete breakfast for under $2.50 out of pocket. The easiest daily coffee hack in the 41-brand project.
Hack 2
Order two Breakfast Rollers instead of one burrito — two Rollers = ~$3.98 for ~520 calories and more protein than a single larger burrito at the same price. Two Carne Asada Rollers gives you ~40g of protein for under $4.
Hack 3
Pair the hot Café de Olla with Donut Bites (~$4.00 total) — the cinnamon in the coffee complements the cinnamon sugar on the bites. The most culturally authentic morning pairing at any fast food chain in the Western US.
Hack 4
Order on Tuesday via the app for the BOGO Epic Scrambler Burrito deal — two Epic Scramblers for the price of one (~$5.95) is the highest value breakfast combo available at Del Taco. Set a Tuesday reminder; the offer appears in the app's Offers tab in the morning.
Hack 5
If you're watching sodium, the Egg & Cheese Breakfast Taco at 210 cal and ~350 mg sodium is the best single-item light breakfast at Del Taco. Pair it with a plain hot coffee (not Café de Olla if you want to minimize sugar) for a sub-300 mg sodium morning beverage.
Hack 6
The Double Cheese Breakfast Taco (new 2026) gets you both house-grated cheddar AND Queso Blanco — two textures of melted cheese in one taco. At ~$2.29, it's the most cheese-forward light breakfast option and worth ordering at least once since it's a 2026-specific item.
Hack 7
If you're near a 24-hour Del Taco in California, call ahead and ask if they serve breakfast items after 11 AM — some 24-hr locations keep select breakfast items like Breakfast Rollers on the menu outside the standard window for late-night or early-morning visitors who fall outside the 6–11 AM range.
Best value
Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roller ($1.99) + free Café de Olla via Del Yeah! app. A complete Mexican-inspired breakfast under $2.50 total. The cheapest full fast food breakfast in this 41-brand guide.
Best for protein
Carne Asada Epic Scrambler Burrito (~$5.95, 960 cal, ~40g protein) — freshly grilled steak, real eggs, house-grated cheddar. The premium Del Taco breakfast that defines the brand's freshness identity.
Most unique
Hot Café de Olla + Donut Bites (~$4.00 total) — the most culturally distinctive breakfast pairing in Western US fast food. The cinnamon-piloncillo coffee + cinnamon sugar donut combination that no other chain offers.
Price disclaimer
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Del Taco stops serving breakfast at 11:00 AM at most US locations. Breakfast begins at 6:00 AM daily. If you’re ordering via delivery apps like UberEats or DoorDash, place your order by 10:45 AM — kitchens begin transitioning to the lunch menu just before 11 AM which may limit availability. Select 24-hour Del Taco locations (common in California) may serve certain breakfast items outside this window — confirm with your specific location.
No — Del Taco does not serve breakfast all day at most locations. Breakfast runs from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. After 11:00 AM, the kitchen switches to the full lunch and dinner menu. The exception is 24-hour Del Taco locations (concentrated in California) where select breakfast items may remain available outside standard hours — confirm by calling your nearest location.
Del Taco’s Café de Olla is a Mexican-inspired coffee brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo — a type of unrefined raw cane sugar with a deep, molasses-like sweetness. It is available as hot or iced (Vanilla and Caramel variations). The concept is based on the traditional Mexican clay pot coffee (café de olla) brewed with the same spices. It is the only culturally specific Mexican-tradition coffee at a fast food breakfast chain in the US — no other chain in this 41-brand guide serves anything equivalent.
Yes — Del Taco grates its cheddar cheese in-house every morning (not from a pre-shredded bag), uses real shell eggs cracked fresh (not liquid egg product), and grills carne asada to order for the Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito and Carne Asada Breakfast Roller. These three freshness standards place Del Taco’s breakfast above most fast food competitors at the same price point, and specifically above Taco Bell which uses pre-shredded cheese and no carne asada at breakfast.
The healthiest Del Taco breakfast by calories is the Egg & Cheese Breakfast Taco at 210 calories and approximately 350 mg sodium. For a slightly more filling option, the Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roller (~220 cal, ~350–480 mg sodium) at $1.99 is the best calorie-per-dollar value. If you want the lightest complete meal, pair either with a plain hot coffee or Café de Olla (black, no added sugar) and avoid the Epic Scrambler Burritos (960–1,120 cal).
All Del Yeah! Rewards members receive a free iced or hot coffee with any purchase every day before 11 AM — this is Del Taco’s most valuable daily breakfast perk. On Tuesdays, the app offers BOGO on Epic Scrambler Burritos. The Rewards program is tiered: entry-level Queso earns 8 points per $1; Scorcho (250 pts, now reduced from 500) earns 10 points per $1 and unlocks Wednesday Hookups. Download the Del Taco app before your first breakfast visit to activate the free daily coffee immediately.
