Last Updated on August 23, 2022 by Jim Edwards
Jack in the Box offers tacos at their fast food chain which is unusual for a burger joint.. These tacos are made of hard-shell tortillas and filled with meat, American cheese, taco sauce, and shredded lettuce. And then they are deep fried. They have been on the menu for many decades and remain a cult favorite of sorts. Some people hate them, but many others LOVE them!
I am one of those people that loves them!
These tacos are easy to eat—one of the reasons people love them. They only cost $0.99 for two tacos. Jack in the Box is a fast food restaurant, so burgers and sandwiches are popular items, but tacos have been around since the 1950s and many people have gotten attached to the flavor.
Jack in the Box had tested many variants, discontinuing them when the flavor or form didn’t work out. Some of the discontinued items on the menu are Monster Taco and Super Taco. The popular ones that continue to rule the Taco section of the Jack in the Box menu are Two Tacos and Tiny Tacos.
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History of Jack in the Box Tacos
Jack in the Box has gone through various phases to become the popular name that we know today. As a fast food chain, it has served everything categorized as “fast food.” However, adding tacos to the menu was a genius move that got customers to expect the unexpected from Jack in the Box.
The restaurant chain has been serving tacos since the 1950s and has tested many variations over the decades. Some variations continue to impress the customers, while others have been discontinued due to a decrease in sales. One of them is Monster Taco which was discontinued in 2009, brought back in 2013, and discontinued again in 2019.
Jack in the Box also acquired Del Taco, another major fast food restaurant chain, in 2022.
Jack in the Box – Two Tacos
Two tacos per serving is the trademark of Jack in the Box. The restaurant chain has been offering two tacos for $0.99 for ages without making changes to the taste.
Some people argue that Jack in the Box tacos are unhealthy as the ingredients do not offer any nutritional value, but many would simply agree that the tacos are delicious and they like them.
The shell is a U-shaped corn tortilla filled with a paste. American cheese with beef, shredded lettuce, and taco sauce inside crunchy corn tortillas are perfect for a late-night snack.
The Jack in the Box tacos contain soy, milk, and wheat, so do not eat them if you are sensitive to any of these allergens.
Jack in the Box Tacos: Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 162g |
| Calories per Serving | 340 |
| Calories from Fat | 170 |
| Total Fat | 19g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g |
| Cholesterol | 25mg |
| Sodium | 720mg |
| Potassium | 360mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 33g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g |
| Sugar | 2g |
| Protein | 12g |
Jack in the Box Tiny Tacos
There are two variations of tiny tacos: regular tiny tacos and loaded tiny tacos.
Tiny Tacos
If there’s anything better than tacos, it’s tiny tacos in a box! These tacos are the mini versions of the regular Jack in the Box tacos with a slight difference.
Instead of adding lettuce, taco sauce, and cheese after frying the tacos, they simply leave those ingredients and serve 15 tiny tacos in a box with a dipping sauce, probably Creamy Avocado Lime sauce. As for the allergens, tiny tacos have wheat, so you can avoid these tacos if you are allergic to wheat.
Jack in the Box Tiny Tacos are similar to frozen mini tacos except for more meat filling. If you can look past the appearance, Tiny Tacos taste flavorful and crunchier than the regular Two Tacos.
Here are the nutrition facts about Tiny Tacos:
| Serving Size | 15 tacos |
| Calories per Serving | 350 |
| Calories from Fat | 120 |
| Total Fat | 13g (20%) |
| Saturated Fat | 3g (15%) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 55mg (18%) |
| Sodium | 780mg (33%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 45g (15%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g (16%) |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Protein | 12g (24%) |
Loaded Tiny Tacos
Loaded Tiny Tacos from Jack in the Box are the same as the Tiny Tacos with an addition of cheese sauce, taco sauce, and shredded lettuce. It’s a twisted version of regular Jack in the Box tacos, reminding people of nachos. So, naturally, it is loved by customers and continues to sell.
The cheese sauce covering the tiny tacos is creamy and plentiful. Despite the moisture of the sauce, the thick, crunchy shells do not get soggy at all.
Loaded Tiny Tacos have soy, milk, and wheat in their ingredients, so you should not eat them if you are allergic.
Here are the nutrition facts of Loaded Tiny Tacos:
| Serving Size | 15 tacos |
| Calories per Serving | 470 |
| Calories from Fat | 200 |
| Total Fat | 22g (34%) |
| Saturated Fat | 7g (35%) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 75mg (25%) |
| Sodium | 1340mg (56%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 51g (17%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g (20%) |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Protein | 17g (34%) |
Jack in the Box Tiny Tacos – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How Many Calories in a Tiny Taco from Jack in the Box?
A box of Tiny Tacos has 15 pieces with a total of 350 calories.
Are Jack in the Box Tiny Tacos Healthy?
Jack in the Box Tiny Tacos are fried items with a high sodium percentage. If you wish to stay healthy and keep your cardiovascular health in check, do not consume this food on a regular basis.
What Kind of Meat is in Jack in the Box Tiny Tacos?
The meat paste contains 41% beef, 51% soy, and 8% fat.
Spicy Tiny Tacos
Spicy Tiny Tacos were red taco shells filled with spicy meat, one of the best offerings of Jack in the Box, but they are not currently available and were discontinued.
The bite-sized tacos were spicy and crispy—providing the right crunch and flavor you expect from Jack in the Box. The red shell was not prepared using spicy condiments, they used red food color to make it look the part. The taste was similar to the regular Jack in the Box taco shell.
The filling inside the shell was a heavily spiced slurry or paste. It did not register the spice right away—one would have to wait a few seconds to say it’s spicier than any other Jack in the Box taco flavor!
Spicy Tiny Tacos: Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 198g |
| Calories per Serving | 360 |
| Calories from Fat | 120 |
| Total Fat | 13g (20%) |
| Saturated Fat | 3g (15%) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 40mg (13%) |
| Sodium | 670mg (28%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 52g (17%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g (20%) |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Protein | 12g (24%) |
Discontinued Jack in the Box Tacos
Other discontinued tacos from the Jack in the Box menu are:
Super Taco – A larger taco with salsa instead of the regular taco sauce.
Monster Taco – The jumbo version of the regular tacos with double cheese slices.
Breakfast Monster Taco – Monster taco with scrambled eggs on the top served for the morning crowd.
Bacon Ranch Monster Taco – Monster taco topped with buttermilk ranch sauce and sliced bacon.
Nacho Monster Taco – Monster taco covered in nacho cheese sauce and sliced jalapeños.
Fast Food Taco Taste Test
People taste-test famous fast food tacos, but they do not know where the tacos are from. Watch the video to see if they can figure it out.
Summary
The Wall Street Journal in 2017 revealed that Jack in the Box sold 554 million tacos that year in America! There is no doubt that Americans love tacos from one of the best restaurant chains in the country.
Jack in the Box tacos have been around for so long that people of all ages enjoy them every once in a while. Some order the tacos for a quick lunch at the office, while others drive to the nearest location to get their money’s worth!
Jack in the Box Tacos – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Did Jack in the Box Change Their Tacos?
They haven’t changed their tacos or their price in decades. The regular tacos continue to attract regular and new customers. Jack in the Box also adds new taco items on the menu every few years. Currently, tiny tacos and loaded tiny tacos are winning the customers over.
Does Jack in the Box Deep Fry Their Tacos?
Yes, they deep fry the Taco with the meat paste before adding the lettuce, taco sauce, and American cheese slice.
Are Jack in the Box Tacos Frozen?
The tacos available at Jack in the Box restaurants are not frozen. They are fully cooked, and you can buy them from any of their locations.
Are Jack in the Box Tacos Vegan?
The Jack in the Box tacos are not vegan or vegetarian. Their Allergen reference guide clearly states that the regular tacos have soy, milk, and wheat in them. The tacos also contain meat, so vegans can’t eat them.
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