T7: Chain
Taco Bell
The late-night protein hack with surprisingly macro-friendly options if you customize right.
Taco Bell is the most customizable fast-food chain in America. Their Power Menu is designed for protein, and you can modify nearly anything — swap beef for chicken, add black beans, go fresco style. At $2-3 per item, it is also one of the cheapest high-protein fast-food options.
Menu Intelligence
Menu Items 6
Avg P:E Score 4.9
Menu Matrix
ID
Name
Type
Protein
Calories
P:E
Top Picks
1 26g
Power Menu Bowl (Chicken)
Chicken, rice, beans, lettuce, guac, sour cream, and cheese. Swap sour cream for pico to save 60 cals.
2 18g
Chicken Burrito (Fresco Style)
Fresco style replaces cheese and sour cream with pico de gallo. Saves 80+ calories.
3 12g
Black Bean Chalupa Supreme
Solid vegetarian option with decent protein from the beans. Add chicken for $1 more.