Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
The Cheesy Double Beef Burrito costs $2.99 and is listed at 560 calories on the live item page, though prices vary by location. In one sentence, this is the burrito for people who want a lot of beef and a lot of cheese without paying a premium price: a double portion of seasoned beef with seasoned rice, warm nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, crunchy fiesta strips and reduced-fat sour cream in a warm flour tortilla, built to be hearty, savory, and unapologetically meat-forward. If you are hungry, you like beef, and you do not want to spend five dollars to prove it, this is the order to start with.
The name tells you almost everything, and that directness is part of the appeal. “Cheesy” promises cheese in a quantity you will actually notice, not a garnish. “Double Beef” promises twice the seasoned beef of a standard beef burrito, not a slightly larger scoop. Together they describe a burrito whose priorities are clear: meat and cheese first, everything else in support. There is no fresh-topped Supreme layer here, no grilled cheese crust, no rice stretching the filling. The burrito is honest about what it is, and for beef lovers that honesty is refreshing — you are not paying for elements you did not ask for.
What’s Inside a Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
The build centers on a double portion of seasoned beef, which changes the burrito’s character in a way that a single extra topping never could. With a standard beef burrito, the beef shares the stage with beans, cheese, and sauce in roughly equal measure. With double beef, the beef becomes the lead: every bite carries a substantial amount of warm, savory, well-seasoned meat, and the other fillings exist to support it rather than compete with it. Melted cheese runs through the beef, adding salt, creaminess, and cohesion so the filling holds together instead of crumbling. Cheese sauce, where used in the build, adds a smooth, liquid richness that keeps the double meat moist and flavorful from the first bite to the last.
That emphasis on meat has a practical consequence for texture. A double-beef burrito eats denser and more substantial than a bean burrito or a bean-and-rice burrito: the filling is heavier, the bites are meatier, and the burrito feels like a proper meal in the hand rather than a snack. The tortilla plays a supporting role, soft and pliable, wrapping a filling that is warm and savory throughout. There is no crunch in the standard build and no cool, fresh contrast — this is a warm, soft, savory burrito through and through, and it should be judged on those terms rather than compared to a fresh-topped item on freshness it never claimed to offer.
It is worth being precise about what “double” means for the eater, not just the menu board. Double beef means you will not hit a stretch of tortilla and sauce with no meat in it, which is the most common disappointment in a large burrito. It means the burrito stays satisfying all the way through, including the last third, where simpler burritos often thin out. And it means the flavor stays beef-forward from start to finish, which is exactly what the target buyer wants and exactly what a buyer who prefers variety should know before ordering.
How the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito Tastes
The dominant flavor is seasoned beef, followed closely by cheese. The beef seasoning is warm, savory, and well-salted, with the familiar Taco Bell profile that regulars recognize — not fiercely spicy, but seasoned enough that the meat tastes like something on its own rather than a neutral protein waiting for sauce. The cheese adds salt and creaminess, smoothing the beef’s edges and giving the filling a richness that plain beef alone would lack. Sauces in the build add moisture and a gentle tang, keeping the double meat from eating dry.
Spice level is mild to moderate. Nothing in the standard build is designed to be hot, and the cheese and sauces moderate whatever warmth the beef seasoning brings. That makes this burrito comfortable for a wide range of eaters, including people who avoid spicy food, while still leaving plenty of room for spice lovers to add hot sauce or a spicier sauce swap. Because the filling is so beef-and-cheese focused, added heat shows up clearly rather than getting lost behind fresh vegetables or a grilled crust — a small point, but a real one for anyone who customizes with heat in mind.
One honest note on richness and fullness: at 560 calories on the live item page, this is a substantial burrito, and it eats like one. It is heavier than the Bean Burrito, the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, and the Burrito Supreme in the catalog figures, and lighter only than the Grilled Cheese Burrito. That weight is the point for its buyers — a filling, meat-forward meal at a value price — but it is worth knowing before ordering it as a light snack or alongside a large side and a sugary drink. This is a main-course burrito, and it should be ordered as one.
When to Order a Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
This burrito shines whenever hunger and beef appetite coincide with a budget. It is the right pick after a long day, after physical work, or whenever a single light burrito would leave you looking for a second item. It is the right pick for beef lovers who find a standard beef burrito a little restrained and want the meat to be unmistakable. It is also a strong choice for a first visit when you want something satisfying without studying the menu: the name tells you what you are getting, and the burrito delivers it.
It is a particularly smart group-order and family-order item. When one person wants a serious beef burrito and others want lighter or meat-free options, this burrito lets the beef lover eat well without pushing the whole order into premium prices. Pair it with a Bean Burrito or a Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito for someone who wants a meat-free option, and the table has both variety and value without anyone paying five dollars for a burrito they did not need.
There are times to pick something else, and they follow from the build. If you want freshness, crunch, or vegetables, this burrito offers none of them in the standard build — the Burrito Supreme is the fresh-topped answer, and a crunchy item is the crunch answer. If you want the most indulgent, cheesiest experience possible, the grilled option’s cheese crust goes further than this burrito’s melted cheese. If you dislike beef or eat meat-free, this is obviously the wrong burrito entirely. And if you want a light meal, 560 calories of beef and cheese is not light, no matter how good the price is.
Travel-wise, this burrito sits in the middle of the pack. With no lettuce to wilt and no sour cream to soak the tortilla in the standard build, it holds up better in a bag than a Supreme does, though not quite as well as a bean-and-rice burrito, since the cheese and sauces can firm up as it cools. Eat it warm for the best experience, and if it has cooled, it is still a satisfying beef-and-cheese burrito — just a less melty one.
Cheesy Double Beef Burrito Value vs Similar Burritos
Value is where this burrito makes its strongest case, and the comparison table shows why. The table below uses the catalog figures supplied for this set of burrito pages; prices vary by location, and each item’s own page is the place to confirm the current figure.
| Burrito | Catalog price | Catalog calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cheesy Double Beef Burrito | $2.99 | 560 cal |
| Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito | $1.49 | 420 cal |
| Bean Burrito | $1.99 | 350 cal |
| Burrito Supreme | $4.89 | 390 cal |
| Grilled Cheese Burrito | $4.99 | 720 cal |
Look at the middle of that table first. At $2.99, the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito costs two dollars less than the Burrito Supreme in the catalog and lists 170 more calories, with double beef where the Supreme has a single beef portion plus fresh toppings. If your test is meat and calories per dollar, this burrito beats the Supreme clearly. Against the Grilled Cheese Burrito, it costs two dollars less and lists fewer calories, but it gives up the grilled cheese crust and the layered sauces — so the grilled option still wins on indulgence, while this one wins on price.
Against the cheaper meat-free burritos, the comparison is about priorities rather than pure efficiency. The Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito at $1.49 and the Bean Burrito at $1.99 are both cheaper, but neither offers beef at all. If you want beef, the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito is the cheapest way in this set to get a lot of it, and that is a distinct and valuable position: the lowest-priced double-meat burrito on the page. For a hungry beef lover on a budget, that combination — double meat, melted cheese, under three dollars in the catalog — is difficult to beat, and it is the reason this burrito has a devoted following that the premium burritos, for all their virtues, do not match on value.
For a fuller sense of where this burrito sits on the whole menu, back to the full menu after comparing the burritos here, or browse the complete menu to see the value items alongside the specialties. Related burritos worth comparing in detail include the Burrito Supreme, the Grilled Cheese Burrito, and the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, each of which offers a different trade between meat, freshness, layering, and price.
Customizing Your Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
Customization here is about pushing the burrito further in the direction it already goes, or adding the one element it lacks. Adding sour cream is the most popular change: it brings a cool, creamy contrast that the standard build does not have, and it makes the double beef eat a little less densely. Adding lettuce and tomato moves it toward Supreme territory, though at that point it is worth comparing the total price against simply ordering a Burrito Supreme. Adding hot sauce or a spicier sauce is the natural move for heat lovers, and as noted above, the beef-and-cheese focus means added heat shows up clearly.
Subtractions are less common here, because removing cheese or beef from a burrito named for cheese and double beef defeats its purpose. If you want less cheese, order a different beef burrito rather than stripping this one. If you want a single portion of beef, the same logic applies — the double portion is the item. One subtraction that does make sense for some buyers is reducing or removing sauce, for anyone who prefers a drier, meatier bite, though that also makes the filling less cohesive, so it suits eating in the restaurant better than taking away.
A practical note: customization options and prices for extras vary by restaurant, and not every addition is available at every location. Confirm additions at the counter or on the ordering screen before you pay. And if you have an allergy, read the allergen section below first — the live item page flags gluten, milk, wheat and soy for this item (see the nutrition section), with the soy coming from the fiesta strips.
Nutrition and Allergens
The live item page (checked 2026-11-05) publishes the full nutrition picture for this item, and this page states it exactly as the live page states it. The local official dataset used for the other burritos in this set contains no row for this item, so these figures are sourced to the live item page itself — not to an official Taco Bell label — and they should still be checked against the official label when it becomes available. Nothing here is invented: every number below appears on the live item page.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories (live item page) | 560 cal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Sodium | 1,340 mg |
What can be said honestly from these figures is that 560 calories places this burrito in the heavier half of this set — above the Bean Burrito, the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, and the Burrito Supreme, and below the Grilled Cheese Burrito. At 20g of protein it is, per the live page, the highest-protein burrito under $3 on the menu. Anyone tracking macros or managing a medical diet should still confirm the figures against the current official label, since recipes and labels can change.
On allergens, the live item page flags Gluten, Milk, Wheat and Soy: the flour tortilla brings wheat and gluten, the nacho cheese sauce, three-cheese blend and sour cream bring milk, and the crispy fiesta strips bring soy. That lineup rules this burrito out for dairy-free and gluten-free orders. Readers should meanwhile check our allergen guide for allergen details for every item that has been verified, and read how allergens are flagged across the menu before relying on any single item’s information. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak directly with the restaurant staff when ordering, regardless of what any web page says.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Cheesy Double Beef Burrito?
A double portion of seasoned beef with seasoned rice, warm nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, crunchy fiesta strips and reduced-fat sour cream in a warm flour tortilla, per the live item page. The live page’s macros are 20g of protein, 64g of carbohydrates and 25g of fat, and its allergen flags are gluten, milk, wheat and soy.
How much does a Cheesy Double Beef Burrito cost?
The live item page price is $2.99, and prices vary by location, so your restaurant may charge a different amount. Check the menu at your location or the item page for the current price before ordering.
How many calories are in a Cheesy Double Beef Burrito?
The live item page lists 560 calories, with 20g of protein, 64g of carbohydrates and 25g of fat.
What allergens are in a Cheesy Double Beef Burrito?
The live item page flags gluten, milk, wheat and soy: the flour tortilla brings wheat and gluten, the nacho cheese sauce, three-cheese blend and sour cream bring milk, and the fiesta strips bring soy. For the verified allergen picture across the menu, see the full allergen breakdown for this menu.
Is the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito good value?
Yes, for beef lovers: at $2.99 on the live item page it is the cheapest way in this set to get a double portion of beef, with 560 calories. It undercuts the Burrito Supreme and the Grilled Cheese Burrito by about two dollars while offering more calories than the Supreme.
Can I customize a Cheesy Double Beef Burrito?
Common customizations include adding sour cream, lettuce, tomato, or hot sauce. Availability and any extra charges vary by restaurant, so confirm at the counter or on the ordering screen.