Taco Depot
1491 E 82nd Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410
Taco Depot Menu
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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 Depot
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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.
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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.
Visit below restaurant in Merrillville for healthy meals suggestion.
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 :
1491 E 82nd Ave
Merrillville, IN, 46410 - Phone (219) 791-9925
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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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Wow, was I surprised by this place. I guess my expectations were low upon arrival (drive-thru, 99 cent taco special), so yes, I was prepared for some subpar mexican food. I ordered a chicken sope ($2.50) and two pork tacos (typically $1.89, but apparently all tacos are 99 cents right now). Chicken sope - perfectly heated thick corn shell - chewy, and just a little crispy. Typical toppings (lettuce, cheese, tomato, sour cream), but the chicken was clearly slow-cooked and shredded. That's a welcome relief from the gristly meat you get most taco stands. 9/10. Pork tacos - I worry when taco places have one "pork" taco. It can mean a lot of things. Here, it was darn close to "al pastor" which is my favorite type of taco. Marinated, bursting with spice and flavor, and the perfect balance of dry/tender. The pork tacos came with only cilantro and onion (as they should) and they were a steal for a buck. 9/10. The salsa verde gets an 8/10, the hot red gets a 7/10. Plenty of heat, but not much flavor. Oh, by the way, the man and woman working near the drive-thru were extremely friendly. I'm definitely coming back.
(5)Jennifer G.
I just keep liking this place more and more. We went in last night to carryout their new charbroiled chicken family size dinner. For $14.99 you get enough chicken, tortillas, salsa and beans to feed 4 people. They are pretty stingy with the rice for some reason that I cannot understand but there is enough to feed 2-3. The chicken was super tasty and moist. I always add chips and salsa because theirs is phenomenal. Their green salsa is great too.
(4)Sylvia C.
Yuck!! Cold food. Nasty taste. No customer service. Nope no more taco depot.
(1)Steve B.
Not a good experience , I ordered a steak dinner and for the price I thought I was getting shirt steak and it wasnt it was sandwich steak that was tough and very chewy , and flavorless , service was not good , nice server but very slow and no one was in there, sorry but not very happy with this place , will not be going back, very poor quality food.
(1)Raedean F.
Overall ok. Taco salad wasn't anything to write home but the poppers were awesome!
(3)L L.
Excellent food and service. Odd location but worth then hunt. Just consistently good and bottle coke. Yum.
(5)Tanya H.
Taco Depot is a hidden gem in Merrillville, IN. While it is currently difficult to exit to get back to Rte. 30 East due to construction, it is totally worth the wait. The barbacoa tacos are delicious. Their food is simple, just onion & cilantro as toppings. The tacos are small so if u r a big eater, be sure to order several which isn't a bank breaker since they're only $0.99! Service isn't that great but the food & price makes up for it.
(4)Rahshonda B.
Food presentation was very poor. The quesadillas are not at all flavorful. The meat was not seasoned. Everything was a greasy mess.
(1)Tonia O.
The quality of the tacos can be a hit or miss depending on the cook, however, for .99 cents, its a great deal. This place lost a star because of their temperature system inside. It's either way too cold to dine in during the winter or too balmy in the summer. Today it was drafty! All in all, not a bad place to grab a quick bite for an excellent price!
(3)Steve C.
GREAT tacos. .99 each. We did carry out. They were fast. We also got s ground beef nachos , we loved it too. Good value, good food.
(4)Bill B.
Stopped at Taco Depot on the way from Chicago to Indianapolis. My wife had one fish and one veggie taco ($.99 each), my daughter had a kids quesadilla meal and I had a vegetarian burrito meal. All of the food was great. Chips and salsa were also very good. Service was outstanding! We make this trip many times during the year and will always plan on stopping at the Taco Depot along the way.
(4)Anuj S.
I really liked the vegetarian Big Boy burrito. It's pretty big and more than sufficient for lunch. It's probably like the same size as a Chipotle burrito. The flavor and all were good, except for the potatoes - I thought that tasted somewhat off in a burrito. Probably next time I'd order it without the potatoes. If I ever had the chance to try that I'm sure I'd move the rating up to 4 stars.
(3)Michael C.
Great food---even better service---we had the steak tacos---will definitely visit again
(5)Allen B.
Yum! This place is great! We stayed three days near here and I had lunch twice at this local establishment and not just because they were close, but because it was very good! I tried the min burrito with pork and the tamale dinner, everything was authentic and excellent. I also had a cabrito taco which was also amazing, I would give it five stars but it isn't a five star restaurant. Thanks!
(4)Karly B.
At the onset of a two day road trip we saw a guy on the side of the road, holding a sign advertising authentic Mexican food. This looked like a fantastic idea... And it was. (++) Yep, five stars. This place does not try to be anything more than a depot of tacos and for this humble honesty, I applaud them. Straight forward, simple, no frills, 99 cent tacos. (+) And there's a drive-through. (+) Cheese is extra; I don't mind. Carnitas, steak, chicken, pork, beef, or beans. The green sauce is preferred (we had mild when we ended up here again on the way home) and carnitas were my favorite. I also prefer onions and cilantro instead of lettuce and tomato, but they'll hit the spot either way. Definitely a better idea than Arby's, McDonalds, or other greasy fast food options. (+) Also, the service was unconventionally friendly, endearing even. Thanks for being good for something, Indiana.
(5)Gary A.
One of the best, if not the best Mexican restaurant I've ate at in the nwi area. Their menu has all the Mexican staples, to go along with some creative and unique choices. A must try when in the area.
(5)Jalena D.
I have become a fan of Taco Depot; great chips and salsa and $.99 tacos. When first going into the restaurant, my expectations were not very high because it isn't anything really classy and the outside doesn't look very clean. However, once inside, you are immediately greeted and seated. However, the inside seems a little outdated and the restaurant is fairly new. I was immediately served chips and salsa. I think I was won over by the chips and salsa. They are homemade and they were still hot from the fryer when served. When it was time to order, I ordered two chicken tacos on flour that was on the $.99 menu. I enjoyed the tacos, but it was missing something, they also have a homemade taco sauce that adds flavor to them. I enjoyed the food and it is a great lunch option. I believe the chips and salsa makes the restaurant, because that was the best thing that I had there. The servers are also very friendly; they are always making sure that we were doing okay. I was very pleased with the service. I would definitely recommend Taco Depot if you are looking for a cheap meal. However, I would suggest using the restroom before going because it literally stinks in their restrooms. It was hard for me to just wash my hands in there; now how do you think I would feel if I actually had to close the door and use the restroom. Someone needs to get that restroom checked out ASAP!
(3)Benita M.
The pork meat tostadas are extremely juicy and flavorful. It's a depot, so don't expect a five star meal, but it's pretty good to be home made drive thru food. The servings are big...so save some for later.
(4)Shannon D.
Great little quick spot to stop and get some mexican cuisine. They have the perfect sized mini-burrito which is about $2.95 that comes with your choice of meat, and cheese/lettuce/tomatoes (if my memory serves me right). I also ordered the steak fries once, which is an appetizer, but I won't get them again because I wasn't a fan of their fries. They were sort of cajun/season fries (kind of like Rally's or Checker's fast food fries). In my opinion, they she be regular style fries. Anyway, my friend loves their tacos, and they're only $1! Can't beat that. If you need to eat quick, stop here - very cheap!!
(3)Sean T.
You get what you pay for... and then some... first time around I tried to superman... save your money go to Chipotle. .. same price waaaay better quality... they arent busy for a reason, $.99(see tip) tacos I believe, save this place... just too many better mexican for similiar prices for the subpar non attractive locale ... nice staff though..
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