Custom Taco Boxes

Updated 2026-10-06

Custom taco boxes are printed paperboard takeout boxes with built-in holders that taquerias, food trucks and caterers use to keep tacos upright and fillings in place during delivery. Common builds are clamshells with die-cut taco slots, open trays for walk-up service and larger catering boxes for taco bars. Share your taco count and volume, and a specialist replies with pricing.

Slots hold tacos upright
Two, three or more per box
Room for salsa cups
Ask about grease-resistant board

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Taco boxes that stop the tip-over

Tacos are hard to deliver: they tip over, spill fillings and leave tortillas soggy in a flat container. Custom taco boxes solve this with die-cut holders that keep each taco standing, separated from the next, with toppings facing up. Customers open the box to a neat row of tacos rather than a pile, and your logo is the first thing they see.

Clamshell boxes with an inner insert of die-cut slots are the go-to for delivery and takeout, sized for two, three or more tacos. Open trays with slots suit walk-up service at food trucks and festivals. Catering boxes hold larger counts with room for salsa and lime. SBS or kraft paperboard both work. Ask about food-safe, grease-resistant coatings, and check current rules for direct food contact.

Bright colors and bold patterns suit most taquerias, and a one-color logo on kraft works well for food trucks. Print the lid for the opening moment and the sides for stacking in bags. A small compartment or slot for a salsa cup keeps sauces upright. Combo and family boxes can carry a printed menu or QR code for reorders. Keep the design consistent across sizes.

Popular uses

Taqueria takeout and delivery
Food truck service
Taco catering for offices and events
Festival and stadium stalls
Taco Tuesday promotions
Family taco meal kits

Specifications

Size	Made to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H)
Materials	Paperboard (SBS), kraft, corrugated (E, B or double wall), rigid chipboard
Printing	Full colour CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colours, inside and outside printing
Finishes	Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing
Add-ons	Window cut-outs, inserts, handles, custom tissue paper and stickers
Proof	Digital proof on your dieline before production

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Options for custom taco boxes

Clamshells with taco slots

Hinged boxes with a die-cut insert that holds two, three or more tacos upright and apart, keeping fillings in place during delivery.

Open slotted trays

Open trays with built-in holders for walk-up service at trucks, stalls and stadiums, quick to fill and comfortable to eat from.

Catering boxes

Larger boxes with rows of slots and room for salsa, lime and sides, built for office lunches, parties and taco bar orders.

Sauce cup compartments

A die-cut ring or compartment holds a salsa or crema cup upright so sauces travel without spilling onto the tacos.

Grease-resistant board

Ask about food-safe, grease-resistant board or coatings for juicy fillings. Food contact requirements vary, so check the current rules for your menu.

Bold printing

Bright colors, patterns and logos on white board, or one-color logos on kraft, printed on the lid and sides for delivery bags.

How it works

Ordering custom taco boxes

Get a free quote

Request a quote
Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Taco Boxes: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

How do you keep tacos upright in a box?

Use a box with a die-cut insert that has a slot for each taco. The slots hold tacos standing and separated, so fillings stay in place and tortillas do not press together. We size the slots to your tortilla size.

How many tacos fit in a taco box?

It depends on your design. Common takeout boxes hold two or three tacos, and catering boxes hold more. Tell us your tortilla size and how many tacos each box should carry, and we design the slots to match.

Can taco boxes hold salsa cups?

Yes. A die-cut ring or small compartment can hold a portion cup upright beside the tacos. Send us the cup dimensions and we include the holder in the insert design. This keeps sauces upright and the tacos clean on arrival.

Are taco boxes grease resistant?

They can be made with grease-resistant board or coatings that help with juicy fillings. Ask about food-safe options when you request a quote, and check the current rules for direct food contact for your menu.

How do I get a quote for custom taco boxes?

Send your tortilla size, tacos per box, box style, printing and expected volume. A specialist replies with pricing and a suggested insert layout, and you approve a digital proof before production starts. Boxes ship flat to save storage space.

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