Promising to “blow up the definition of value,” the quick-service Del Taco chain on Wednesday dropped the price on its 59-cent beef tacos to 39 cents for a limited time.
Officials at the Lake Forest, Calif.-based chain said the product remains the same, with seasoned beef, cheddar cheese and lettuce in a soft or crunchy taco shell.
“Our competition may ask, ‘Is Del Taco out of control?’” said John Cappasola, Del Taco’s vice president of marketing. “Our tacos were already a great value — but 39 cents is insane value.”
Cappasola added, “Actually, we think this promotion is the right idea at just the right time. The economy is at a stand still, and at this price, Del Taco fans can go crazy for our great-tasting tacos.”
The value play follows Taco Bell’s rollout this week of new street-food-inspired Cantina Tacos, made with grilled chicken, beef or pork carnitas on a soft corn tortilla with chopped onion, cilantro and a lime wedge. The Cantina Tacos are priced at a recommended $1.49 each or $2.79 for two.
Taco Bell also offers its traditional beef tacos for 89 cents on that chain’s “79-89-99 Why Pay More” value menu. Earlier this summer, Taco Bell launched a $2 meal deal with various options paired with a bag of Doritos and medium drink.
With 515 units in 16 states, Del Taco is known for its hybrid menu, offering traditional Mexican fare alongside burgers and fries.
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