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Bowls & Salads

Skip the tortilla — piled over rice and beans, or crisp lettuce.
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Taco Bus bowls and salads skip the tortilla — your choice of protein over Mexican rice and black beans, or piled on crisp lettuce, with cheese and fresh pico de gallo. The El Burrito Bol is gluten-free.

Build either one with any of our 14 proteins, including vegan options. Hand-made across Tampa Bay since 1995.

How to Order

Pick a Bowl or a Salad

El Burrito Bol GF

Mexican rice and black beans with your protein, topped with lettuce, cheese, and pico — a burrito in a bowl, and gluten-free.

Taco Salad

A crispy tortilla shell loaded with lettuce, your protein, grilled corn, and pico, with mozzarella & cotija and a street-corn drizzle.

Pick Your Protein

14 Ways to Build Your Bowl or Salad

Every bowl and salad is built on your choice of protein — tap one for the details, best pairings, and dietary info.
V Vegetarian VG Vegan GF Gluten-free protein
Grilled ChickenGF
Pollo Asado · Marinated and flame-grilled — smoky, juicy, the everyday favorite.
Pairs with: Elote (Street Corn) and an Aqua Fresca.
Spicy ChickenGF
Grilled chicken with a real chili kick, for the heat-seekers.
Pairs with: Guacamole and an Aqua Fresca.
Shredded ChickenGF
Pollo Verde · Slow-cooked and pull-apart, simmered in green salsa.
Pairs with: Mexican Rice and Refried Beans.
Chipotle Chicken
Chicken in a smoky, slightly sweet chipotle adobo.
Pairs with: Elote (Street Corn) and a Jarritos.
Shredded PorkGF
Carnitas · Braised until tender, then crisped at the edges.
Pairs with: Refried Beans and Chips & Salsa.
Marinated Shredded PorkGF
Cochinita Pibil · Yucatán-style — achiote-and-citrus marinated, slow-roasted till it falls apart.
Pairs with: Mexican Rice and a Jarritos.
Ground BeefGF
Seasoned ground beef — the comfort-food classic.
Pairs with: Queso and Chips & Salsa.
SteakGF
Carne Asada · Grilled and chopped, char-kissed and savory.
Pairs with: Guacamole and Mexican Rice.
Fish
Fresh, flaky white fish, lightly seasoned.
Pairs with: Elote (Street Corn) and an Aqua Fresca.
ShrimpGF
Camarón · Plump, seasoned, with a little sear.
Pairs with: Guacamole and Chips & Salsa.
Portobello RancheroVVGGF
Meaty roasted portobello in ranchero sauce — the vegan go-to.
Pairs with: Black Beans and Mexican Rice.
Butternut SquashVVGGF
Roasted butternut — sweet, hearty, satisfying.
Pairs with: Refried Beans and Elote (Street Corn).
Plant FareVVGGF
Plant-based protein, seasoned street-style.
Pairs with: Guacamole and Chips & Salsa.
Vegan SteakVVG
Plant-based "steak" with carne-asada flavor. Made with wheat — not gluten-free.
Pairs with: Mexican Rice and Black Beans.

Gluten-Free, Vegetarian & Vegan

However you eat, there’s a Taco Bus order for you.

Read our guides: Gluten-Free · Vegetarian · Vegan

Skip the Tortilla

El Burrito Bol comes with Mexican rice and black beans. The Taco Salad comes in a crispy shell. No wrap needed.

El Burrito Bol is gluten-free
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Add a golden, crispy empanada to any full-priced entrée for just 99¢ — every Thursday at our Tampa MLK, Tampa Adamo, Plant City, and Polk City locations.

Where to Get Them

Every Taco Bus Across Tampa Bay

Eight locations — MLK & Plant City are open 24 hours, and Clearwater runs past midnight.

Clearwater Beach › Treasure Island › Land O’ Lakes / Bexley › Lutz / Wesley Chapel › Tampa — Adamo › Tampa — MLK › Plant City › Polk City ›
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Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the El Burrito Bol gluten-free?

Yes — there’s no tortilla. It’s Mexican rice, black beans, and your choice of protein, topped with lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo.

What’s in a Taco Salad?

A crispy tortilla shell loaded with lettuce, your choice of protein, grilled corn, and pico de gallo, with mozzarella and cotija cheeses, finished with a zesty street-corn sauce and sour cream.

What’s the difference between the El Burrito Bol and the Taco Salad?

Same proteins and toppings — the El Burrito Bol is served over Mexican rice and black beans, while the Taco Salad comes in a crispy tortilla shell over crisp lettuce. Your choice of base.

Can I get a bowl or salad vegan?

Yes — build it with Portobello Ranchero, Butternut Squash, Plant Fare, or Vegan Steak, with vegan cheese available.

What proteins can I choose?

All 14 — chicken (grilled, spicy, shredded, chipotle), pork (shredded or marinated), ground beef, steak, fish, shrimp, plus plant-based options.

Eight locations across Tampa Bay

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