As a Mexican, Taco Bell is not my first choice, but I do occasionally eat there.
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Did Taco Bell Help Make Mexican Food Better?
¡Ask a Mexican! columnist and OC Weekly editor Gustavo Arellano, whose new book Taco USA comes out in April, makes his case.
www.texasmonthly.com
This article makes the point I wanted to make. It is short and sweet.
How authentic is Taco Bell.. You do know most tacos, even at most authentic place is meat + vegetables wrapped in different flour wrappers. Know a guy who got out of US SF 7th group. Per his words "Taco Bell bean burrito is as good as they come."
I guess all I’m trying to say is that while it can be categorized as Mexican food, it’s unreasonable to rate Taco Bell against small-scale Mexican restaurants. It’s almost insulting to the artisans who pour their hearts and souls into the dishes they create.
I mean, Waffle House sells steaks. In fact, I once read they sell more steaks than any other restaurant in the country year after year (anecdotal, haven’t verified). I don’t think anyone would think it remotely appropriate to bring up a dry-aged wagyu ribeye in comparison. They’re in completely different categories, and should be judged accordingly.
That’s all I’m getting at.
The knee-jerk is to offer up exceptional examples of Mexican food in comparison to Taco Bell. The disparity, alone, nullifies the comparison. For what they do, Taco Bell rocks. Finding a plate of chilaquiles verdes with queso fresco at 2am is often impossible; however, a cheesy Gordita crunch is readily available, repeatable, reliable, and often more than hits the spot in that mind-altered scenario.
I hereby proclaim that today is National Taco Bell day. Down with the shade casting. Off you go, now, to the nearest TBell. If you don’t know what you want, just order everything, perhaps for the cost of only a drink!
I mean, Waffle House sells steaks. In fact, I once read they sell more steaks than any other restaurant in the country year after year (anecdotal, haven’t verified). I don’t think anyone would think it remotely appropriate to bring up a dry-aged wagyu ribeye in comparison. They’re in completely different categories, and should be judged accordingly.
That’s all I’m getting at.
The knee-jerk is to offer up exceptional examples of Mexican food in comparison to Taco Bell. The disparity, alone, nullifies the comparison. For what they do, Taco Bell rocks. Finding a plate of chilaquiles verdes with queso fresco at 2am is often impossible; however, a cheesy Gordita crunch is readily available, repeatable, reliable, and often more than hits the spot in that mind-altered scenario.
I hereby proclaim that today is National Taco Bell day. Down with the shade casting. Off you go, now, to the nearest TBell. If you don’t know what you want, just order everything, perhaps for the cost of only a drink!
But I’m not working today so don’t ask for BROBS
Is the “BROBS Special” a nationally recognized, off-menu item? If not, your time there was wasted.
Wasn’t that the one where you order what you want for the price of one item, excluding the drink, LOL.
About 6-8 months ago, I went down the fast food off-menu rabbit hole. My god what an experience.
The Arby’s “Meat Mountain” is particularly memorable...
This is the most love for Taco Bell I've heard, ever. It makes me think they've upped their game considerably since I last ate there. Like all chains, I suspect the food varies from franchise to franchise and from region to region. I'm in the U.S. South, and they may not have the best Bells. However, there are some first rate Mexican restaurants here that have moderate prices and a high percent of Hispanic patrons.
If you go out for fast food and you go anywhere but Bojangle’s, I’ll publicly disown you.
That looks horrible bro. ?
where’s the cheese sauce from the beef n cheddar? Be real
Best Taco Bell is at Ft. Bragg around here. Clean, fast service. You have to try Naked Chicken Chalupa.
Merida is very nice too. They have an enjoyable food market there. Taco Bell did not have a stall though.
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