Prices last checked October 29, 2026
Tortilla chips with a cup of warm nacho cheese sauce.
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce is Taco Bell’s simple side: crispy tortilla chips seasoned with lime and salt with a cup of warm nacho cheese sauce for dipping. Guacamole is also available instead of cheese.
At a typical Taco Bell the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce cost about $2.99. In the 58 restaurants we checked it ranged from $1.89 to $3.69, because franchisees set their own prices. An order has 220 calories, 13 g of fat, 24 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of protein and 280 mg of sodium.
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce Price (October 2026)
The Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce typically cost $2.99 at U.S. Taco Bell restaurants, and you can expect to pay anywhere from about $1.89 to $3.69. Most Taco Bell restaurants are franchised and set their own prices. In the 58 restaurants we checked, a Crunchwrap Supreme ran from $5.69 to $8.99, and the Luxe Value Menu and Luxe Cravings Boxes are the cheapest way to order.
| Item | Typical price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce | $2.99 | 220 |
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce Calories and Nutrition
The Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce have 220 calories, about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day, along with 3 g of protein and 280 mg of sodium.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | 11% |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g | 9% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition is approximate and based on Taco Bell's published U.S. nutrition information.
What's in the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce?
- Tortilla chips
- Nacho cheese sauce
Allergens: Taco Bell lists allergens for the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce in its online Allergen & Nutrition information. Most Taco Bell items contain milk (cheese, sour cream or sauces) and wheat (flour tortillas, chalupa and gordita shells), and some sauces contain egg or soy. Food is prepared in shared kitchens, so cross-contact is possible. Recipes and suppliers can change, so always check Taco Bell's allergen information or ask your server if you have a food allergy.
When can you order the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce?
The Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce are on the regular Taco Bell menu from the start of lunch service until the restaurant closes. In our sample of 58 restaurants, most stayed open until 1 a.m. or later and more than half until 4 a.m. or later, usually through the drive-thru. See Taco Bell hours.
Are the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce worth it?
At a typical $2.99, the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce work out to about $1.36 per 100 calories and 1.0 grams of protein per dollar, which is below the average for quesadillas & nachos on the menu (2.9 g per dollar).
On a tighter budget? The Chips and Nacho Supreme Dip costs about $2.49.
Ordering tips
- Chips and Guacamole cost a little more.
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce FAQ
How much do the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce cost at Taco Bell?
The Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce cost about $2.99 at a typical U.S. Taco Bell as of October 2026. Prices we tracked range from $1.89 to $3.69 depending on the restaurant.
How many calories are in the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce?
The Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce have 220 calories, 13 g of fat, 24 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of protein.
Can you get the Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce late at night?
Yes. It is on the regular menu, so you can order it at the drive-thru, in the app or for delivery until your Taco Bell closes, which is 1 a.m. or later at most locations.