Taco Bell’s Cheese Quesadilla: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The Cheese Quesadilla is Taco Bell’s simplest pleasure: a grilled flour tortilla folded around a three-cheese blend and creamy jalapeno sauce, no meat, no fuss. It is the vegetarian-friendly workhorse of the menu and, at 450 calories with 19g of protein, one of the most filling items under five dollars. Here is the 2026 price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location. The 450 calorie figure covers one standard quesadilla as made.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Cheese Quesadilla
• Cheese Quesadilla nutrition facts
• Customization options
• Allergens
• Quesadilla vs other cheese snacks
• Getting the best quesadilla value
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Cheese Quesadilla

A grilled flour tortilla folded around a three-cheese blend and Taco Bell’s signature creamy jalapeno sauce. The tortilla gets grilled until golden and slightly crispy, the cheese melts through, and the sauce adds a gentle kick. It is the simplest quesadilla on the menu and, at 450 calories, the most filling per dollar of the lighter handhelds.

Cheese Quesadilla nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one Cheese Quesadilla, based on Taco Bell’s official US nutrition data.

Nutrient	Amount per Cheese Quesadilla
Calories	450
Total fat	25g
Total carbohydrates	38g
Protein	19g
Sodium	1030mg

The quesadilla is the heaviest of the cheese-forward items: 450 calories, 25g of fat, and a full 1030 mg of sodium, almost half a day’s worth. But it delivers 19g of protein, the most of any single Taco Bell item under $5. It is filling food, not light food.

Customization options

This is the easiest item on the menu to upgrade. Add seasoned beef, chicken, or steak for a few dollars more and it becomes a proper meal. You can also add rice, beans, or extra creamy jalapeno sauce. Going Fresco style removes the cheese and sauce, which defeats the purpose of a cheese quesadilla, so customize upward rather than downward here.

Allergens

The Cheese Quesadilla contains gluten, milk, soy, and wheat. The wheat and gluten come from the flour tortilla, the milk from the cheese blend, and the soy from the creamy jalapeno sauce. A straightforward allergen list for a cheese-heavy item.

Quesadilla vs other cheese snacks

The Cheese Quesadilla (450 cal, from $4.79) versus a Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco (not a real Taco Bell item). Ignore that comparison. The real one that matters: against the Cheesy Gordita Crunch (500 cal, from $5.69), the quesadilla gives you nearly as much cheese satisfaction for 50 fewer calories and about a dollar less. It is the budget cheese play.

Getting the best quesadilla value

• The Cheese Quesadilla starts from $4.79, and it is already one of the most filling items at that price. Adding protein is the best value move.
• Quesadillas show up in Taco Bell’s cravings boxes, where the per-item price drops nicely.
• The app regularly runs quesadilla deals, so check before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

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