Taco Bell Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas — Price, Calories & Nutrition 2026
Two warm, crispy fried pastry pockets filled with rich chocolate fudge and gooey caramel. A limited-time sweet treat that delivers indulgent dessert flavour at just $2.99.
Jessica's Take
As a dessert, this is fairly typical for a fried, filled treat — 20g of sugar accounts for roughly a quarter of the total 320 calories, and saturated fat sits at 6g (30% DV) from the pastry and fillings. The 280mg of sodium is mild, and there's nothing unusually alarming here for an occasional treat. The simplest way to lighten it up is portion control: this is sold as two empanadas, so splitting it or having just one is an easy way to cut the sugar and calories roughly in half.
Calorie Value
As a dessert, this isn't about protein efficiency — it's a treat. At $0.93 per 100 calories, it's actually a reasonably priced way to satisfy a sweet craving compared to other desserts on the menu (see comparison below).
Compare It To the Full Menu →Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas vs. Cinnabon Delights (2 Pack)
How does this dessert compare to Taco Bell's other small sweet treat?
| Item | Price | Calories | $/100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas | $2.99 | 320 | $0.93 |
| Cinnabon Delights (2 Pack) | $2.19 | 170 | $1.29 |
The Empanadas actually deliver more calories per dollar than the Cinnabon Delights 2 Pack, despite the higher sticker price — you're getting nearly double the food for about 36% more cost. If you want a bigger dessert to share, the Empanadas stretch further; if you want a smaller, lighter treat, the Cinnabon Delights are the better portion size.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow much do Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas cost?
They cost $2.99 in 2026 for two empanadas. Prices may vary by location.
QHow many calories are in Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas?
They have 320 calories total for two — 15g fat, 44g carbs, 4g protein, and 20g sugar.
QAre Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas a limited time item?
Yes, they are a limited-time offer (LTO) in 2026. Check the Taco Bell app for availability at your nearest location.
QAre Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas vegetarian?
Yes, they are fully vegetarian — pastry, chocolate fudge, and caramel with no meat.
QAre Taco Bell Empanadas served hot?
Yes — they are freshly fried and served warm, with a crispy exterior and gooey filling inside.