# Extra-Affordable QSR Menus Del Taco Del’s Real Deal$ Menu Has 15 items Under $2 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dels-real-deal References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/del-taco-launches-real-deal-menu-with-15-items-under-2/) & [deltaco](https://deltaco.com)  [Del Taco Del’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-app-wrapped) Real Deal$ Menu is a new series of offerings from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucho-meal) brand that are all focused on quality, but also accessibility thanks to their extra-low price point. The menu includes 15 items in all that are priced at $2 and under, which consists of nachos, burritos, tacos, chips, snacks and more. The various items on the menu are low-cost, but also focused on quality with real ingredients and made-from-scratch recipes to prioritize a sense of balance that's expected to help draw customers in. Head of Marketing Sheena Dougher spoke on the Del Taco Del’s Real Deal$ Menu saying, "Real food made with real ingredients at a real deal is a nearly impossible combination to find in today’s food landscape. But at Del Taco, we’ve always believed in providing [quality food at accessible prices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/value-menu). We believe that the Del’s Real Deal$ Menu offers an unbeatable blend of quality, variety and affordability with 15 items all $2 and under. Plus, with the new addition of chips & house-made guacamole, our value menu is now even better as it highlights our commitment to our Del Taco Better Mex brand promise.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Budget-friendly Quality:** Offering items under $2, the menu highlights a trend where cost-conscious consumers still expect quality and real ingredients. - **Value-driven Innovation:** The development of budget menus that prioritize both affordability and high standards in food preparation reflects a disruptive approach in the QSR sector. - **Custom-made Appeal:** Handmade recipes and real ingredients used in low-cost menu items are attracting customers who seek authenticity and freshness without compromising on budget. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants:** QSRs adopting ultra-affordable yet high-quality menu items are transforming the landscape, presenting new value propositions. - **Food & Beverage:** The intersection of affordability and quality in menu offerings is driving innovation in the broader food and beverage industry. - **Food Retail Innovation:** New retail formats focusing on budget-friendly yet premium-quality food items are disrupting traditional models in the food retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Affordable QSR Value Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-under-2-menu.md) - [Affordable QSR Meal Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucho-meal.md) - [Low-Cost High-Value QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravings-value-menu.md) - [Value-Minded Tex-Mex Meal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-taco-el-big-boxes.md) - [Value-Packed QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-cravings-value-menu.md) - [Snacking-Friendly QSR Value Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-whatadeal-menu.md) - [Ingredient-Packed Value-Minded Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-taco-classic-burritos.md) - [Value-Driven Beef Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-cheesy-double-beef-burrito.md) - [Snackable Value Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-meal.md)