Taco Bell Guide
High Protein at Taco Bell
The highest-protein item at Taco Bell is the Chicken Strips, with 69g of protein.
High Protein Menu Items
| Item | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Strips | 1320 | 69g |
| Nacho Party Pack | 2060 | 47g |
| Chicken Nuggets | 330 | 36g |
| Grande Nachos | 1010 | 32g |
| Boss Nachos | 1160 | 30g |
| Cantina Chicken Quesadilla | 570 | 29g |
| Caliente Cantina Chicken Quesadilla | 560 | 29g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 510 | 27g |
| Steak Quesadilla | 520 | 27g |
| Fritos Flamin' Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito | 730 | 26g |
| Grilled Cheese Burrito | 710 | 26g |
| Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla | 530 | 26g |
| Cantina Chicken Bowl | 490 | 25g |
| Breakfast Quesadilla | 510 | 25g |
| Cantina Chicken Burrito | 540 | 25g |
Across all 132 menu items we track at Taco Bell, the median is about 280 calories and 9g of protein — so the high protein picks above are meaningfully different from a typical order, not just the default menu re-sorted.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the best high protein option at Taco Bell?
- The highest-protein item at Taco Bell is the Chicken Strips, with 69g of protein.
- What else at Taco Bell fits high protein?
- The Nacho Party Pack is another strong pick — 2060 calories, 47g protein.
Nutrition data verified August 31, 2026.