Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito: Price, Calories and What’s Inside
The Grilled Cheese Burrito is one of Taco Bell’s most-searched menu items. It wraps seasoned beef, rice, nacho cheese and creamy chipotle sauce in a tortilla. Then Taco Bell grills a layer of melted cheese onto the outside for a crispy, cheesy crust. It’s part of Taco Bell’s permanent menu.
Quick answer: A Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito costs $5.89 in this guide and has 690 calories, which makes it the highest-calorie burrito in our menu data. The Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito is the vegetarian version, at $5.39 and 680 calories. Prices vary by location and can change over time.
Grilled Cheese Burrito at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Price | $5.89 in this guide |
| Calories | 690 (Black Bean version: 680) |
| Key feature | Three-cheese blend grilled onto the outside of the tortilla |
| Vegetarian option | Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito |
| First launched | July 2020, at $2.99 |
| Permanent menu | Since 2023 |
Grilled Cheese Burrito Price and Calories
| Burrito | Price | Calories | Vegetarian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Burrito | $5.89 | 690 | No |
| Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito | $5.39 | 680 | Yes |
Prices vary by store. Check the Taco Bell app for your store’s price.
What’s in a Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito?
Here’s everything inside the standard Grilled Cheese Burrito:
- Seasoned beef
- Seasoned rice
- Nacho cheese sauce
- Creamy chipotle sauce, which adds a smoky kick
- Reduced-fat sour cream
- Crunchy tortilla strips
- Three-cheese blend of mozzarella, cheddar and pepper jack
- A grilled cheese crust: Taco Bell grills more of the three-cheese blend onto the outside of the flour tortilla
That cheese crust is what makes the burrito special. It turns crispy and golden on the grill, so every bite has crunch on the outside and melty filling inside.
Grilled Cheese Burrito Versions
Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito
The Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito ($5.39, 680 Cal) swaps the beef for black beans. It’s Taco Bell’s vegetarian version. Taco Bell notes that vegetarian items can still touch meat during preparation.
Steak or Chicken Grilled Cheese Burrito
When Taco Bell made the Grilled Cheese Burrito permanent in 2023, it added a steak version too. Our menu data lists only the beef and black bean versions, so if your store doesn’t show steak, swap the seasoned beef for steak or chicken in the Taco Bell app. Expect an upcharge.
Double Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito
In past years, Taco Bell sold a Double Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito for a limited time. It used double grilled steak in place of beef.
Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito
In October 2025, Taco Bell launched the Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito for a limited time at $5.49. It added Flamin’ Hot rice and crunchy Fritos Flamin’ Hot chips.
How the Grilled Cheese Burrito Compares
The Grilled Cheese Burrito is the heaviest burrito in our menu data. Here’s how it stacks up against other burritos:
| Burrito | Calories |
|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Burrito | 690 |
| Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito | 680 |
| Double Dipping Burrito | 620 |
| Cantina Chicken Burrito | 570 |
| Cheesy Double Beef Burrito | 560 |
| Beefy 5-Layer Burrito | 490 |
| Burrito Supreme | 390 |
| Bean Burrito | 360 |
If you want the cheesy taste with fewer calories, the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito (560 Cal) is a lighter pick. For calories across the whole menu, see our Taco Bell nutrition guide.
Grilled Cheese Burrito History
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 2019 | Taco Bell tests the Grilled Cheese Burrito in Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| July 2020 | It launches nationwide for a limited time at $2.99 |
| 2021–2022 | It returns as a limited-time item, sometimes with steak versions |
| 2023 | It joins Taco Bell’s permanent menu, in beef and steak versions |
| October 2025 | The limited-time Flamin’ Hot version launches at $5.49 |
The burrito launched at $2.99 in 2020. In this guide it costs $5.89, about twice that, but it’s still a fan favorite.
How to Order the Best Grilled Cheese Burrito
- Add steak: swap the beef for steak in the app for a heartier burrito.
- Add heat: add jalapeños or ask for a Diablo sauce packet.
- Go lighter: skip the sour cream to save some calories.
- Pair it smart: it’s filling on its own, so a drink or a small side is usually enough.