Taco Time Northwest is a Seattle-based chain with 70 locations in and all around the city. We had a VeggL user reach out asking us to do a guide because there are so many there.
We hope this guide helps clear up some questions you may have about the Taco Time Northwest menu and allows you to eat here as a vegan with ease.
Here are your vegan options at Taco Time NW:
Vegan Options at Taco Time NW
All asterisked (*) items may share a fryer with animal menu items. See below for more information.
Burritos
- Crisp Pinto Bean Burrito*. Order with NO cheese … comes with fat-free pinto beans rolled in a flour tortilla then fried.
- Soft Pinto Bean Burrito. Order with NO cheese … comes with fat-free pinto beans and burrito sauce; wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
- Classic Veggie Burrito. Order with NO cheese or ranch … comes with an assortment of diced vegetables, rice, fat-free pinto beans, roasted pumpkin seeds, guacamole and lettuce; wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
- Habanero Soft Burrito. Order with NO sour cream. SUB meat choice with fat-free pinto beans … comes with black beans, rice and spicy habanero salsa; wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Tacos
Additional toppings could include, a cabbage mix, pico de gallo, corn salsa and/or guacamole.
- Crisp Pinto Bean Taco*. Order with NO cheese … comes with fat-free pinto beans, lettuce and tomato in a crisp corn tortilla*.
- Pinto Bean Baja Taco … comes with two white corn tortillas loaded with fat-free pinto beans, Pico de Gallo,
and lettuce.
Soft Tacos
- Veggie Soft Taco. Order with NO cheese or ranch … comes with fat-free pinto beans, lettuce, corn salsa, roasted pumpkin seeds and an assortment of diced vegetables; wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
- Pinto Bean Soft Taco. Order with NO cheese and ranch … comes with fat-free pinto beans, lettuce and tomato; wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
- Mini Pinto Bean Soft Taco. Order with NO cheese and ranch … comes with fat-free pinto beans, lettuce and tomato; wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
- Pinto Bean Natural Soft Taco. Order with NO cheese and ranch … comes with fat-free pinto beans, lettuce and tomato; wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla.
Salad
- Pinto Bean Tostado Salad*. Order with NO cheese and your choice of vegan-friendly salsa (listed below) … comes with fat-free pinto beans, lettuce and tomatoes in a crisp flour tortilla bowl*.
- Pinto Bean Taco Salad*. Order with NO cheese and your choice of vegan-friendly salsa, as a dressing (listed below) … comes with fat-free pinto beans on a bed of shredded lettuce with tomatoes. Served with tortilla chips*.
- Veggie Chop Salad. Order with your choice of salsa, as a dressing … comes with shredded lettuce, an assortment of diced vegetables, whole black beans, pinto beans, Pico de Gallo, corn salsa and roasted pumpkin seeds.
Bowls
Additional toppings could include, a cabbage mix and/or guacamole.
- Veggie Fit-Hit Bowl … comes with rice, whole black beans, an assortment of diced vegetables, pico de gallo, white corn salsa, roasted pumpkin seeds and mild salsa.
Platters
- Regular Nachos*. Order with NO cheese. SUB sour cream side with corn salsa or additional guacamole … comes with hand-crafted tortilla chips* topped with whole black beans and Pico de Gallo. Served with a side of guacamole.
- Pinto Bean Fiesta Platter … comes with a Crisp Pinto Bean Taco*, Crisp Pinto Bean Burrito*, Tater Fries*, fat-free pinto beans and a side salad. The taco and burrito WILL need modifications. Order the Crisp Pinto Bean Taco*with NO cheese. Order the Crisp Pinto Bean Burrito* with NO cheese.
Salsas
Taco Time does NOT offer any vegan dressings aside from the salsas below.
- Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- Corn Salsa
- Mild Salsa
- Taco Time Hot Sauce
Sides
- Tater Fries* (aka tots)
- Tortilla Chips*
- Chips* and Salsa
- Chips* and Guacamole
- Seasoned Rice
- Whole Black Beans
- Pinto Beans. Order with NO cheese.
- Pinto Beans and Rice. Order with NO cheese.
Dessert*
- Crustos* … comes with strips of deep-fried * tortillas, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
Kids Meals
Apple juice is available.
- Kids Soft Pinto Bean Burrito Meal. Order with NO cheese … comes with fat-free pinto beans and burrito sauce; wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Served with Tater Fries*.
- Kids Crisp Pinto Bean Burrito*. Order with NO cheese … comes with fat-free pinto beans rolled in a flour tortilla then fried*. Served with Tater Fries*.
*Some Taco Time NW locations may have a separate fryer for their chips and shells but to be safe, we are saying that all asterisked (*) fried items are cross-contaminated. Please ask questions if this is a concern for you. As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross-contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.
Taco Time Vegan FAQ
What dressings are vegan at Taco Time?
All of the Taco Time dressings that are creamy contain dairy. The vegan-friendly dressing options include their salsas and guacamole.
Are Taco Time’s tortillas vegan?
Yes! Initially, we were told the tortillas at Taco Time contain margarine and may not be vegan-friendly. I asked additional questions and received a response that said,
No animal fats or dairy are used in any of our tortillas making them completely vegan-friendly. Flour tortillas are made with vegetable oil.
Are the fryers at Taco Time shared with animal menu items?
Each location varies. Some locations may have a separate fryer for their chips and shells; however, we would rather say yes and allow you to ask questions if this is a concern for you.
Additional fryer information: Taco Time uses canola oil in their fryers.
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More Info:
- If you’d like to check out Taco Time NW full menu, head over to their Official Menu Page
- Information provided by Taco Time NW’s Guest Relations.
- Taco Time NW not quite what you’re looking for? Check out Del Taco, Chipotle or one of our other over 215 Cheat Sheets for popular chain restaurants.
- Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up-to-date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know!
