The Del Taco New Carnitas Big Fat Taco costs $3.99 and contains 410 calories in its standard preparation. It features tender, slow-cooked pork carnitas topped with savory secret sauce, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, crisp shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes, all served inside a thick, buttery toasted flatbread.
Del Taco New Carnitas Big Fat Taco Price
The standard New Carnitas Big Fat Taco is priced at $3.99. This is the base menu price before taxes, optional customizations, or restaurant-specific charges.
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| New Carnitas Big Fat Taco | $3.99 |
New Carnitas Big Fat Taco Nutrition Information
The standard New Carnitas Big Fat Taco contains 410 calories.
| Nutrition Information | Amount |
|---|---|
| Serving Size Weight | 155 g |
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
| Sodium | 340 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
New Carnitas Big Fat Taco Allergen Information
A complete official allergen table was not provided for the individual New Carnitas Big Fat Taco. Therefore, specific allergens should not be marked as present or absent without confirmed item-level information.
The menu description includes cheddar cheese and toasted flatbread, but those ingredient names alone are not enough to create a complete official allergen declaration for the entire taco.
| Allergen | Present? |
|---|---|
| Milk | Yes |
| Eggs | Yes |
| Fish | No |
| Shellfish | No |
| Tree Nuts | No |
| Peanuts | No |
| Wheat | Yes |
| Sesame | No |
| Soybeans | Yes |
| Gluten | Yes |
| MSG | No |
New Carnitas Big Fat Taco Ingredients
| Main Ingredient | Included? |
|---|---|
| Flatbread | Yes |
| Shredded Pork Carnitas | Yes |
| Secret Sauce | Yes |
| Cheddar Cheese | Yes |
| Lettuce | Yes |
| Tomatoes | Yes |
Complete Ingredient Statement
| Component | Ingredient Statement |
|---|---|
| Flatbread | Wheat flour, water, cream yeast, soybean oil, nonfat dry milk, salt, dough conditioners, sugar, vital wheat gluten, baking powder, calcium propionate as a preservative, sodium stearoyl lactylate, and enzymes |
| Shredded Pork Carnitas | Pork, water, lard, seasoning containing salt, maltodextrin, sodium acetate, sodium carbonate, and sodium citrate, plus garlic powder and salt |
| Secret Sauce | Soybean oil, water, egg yolk, vinegar, and less than 2% of modified food starch, salt, sugar, buttermilk solids, propylene glycol alginate, sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, calcium disodium EDTA, and lactic acid |
| Cheddar Cheese | Pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, and cheese coloring |
| Lettuce | Lettuce |
| Tomatoes | Tomatoes |
Ingredients Connected to Declared Allergens
| Declared Allergen | Ingredient Source |
|---|---|
| Milk | Nonfat dry milk in the flatbread, buttermilk solids in the secret sauce, and pasteurized milk in the cheddar cheese |
| Eggs | Egg yolk in the secret sauce |
| Wheat | Wheat flour and vital wheat gluten in the flatbread |
| Soybeans | Soybean oil in the flatbread and secret sauce |
| Gluten | Wheat flour and vital wheat gluten in the flatbread |
The supplied menu description identifies six main components in the New Carnitas Big Fat Taco.
| Taco Component | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Taco base | Thick, buttery toasted flatbread |
| Meat | Tender, slow-cooked pork carnitas |
| Sauce | Savory secret sauce |
| Cheese | Fresh house-grated cheddar cheese |
| Vegetable | Crisp shredded lettuce |
| Vegetable | Diced tomatoes |
New Carnitas Queso Loaded Nachos Customization
Flavor Ups
Add extra flavor to your nachos with any of the following optional upgrades:
| Flavor Up | Additional Price |
|---|---|
| Go Bold – Fries and Secret Sauce | +$1.09 |
| Go Chipotle | +$0.70 |
| Go Cool – Sour Cream | +$0.70 |
| Go Guac’d Up | +$1.99 |
| Go Pico de Gallo | +$0.70 |
| Go Salsa | +$0.70 |
| Go Spicy – Jalapeños | +$0.70 |
Carnitas Customization
| Carnitas Option | Additional Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Carnitas | Included |
| Light Carnitas | No additional charge listed |
| Extra Carnitas | +$2.00 |
Pinto Beans Customization
| Pinto Beans Option | Additional Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Pinto Beans | Included |
| No Pinto Beans | No additional charge listed |
| Light Pinto Beans | No additional charge listed |
| Extra Pinto Beans | +$1.00 |
Queso Blanco Customization
| Queso Blanco Option | Additional Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Queso Blanco | Included |
| No Queso Blanco | No additional charge listed |
| Light Queso Blanco | No additional charge listed |
| Extra Queso Blanco | +$0.80 |
Sour Cream Customization
| Sour Cream Option | Additional Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Sour Cream | Included |
| No Sour Cream | No additional charge listed |
| Light Sour Cream | No additional charge listed |
| Extra Sour Cream | +$0.70 |
Jalapeño Pepper Customization
| Jalapeño Option | Additional Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Jalapeño Peppers | Included |
| No Jalapeño Peppers | No additional charge listed |
| Light Jalapeño Peppers | No additional charge listed |
| Extra Jalapeño Peppers | +$0.70 |
Diced Tomato Customization
| Diced Tomato Option | Additional Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Diced Tomatoes | Included |
| No Diced Tomatoes | No additional charge listed |
| Light Diced Tomatoes | No additional charge listed |
| Extra Diced Tomatoes | +$0.70 |
| Substitute Diced Tomatoes | Available; exact charge not listed |
Optional Add-Ons
| Add-On | Additional Price |
|---|---|
| Bacon | +$1.09 |
| Cheddar Cheese | +$0.70 |
| Chili Topping | +$0.89 |
| Chips | +$1.39 |
| Cilantro | No additional price shown |
| Green Sauce | +$0.49 |
| Lettuce | +$0.70 |
| Onions | +$0.70 |
| Queso | +$0.80 |
| Red Sauce | +$0.49 |
| Rice | +$1.00 |
| Secret Sauce | +$0.70 |
| Spicy Jack Cheese | +$0.70 |
| Tomatoes | +$0.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Del Taco New Carnitas Big Fat Taco?
The New Carnitas Big Fat Taco costs $3.99 before tax or any optional customizations.
How many calories are in the New Carnitas Big Fat Taco?
The standard taco contains 410 calories.
What meat is used in the New Carnitas Big Fat Taco?
The taco is made with tender, slow-cooked pork carnitas.
What ingredients are in the New Carnitas Big Fat Taco?
The listed ingredients are toasted flatbread, pork carnitas, secret sauce, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
What type of shell does the Carnitas Big Fat Taco use?
It uses a thick, buttery toasted flatbread rather than a traditional crunchy corn taco shell.
Does the Carnitas Big Fat Taco contain cheese?
Yes. Fresh house-grated cheddar cheese is included in the supplied menu description.
Does the Carnitas Big Fat Taco contain lettuce?
Yes. Crisp shredded lettuce is included.
Does the Carnitas Big Fat Taco contain tomatoes?
Yes. Diced tomatoes are included as a standard topping.
What sauce comes on the Carnitas Big Fat Taco?
The taco includes savory secret sauce.
Is the Carnitas Big Fat Taco made with pork?
Yes. Its main filling is slow-cooked pork carnitas.
Does the Carnitas Big Fat Taco contain milk?
The taco contains cheddar cheese, but a complete official milk-allergen declaration for the item was not supplied.
Does the Carnitas Big Fat Taco contain wheat or gluten?
The taco uses toasted flatbread, but exact official wheat and gluten allergen statuses were not provided. It should not be described as wheat-free or gluten-free without confirmed information.
Does the Carnitas Big Fat Taco contain eggs?
An official egg-allergen declaration was not included in the supplied information.
Does the Carnitas Big Fat Taco contain soy?
An exact soybean-allergen status was not supplied and should not be guessed.
Are the $3.99 price and 410 calories for the standard taco?
Yes. The $3.99 price and 410-calorie amount apply to the standard New Carnitas Big Fat Taco described above, before optional changes or restaurant-specific charges.