Regional chain · West Coast · Est. 1964
Del Taco
Labeled vegan by Del Taco. Shared fryer is the catch.
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At a glance
Vegetarian
Suitable
Del Taco's own allergen chart labels the Crinkle-Cut Fries vegetarian and vegan.
Vegan
Suitable
Del Taco's own allergen chart labels the Crinkle-Cut Fries vegan; shared fryer is the caveat.
Gluten-Free
Not suitable
No wheat in fries; shared fryer with Beer Battered Crispy Fish (wheat) and Crispy Chicken (wheat).
Dairy-Free
Likely safe
No dairy in fries; shared fryer with milk-containing items.
Kosher
Not certified
Not kosher-certified.
Halal
Not certified
Not halal-certified.
Del Taco is one of the few chains on Frypedia that explicitly labels their Crinkle-Cut Fries as vegan on their own allergen chart — alongside their Hash Brown Sticks and the Beyond Meat items. The fries themselves are a clean four-ingredient recipe (potatoes, oil, dextrose, color-retention agent). The asterisk, as Del Taco itself notes: "our restaurants use the same frying oil to prepare menu items that could have meat in them." Beer-battered crispy fish and crispy chicken share the oil.
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Nutrition facts
Del Taco's published nutrition data for the serving size most comparable to an industry "medium" order. Values shown are per-serving and calculated against FDA 2020 Daily Values.
For comparison across chains, see our rankings pages — lowest sodium, lowest saturated fat, lowest calorie, and more.
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Ingredients, line by line
Crinkle-Cut Fries — annotated
- Potatoes Fine
- Vegetable oil Soy — One or more of: canola, soybean, cottonseed, sunflower, corn.
- Dextrose Fine — For Maillard browning.
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate Fine — Maintains natural color.
Crinkle Cut French Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Corn Oil), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Added To Maintain Natural Color). Per Del Taco's official allergen list.
Vegan certification by self-disclosure
Del Taco's allergen chart marks both "Crinkle Cut Fries" and "Hash Brown Sticks" with X marks in the Vegetarian and Vegan columns. That's stronger than most chains do — it's a positive labeling claim, not just absence-of-allergens. It doesn't carry the same weight as Taco Bell's third-party AVA certification on their Nacho Fries, but it's the chain itself standing behind the vegan claim. Del Taco notes their menu now also includes Beyond Meat items (after a brief discontinuation), making them one of the more vegan-aware fast-food chains overall.
The fryer note matters more than usual here
Del Taco's beer-battered crispy fish (limited time / regional) is a classic fryer-share concern: the wheat batter sheds into the oil, contaminating subsequent fries. The crispy chicken tacos are similarly wheat-breaded. Del Taco discloses this explicitly: "All vegetarian ingredients may possibly come into contact with meat ingredients, which may be unacceptable to particular kinds of vegetarian eating plans."
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Oil & fryer setup
Primary oil
Vegetable oil blend
Blend of canola, soybean, cottonseed, sunflower, and/or corn oil depending on supplier and location.
Fryer setup
Shared
Per Del Taco directly: "our restaurants use the same frying oil to prepare menu items that could have meat in them." Shared with Beer Battered Crispy Fish, Crispy Chicken, Funnel Cake Fries, Mini Cinnamon Churros (sometimes).
Cross-contamination
High for wheat
Beer Battered Crispy Fish (wheat batter, fish), Crispy Chicken (wheat breading), Funnel Cake Fries (wheat), Cinnamon Churros (wheat) all share the fryer at Del Taco.
Vegan-friendly
Marked vegan by Del Taco
Del Taco's allergen chart explicitly marks Crinkle-Cut Fries, Hash Brown Sticks, and Beyond Meat items as vegan. Not many fast-food chains commit to that labeling.
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Top-9 allergen status
Per the FDA's nine major allergens, as disclosed by Del Taco for Del Taco Crinkle-Cut Fries.
✓ Milk*
✓ Wheat*
✓ Egg
! Soy
✓ Peanut
✓ Tree Nut
! Fish*
✓ Shellfish
✓ Sesame
Per Del Taco: shared fryer with menu items containing meat, fish, and wheat-breaded items.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Del Taco's fries vegan?
Yes — Del Taco's fries are vegan by ingredient. Del Taco's own allergen chart labels the Crinkle-Cut Fries vegan; shared fryer is the caveat.
Are Del Taco's fries vegetarian?
Yes — Del Taco's fries are vegetarian. The fries contain no animal-derived ingredients. Del Taco's own allergen chart labels the Crinkle-Cut Fries vegetarian and vegan.
Are Del Taco's fries gluten-free?
No — Del Taco's fries are not safe for celiac disease. No wheat in fries; shared fryer with Beer Battered Crispy Fish (wheat) and Crispy Chicken (wheat).
What oil does Del Taco use to fry their fries?
Del Taco's fries are cooked in Vegetable oil blend. This is the same oil used for del taco's entire fried menu at most locations — full fryer-sharing detail is documented in the Oil & fryer setup section above.
What are the ingredients in Del Taco's fries?
See the Ingredients section above for the full annotated list for Del Taco's fries — cooking oil, potato preparation, seasonings, and any coatings or additives. Each ingredient is flagged for dietary concerns where relevant.
Are Del Taco's fries dairy-free?
Del Taco's fries do not contain dairy as an ingredient. No dairy in fries; shared fryer with milk-containing items.
Are Del Taco's fries kosher?
Del Taco's fries are not certified kosher. Not kosher-certified.
Are Del Taco's fries halal?
Del Taco's fries are not certified halal. Not halal-certified.
How many calories are in Del Taco's fries?
A medium crinkle-cut order of Del Taco's fries contains 390 calories, 18g total fat (2.5g saturated fat), 480mg sodium, 54g carbs, and 5g protein. Source: Del Taco official nutrition PDF.
Does Del Taco use beef tallow in their fries?
No — Del Taco's fries are cooked in Vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. Five chains on Frypedia still use beef in their fry preparation (McDonald's, Steak 'n Shake, Bojangles, Portillo's, Smashburger); Del Taco is not one of them.
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In the wild
Standard crinkle-cut shape, golden. Sizes range from Small through Macho — Del Taco's portion-naming convention.
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Sources
Every claim on this page is sourced. If a source is wrong, dated, or missing, tell us — we update quickly.
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Important — read before you eat
Ingredient formulations change, sometimes with no public announcement. Allergen risk at any fast-food restaurant depends on the specific location, the time of day, and the staff on shift. For severe allergies, confirm ingredients with the restaurant at the point of ordering, and when in doubt, ask about fryer and equipment cross-contact. This page is an independent reference — not medical advice.
