TACO BUS – Mexican
Tampa's beloved Taco Bus, the converted-bus taqueria that grew from Rene Valenzuela's Hillsborough Avenue original into a bay-area institution — authentic Mexican plates, tortas, and the famous butternut squash tostada, many stops running late. The formula holds where it started. It suits Tampa taco pilgrimages, late-night rescues, vegetarian-tostada converts, and locals who measure the city's food story by this bus.
913 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33604 813-759-3040 https://taco-bus.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at TACO BUS
Dairy-Free at TACO BUS
TACO BUS in Tampa has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Chips and Chips and Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at TACO BUS
TACO BUS in Tampa has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Taco, Guacamole and Chips and Chips and Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at TACO BUS
TACO BUS in Tampa has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Chips, Chips and Salsa and Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at TACO BUS
TACO BUS in Tampa has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Chips, Chips and Salsa and Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at TACO BUS
TACO BUS in Tampa has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Taco, Mexican Rice and Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at TACO BUS
TACO BUS in Tampa has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Rice and Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at TACO BUS
TACO BUS in Tampa has 6 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Taco, Refried Beans and Mexican Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at TACO BUS
TACO BUS in Tampa has 4 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Chips, Chips and Salsa and Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at TACO BUS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Burrito | 46.3 g | 34.5 g |
| Guacamole and Chips | 16.4 g | 18.4 g |
| Traditional Taco | 3.6 g | 16.9 g |
| Quesadilla | 24 g | 10.3 g |
| Tostada | 36 g | 8.5 g |
| Chips and Salsa | 44.1 g | 6.3 g |
| Refried Beans | 7 g | 5.5 g |
| Mexican Rice | 7.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Mexican Soda | 65.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Horchata | 8.6 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips and Salsa - $4.99: Crispy tortilla chips served with house-made salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole and Chips - $7.5: Freshly made guacamole with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Traditional Taco - $3.25: Choice of protein, onions, cilantro, and lime on a corn tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito - $9.99: Rice, beans, choice of protein, cheese, and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $8.75: Melted cheese and choice of protein in a grilled flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada - $4.5: Crispy flat corn tortilla topped with beans, protein, lettuce, and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $2.99: Seasoned tomato-based rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $2.99: Traditional mashed pinto beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Horchata - $3.5: Traditional rice milk with cinnamon
- Mexican Soda - $2.75: Assorted Jarritos flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about TACO BUS
- Is TACO BUS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. TACO BUS has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Chips and Chips and Salsa.
- What can I eat at TACO BUS on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole and Chips and Chips and Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does TACO BUS have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Chips and Chips and Salsa.
- What is the highest-protein dish at TACO BUS?
- Burrito, at roughly 34.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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