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Taco Bell’s Cravings Value Menu Has 10 Items for $3 or Less—Here’s a Food Editor’s Ranking

Yes, in this economy

Taryn Pire

By Taryn Pire

Published May 14, 2025

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Taco Bell is beloved for its over-the-top, can’t-find-anywhere-else menu items, like the iconic Mexican pizza, birthday cake churros and mighty Crunchwrap. (Heck, the chain even has chicken nuggets now—and they’re shockingly delicious.) But if you ask me, Taco Bell’s affordability is a major factor in what keeps me coming back. It’s seemingly so much easier to rack up a $20+ bill at a burger-and-fries fast food restaurant. But with the reasonably priced Cravings Value Menu, which features ten cheesy items priced at $3 or less, you can indulge without breaking the bank.

To find out which selections are worth the spend, I took the liberty of tasting them all myself. Below, you’ll find my honest reviews, original photos and overall ranking. So, put down the Chalupa and back away from the drive-thru—you’re spicing up your usual order this time around.

(Note: Prices are rounded to the nearest half-dollar. Availability and pricing may vary by location.)

Food Editor

Taryn Pire

Food Editor

  • Spearheads PureWow's food vertical
  • Manages PureWow's recipe vertical and newsletter
  • Studied English and writing at Ithaca College

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