About this dish
The Loaded Queso sits in the Appetizers section of the Del Taco menu. Warm white queso with chorizo, pico, and guacamole, served with chips.
At $8.99, this dish lands right around the appetizers average across the chains MenuDive tracks. It is also flagged as a brand callout: Top-sharing pick. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Del Taco is a mexican-american chain founded in 1964 and currently operates more than 600 across the united states. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Del Taco, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Del Taco menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Appetizers category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Del Taco
- Chips and Salsa — $4.99, 470 cal