DEL TACO’S MENU GETS EVEN MORE EPIC WITH THE NEW BACON RANCH CHICKEN AVOCADO EPIC BURRITO

Free Medium Drink with Purchase of Any Epic Burrito for a Limited Time *

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO) has expanded its popular Epic Burrito® line with the introduction of the , fully loaded with fresh sliced avocado, heaping portions of fresh grilled marinated chicken and crispy bacon. The addition of the new burrito is yet another example of how Del Taco combines fresh prep and fair price to deliver guests the food they crave. As an added bonus, Del Taco invites guests to receive a free medium-sized drink with the purchase of any Epic Burrito from May 19 to June 9, 2016.*

“Our Epic Burrito line really resonates with guests because at Del Taco we deliver the unexpected: fresh prep from the convenience of a drive thru,” said John Cappasola, executive vice president and chief brand officer. “The newest addition is no exception, and we’re encouraging people to try it by offering a free drink with purchase of any epic burrito for a limited time.”

Del Taco’s new Bacon Ranch Chicken Avocado Epic Burrito, freshly prepared in every restaurant’s working kitchen is stuffed with six slices of fresh avocado, 4.5 ounces of fresh grilled marinated chicken, crispy hickory smoked bacon, creamy ranch sauce, seasoned black beans and fresca lime rice all wrapped in an oversized warm flour tortilla. As part of the brand’s Unfreshing Believable® promise, Del Taco has once again aligned with the California Avocado Commission to provide guests with fresh Hass avocados daily, corresponding with peak California avocado availability.

The Bacon Ranch Chicken Avocado Epic Burrito is priced at $5.49* and is available for a limited time.

*Price and participation may vary by location. Restrictions may apply.

Guests can try Del Taco’s new Bacon Ranch Chicken Avocado Epic Burrito and receive a free medium drink for a limited time.*

About Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.

At Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO) all menu items taste better because they are made to order with fresh ingredients including cheddar cheese grated from 40-pound blocks, handmade pico de gallo salsa, lard-free beans slow-cooked from scratch, fresh sliced avocado and marinated chicken and carne asada grilled in the restaurant. The menu, which includes a full line of breakfast, offers classic Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos as well as American favorites including hamburgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes. Del Taco’s UnFreshing Believable campaign communicates the lengths the company goes to in order to deliver quality, made-to-order menu items created with freshly-prepared ingredients at unbelievable prices. With nearly 550 restaurants in 16 states, Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week. Stay up to date by following Del Taco on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or visit www.deltaco.com for more information.