Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Menu — Prices, Calories & Nutrition (2026)
The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken menu features 7 individual items built around one protein: slow roasted Cantina Chicken. Prices run from $3.19 to $8.39 for single items. Calories range from 210 to 570.
In addition, 4 combo meals and 2 signature sauce packets round out the lineup. Every item below includes its verified price, calorie count, full macro breakdown, and diet flags so you can pick the right build before you order.
What is Cantina Chicken?
Cantina Chicken is Taco Bell’s slow roasted chicken protein. It uses a slow roasting process instead of the standard grilling or shredding method found on other Taco Bell chicken items. As a result, it delivers a more tender texture and a deeper flavor.
It pairs with fresh toppings pico de gallo, purple cabbage, avocado ranch sauce, and jalapeño citrus salsa that do not appear on standard chicken items. Taco Bell confirmed the Cantina Chicken Menu as a permanent addition.
Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Menu With Pictures
Taco Bell’s Cantina Chicken Menu with Pictures highlights every slow roasted chicken item with real visuals. Furthermore, options like the Cantina Chicken Bowl, Cantina Chicken Burrito, and Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco are all shown clearly. Moreover, prices start at just $3.79, making premium chicken items easy to explore and order.
Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza
$ 6.99
Cantina Veggie Mexican Pizza
$ 6.99
Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla
$ 6.99
Cantina Chicken Burrito
$ 6.99
Cantina Chicken Soft Taco
$ 3.79
Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco
$ 3.79
Cantina Chicken Bowl
$ 8.79
Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza Combo
$ 11.99
Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla Combo
$ 11.49
Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco Combo
$ 10.49
Cantina Chicken Burrito Combo
$ 12.49
Jalapeño Citrus Salsa Sauce Packet
$ 0.30
Avocado Verde Salsa Sauce Packet
$ 0.30All Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Items — Prices, Calories & Diet Flags (2026)
Diet flags: V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan-compatible (with mods) | K = Keto option available | GF* = No wheat ingredients (shared equipment — cross-contamination risk; not safe for celiac)
| Item | Price | Calories | Diet | Notes |
| Single Items | ||||
| Cantina Chicken Soft Taco | $3.19 | 210 | K (naked/no tortilla) | Lightest item; avocado ranch + purple cabbage + pico de gallo + cheddar; flour tortilla |
| Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco | $3.19 | 270 | K (naked), GF* (corn shell) | Crispy corn shell; jalapeño sauce + grilled three-cheese blend on outside; comes with Avocado Verde Salsa packet |
| Cantina Chicken Burrito | $6.29 | 530 | — | Large flour tortilla; slow-roasted chicken + rice + avocado ranch + purple cabbage + cheese |
| Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza | $6.99 | 520 | — | Also in Specialties; slow-roasted chicken + jalapeño citrus salsa on pizza shells |
| Cantina Veggie Mexican Pizza | $6.99 | 450 | V (native), VG (no cheese) | Beans replace chicken; pizza sauce + three-cheese blend + tomatoes; no meat |
| Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla | $6.99 | 570 | — | Highest calorie and highest protein single item; grilled and rolled; dipping sauce included |
| Cantina Chicken Bowl | $8.39 | 480 | V (beans swap), K (no rice/beans) | Slow-roasted chicken + rice + black beans + avocado ranch + sour cream + pico + guacamole |
| Signature Sauces | ||||
| Jalapeño Citrus Salsa Sauce Packet | $0.20 | 45 | V, VG | Tangy + spicy; citrus finish; pairs with crispy taco and quesadilla |
| Avocado Verde Salsa Sauce Packet | $0.29 | 50 | V, VG | Creamy avocado + herbs; included with Crispy Taco; also sold separately |
Prices and calories vary by location and change without notice. Verify at the TacoBell app before ordering.
Cantina Chicken Combo Meals — Prices & Calorie Ranges
| Combo | Price | Calorie Range | Notes |
| Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco Combo | $9.89 | 940–1,370 Cal | Best-value combo; includes taco + side + drink |
| Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla Combo | $10.69 | 860–1,280 Cal | Includes rolled quesadilla + side + drink |
| Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza Combo | $11.99 | 900–1,320 Cal | Includes Mexican Pizza + side + drink |
| Cantina Chicken Burrito Combo | $11.69 | 1,000–1,430 Cal | Highest calorie combo; burrito + side + drink |
Calorie ranges are wide because side and drink choices change the total significantly. The lower end reflects lighter sides and water or diet drinks. The upper end reflects Nacho Fries and a regular fountain soda.
Best Cantina Chicken Items to Order
Cantina Chicken Bowl — Best Overall
The Cantina Chicken Bowl ($8.39 / 480 cal) is the most complete meal in the Cantina Chicken lineup. It layers slow roasted chicken over seasoned rice and black beans, then adds avocado ranch sauce, reduced fat sour cream, shredded lettuce, purple cabbage, freshly prepared pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Furthermore, it delivers 24g of protein tied with the Cantina Chicken Burrito for third highest protein in the lineup. For a keto compatible version, remove the rice and beans and order the chicken and toppings only. This reduces carbs while keeping all the fresh elements that make the bowl stand out.
Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco — Best Value
The Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco ($3.19 / 270 cal) punches well above its price. It fills a crispy corn shell with slow roasted Cantina Chicken and creamy jalapeño sauce, then wraps the outside of the shell in a layer of grilled melted three cheese blend. It also comes with an Avocado Verde Salsa packet.
At $3.19, it is the most affordable way to try the Cantina Chicken protein. The Cantina Chicken Soft Taco ($3.19 / 210 cal) is the lighter alternative avocado ranch sauce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, and cheddar in a warm flour tortilla. Both tacos are the same price, so the choice is simply crunch versus soft.
Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla — Best Protein Pick
The Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla ($6.99 / 570 cal) delivers 33g of protein the highest of any single item in this lineup. Tender slow roasted chicken and melted cheese roll tightly inside a flour tortilla that is grilled crisp on the outside and served with a dipping sauce.
Moreover, it holds together well as a handheld meal. Order it alongside a Jalapeño Citrus Salsa packet ($0.20) for an extra layer of heat.
Taco Bell Cantina Chicken — Full Nutrition Data (2026)
Sorted lightest to heaviest by calories. All values are for the standard build Fresco Style and protein swaps change every figure. All macro data is owner verified (May 2026).
| Item | Calories | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Sodium (mg) |
| Cantina Chicken Soft Taco | 210 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 530 |
| Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco | 270 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 520 |
| Cantina Veggie Mexican Pizza | 450 | 14 | 42 | 26 | 910 |
| Cantina Chicken Bowl | 480 | 24 | 44 | 23 | 1,170 |
| Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza | 520 | 27 | 37 | 29 | 1,190 |
| Cantina Chicken Burrito | 530 | 24 | 44 | 28 | 1,190 |
| Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla | 570 | 33 | 46 | 28 | 1,410 |
Lightest pick: Cantina Chicken Soft Taco 210 calories, 12g protein at $3.19. Highest protein: Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla 33g protein at $6.99. Lowest sodium: Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco 520mg.
Best protein per calorie ratio: Cantina Chicken Bowl 24g protein at only 480 calories. For the fastest calorie reduction, apply Fresco Style to any item with sour cream or avocado ranch to swap those for fresh pico de gallo.
See the healthiest Taco Bell options guide for a ranked list across all categories.
How to Customize the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Menu
Most Cantina Chicken items allow full customization through the Taco Bell app, website, or at the counter. These modifications make the most difference:
- Fresco Style on the bowl or burrito — replaces avocado ranch sauce and sour cream with fresh pico de gallo; cuts roughly 40 to 60 calories with no price change
- Remove sour cream from the bowl — saves approximately 30 to 40 calories; avocado ranch and guacamole stay in, so the bowl still has a rich, creamy texture
- Swap sauce on the taco — the Soft Taco comes with avocado ranch; ask for jalapeño citrus salsa instead for more heat; no price change
- Keto bowl build — remove rice and black beans from the Cantina Chicken Bowl; keep the chicken, avocado ranch, sour cream, lettuce, cabbage, pico, and guacamole; this cuts most of the carbs while preserving the full flavor profile
- Add jalapeños — free on most Cantina Chicken items; works especially well on the burrito and rolled quesadilla
- Add extra Avocado Verde Salsa — purchase an additional packet ($0.29) to use as a dipping sauce across multiple items; particularly good alongside the burrito
The Taco Bell app shows a live nutrition preview as you customize. Use it to hit your exact calorie or macro target before you confirm the order. The Taco Bell Rewards program also offers exclusive combo deals on Cantina Chicken meals logging in before you order often saves money.
Dietary Options — Taco Bell Cantina Chicken
Vegetarian Options
One item in this category is vegetarian in its standard build: the Cantina Veggie Mexican Pizza ($6.99 / 450 cal), which uses seasoned beans in place of Cantina Chicken. Both sauce packets Jalapeño Citrus Salsa ($0.20) and Avocado Verde Salsa ($0.29) are also vegetarian. Additionally, the Cantina Chicken Bowl can be ordered with black beans only (no chicken) as a custom vegetarian build, though this is not an officially listed menu item. Always confirm the custom swap with your restaurant. See the full vegetarian options guide for all categories.
Vegan Compatible Options
The Cantina Veggie Mexican Pizza can go vegan with cheese removed. Both sauce packets are also vegan in their standard form. No other item in this lineup works as a vegan option without removing the primary protein (chicken). Taco Bell does not certify any item as vegan due to shared kitchen equipment. See the vegan options at Taco Bell guide for a full dairy free and plant-based breakdown.
Keto / Low Carb Options
Two items offer keto compatible modifications. First, the Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco ($3.19 / 270 cal) can be ordered naked (no corn shell), which removes most of the carbs. Second, the Cantina Chicken Bowl ($8.39 / 480 cal) can be ordered without rice and black beans, keeping the chicken, avocado ranch, sour cream, lettuce, cabbage, pico, and guacamole a genuinely low-carb build. The Cantina Chicken Soft Taco can also go naked (no flour tortilla) for a similar result. See the Taco Bell keto guide for a full list across all menu categories.
Gluten Considerations
Most Cantina Chicken items contain wheat. The Cantina Chicken Soft Taco and Cantina Chicken Burrito use flour tortillas. The Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla uses a flour tortilla. The Mexican Pizza variants use pizza shells that contain wheat. The Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco uses a corn shell no wheat in the shell itself but shared kitchen equipment creates cross contamination risk. Taco Bell does not certify any item as gluten free. Anyone with celiac disease should read the Taco Bell allergen guide before ordering.
Order Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Online
Order the full Cantina Chicken lineup for delivery or pickup customize your bowl, burrito, or taco before it leaves the kitchen.
Taco Bell Cantina Chicken — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does the Cantina Chicken Bowl have?
The Cantina Chicken Bowl costs $8.39 and contains 480 calories. Furthermore, it packs slow roasted chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, avocado ranch, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Moreover, it delivers 24g of protein per serving. Additionally, skip the rice and beans to make it a keto-friendly build.
What is on the Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco?
The Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco costs $3.19 and has 270 calories. Furthermore, it features slow roasted chicken, creamy jalapeño sauce, and a grilled three cheese crust on the outside. Moreover, it includes an Avocado Verde Salsa packet and delivers 15g of protein. Additionally, the corn shell contains no wheat, making it a good gluten-conscious option.
Is the Cantina Chicken menu permanent at Taco Bell?
Yes. Taco Bell confirmed that the Cantina Chicken Menu and its slow roasted chicken are a permanent addition to the menu. Individual item availability may vary by location. Always check the Taco Bell app to see what is currently available near you before visiting.
What makes Cantina Chicken different from regular Taco Bell chicken?
Cantina Chicken uses slow roasting for a noticeably tender texture. Furthermore, it pairs exclusively with pico de gallo, purple cabbage, and avocado ranch sauce. Moreover, no other Taco Bell chicken item uses these fresh toppings. Additionally, this unique combination delivers a distinct flavor across every Cantina Chicken item.
Which Cantina Chicken item has the most protein?
The Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla leads with 33g of protein at $6.99. Furthermore, the Mexican Pizza follows at 27g for the same price. Moreover, both the Bowl and Burrito deliver 24g of protein each. Additionally, the Bowl’s 480 calories makes it the better protein to calorie pick.
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Disclaimer: Prices and nutritional information are approximate and may vary by location. Always verify with the official Taco Bell app or your local restaurant. This is an unofficial, fan created resource not affiliated with Taco Bell Corp.