About this dish
The Mexican Rice sits in the Sides section of the Taco Bell menu. Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin.
At $3.49, this dish lands below the sides average across the chains MenuDive tracks. 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.
Taco Bell is a mexican-inspired chain founded in 1962 and currently operates more than 7,800 worldwide. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 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 Taco Bell, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Taco Bell 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 Sides category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Taco Bell
- Chips and Salsa — $4.99, 470 cal
- Loaded Queso — $8.99, 820 cal
- Tortilla Soup — $6.49, 340 cal
- Crispy Beef Tacos (3) — $11.49, 720 cal
- Chicken Burrito — $12.99, 980 cal