Of all the things on the Bill Miller menu, the one that feels like it shouldn't exist at current prices is the Taco Box. Twelve hand-rolled breakfast tacos. Twenty-four dollars. That's $2 per taco for items that, a la carte, average closer to $2.25 - and the box includes three "premium" tacos that would otherwise cost $2.85 each. The Taco Box is, quietly, the most efficient per-person per-dollar breakfast in Texas.
This post is a deep dive on the box: what's inside, who it actually feeds, which choice filling to pick, and when (and when not) to order one.
What's Inside The Taco Box
Every Taco Box includes, as a minimum:
- 3 Bean & Cheese - the universal crowd-pleaser
- 3 Potato & Egg - the least polarizing
- 3 Bacon & Egg - the meat-and-egg classic
Plus 3 of your choice from:
- Carne Guisada - stewed beef in gravy. Homestyle, not spicy, very Texan.
- Brisket - chopped pit-smoked brisket.
- Sausage & Egg - pit-smoked sausage + scrambled egg.
All twelve tacos come hand-rolled in warm flour tortillas. Each taco is portioned to the standard Bill Miller size - slightly larger than your average taqueria taco, noticeably more filling-forward than most chain tacos.
The Math: A La Carte Vs. Box
This is what sold us on the Taco Box as an institution. Priced individually, those same twelve tacos would cost:
- 3 × Bean & Cheese @ $1.60 = $4.80
- 3 × Potato & Egg @ $2.20 = $6.60
- 3 × Bacon & Egg @ $2.30 = $6.90
- 3 × Brisket (choice) @ $2.85 = $8.55
- Total a la carte: $26.85
Taco Box: $24.00. That's a $2.85 savings - essentially, one of your choice tacos is free - plus the operational savings of not having to list out a 12-item order at the drive-thru. If you pick Carne Guisada or Sausage & Egg as your choice filling, the savings math works out similarly.
Who Does It Actually Feed -
This is the question we get most. Honest answer:
- 4 hungry adults - 3 tacos each. Comfortable.
- 5 mixed adults - some have 2, some have 3. Tight but works.
- 6 people with kids - kids typically eat 1–2, adults 2–3. Works well.
- 2 people, multi-day breakfast - 3 tacos each for two days. Reheats fine.
If you're feeding serious eaters, pre-teens through high school, or athletes, add a second box. One isn't enough for eight teenage boys - trust us.
Which Choice Filling Should You Pick -
We get this question a lot. The honest calculus:
Pick Brisket if…
You want the taco most people can agree on. The brisket taco is universally loved - kids eat it, adults rave about it, no one rejects it. Safe, delicious, high demand.
Pick Sausage & Egg if…
You're leaning breakfast-traditional and you have egg-and-meat-lovers in the group. This is the closest to a "classic" taco flavor profile. Kid-safe.
Pick Carne Guisada if…
You have at least one real South-Texas person in the group who'll appreciate it. Carne guisada is the least universally known but the most likely to get a "oh wow" reaction from someone who knows their homestyle Tex-Mex.
Protip: if you're ordering two boxes, get one brisket and one carne guisada. Best of both worlds.
When To Order Two Boxes
Situations where one Taco Box isn't enough:
- Feeding 8+ adults
- Feeding 6+ adults with long mornings (coach trips, early volunteer shifts)
- A kids' sports event where everyone's hungry
- You plan to have leftovers - and want 4 tacos per person, not 3
Two boxes is $48 for 24 tacos - still efficient. Three boxes ($72 for 36 tacos) comfortably feeds a youth baseball team with leftovers.
Ordering Tips
- Call ahead. Even 15–20 minutes helps us have it boxed and waiting.
- Order through the if you need more than two boxes.
- Add cheese. You can ask for some of the tacos (typically the bean & cheese and the bacon & egg) to have extra melted cheese for $0.50 each.
- Keep the box. Flat, stackable, reusable for cold food transport or craft supplies.
- Reheat tip: microwaved tacos never work. Wrap in a damp paper towel in a 350°F oven for 3 minutes - they come back almost new.
When NOT To Order The Taco Box
Very few situations, honestly. But:
- If you only need 4–5 tacos total. A la carte is smarter.
- If you want a wider variety (say, chorizo & egg) than the box provides. Go mom-and-pop.
- If you're gluten-free. Every taco uses a flour tortilla.
The Box As Social Currency
Our favorite thing about the Taco Box isn't the math - it's what it does socially. You show up to your in-laws', your team meeting, your new neighbor's housewarming, whatever, holding that box. Instant goodwill. It's the breakfast equivalent of bringing a really good bottle of wine to a dinner party - the message is "I took the extra 15 minutes."
In Texas, and especially in South Texas, showing up with a Taco Box is a cultural shorthand for "I care, I planned ahead, and I know what's good." You can't really top that for $24.
FAQ
Is the Taco Box available all day -
Yes - breakfast tacos at Bill Miller are served all day, so the box is too.
Can I mix and match the base 9 tacos -
The base 9 (3 Bean & Cheese + 3 Potato & Egg + 3 Bacon & Egg) are fixed. Only the 3-choice section customizes. For full customization, you're looking at a la carte pricing.
Can I add hot sauce -
Yes - salsa and hot sauce packets are included on request. Ask.
Plan your next order - see the Taco Box product page, browse the full taco menu, or .