Tax, delivery, customization and local price differences are not included.
What matters before you order
Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito is the lowest-priced burrito in this 40-item research set. Refried beans and seasoned rice provide the body, while nacho cheese and creamy jalapeño sauce make it richer than the plain Bean Burrito despite the lower reference price. It is a strong budget choice when the standard sauce profile already matches the user's preference.
What the price means
The official web-menu reference is $1.49. Three saved official restaurant observations range from $1.39 to $1.49, a narrow ten-cent spread. It is $0.50 below Bean Burrito in the current web-menu data, but it has 40 more listed calories and a different composition. The lower price should therefore be viewed as a menu-specific value, not proof that it is universally larger or better.
Item overview
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, seasoned rice, warm nacho cheese sauce and creamy jalapeño sauce.
What is included
This component list is taken from the current Taco Bell-controlled product page used in this research. It describes the referenced base configuration, not every possible customization.
Official customization paths
- Supreme: adds reduced-fat sour cream and tomatoes
- Fresco: replaces dairy and mayo-based sauces with pico de gallo
- Grilled: adds a grilled finish
Popular upgrade reference
| Upgrade | Reference add-on price | Added calories |
|---|---|---|
| Onions | $0.50 | 0 Cal |
| Black beans | $0.30 | 50 Cal |
| Reduced-fat sour cream | $0.75 | 20 Cal |
| Guacamole | $0.80 | 40 Cal |
How to customize without losing the value
Black beans are a low-cost $0.30 reference addition and create a two-bean build. Onions add flavor without listed calories. Sour cream raises the subtotal to $2.24, while guacamole takes it to $2.29 using the captured references. Because the base already contains two sauces, adding another creamy component may reduce its price advantage without filling a missing role.
Price position inside the Burritos category
At $1.49, this item ranks #1 from lowest price among the 9 researched burritos items in this menu set. Its Price Value Score is 100/100.
Selected-store price observations
These official restaurant-specific observations show why a single web-menu price should not be treated as universal.
| Restaurant | Store | Observed price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6165 N Keystone Ave. Indianapolis, IN | #021193 | $1.39 | Official location menu |
| 4928 50th Street Lubbock, TX | #021444 | $1.49 | Official location menu |
| 3601 Kentucky Avenue Indianapolis, IN | #021254 | $1.49 | Official location menu |
The observed selected-store range is $1.39–$1.49 across 3 saved official restaurant observations. This is a sample, not a national average.
Better alternatives to compare
This is already the lowest-priced researched item in its category set, so there is no cheaper same-category alternative in this checkpoint.
Lower-calorie options in the same category
Practical ordering advice
Keep the base version when the goal is maximum budget efficiency. A grilled finish can improve handling without another ingredient. If adding multiple premium toppings, compare the final subtotal with a higher-tier burrito that may already include more of what you want.
Availability intelligence
Listed on the current official U.S. web menu; restaurant participation varies. The item should be treated as location- and participation-dependent. For breakfast items, local breakfast participation and cutoff time also apply.
Nutrition and allergen use
The base listing is 400 calories. Beans and rice make the burrito filling for its price, while the flour tortilla and cheese/sauce components keep wheat and milk relevant. Taco Bell marks the item vegetarian, but shared preparation and cross-contact warnings still apply. Fresco changes the dairy-and-sauce profile and requires a fresh nutrition check.
Open official allergen information
Questions users ask about Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
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Sources and price notes
Official product page: View the Taco Bell product page.
Price note: The displayed amount is a menu reference. Your selected restaurant may charge a different price, and tax, delivery fees and customization can change the checkout total.
Selected-store sample: This page includes 3 official restaurant-specific price observations.