5 Layer Beefy Burrito Taco Bell: Ingredients and Calories

The Taco Bell Beefy Five Layer Burrito has 490 calories, which is about 24 percent of a 2,000-calorie day. That figure matches the delivery menu listing and the nutrition pages checked. A few third-party sites show a higher number, so treat 490 as the current figure and confirm in Taco Bell's own guide if you track closely.

The fat, carbohydrate, protein and sodium numbers come from a third-party nutrition listing that matches the 490 calorie version. They are close estimates, not official figures.

Most of the calories come from carbohydrates in the tortilla and beans, with the beef and cheese adding the fat. At 18 grams of protein, the burrito is a decent protein pick for the price. The sodium is the number to watch, and the sodium section below explains why.

Beefy 5 Layer Burrito Calories: How It Compares per Dollar

It has 490 calories, and at delivery from prices that works out to about 80 calories for every dollar. Here is how it compares with two neighbors.

For protein, the 5-Layer gives about 3 grams per dollar (18 grams over $6.09), and the bean version gives about 3.8 (13 grams over $3.40), using third-party protein figures. The 5-Layer wins on total protein, and the cheaper bean wrap wins on value. The Supreme is the most expensive per calorie because of its fresh toppings.

The delivery from price is $6.09 plus, and the plus sign means the final cost depends on the store and the options you pick. That is the price shown on a delivery app, which is often higher than the counter price. Each franchise owner sets menu prices, and delivery apps may add a markup, a service fee, a delivery fee and tax.

This site does not have a verified in-store price for the burrito, so it does not state one. In general, expect the restaurant price to be lower than the delivery figure. The Taco Bell app shows the exact price for your store before you pay, and it is the best place to check.

On value, the burrito is mid-range. It costs about twice as much as the Bean Burrito on delivery apps and less than the Supreme, even though the Supreme has fewer calories. If you want the cheapest filling burrito, a value menu pick such as the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito at $2.43 plus costs far less.

The 7-Layer Burrito was a vegetarian burrito that debuted in 1993 and left the menu in 2020. It is still a high-volume search, which is why so many people land on this page looking for it. Reports differ on the exact wording of its layers, but they agree on the main ones: refried beans, seasoned rice, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and tomatoes, with cheese in the mix.

That is a very different burrito from this one. Here is the comparison.

Why do people confuse them? Both have a numbered name and both are built from layers. But the 7-Layer was a lighter, fresher, meat-free burrito, while the 5-Layer is a meat-and-cheese one. One report says the 7-Layer left during a pandemic-era menu simplification in August 2020, though the company has not given a detailed reason in the sources reviewed here. Past items live on the discontinued Taco Bell items like the 7 layer burrito page.

How to Build a 7 Layer Style Burrito From the Current Menu

You cannot order the original, but you can get close. A common method is to start with the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, which already has refried beans and seasoned rice, then ask to remove the creamy jalapeno sauce and add sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and diced tomatoes.

Some of these add-ons may cost extra, and whether your store offers every option depends on the restaurant. Each addition also adds calories, so check the total in the app before you pay. The result is a close cousin of the retired burrito, not the same recipe, because the nacho cheese and sauce differ from the original cheese blend.

These three are the core of the burrito menu, and they fit different goals. The table compares them using this site's delivery data and third-party nutrition figures.

Pick the 5-Layer if you want a creamy, cheesy, meaty burrito with no fresh toppings. Pick the Bean Burrito if you want the lightest and cheapest option or want to skip meat. Pick the Supreme if you want the beef and beans with lettuce and tomato for a fresher taste.

The 5-Layer is the heaviest of the three in calories, but the Supreme costs the most on delivery. That odd mismatch comes from the Supreme's extra toppings. For another step up in size, the Grilled Cheese Burrito reaches 690 calories.

The Taco Bell app and delivery apps let you adjust most burritos, and the options shown depend on your store. Common changes include removing the sour cream, removing the cheddar, adding a sauce or ordering Fresco style, which replaces creamy sauces, cheeses and reduced-fat sour cream with diced tomatoes.

Each change affects the price and the calories, and the app shows both before you pay. Removing cheese or sour cream lowers calories, while adding sauces or extras raises them. Protein swaps are not guaranteed, so check what your store lists instead of assuming.

If you want more heat, add a hot sauce packet at the counter. If you want crunch, pair the burrito with a Crunchy Taco or a side of Nacho Fries. A simple pairing is the burrito and a Crunchy Taco, which adds 170 calories and brings the total to 660.

Can the Five Layer Burrito Be Vegetarian?

Not as served, because it contains seasoned beef. You can ask the store to remove the beef, which leaves beans, nacho cheese, cheddar and sour cream, but it is not guaranteed that every store will allow that change, and the result is lacto-ovo vegetarian at best.

To go further, ordering Fresco style swaps cheeses and sour cream for diced tomatoes. At that point the burrito is close to a plain bean wrap, so most people are better off ordering the Bean Burrito directly. Taco Bell notes that preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat, so strict vegetarians should ask the store how it prepares the order. See all vegetarian Taco Bell items for safer picks.