Taco Management LLC, doing business as Taco Bueno nutrition, is a U.S.-based, quick service restaurant chain specializing in Tex-Mex-style cuisine. The company is headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Its first location opened in Abilene, Texas in 1967. The food chain has locations in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Taco Bueno was founded in 1967 by Bill R. Waugh, an art graduate from Abilene Christian University. The first store was located in Abilene, Texas.
In 1981, British food manufacturer Ungated paid $32.5 million to acquire Taco Bueno.
In 1996, Taco Bueno nutrition was sold to Carl’s Jr.’s franchisor CKE Restaurants.
On August 10, 2005, Palladium Equity Partners announced the purchase of Taco Bueno from Jacobson Partners. At the same time, John Miller was appointed CEO of Taco Bueno. In 2011, Ed Lambert became CEO of Taco Bueno, LP., followed by Mike Roper in 2015. In mid-June 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the chain opened its first Houston-area location in Katy.
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Menu of Taco Bueno with Nutrition Facts
The Original Way to Bueno
This Bueno classic is how we got our name! A crunchy corn tortilla cradles your choice of lightly seasoned ground beef, all white meat chicken or fajita steak, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a freshly grated blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese for a taste that’s nothing but Bueno.
Menu data is current as of the date posted. Product formulations and nutritional values may differ for certain Taco Bueno non-traditional locations that may be based on different ingredients. Although this data is based on standard portion guidelines, variation can be expected due to seasonal influences, differences in product preparation per restaurant and other factors. Product formulations and/or ingredient changes may occur before www.tacobueno.com is updated. Substitution of ingredients may alter nutritional values. Menu items may vary by location. Limited time offerings and test menu items may not be included in this Nutrition Guide.
2,000 calories daily is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary.
Specialist of Taco Bueno with Nutrition
Tacos
Original Crispy Taco
This Bueno classic is how they got our name! A crunchy corn tortilla cradles your choice of lightly seasoned ground beef, all white meat chicken or fajita steak, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a freshly grated blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese for a taste that’s nothing but Bueno.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 96.3
- Saturated fat (g) 4.3
- Trans fat (g) 0.4
- Cholesterol (mg) 29
- Sugars (g) 1.1
- Sodium (mg) 339.2
- Dietary fiber (g) 1.9
Soft Taco
Taste the softer side of this Bueno classic. Their soft taco comes with all your favorite fillings, including your choice of fresh ground beef, all white meat chicken or fajita steak, along with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and grated blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese, carefully wrapped in a fresh-made flour tortilla.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 80.1
- Saturated fat (g) 3.9
- Trans fat (g) 0.3
- Cholesterol (mg) 21.6
- Sugars (g) 0.7
- Sodium (mg) 380.6
- Dietary fiber (g) 1.5
The Muchaco
This Bueno exclusive takes tacos to a whole new level. They swapped the shell with warm, fluffy pita bread and stuffed it with slow-cooked refried beans, your choice of all white meat chicken, seasoned ground beef, along with shredded cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 289.8
- Saturated fat (g) 11.7
- Trans fat (g) 0.7
- Cholesterol (mg) 29.4
- Sugars (g) 3.7
- Sodium (mg) 967.1
- Dietary fiber (g) 10
Big Freak’n Taco
One taco is never enough, so they packed double the flavor and freshness into this two-handed crispy corn tortilla. Enjoy two times the fresh, never frozen ground beef, all white meat chicken or fajita steak, plus grated blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and a dollop of cool sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 225.9
- Saturated fat (g) 11.4
- Trans fat (g) 0.8
- Cholesterol (mg) 76.2
- Sugars (g) 2.2
- Sodium (mg) 786.9
- Dietary fiber (g) 3
Burrito
Bueno Burrito
Wrap your taste buds around five layers of everything Bueno. They start with slow-cooked refried beans and layer in flavorful Mexican rice, chili sauce, grated blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese and your choice of seasoned ground beef or all white meat chicken.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 315.9
- Saturated fat (g) 14
- Trans fat (g) 0.9
- Cholesterol (mg) 49.7
- Sugars (g) 2.1
- Sodium (mg) 1598.4
- Dietary fiber (g) 14.7
- Quesadilla
Beef Quesadilla
There’s no better way to enjoy your choice of lightly seasoned taco meat or juicy fajita steak than layered in a blend of melted cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, folded up in a warm flour tortilla and grilled to perfection.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 456
- Saturated fat (g) 27
- Trans fat (g) 1
- Cholesterol (mg) 138
- Sugars (g) 1
- Sodium (mg) 1527
- Dietary fiber (g) 5
Cheese Quesadilla
There’s no better way to enjoy a blend of melted cheddar and pepper jack cheeses than folded up in a warm flour tortilla and grilled to perfect.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 381
- Saturated fat (g) 23
- Trans fat (g) 1
- Cholesterol (mg) 108
- Sugars (g) 1
- Sodium (mg) 1141
- Dietary fiber (g) 4
Nachos and Chips
MexiDips & Chips
Get your fix of chips and dips with this Bueno classic. Their crispy tortilla chips are paired with guac made from fresh avocados, queso from flavorful cheese and our slow-cooked refried beans.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 466
- Saturated fat (g) 17
- Trans fat (g) 1
- Cholesterol (mg) 21
- Sugars (g) 4
- Sodium (mg) 1527
- Dietary fiber (g) 25
Mucho-nachos
You can never get enough nachos. That’s why they upgraded this Mexican classic with more of what you love – fresh-made tortilla chips, your choice of perfectly seasoned ground beef or all white meat chicken, plus spicy chili sauce, slow-simmered refried beans, melty queso, juicy tomatoes and a dollop of cool sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories from fat (fat cal) 544
- Saturated fat (g) 24
- Trans fat (g) 1
- Cholesterol (mg) 80
- Sugars (g) 7
- Sodium (mg) 2748
- Dietary fiber (g) 26