Taco Bell
1003 University, Urbana, IL, 61801
Taco Bell Menu
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Burritos
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Drinks
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Lunch
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Quesadillas
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Sides
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Specials
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Tacos
Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Taco Bell
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Drinks
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Lunch
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Sides
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Specials
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Tacos
High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Taco Bell
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Burritos
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Drinks
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Specials
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Taco Bell
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Burritos
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Quesadillas
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Specials
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Tacos
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
1003 University
Urbana, IL, 61801 - Phone (217) 367-2871
- Website https://www.tacobell.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Private Lot
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Ken R.
This is a Taco Bell alright. I used to eat here every Sunday for a while when I lived in the dorms and the kitchen was closed. My standards were not terribly high, but I was never disappointed with the soft tacos or nachos. I've been back a few times lately. If you grew up eating Taco Bell, sometimes the craving comes back. On this location: The side door area kind of smells like urine but it is right next to the bathroom. I've never used the drive through so I can't comment. Going in the middle of the day on the weekend I have never had a problem. The food is Taco Bell - you know what you are getting. I am partial to the beefy crunch burrito right now. It's a burrito! With spicy Fritos on it! There are days when that's what you want. One time I had a very disorganized order, and the lady working the register organized it into value meals to save me some money. I really appreciated that. I usually get my food to go. Last time they forgot one of the tacos, but when I mentioned it they immediately made it up for me. Then I took 12 Fire sauce packets as usual and left to enjoy it.
(3)Jason P.
I am reviewing this specific location and not the chain in general. Really, do not waste your time going here and just go to another location for your Taco Bell needs. As any TB frequenter knows, there are some of those visits during off peak hours where they have their JV folders on duty and the result is your food is just not put together well. This location seems to only hire JV folders. Another thing that is upsetting about this location is that their rate of getting orders correct is at best 1 in 4. They constantly put beef on my bean burritos and put onions on the 7 layers. If you enjoy interaction with crack heads, then this place is for you. I have gotten harassed by other patrons who just yelled random comments at us, and this was during the day. Also, one of the workers was definitely under the influence during one visit. Just drive the extra 3 minutes and go to another location.
(1)Jovan P.
Absolutely horrible service and TB food. Whenever I order (both the drive thru and inside) I wait anywhere between 15-20 minutes to get my food. I'm not exaggerating either. If you are reading this and craving some TB, I would just make the trek to the one by the mall or on S. Neil st. Never go here.
(1)Coleman B.
Honestly, worst Taco Bell ever. I love Taco Bell. Its delightfully campy and delicious in a $3 way. The wait at this specific location is outrageous. Sometime 30 min + in the drive thru with 4 cars. No trays inside so you have to put your food directly on the table, and then they want to talk to me about my hair. I don't want to chat with you about my hair, I want you to clean all the trays people have used so I don't have to eat off the table tops which I'm assuming have also not been cleaned properly.
(1)Charlie K.
Have waited in the drive through for over 15 minutes multiple times. Would recommend going to one of the many other taco bells that are close
(1)Lisa B.
Very very slow drive through. Waited way too long at the speaker. Maybe about 15 minutes then decided it didn't work so I proceeded to exit the drive through. Once you enter this drive through there is no way out. I was blocked by a truck at the window for another 5 or 10 minutes. So basically I spent at least 20 minutes in this drive through and did not get any food. Which is OK with me but I was getting the food for my Mom who had a procedure done at Carle and was starved!!
(1)Akhil T.
I have eaten at this specific Taco Bell many times before. The service is excellent, the staff are friendly, and they have never messed up an order! You can really tell that the employees here are not mad or rude like you often see at fast food joints, and are simply pleased to serve their customers As far as their drive thrus are concerned, I have used their drive thru before and I haven't had the lengthy wait times many have complained about, but I guess I could have just gotten lucky! Overall, if you live in the CU area, this is definitely one of the better Taco Bells to visit!
(5)Scott V.
One of the most inspiring Mexicanesque meal journeys of my lifetime. The "cheesy gordita crunch" is an exquisite meal masterpiece. Incorporating the softness of a delicate flatbread, crunchiness of a handmade tortilla shell, and freshness of the "carne," "lechuga", and "queso" call for two thumbs up and then some. Bravo Taco Bell, bravo. Authenticity has never been truer. Enrich your senses and appease your appetite in an expeditious manner while experiencing a meal of a lifetime. 5 stars. Period.
(5)Phil K.
Horrible horrible horrible horrible, nearly 40 minutes stuck in the drive-through. No apology when I got to the window. They just don't care. Possibly the worst drive through in the country.
(1)Daniella B.
Just had the free biscuit taco that they were giving out today. What I got, far exceeded my expectations. I was expecting an "egg" patty with some nacho cheese inside a stale "biscuit". What I got was eggs that resembled real eggs in both taste and texture and cheese that also resembled real cheese in both taste and texture! What a surprise! The biscuit was soft and pillowy. Who'd a thunk.....edible biscuit taco?
(3)Nelson M.
Restaurant review: There are so many mexican restaurants/fast food places to visit around the UIUC campus. I stopped by here on the weekend for lunch after work and was surprised there was no line. The cashier was quick to take my order after I figured out what I wanted and the food came out as I ordered without any issue. This is what pulls up the rating to 3 stars as the food has sharply declined from taco bell and is now a lot more expensive. Crunchy tacos are no longer 0.79 cents but 1.29 now. A lot of the other items have doritos, fritos, etc which is interesting, but it does not carry over to tasting good. All and all as fast food I think I will pass from eating at Taco bell now with the higher prices and subpar food items. The parking lot is also very small which is another issue. Pro: Large selection of fast mexican food, quick service, friendly cashiers Cons: Subpar food, very small parking lot Hidden gem: Happier hour 2 - 5 PM 1 dollar regular freeze or medium drink. Value menu, although a lot of items are no longer one dollar.
(3)Kyle H.
I've been here way too many times now, and felt it was time to review. The service here is generally just okay. They often forget to give me my drink or Doritos, but fix it without any hassle when asked. The food itself I've never had an issue with; always pretty good. Location is pretty convenient, even more so now that the 22 Illini bus stops right out front. Up until about a week ago, they had a bunch of "out of order tables" (broken tables), but recently they installed new menus, removed broken tables, and removed the railing for the wait line, so it's looking a little better, but the restaurant still isn't in that great of condition. All-in-all, for being cheap and reliably good food, i'll give it 3 stars.
(3)Siddhartha G.
I've been going here for 2 years now, I've never had a problem with them. Drive thru can be a bit slow, but their chicken burrito, grillers and quesadillas are hot and delicious, so worth the wait. Everyone's very courteous and I can see them working hard to make the food in the kitchen.
(4)Tim H.
I've been to a lot of Taco Bells before, so I know what to expect from them. But this place was worse than average. For example, my Crunchwrap was made very sloppily and with less meat and cheese than average.
(2)Benny J.
Worst Taco Bell I have ever been to. The service and wait times have been terrible almost every time I've been there. I would actually drive to the Taco Bell in Champaign instead even though this one was much closer. If you go after 8pm, they definitely have their "C" team working, can't get anything right and slow as hell.
(2)Alex J.
Really don't get the negative reviews on here. Best Taco Bell I've ever been to. Best, friendliest employees, always accurate order, always perfect. Taco Bell, you have my heart.
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