The Del Taco Secret Menu is not a separate nationwide menu hidden behind the counter. Most so-called secret items fall into one of three categories: heritage foods associated with the Original Del Taco restaurants in Barstow, discontinued products remembered by longtime customers, and unofficial customizations made with ingredients already available at participating restaurants.

That distinction matters because employees may not recognize names such as the Stoner Burrito, Green Bean Machine, or Go Bold. Even when a restaurant has every necessary ingredient, its register, preparation rules, staffing, or local menu may prevent it from completing the request.

The easiest way to order from the Del Taco hidden menu is to start with a current menu product and clearly explain each modification. Instead of asking only for a Stoner Burrito, request a Bean & Cheese Burrito with Crinkle Cut Fries and Secret Sauce added inside.

Availability, prices, substitutions, and preparation methods vary by restaurant. Some products are mainly associated with Barstow, while others are simple menu hacks that may work at many locations.

This guide covers:

• The best Del Taco secret menu items
• Barstow heritage foods
• Unofficial burrito and taco hacks
• Breakfast customizations
• Shake and dessert combinations
• Items that are no longer dependable
• Possible customization charges
• Allergen and nutrition concerns
• Vegetarian, vegan, gluten, and low-carb considerations
• How to order without confusing the restaurant

Does Del Taco Have an Official Secret Menu?

Del Taco does not promote one official secret menu that is guaranteed at every restaurant.

What customers call the Del Taco Secret Menu usually includes:

Secret-menu category	Description
Barstow heritage products	Older Del Taco foods preserved at Original Del Taco restaurants
Fan-created hacks	Custom orders assembled from existing ingredients
Discontinued products	Former menu items that customers still request
Simple modifications	Extra sauce, added fries, removed tortilla, or changed protein
Seasonal combinations	Custom orders that depend on temporary seafood or promotional ingredients

A secret-menu nickname should be treated as a shortcut between customers, not as an official register item.

Del Taco Secret Menu Quick Guide

Secret item or hack	How to request it	Availability
Bun Taco	Taco beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a burger bun	Mainly associated with Barstow
Barstow Taco	Ask for the Original Del Taco-style taco	Barstow specialty
Combo Cup	Beef, beans, cheese, and sauce in a cup	Heritage or location-specific
Stoner Burrito	Bean & Cheese Burrito with fries and Secret Sauce	Unofficial customization
Go Bold	Add fries and Secret Sauce	Location-specific
Go Wet	Add extra red or green sauce over a burrito	Often possible
Shell-less order	Request taco or burrito filling in a cup	Location-specific
Cheese Burrito	Cheese, sour cream, and red sauce in a tortilla	Unofficial customization
Green Bean Machine	Breakfast burrito with beans and green sauce	Breakfast only
Breakfast Taco	Egg, hashbrown, cheese, and salsa in a taco shell	Unofficial customization
Breakfast Quesadilla	Quesadilla with egg and bacon	Breakfast only
Cookie Shake	Ask whether a cookie can be blended into a shake	Rare
Orange Vanilla Shake	Vanilla shake with orange soda flavor	Location-specific
Fish Burrito	Add available fish, cabbage, and sauce to a burrito	Seafood availability required
Deluxe-style upgrade	Add lettuce, tomato, and sour cream	Often possible
Beyond Meat substitution	Former hack that should not be expected	Outdated

Original Del Taco Barstow Secret Menu

The most authentic heritage items are associated with the Original Del Taco restaurants in Barstow, California.

Del Taco began in Southern California during the 1960s with a compact menu built around tacos, tostadas, fries, burgers, and simple Mexican-American combinations. Some Barstow restaurants have maintained older preparation styles and products that disappeared from the broader national menu.

These foods are not guaranteed outside Barstow.

1. Bun Taco

The Del Taco Bun Taco replaces the usual taco shell with a hamburger-style bun.

A typical Bun Taco may include:

• Seasoned beef
• Cheddar cheese
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Hamburger bun

It combines the fillings of a taco with the softer texture of a burger.

How to order it

At an Original Del Taco restaurant, ask for the Bun Taco by name.

At another location, ask:

“Can you put seasoned taco beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a burger bun?”

The restaurant may decline when the bun, register option, or preparation process does not support the request.

2. Barstow Taco

The Barstow Taco is generally associated with a larger, more generously filled taco than a standard value taco.

It may include:

• Seasoned beef
• Cheese
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Crunchy taco shell
• Sauce

The exact portion and preparation may differ from the national menu.

Outside Barstow, employees may not recognize the name or follow the same recipe.

3. Combo Cup

The Combo Cup is a tortilla-free heritage-style order that may contain:

• Seasoned beef
• Slow-cooked beans
• Cheddar cheese
• Red sauce

Some customers eat it with a fork, while others use chips for dipping.

Is the Combo Cup keto?

Not automatically.

Removing the tortilla may reduce carbohydrates, but beans and sauces still contain carbohydrates. The order should be described as tortilla-free, not automatically ketogenic.

4. Taco Salad Cup

A Taco Salad Cup is a smaller version of a taco salad or a cup filled with taco ingredients.

It may include:

• Beans or seasoned beef
• Lettuce
• Cheese
• Tomatoes
• Salsa
• Crushed taco shell

Availability depends on whether the restaurant has the correct container and allows the modification.

5. Barstow Tostada

A heritage-style tostada may include:

• Crisp flat corn shell
• Beans
• Meat or another filling
• Cheese
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Sauce

The current national CrunchTada and an Original Del Taco tostada should not be assumed to use identical recipes or portions.

Unofficial Del Taco Secret Menu Hacks

The following items are customer-created combinations. Employees may not recognize their nicknames, so order them by listing the ingredients.

6. Stoner Burrito

The Del Taco Stoner Burrito is one of the best-known unofficial hacks.

It is generally described as:

• Bean & Cheese Burrito
• Crinkle Cut Fries inside
• Secret Sauce
• Red or green sauce

How to order a Stoner Burrito

Say:

“Can I get a Bean & Cheese Burrito with Crinkle Cut Fries and Secret Sauce added inside?”

The restaurant may charge separately for fries and sauce.

Secret Sauce contains dairy and egg ingredients, so this burrito is not vegan or dairy-free.

7. Go Bold

“Go Bold” is a fan phrase for adding:

• Crinkle Cut Fries
• Secret Sauce

Customers may request the modification on:

• Burritos
• Tacos
• Quesadillas
• Burgers
• Breakfast products

The phrase may not appear on the register. Ask for fries and Secret Sauce individually.

Example order

“Please add fries and Secret Sauce inside my burrito.”

The total price depends on the base item and local upcharges.

8. Go Wet

A Go Wet Burrito generally means covering the burrito with extra red or green sauce.

Possible requests include:

• Extra red sauce on top
• Extra green sauce on top
• Both sauces
• Sauce served on the side

A wet burrito is messier than a standard handheld burrito. Request utensils and additional napkins.

9. Shell-Less Taco or Burrito

A shell-less Del Taco order removes the taco shell or flour tortilla.

The remaining filling may be placed in:

• A side cup
• A bowl
• A salad container
• Another available package

Possible fillings include:

• Seasoned beef
• Beans
• Cheese
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Sauce
• Guacamole

Important dietary warning

Removing the shell does not automatically make the order:

• Gluten-free
• Wheat-free
• Keto
• Low-carb
• Allergy-safe

Seasoned proteins, beans, sauces, and shared preparation may still create dietary concerns.

10. Cheese Burrito

The unofficial Cheese Burrito may include:

• Flour tortilla
• Cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Red sauce

Possible additions include:

• Green sauce
• Jalapeños
• Queso
• Beans
• Guacamole
• Fries

This is a vegetarian customization, but it is not vegan or dairy-free.

11. Deluxe-Style Upgrade

Some customers use “Make It Deluxe” when requesting:

• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Sour cream

This may work with tacos, burritos, burgers, and other products.

Employees may not recognize the phrase, so order each topping separately.

Del Taco Breakfast Secret Menu

Breakfast hacks depend on the restaurant’s local breakfast hours. Once breakfast service ends, eggs, bacon, or Hashbrown Sticks may no longer be available for custom orders.

12. Green Bean Machine

The unofficial Green Bean Machine may contain:

• Scrambled eggs
• Cheddar cheese
• Slow-cooked beans
• Green sauce
• Flour tortilla

How to order it

Start with an Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito and ask for:

• Beans added
• Green sauce instead of or in addition to red sauce

The nickname may not be recognized.

13. Original Breakfast Taco

A fan-created Breakfast Taco may include:

• Crunchy taco shell
• Scrambled eggs
• Hashbrown pieces
• Cheddar cheese
• Red or green sauce

Ask whether eggs and hashbrowns can replace the regular taco filling.

Some restaurants may not allow breakfast ingredients to be placed in a taco shell.

14. Breakfast Quesadilla

A Breakfast Quesadilla can be requested by starting with a Cheddar Quesadilla and adding:

• Scrambled eggs
• Bacon
• Red sauce
• Green sauce

You may also ask for the usual green sauce to be removed.

The order is not guaranteed because the current menu may not include an official breakfast quesadilla register button.

15. Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito

The Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito is a heritage-inspired breakfast order.

A fan version may include:

• Scrambled eggs
• Bacon
• Beans
• Lettuce
• Cheddar cheese
• Red sauce
• Green sauce
• Large flour tortilla

Not every restaurant carries a larger “Macho” tortilla. Order the ingredients individually and expect possible additional charges.

Protein and Quesadilla Hacks

16. Steak Quesadilla With Secret Sauce

Start with a standard quesadilla and request:

• Carne asada steak
• Secret Sauce on the side
• Optional jalapeños

A protein substitution may increase the price.

The tortilla contains wheat, the cheese contains dairy, and Secret Sauce contains dairy and egg.

17. Chicken Hard Taco

Ask for a crunchy taco with grilled chicken instead of seasoned beef.

Say:

“Can I substitute grilled chicken for the beef in a crunchy taco?”

The restaurant may charge for the protein substitution.

This should not be described as gluten-free because the chicken marinade may include wheat-containing ingredients.

18. Jalapeño Queso Bean Burrito

Start with a Bean & Cheese Burrito and add:

• Jalapeños
• Queso
• Red or green sauce
• Optional guacamole

This creates a richer and spicier bean burrito.

The item contains dairy and may contain wheat, soy, and gluten.

Del Taco Shake and Dessert Hacks

19. Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake is an unofficial request to blend a cookie into a Vanilla or Chocolate Shake.

It may not be available because:

• The restaurant may not stock cookies.
• Employees may not be allowed to blend solid foods.
• Allergen procedures may restrict the request.
• The shake equipment may not support custom additions.

Ask politely whether the restaurant can prepare it. Do not assume that every employee will recognize the name.

20. Orange Vanilla Shake

An Orange Vanilla Shake combines vanilla shake flavor with orange soda.

Ask:

“Can you add a small amount of orange fountain soda to a Vanilla Shake?”

The restaurant may decline to change the shake formula.

When an official Orange Cream-style shake is available as a limited-time product, ordering the listed version is simpler.

21. Extra-Thick Shake

You can ask whether the restaurant can make a shake thicker by using:

• Less syrup
• More shake base
• Fewer liquid additions

Machine settings may prevent employees from changing the consistency.

Seasonal Fish and Shrimp Hacks

22. Fish Burrito

A Fish Burrito may be possible when a fish taco or another seafood product is currently available.

A fan version may include:

• Burrito tortilla
• Beer-battered fish
• Beans or rice
• Cabbage
• Tomato salsa
• Secret Sauce

Instead of asking only for a Fish Burrito, list every requested ingredient.

This order contains fish, wheat, dairy, and egg concerns depending on the breading and sauce.

23. Shrimp Burrito or Quesadilla

Shrimp is usually a seasonal or limited-time ingredient rather than a permanent menu option.

When available, customers may ask for shrimp in:

• Burritos
• Quesadillas
• Tacos
• Nachos
• Loaded fries

The restaurant may not allow substitutions outside the official seasonal products.

Outdated Del Taco Secret Menu Items

Some older hacks are no longer dependable.

Go Beyond

Del Taco previously offered Beyond Meat products, but customers should not expect Beyond Meat to be available as a standard substitution.

Outdated orders include:

• Vegan Beyond Taco
• Epic Beyond Burrito
• Beyond Meat fries
• Beyond Meat quesadilla
• Replacing any meat with Beyond Meat

A restaurant could occasionally test or carry a regional plant-based item, but it should be confirmed before visiting.

Discontinued Products

Older menu items may be unavailable even when a longtime employee remembers them.

Examples can include:

• Former Macho products
• Old Spicy Jack combinations
• Limited-time Epic Burritos
• Temporary shrimp products
• Seasonal shakes
• Promotional nachos
• Previous fish combinations

A discontinued item can sometimes be approximated using current ingredients, but the restaurant is not required to recreate it.

How to Order From the Del Taco Secret Menu

Start With a Current Menu Product

Use an existing product as the base.

Examples include:

• Bean & Cheese Burrito
• Del Beef Burrito
• Crunchy Taco
• Cheddar Quesadilla
• 8 Layer Veggie Burrito
• Breakfast Burrito
• Vanilla Shake

Then explain the desired changes.

Order the Ingredients, Not Only the Nickname

Instead of saying:

“I want a Stoner Burrito.”

Say:

“I would like a Bean & Cheese Burrito with fries and Secret Sauce added.”

Clear ingredient-based requests reduce confusion.

Keep the Order Reasonable

A restaurant is more likely to accept a customization when:

• All ingredients are currently available.
• The modification uses the same meal period.
• The register supports the additions.
• The order does not require unusual equipment.
• The request does not conflict with food-safety procedures.

Expect Upcharges

Additional charges may apply for:

• Extra meat
• Steak
• Guacamole
• Queso
• Sour cream
• Extra cheese
• Fries
• Additional sauce
• Jalapeños
• Extra vegetables

There is no universal Del Taco Secret Menu price list.

Avoid Complex Orders During a Rush

Complicated customizations may be difficult during busy drive-thru periods.

Keep the request short and confirm the order on the screen or receipt before paying.

Check the Finished Order

Before leaving, verify:

• Correct base product
• Requested additions
• Removed ingredients
• Correct sauce
• Correct protein
• Unexpected charges

Customers with dietary restrictions should inspect the food before eating.

Del Taco Secret Menu Prices

Secret-menu prices depend on the standard item plus any additions.

Custom order	How the price is calculated
Stoner Burrito	Burrito price plus fries and sauce
Go Bold item	Base product plus fries and Secret Sauce
Wet Burrito	Base burrito plus extra sauce
Deluxe-style order	Base item plus lettuce, tomato, and sour cream
Steak Quesadilla	Quesadilla plus steak substitution
Breakfast Quesadilla	Quesadilla plus eggs and bacon
Fish Burrito	Burrito plus fish and added toppings
Cookie Shake	Shake plus cookie when allowed
Shell-less order	Base item, with possible container or topping charges

Prices may differ because of:

• Restaurant location
• Franchise ownership
• Ingredient availability
• Portion size
• Pickup or delivery
• Current promotions
• Local taxes
• Ordering platform

The checkout total is the final price.

Nutrition and Allergen Considerations

Secret-menu customizations change calories, sodium, carbohydrates, fat, protein, and allergens.

Secret Sauce

Secret Sauce commonly contains:

• Soybean oil
• Egg yolk
• Vinegar
• Buttermilk solids

It contains milk and egg and is not vegan.

Seasoned Beef

Seasoned beef may contain wheat and soy ingredients. Removing the tortilla does not automatically make a beef order gluten-free.

Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken marinade may contain wheat-based soy sauce, milk-derived ingredients, and soy.

A chicken taco should not automatically be treated as gluten-free or dairy-free.

Flour Tortillas

Burrito and quesadilla tortillas contain wheat and gluten.

Shared Frying Oil

Fries, Hashbrown Sticks, and other fried foods may share frying equipment with products containing meat or allergens.

Customers with severe allergies should not rely only on a secret-menu description.

Vegetarian and Vegan Secret Menu Options

Customized 8 Layer Veggie Burrito

Request:

• No cheese
• No sour cream
• Keep beans
• Keep rice
• Keep guacamole
• Keep red sauce
• Keep lettuce and tomatoes

This removes the obvious dairy ingredients but does not guarantee separation from meat or dairy during preparation.

Bean Burrito Without Cheese

Order:

• Bean & Cheese Burrito
• No cheese
• Red or green sauce
• Add guacamole

The flour tortilla contains wheat and gluten.

CrunchTada Without Cheese

Request:

• No cheese
• Extra lettuce
• Extra salsa
• Add guacamole

Regional bean ingredients and shared preparation may still matter.

Fries With Guacamole

Plain fries with guacamole can be a simple plant-based snack for customers who accept shared frying equipment.

Are Del Taco Secret Menu Items Gluten-Free?

A secret-menu item should not be called gluten-free simply because the tortilla or shell is removed.

Possible gluten sources include:

• Seasoned beef
• Grilled chicken marinade
• Flour tortillas
• Breading
• Beans from selected suppliers
• Sauces
• Shared preparation equipment

Customers following a strict gluten-free diet should review every ingredient in the finished order.

Are Del Taco Secret Menu Items Keto?

Removing a tortilla may reduce carbohydrates, but it does not guarantee a ketogenic meal.

Carbohydrates may come from:

• Beans
• Sauces
• Breading
• Milk products
• Tomatoes
• Onions
• Sweetened drinks
• Shake ingredients
• Hashbrowns and fries

Use complete nutrition information rather than relying on terms such as “shell-less” or “cup.”

How Naugles Influenced Del Taco’s Secret Menu

Del Taco’s merger with Naugles helped shape its broader Southern California fast-food history.

Several products commonly discussed as secret-menu or heritage items are connected with this history, including:

• Bun Taco
• Combo Cup
• Taco Salad Cup
• Cheese Burrito
• Macho-style burritos

Historical connections do not guarantee that modern Del Taco restaurants can still prepare these products.

FAQs About the Del Taco Secret Menu

1. Does Del Taco have an official secret menu?

No. Most secret items are heritage foods or unofficial customizations.

2. What is the Bun Taco?

It is taco beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato served on a burger bun.

3. Can every Del Taco make a Bun Taco?

No. It is mainly associated with Original Del Taco restaurants in Barstow.

4. What is a Stoner Burrito?

It is a Bean & Cheese Burrito with fries and Secret Sauce added.

5. What does Go Bold mean?

It usually means adding fries and Secret Sauce to an item.

6. What does Go Wet mean?

It means adding extra red or green sauce over a burrito.

7. What is a Combo Cup?

It is beef, beans, cheese, and sauce served without a tortilla.

8. Is a Combo Cup keto?

Not automatically because beans and sauces contain carbohydrates.

9. Can I order a taco without the shell?

Some locations may place the filling in a cup or bowl.

10. Is a shell-less order gluten-free?

Not necessarily. Meat, beans, sauces, or marinades may contain gluten.

11. Does Del Taco still carry Beyond Meat?

It should not be expected as a standard nationwide option.

12. Can I order a breakfast quesadilla?

You can request one during breakfast hours, but availability varies.

13. Is Secret Sauce vegan?

No. It contains milk and egg ingredients.

14. Are secret-menu prices the same everywhere?

No. Prices and customization charges vary by restaurant.

15. What is the best way to order a secret item?

Start with a current menu product and list every requested change.

Final Thoughts

The Del Taco Secret Menu is best understood as a collection of Barstow heritage foods, discontinued favorites, and unofficial customizations rather than a guaranteed nationwide menu.

Popular options include:

• Bun Taco
• Barstow Taco
• Combo Cup
• Stoner Burrito
• Go Bold
• Go Wet Burrito
• Shell-less taco or burrito
• Cheese Burrito
• Green Bean Machine
• Breakfast Taco
• Breakfast Quesadilla
• Steak Quesadilla with Secret Sauce
• Jalapeño Queso Bean Burrito
• Cookie Shake
• Orange Vanilla Shake
• Fish Burrito