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Taco Bell Crunchy Taco
Seasoned beef, shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese in a crunchy corn shell. The original Taco Bell taco — unchanged since 1962 and still under $2.
The Taco Bell Crunchy Taco contains 170 calories, 8g of protein and 9g of fat. It costs $1.89 in the United States, up from $0.19 in 1962. Available in 14 countries, with prices ranging from $0.79 in India to $2.17 in UAE. This page covers full Crunchy Taco nutrition facts, price history, and worldwide price comparison.
US Price
$1.89
baseline price
Calories
170
9% daily value
Cheapest
$0.79
India
Most Expensive
$2.17
UAE
Countries
14
available worldwide
Crunchy Taco Nutrition Facts
US standard serving · Source: Taco Bell official nutrition data
170
KCAL
Calories
9g
TOTAL FAT
Fat
13g
CARBS
Carbohydrates
8g
PROTEIN
Protein
Contains: wheat, milk, soy. Always check Taco Bell official allergen guide →
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location, preparation method and date. Always verify with the Taco Bell official nutrition page before making dietary decisions.
Crunchy Taco Price History
US average price · Updated when prices change on PriceMyMeal
Crunchy Taco Price — United States
+895% since 1962
Crunchy Taco Price by Country
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The History of the Crunchy Taco
Origins and story behind this iconic item
1962
Glen Bell opens the first Taco Bell in Downey, California, serving the Crunchy Taco for 19 cents.
1967
Taco Bell begins franchising. The Crunchy Taco is the anchor product of every new location.
1978
Taco Bell is sold to PepsiCo for $125 million. The Crunchy Taco remains the #1 product.
Today
Despite decades of menu expansion, the Crunchy Taco remains Taco Bell's most iconic item — at under $2, one of the best fast food values in America.
Crunchy Taco — Did You Know?
Interesting facts about the Crunchy Taco
At 19 cents in 1962, the Crunchy Taco was priced to attract working-class customers. Adjusted for inflation, it's arguably cheaper today in real terms.
The Crunchy Taco is one of the only fast food items in America that remains under $2 — a remarkable feat of value positioning sustained for over 60 years.
Glen Bell learned to make tacos by watching the McDonald brothers in San Bernardino and then opened a taco stand nearby — directly inspired by their fast food assembly model.
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