Chipotle Tacos Menu 2026 — Every Taco, Price & Calorie Count
The complete Chipotle Tacos menu for 2026: every protein variant — Chicken, Steak, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Sofritas, Veggie and Carne Asada — with verified prices, calories, and the soft flour vs crispy corn comparison. Plus the new single Adobo Chicken Taco at $3.50 and the hidden soft-corn tortilla option.
Quick Answer: Chipotle Tacos Menu & Prices
Chipotle tacos come in sets of 3 with your choice of crispy corn (gluten-free) or soft flour tortillas at the same price. 2026 pricing: Veggie/Sofritas $10.40, Chicken $11.35, Carnitas $11.70, Steak/Barbacoa $12.45, Carne Asada $12.95. Calories range from 390 (Veggie crispy corn) to 1,140 (Carnitas loaded) per 3-taco order, per Chipotle’s official US Nutrition Facts. The new Adobo Chicken Taco is the only single-taco menu item at $3.50 (190 cal, 15g protein) from the High Protein Menu.
Tacos have been on the Chipotle menu since the chain’s founding in 1993 — making them one of the longest-running items on the menu alongside burritos and burrito bowls. While not as popular as bowls (which now account for the majority of Chipotle’s digital orders), tacos remain one of the most flexible and value-priced ways to eat at Chipotle. You get three separate tacos in one order, and you can mix tortilla types and even proteins within a single order.
The lineup hasn’t changed dramatically in 2026, but two recent additions matter:
- The Adobo Chicken Taco — Chipotle’s first single-taco item, added to the High Protein Menu on December 23, 2025. Starting price $3.50, 190 calories, 15g protein.
- The Carne Asada Taco — Chipotle’s premium grilled steak, available at select locations, priced at $12.95 for a 3-taco order.
This page is the complete 2026 taco reference: every protein variant, verified prices, official Chipotle nutrition data, the soft vs crispy tortilla deep-dive, the “hidden” soft corn tortilla option, and ordering tips.
The Complete Chipotle Tacos Menu (2026)
Tacos at Chipotle come in sets of 3 with one protein plus your free toppings. You can mix proteins within an order (e.g., 2 chicken + 1 steak — with the steak taco priced at the higher rate). Both crispy corn and soft flour tortillas cost the same.
Steak Tacos (3)
Barbacoa Tacos (3)
Carnitas Tacos (3)
Carne Asada Tacos (3) Select Locations
Sofritas Tacos (3) Vegan
Veggie Tacos (3) Free Guac
Adobo Chicken Taco (1) New 2026
Full pricing & calorie comparison
| Taco Order | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobo Chicken Taco (single) | $3.50 | 190 | 15g | 540mg |
| Sofritas Tacos (3, crispy corn) | $10.40 | 450 | 24g | 1,310mg |
| Veggie Tacos (3, with free guac) | $10.40 | 490 | 17g | 1,255mg |
| Chicken Tacos (3, crispy corn) | $11.35 | 510 | 42g | 1,395mg |
| Carnitas Tacos (3, crispy corn) | $11.70 | 570 | 36g | 1,490mg |
| Steak Tacos (3, crispy corn) | $12.45 | 480 | 42g | 1,415mg |
| Barbacoa Tacos (3, crispy corn) | $12.45 | 500 | 44g | 1,535mg |
| Carne Asada Tacos (3, crispy corn) | $12.95 | 530 | 45g | 1,425mg |
Calories shown for a 3-taco order with crispy corn tortillas, cheese, sour cream and fresh tomato salsa. Add ~30 cal per taco (90 cal total) for soft flour tortillas. Adding guacamole adds ~230 cal, queso blanco adds ~120 cal.
Soft Flour vs Crispy Corn Tortillas — Which to Pick?
Chipotle gives you two tortilla options at the same price: crispy corn shells (the classic taco shell) or soft flour tortillas (the same kind used for burritos, just smaller). Both cost the same. You can mix and match within a 3-taco order — for example, 2 soft + 1 crispy.
Crispy Corn Tortilla
- 70 calories per shell
- 0mg sodium — lowest sodium tortilla
- 10g carbs
- Gluten-free (but may have trace gluten from cornfield cross-contact)
- Brittle texture — can break when overloaded
- Crunchier bite, distinct corn flavor
- Best for: light toppings, gluten-free eaters, lower-cal meals
Soft Flour Tortilla
- 80 calories per shell
- 160mg sodium per shell (480mg for 3 tacos)
- 13g carbs
- Contains wheat & gluten — not GF
- Soft, pliable — holds heavier fillings
- Neutral flavor, classic burrito-style tortilla
- Best for: heavier proteins, loaded tacos, no-mess eating
Pro tip: Mix tortillas in one order
Chipotle lets you order any combination within the 3-taco set. Popular mixes:
- 2 soft + 1 crispy — best of both textures
- 3 crispy — gluten-free order
- Soft outer, crispy inner (“double shell” hack) — wrap a crispy corn shell inside a soft flour tortilla for extra stability and texture contrast. This isn’t on the menu but most Chipotle staff will accommodate the request.
The New Adobo Chicken Taco — Chipotle’s First Single Taco
On December 23, 2025, Chipotle launched its High Protein Menu — and tucked inside the launch was the chain’s first-ever single-taco menu item: the Adobo Chicken Taco at $3.50. It’s the only place on the Chipotle menu where you can buy just one taco rather than the standard 3-taco order.
What’s in the Adobo Chicken Taco
- One soft flour tortilla
- Adobo Chicken (humanely raised, never given antibiotics)
- Fajita vegetables
- Fresh tomato salsa
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Romaine lettuce
Macros
| Macro | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 |
| Protein | 15g |
| Carbs | 17g |
| Fat | 7g |
| Sodium | 540mg |
At 15g of protein in just 190 calories, the Adobo Chicken Taco is one of the lowest-calorie, lowest-cost ways to eat at Chipotle. The Single Taco starts at $3.50 (location-dependent — up to $4.50 at high-cost markets), making it Chipotle’s cheapest entry point on the standard menu, beating even the $4.95 Kids Quesadilla.
Chipotle Tacos Nutrition Deep-Dive
According to Chipotle’s official US Nutrition Facts paper menu, the 3-taco order range is 390–1,140 calories depending on protein, tortilla and toppings. Here’s the breakdown of every base component.
Tortilla components
| Tortilla | Calories (each) | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Flour Tortilla (taco-size) | 80 | 13g | 2.5g | 160mg |
| Crispy Corn Tortilla | 70 | 10g | 3g | 0mg |
| Soft Corn Tortilla (kids/special request) | 65 | 11g | 1g | 5mg |
Protein portions (per single taco)
| Protein | Portion | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobo Chicken | ~2 oz | 90 | 15g | 150mg |
| Steak | ~2 oz | 75 | 11g | 165mg |
| Barbacoa | ~2 oz | 85 | 12g | 265mg |
| Carnitas | ~2 oz | 105 | 11g | 225mg |
| Carne Asada | ~2 oz | 80 | 14g | 175mg |
| Sofritas (vegan) | ~2 oz | 75 | 4g | 280mg |
| Fajita Veggies (taco portion) | ~1 oz | 10 | 0.5g | 75mg |
Common topping additions (per taco)
| Topping | Calories | Sodium | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Jack Cheese | 35 | 65mg | Free |
| Sour Cream | 35 | 10mg | Free |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa | 10 | 80mg | Free |
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa | 20 | 135mg | Free |
| Romaine Lettuce | 2 | 2mg | Free |
| Guacamole | 75 | 125mg | +$2.95 |
| Queso Blanco | 40 | 85mg | +$2.95 |
How to Order Chipotle Tacos
Tacos can be ordered in-store, on the Chipotle app, on chipotle.com, or through third-party delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub). Here’s the full ordering flow:
Choose 3 tacos
Standard order is 3 tacos with the same protein. Mixing is allowed.
Pick your tortilla
Crispy corn (gluten-free, lower sodium) or soft flour (contains wheat).
Pick your protein
Chicken, Steak, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Sofritas, Veggie, Carne Asada.
Add rice or beans (optional)
White or brown rice, black or pinto beans. Both included free.
Pick toppings (up to 5)
Salsas, fajita veggies, cheese, sour cream, lettuce. All free.
Add paid extras (optional)
Guacamole or queso blanco ($2.95 each).
Pay & pick up
Earn 10 Chipotle Rewards points per $1 (app orders only).
Single Adobo Chicken Taco — ordering
To order just one Adobo Chicken Taco ($3.50), go to the High Protein Menu section of the Chipotle app — not the standard “Tacos” section. The single taco is rung up as part of the High Protein Menu, not the regular tacos lineup.
The Hidden Soft Corn Tortilla Option
Chipotle has a third tortilla option most people don’t know about
Beyond crispy corn and soft flour, Chipotle stocks soft corn tortillas at most locations — but they’re not officially listed on the adult menu. They’re primarily used for the Kids Menu and as a special-request option for adults.
Soft corn tortillas are the only soft tortilla option that’s gluten-free. They’re also slightly lower in calories than the flour version (65 vs 80 cal). If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity but don’t want the crunch of crispy corn, this is the answer.
How to order soft corn tortillas
- In-store: Ask the team member at the start of the line: “Can I get soft corn tortillas for my tacos?” Most locations will accommodate.
- App / chipotle.com: Soft corn tortillas are not listed as an adult option in the app. You’d need to add a note in the special instructions field.
- Kids Menu: Soft corn tortillas are the default for Kid’s Build Your Own tacos at some locations.
Note: Availability varies by location. Some Chipotle restaurants only stock soft corn tortillas for kids meals and don’t make them for adult orders. If your location doesn’t accommodate, crispy corn is your gluten-free fallback.
How to Order the Healthiest Chipotle Tacos
Tacos at Chipotle can be one of the healthier ways to eat at the chain — or one of the heaviest, depending on customization. Here’s the data-driven approach to a low-calorie, low-sodium, high-protein taco order.
Lightest 3-Taco Order
- 3 crispy corn shells (210 cal, 0mg sodium)
- Adobo Chicken (270 cal, 450mg sodium)
- Fajita veggies (30 cal)
- Fresh tomato salsa (30 cal)
- Romaine lettuce (5 cal)
- Total: ~545 calories, 42g protein, 935mg sodium
Highest-Cal 3-Taco Order
- 3 soft flour shells (240 cal, 480mg sodium)
- Carnitas (315 cal, 675mg sodium)
- White rice (210 cal, 350mg sodium)
- Cheese, sour cream (210 cal)
- Guacamole (+$2.95, 230 cal)
- Queso blanco (+$2.95, 120 cal)
- Total: ~1,325 calories, 38g protein, 2,090mg sodium
The 5 healthiest taco strategies
- Always pick crispy corn shells — 0mg sodium vs 480mg for soft flour over 3 tacos.
- Choose chicken or steak — lean proteins at 90 and 75 cal per taco-portion respectively.
- Load up on free veggies — fajita veggies, lettuce, salsa add volume and flavor without significant calories.
- Skip cheese and sour cream — adding both to 3 tacos adds ~210 cal and ~225mg sodium.
- Pick fresh tomato salsa over corn salsa — saves about 30 cal and 165mg sodium total.
Kids Tacos & the Adult Kids Tacos Hack
The Kids Build Your Own meal includes 2 tacos (your choice of soft flour or crispy corn) plus a side and a drink for $5.95 starting — significantly cheaper than the adult 3-taco order. As of December 2025, the Kids Menu is the only place on the menu where you can buy fewer than 3 tacos (along with the Adobo Chicken Taco at $3.50).
What’s in a Kids Tacos meal
- 2 tacos (soft or crispy)
- One protein (Chicken, Steak, Carnitas, Barbacoa, Sofritas or no protein)
- Two toppings (rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, fajita veggies)
- One kids side: chips, mandarins or blueberries
- One drink: organic milk, chocolate milk, apple juice or fountain drink
Adult kids tacos hack: Adults can order the Kids Build Your Own tacos meal — Chipotle doesn’t enforce an age limit. With chicken add-on, chips and a drink, total is around $6.55. That’s significantly less than a regular 3-taco meal. See our full kids menu hack guide for details.
Chipotle Tacos — Allergens & Diets
The flexibility of build-your-own tacos makes them one of the easiest Chipotle items to adapt for special diets. Tortilla choice is the biggest dietary lever.
Gluten-Free Tacos
- Choose crispy corn tortillas (not soft flour)
- All Chipotle proteins are gluten-free
- All salsas, cheese, sour cream, guacamole are gluten-free
- Inform staff if you have celiac — they’ll change gloves
- Caveat: Corn products may have trace gluten from field cross-contact
Vegan Tacos
- Crispy corn or soft flour (no animal ingredients in either)
- Sofritas (organic plant-based protein) OR fajita veggies
- Black or pinto beans, white or brown rice
- All four salsas, guacamole, lettuce
- Skip cheese, sour cream, queso blanco
Keto-Friendly Tacos
- Order tacos “open-faced” or skip tortillas entirely
- Heavy on protein (steak, carnitas, chicken)
- Skip rice and beans
- Cheese, sour cream, guacamole all keto-friendly
- Note: 3 corn tortillas alone are 30g carbs — over keto limit
High-Protein Tacos
- 3 Carne Asada or Barbacoa tacos: 44-45g protein
- Add black or pinto beans for +8g protein per portion
- Add cheese for +9g protein
- Total can reach 60g+ protein for under $15
- For 80g+ protein, see our High Protein Menu
For the complete Chipotle allergen breakdown by ingredient, see our Chipotle allergen menu page.
Chipotle Tacos Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chipotle have tacos?
Yes. Chipotle has had tacos on the menu since the chain’s founding in 1993. The standard order is 3 tacos with your choice of crispy corn shells or soft flour tortillas, plus any protein (Chicken, Steak, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Sofritas, Carne Asada, or Veggie). Prices range from $10.40 (Veggie/Sofritas) to $12.95 (Carne Asada) for a 3-taco order. Chipotle also offers a single Adobo Chicken Taco starting at $3.50 as part of the new High Protein Menu launched December 23, 2025.
How much are Chipotle tacos?
Chipotle tacos are priced by protein. The 3-taco order (standard) is: Veggie or Sofritas $10.40, Chicken $11.35, Carnitas $11.70, Steak or Barbacoa $12.45, Carne Asada $12.95 (at locations where available). Single Adobo Chicken Tacos from the High Protein Menu start at $3.50. Both soft flour and crispy corn tortillas cost the same. Prices vary by location.
How many calories are in Chipotle tacos?
According to Chipotle’s official US Nutrition Facts paper menu, a 3-taco order ranges from 390 to 1,140 calories depending on protein, tortilla and toppings. A single soft flour taco shell is 80 calories; a crispy corn tortilla is 70 calories. The lowest-calorie 3-taco order is Veggie/Sofritas with crispy corn shells (~390 cal). The highest is Carnitas with soft flour tortillas, cheese, sour cream and guacamole (~1,140 cal).
Are Chipotle tacos gluten-free?
Crispy corn tortillas at Chipotle are gluten-free. Soft flour tortillas are NOT gluten-free (they contain wheat). All Chipotle proteins, rice, beans, salsas, cheese, sour cream and guacamole are gluten-free. If you have celiac disease, choose crispy corn tortillas and inform staff so they change gloves. Note: corn products at Chipotle may contain trace gluten from cross-contact with wheat-containing grains in the field.
What’s the difference between Chipotle’s soft and crispy tacos?
Soft tacos use a flour tortilla (80 cal, 160mg sodium, contains wheat). Crispy tacos use a corn tortilla shell (70 cal, 0mg sodium, gluten-free). Crispy corn shells are slightly lower in calories and sodium and are gluten-free, but they break more easily. Soft flour tortillas are more pliable, hold heavier fillings better, and have a softer texture. Both cost the same — you can also mix and match within a single 3-taco order.
Does Chipotle have soft corn tortillas?
Yes — Chipotle has soft corn tortillas, but they’re typically reserved for the Kids Menu. Adults can ask for soft corn tortillas at the counter; some Chipotle locations will accommodate the request. This is a “hidden” tortilla option not formally listed on the adult menu, making it useful for guests who want a softer texture but need to stay gluten-free.
What is the Chipotle Adobo Chicken Taco?
The Adobo Chicken Taco is a single-taco item on Chipotle’s High Protein Menu, launched on December 23, 2025. It contains Adobo Chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese and romaine lettuce in a soft flour tortilla. 190 calories, 15g of protein, starting at $3.50. It’s the only single-taco item on the regular Chipotle menu — other tacos are sold as 3-taco orders.
How many tacos come in a Chipotle order?
A standard Chipotle taco order is 3 tacos. You can mix tortilla types (e.g., 2 crispy + 1 soft) and proteins (e.g., 2 chicken + 1 steak — with a small upcharge for the more expensive protein). The High Protein Menu includes a single-taco option (Adobo Chicken Taco at $3.50), but everywhere else on the menu, tacos come in sets of 3.
Can I get extra toppings on Chipotle tacos?
Yes. Chipotle’s standard taco order includes up to 5 free toppings: any of the four salsas (fresh tomato, tomatillo-green, roasted chili-corn, tomatillo-red), cheese, sour cream, fajita vegetables, lettuce, and rice or beans. Guacamole ($2.95) and queso blanco ($2.95) are paid extras. Veggie and Sofritas tacos include free guacamole at most locations.
Are Chipotle tacos healthy?
Chipotle tacos can be one of the healthier menu options. A 3-taco Chicken order with crispy corn shells, fresh salsa, fajita veggies and lettuce comes in at about 510 calories with 42g of protein — that’s similar to a balanced “lifestyle” meal. To keep tacos light: choose crispy corn shells (lower sodium, gluten-free), pick chicken or steak (lean proteins), load up on fajita veggies and lettuce, and skip cheese, sour cream and queso blanco.
Does Chipotle have a taco salad?
Chipotle doesn’t have a traditional “taco salad” on its standard menu — you’d order from the Salad menu instead. However, the Chipotle salad does use Supergreens lettuce as a base and can be topped with the same fillings as a taco order. The Honey Vinaigrette is included by default. Some Reddit users refer to a customized salad with crispy corn tortilla pieces as a “taco salad,” but this is not an official menu item.
Can I order a single Chipotle taco?
Yes, but only one — the Adobo Chicken Taco from the High Protein Menu at $3.50. Outside of that, Chipotle’s regular menu sells tacos in sets of 3. Some locations may accommodate a single-taco request from the regular menu (priced at about 1/3 of the 3-taco price), but this is not standard policy. The Kids Build Your Own includes 2 tacos and is officially on the kids menu — adults can order it under the kids menu hack.
What’s the highest-protein Chipotle taco order?
3 Carne Asada Tacos at 45g of protein is the highest-protein 3-taco order, followed closely by 3 Barbacoa Tacos at 44g and 3 Chicken or Steak Tacos at 42g each. Add black beans (8g protein per side portion) to push the total to 50g+ for under $15. For protein totals above 60g, see our Chipotle High Protein Menu.
Does Chipotle have a triple taco order?
Chipotle’s standard taco order IS a triple taco — every taco order comes as 3 tacos by default. There’s no separate “triple taco” item on the Chipotle menu. If you want more than 3 tacos, you’d order two separate 3-taco entrees.
Related Chipotle Menu Pages
The Bottom Line on Chipotle’s Tacos Menu
Chipotle’s tacos remain one of the most flexible items on the menu — three tacos for the price of a single burrito, with the option to mix proteins, tortillas and toppings within a single order. The 2026 lineup hasn’t changed dramatically, but the new Adobo Chicken Taco at $3.50 is genuinely the cheapest standalone item on the regular Chipotle menu, and the hidden soft corn tortilla option is a useful trick for gluten-sensitive eaters who want a softer texture than crispy corn.
For the healthiest order, pick crispy corn shells with chicken or steak, load up on free veggies and salsas, and skip the cheese and sour cream — you’ll land around 500 calories and 42g of protein for under $12. For the full 2026 Chipotle menu, return to our Chipotle menu with prices homepage.