The Problem with Taco Bell's NEW Value Menu

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[@jmobgaming226]

nice videos sir

[@davefox7516]

Try the Taco Bell stacker

[@nighthawk8412]

I want to see you review the Cheesy Roll Up next. There are only 2 ingredients in it by default (cheese and tortilla burrito). That will highlight how competent or incompetent your local Taco Bell is at making new food items.

[@timmusician5060]

All the prices went up 250% where I am. Example: cheesy bean n rice burrito used to be $1 and is now $2.50 😶

[@FaulddrLaerynn]

i miss 7 layer burito

[@analyticalalchemist3298]

The draw of Taco Bell was its value. The quality of its food is not commensurate with the price increase. This is exactly what McDonalds did too. At this point it's just cheaper to go to actual restaurants.

[@DatNygma]

Same thing I've said for a while now. Just go to a restaurant. As an example, I go to Applebee's for happy hour. Half priced apps. Hell, even that changed. Less items to choose on the happy hour menu now. Still a better deal overall

[@MA_808]

McDonald's is using cheese squirts now.

[@Former_Employee]

What restaurant is cheaper than Taco bell ? Really?

[@NickTarterOKC]

My family can literally eat cheaper and much better at Chili's than we can at McDonald's these days. That blows my mind.

[@NickTarterOKC]

My family can literally eat cheaper and much better at Chili's than we can at McDonald's these days. That blows my mind.

[@TheObsoletist33]

I remember when all fast food was supposed to be value.

[@Iam123-i5j]

Yeah now theyre charging restaurant prices for💩y food

[@atlbraves1983]

lol

[@raunchyrarebit]

@TheObsoletist33 • I remember when you didn't smell so bad that time you took a shower.

[@arcadestation2133]

I remember when you could get good deals! McDonald's used to have 2 Big Macs and 2 large fries for 3 dollars! And the food used to be bigger!

[@Spearra]

​@@Iam123-i5jYeah that's the part that gets me the most. If I'm gonna spend this much time and money to eat something, I might as well go to a diner at that point.

[@leivon6308]

as a taco bell enjoyer for years, I cannot deny that the quality has gone down while prices go up. It is almost not worth the money anymore

[@AndyDrake-FOOKYT]

It's indisputably not.

[@jessekuchinski1172]

It took a nose dive about 2 years ago in my town in MN. I went to TB two or three times a week, and last week was the final straw. The softshells are stale and beat up. The veggies dont taste good, they have no idea how to apply sour cream and its wayyy overpriced. I just order ahead at the locally owned Mexican restaurant. Better value and the quality isnt comparable obviously

[@NewAmericanRevolution]

Same. And no it is NOT worth it anymore. Taco Bell needs new leadership

[@Southernguy41]

What gets me is the soft taco party pack.(12 soft tacos) Why is it over $32 for a supreme party pack, but $10 less for a regular? You shouldn’t have to pay over $10 for the same thing but with sour cream. 🤦🏼

[@leivon6308]

@@NewAmericanRevolution just went today. The new beefy melt burrito is like 3 dollars plus tax. It definitely is not worth it Anymore, hell, no fast food is worth anymore. Better to dine in in a fancy restaurant to at least get money's worth

[@Buff-Wings]

It’s insane that I consider any fast food meal under $10 a decent deal these days.

[@SaulAguilar.]

Not even coupons help lol

[@eyelace]

@@SaulAguilar.facts

[@jazz93]

FOR REAL. I remember just a few years ago buying 4/5 things off the value menu for $5

[@StrandedLifeform]

I remember when you could get a taco for 59 cents and a burrito supreme for $1.29 and they both had twice the amount of meat than they do today. Better off just making your own at home. I am glad to see that the chicken was all the way through the melt. I thought for sure they would just put a chunk or two at the ends and the middle be bare.

[@LunaticKD1991]

It's like $20 to get 12 soft tacos with barely any meat or cheese. It's mostly tortillas and lettuce. Complete rip off. Taco Bell and these other fast food chains need to remember their place and reduce their prices.

[@baruchbenyaakov]

“Meat”? So that’s what that brown slop is.

[@crossdaboss8914]

​@LunaticKD1991 taco bells one of the few you can still get a decent meal for cheap you just got to know what to order

[@StrandedLifeform]

@@baruchbenyaakov 😂😂 That's what they're calling it anyways.

[@bjkarana]

I remember those days!

[@PizzaLover429]

After you mentioned the changes to the cravings menu, I went to check it out on their website. I noticed that the beefy melt burrito was gone. Instead, they introduced something new called the cheesy double beef burrito. It turns out that was the same item except the only difference was the name and it cost fifty cents more. You bet I ain't happy about that.

[@Rainbow_Sheep]

Yeap, its actually 80 cents more for me (2 dollars to 2.80) it did have a little more meat but the price bump is a shame, easily my go to cheap item across the fast food choices. The value menu nachos are well priced vs the nacho bell grande at least

[@skyscourge5663]

It's beefier,I just got it yesterday.Theres way more meat in it

[@DatNygma]

​@skyscourge5663 ONCE. cuz Taco bell has had portion control n quality issues for yrs now. Good luck the 2nd time. Diff workers, time of day, etc. Mileage will vary im sure 😢

[@duncandickenbals]

It’s a returning item that has double the beef in it, which is why it’s more.

[@Shiskabobber1]

It's definitely beefier as I'm eating one right now along with the new loaded beef nachos!

[@BowserTiny]

I remember first meeting Review Brah at a local New York deli in 1935. Glad to see he is still doing well. Love his fast food reviews!

[@razor6552]

😂 Yessir, back in them days a hep cat and a frail could split a six pound Reuben sandwich that cost a nickel. Yessiree Bob. Them were the days.

[@xAlexZifko]

​@@razor6552 and if you couldnt afford one today theyd gladly give you one now and let you get them back tuesday

[@speedscampi5217]

Yeah me and reviewbrah fought in the revolutionary war together, cool to see him killing it in the content creation industry

[@phatgringo2.0]

Cute

[@sergioangel8362]

😂

[@Thanosferatu]

I'm so disappointed Taco Bell removed the chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito for these new items. For $2, it was so good and filling.

[@ravinhud4979]

The flatbread might be a good replacement.

[@guidosaur7506]

Are you kidding me? That was one of the only good items

[@bevrosity]

they did?? wtf

[@dantheanimator5072]

I feel your pain. I still want to tear down their sign because they’ve removed the tostada, mexi melt, enchirito, pintos and cheese, and something else I can’t rem right now 🤦‍♂️ lol 😡 😢 🌮 👎

[@elizabethw.454]

They removed it?! WTF!

[@cfalcon07]

The fact that they removed the $5 cravings box and expect you to be content with the "build your own" cravings box for $6 and one less taco is insane. Just saw that the beefy melt is gone too...

[@xSirDingo]

The beefy melt is replaced with the cheesy double beef. It is only 20-30 cents more around me, which is worth it for the extra meat imo.

[@nak3dxsnake]

Cravings box woulda been great if it wasn't online only.

[@gregs7519]

@@nak3dxsnakeit wasn't online only. I'd get them at the store. You just ask for it and they ring it right up

[@TheTurtlesrockz]

They’ve been playing with the $5 craving box in my are. They have in the app for a few weeks then it’s gone, then replaced with 6.99 box with one less item🥲

[@slamindorf5478]

they have the 5$ box where i am but they always put fking cinnamon twists as an item which is basically nothing

[@cross_fire_]

Taco Bell went from cheap and late night food to having prices higher than a sit down restaurant.

[@totallyjon]

Nothing is going to change as long as people continue supporting these companies. People support these companies for countless reasons, and they know it. That’s why they take stuff away - they know everyone will come back for it. We would need a hard 180 in our culture as a whole to make a dent in how they treat their consumers. We’re just a means to an end to them

[@duncandickenbals]

Fuck yeah we are! 🎉

[@ibewill]

Higher income people are eating at McDonald's more than lower income people more and more data has shown

[@jabrokneetoeknee6448]

No chance that America’s “culture of convenience” will ever change

[@AP_allday]

What do you suggest as an alternative. I do love my fast food. Mickey D’s has a buy 1 get 1 for a buck deal going on which is excellent for those trying to save

[@ConTheDon187]

IDK i rarely eat fast food. I think people are just worthless consumers. Too many idiots alive.

[@willissudweeks1050]

I’ll always remember in 2006 when I was a kid you could get more food than you could eat for $2. I would get 2 half pound burritos and a drink for $3.

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

The Beefy Five Layer was 89 cents 😭

[@jacksmith-vs4ct]

no you didn't maybe $8 but even that is a stretch. those burritos were like $5

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

@@jacksmith-vs4ct Yes you would if you weren't ordering the combos. The Half-pound burritos were not expensive on their own. They also did have 1 dollar drinks that time too. My go to was 2 beefy five layer, I mentioned above, a cheesy gordita, and a 1 dollar medium drink for $5-6. The Cheesy Gordita I think was always abnormally more expensive even back then.

[@hotfudgecake]

those chili cheese burritos they used to have were thicc af and good

[@willissudweeks1050]

@@jacksmith-vs4ct I don’t care if you believe me or not haha when I was in 8th grade they had a series of half pound burritos for a dollar and also a value drink. Went there almost every day.

[@nikevisor54]

I'm at the point of only grabbing fast food when on road trips. These places ain't worth it anymore for what they try to pass off as 'value' products

[@NewAmericanRevolution]

Totally agree. And doing the same. Except In N Out they’re still quality and a good price so I’ll go there if I want any fast food nowadays. Taco Bell can lick my greasy double beefy burrito

[@saininj]

You said it my friend!

[@Bcuzieatiron]

Taco Bell already felt like the only cheap fast food option left. McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Arby’s, it’s all gotten so much more expensive. Getting a lot of food for a good price was already Taco Bell’s biggest selling points. Sad.

[@PlayerJay425]

McDonald’s makes you use the app to get most of their deals. Like on the app 2 mcchickens is $3.50 and you can get a slushie for 1.75. $5.50 ish for 2 sandwiches and a drink its not bad and after like 3 visits you should have enough points for a fry you could get for free

[@dave30076]

McDonald's dollar menu: gone. Same for Wendy's. I remember a Double Stack or a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger at $1. They're now $4+ and $3 for those items. A basic cheeseburger is $2.19. It's not worth it.

[@No-tw6qj]

Arby's got pricy long before it was cool. I can't imagine how much they're charging for one o fthose tiny roast beef sandwiches that used to be $1.30

[@hallowedbethygame2840]

Taco Bell hasn’t been “cheap” for like 5 years now.

[@asanitheafrofuturist]

@@PlayerJay425 who's trynna get a shitty slushie from mcdonalds?? They make slushies? 😂😂😂

[@jovalleau]

The biggest loss for me on this change was the Fiesta Veggie burrito! Black beans, rice, cheese, guac, sour cream, chips, tomatoes. It was one of the $2 items, and it was so damn good!

[@jd35711]

did they nix it completely? that's been my goto for 3 or 4 years now - if it's gone I'm gone

[@jovalleau]

@@jd35711 Yeah, guy at the drive thru said they don't have it anymore, and tried to sell me on a black bean chalupa supreme for like 4 bucks. Absurd.

[@Jentypin]

@@jd35711 It's gone. You can make it by selecting the items as modifications, but it will now cost you over 5.39 at most locations to do it that way. Hilariously disappointing from them.

[@LoreleiMission]

Can't build it by starting from Bean Burrito, but the Cheesy Bean/Rice Burrito DOES have menu options to add the fiesta chips etc. Costs a bit more but still works for me I guess. Don't understand why they took Fiesta Veggie Burrito off the menu.

[@annelynn8708]

Same. That was my favorite item. Goodbye, Taco Bell @@jd35711

[@Sivick314]

taco bell does NOT have the quality to justify raising it's prices.

[@willissudweeks1050]

@WewhowandernowThat’s largely an excuse. It’s real to some extent but it doesn’t justify McDonald’s for example doubling the price of hash browns.

[@willissudweeks1050]

Well relatively they are still cheap. A quality burrito costs like $12 on a good day. You can usually get Taco Bell’s best items for like $6.

[@h7opolo]

Its*

[@stonedwall]

@@willissudweeks1050$12 for a burrito? where are you eating?

[@willissudweeks1050]

@@stonedwall Cafe Rio, Chipotle, Costa Vida etc pretty much any burrito that isn’t fast food or a taco truck costs that. Pretty common price

[@sirsir9665]

Taco Bell within 2 years has increased prices 4 times and also removed the favorite items. They treat the staff badly the overall quality and cleanliness is disgusting..

[@NewAmericanRevolution]

Agreed. We no longer go to Taco Bell and make better quality "mexican" food at home

[@sharimeline3077]

My Taco Bell is clean at least.

[@NewAmericanRevolution]

@@sharimeline3077 where’s this “clean” Taco Bell located? Only clean one I’ve been to was in Arizona

[@sharimeline3077]

@@NewAmericanRevolution I'm in the very most northern northwest part of WA State.

[@Jo_Rogan]

beefy 5 layer has gone from 1.29 to 3.39

[@T-Rav-reviews]

Who remembers 5 for $5 at arbys, now half the size and two for $7

[@robertsunderman9534]

For a while I've been under the impression that the only really good deal at Taco Bell are the $5 boxes.

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

they aren't even 5 dollars anymore in the west coast, about 6.49+tax 😐

[@robertsunderman9534]

@DiogenesTheCynic. around my neck of the woods they are still sometime 5 and tax (since they feature soda and are therefore taxable). But I live in the rust belt so the prices probably just haven't caught up yet.

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

They just raped the $5 box in my market. I would have understood raising the price to $6, but they raised it to $7 _and_ removed food.

[@gagekemsley7236]

$6 in Colorado, but I still think it's a good deal.

[@itsclauds7554]

They raised the price of that box in WI to around $7 but they actually just reintroduced it at $5 again!

[@TrippyTigre]

Bruh, eating fast food is almost the same as a sit-down dinner nowadays

[@elizabethw.454]

So true! 😢😂

[@FearMonarch]

Yeah honestly I'm like why am I spending 8-9$ on a shitty McDonald's meal when for like 11$ I can get a real burger from a local place with fries

[@jessy61071]

the mexican place in the town i work charges $12 for a 3 taco dinner with a side of beans and rice with home made sauces. its like a $3 delivery fee. Im telling you man its great food quality. I think this is how small business can really hit back against fast food corporations.

[@janetd443]

For the cost of many fast food combos I could buy a nice ribeye at the grocery store.

[@Spearra]

One underrated option is air frying Tyson Chicken Strips. Those come in these big bags for like $9.00.

[@chuck6290]

I remember when you could get one Taco Bell taco for $0.59 and even way back then it seemed over priced lol

[@ThePuppeteer-tnr]

yeah it's honestly impressive how they can be overpriced and cheap at the same time. a while ago i would have said the same thing for mcdonalds but now mcdonalds is crazy expensive

[@jovalleau]

I remember the "59, 79, 99!" commercials from the early 90s.

[@babyrue2037]

@@jovalleauyes!

[@toddprater14]

I worked there from 86-88… a taco was .39 and cost .19 to make and we made the ground beef and cooked it in a big pan (2-10 lb bags and 2 containers of seasoning that we also prepared) that stuffs been coming in a bag ready to heat since at least mid 90’s… I could grab 2 tacos and a bean burrito for 1.37 plus 4% sales tax in Michigan..=1.42 minimum wage back then was 3.35… so half a hours wage to eat…. Now it’s 12-15$ and that means you need to be making 25-30 hr..

[@julilla1]

@@toddprater14 alumna of 86, myself, lol. Remember frying the taco shells and heating up the beans? 20 and a bus!

[@robotubetwob]

In the day of the $15 combo value meal, the value menu better be good or no business at all. These fast food places are really asking for it.

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

The only time those damn Tiktok cooking videos are becoming somewhat enticing if it means I’m gonna spend less money than at fast food

[@jennifersuzannebk5149]

Thats what happens when we let our selfs become a 3rd world country "so everyone is equal" guess who has cheap food now India and Vietnam the old third worlds we used to have cheap food now we are paying out the ass you do the math on whose fault it is

[@itspixel2841]

​@@jennifersuzannebk5149we are not "all equal." 1% of the population owns 90% of the wealth. Equality doesn't support hoarding.

[@iFYMxDRKNSFALLS]

i was hungry and was on a budget. figured to look at taco bell so i don’t go to bed hungry and found the value meal combo for $7-8~ and i was satisfied. but seeing everyone else share their experience and distaste of increase price. i feel for them but i was satisfied with what i ate and paid; for being late to the party

[@retroxify]

I haven't eaten at Taco Bell in 2+ years. I have an actual Mexican restaurant 30 seconds further down the road where I can get *much* higher quality food for less money. Calling it in and picking up at the counter is much faster than TB's drive thru too.

[@amethonys2798]

This. A good amount of small businesses do offer carryout post-pandemic because they already have the system in place. Why would I ever spend like $10 on mcdonalds when I can spend $8 or whatever at a local bar less than a mile from my house and get more food and better quality.

[@michaelmorrow607]

Yeah it's wild, where I live there's a real Mexican restaurant across the street from my taco bell and it's sit down, you get a server, unlimited chips and bean dip, they have an entire salsa bar with around 20 salsas home made, and the two items I tend to get are 9.99 and 12.99. The first one fills me up all day, the second a fajita platter that I often get to eat the next day or for dinner to.

[@krentzplays]

[@elaineh7993]

We ordered 3 chalupas, 5 tacos and 2 burritos totalling almost $40! That is almost 3 times more than maybe 6 years ago! They are crazy! Only will go there once every few months. We also pay a premium because we are in a rural area. $5 for a chalupa? Insanity!

[@ImTakingYouToFlavorTown]

The only thing I get at taco bell are the boxes. Now it looks like the $5 box is gone, and the only ones left now are the breakfast box or the app exclusive cravings box, both of which are $6. The app box does have an option for a chalupa as one of the items, and you also get a burrito or taco along with a side and a drink. Personally I get the crunchwrap, beefy five layer, cheesy potatoes. Buying items on their own are crazy expensive at taco bell, since the beefy five layer is already almost five dollars, but the $6 box has that, a drink, another item, and a side. The economics of taco bell don't make much sense to me with how cheap they make the boxes.

[@kctoastyy]

Have you ever heard of inflation? 😂

[@ImTakingYouToFlavorTown]

@@kctoastyy His claim is a 3x increase in price across just 6 years, which is well beyond inflation.

[@Cryptati0n]

@@kctoastyyhave you heard of shutting the fuck up?

[@loserbug4109]

I got two Supreme Burritos and a Dr pepper. It came out to like 17 bucks. Never eating there again

[@renegadetwinkie3832]

It always impresses me that he NEVER spills or drops things on his clothes. It’s amazing! 😁

[@sharimeline3077]

He is fastidious.

[@randomsomeguy156]

As an Australian I have no clue why I'm watching this, i will probably never have the opportunity eat this. It's 2:30am but God damn this man is alluring and addicting

[@elizabethw.454]

I've always wondered what fast food you guys have over there. Surely McDonald's but what else?

[@brandicartee999]

All True 😂

[@michaeldavidryandanielpaul1990]

There are multiple Taco Bell locations throughout Australia. You could try it, if you dare! 😜🐨🌮 🔔

[@johndillon8051]

Reviewbrah is a guilty pleasure.

[@randomsomeguy156]

@@michaeldavidryandanielpaul1990 Adelaide doesn't have and anyways all the Australian versions are completely different (management, supply chain, etc)

[@BrendaLong1961]

Remember when McDonald's had a dollar menu? Now the "value" items at both there and TB are 2 and 3 dollars....but to make a meal you need at least 3 items plus a drink and then tax, sooo.....minimum of $10 -$12 just for fast food😮

[@simisoner]

The Chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito was literally the only thing I would get from taco bell

[@VeryPteri]

I practically lived off the $2 value burritos. Seeing them gone is heartbreaking.

[@bevrosity]

was literally all i ordered. other items weebarely bigger but cost a lot more.

[@305SEGA305]

Likewise

[@tmacfan824]

youre going to live lol the price went up 79 cents. you are not heartbroken dont come on here and lie

[@bcaye]

Losers.

[@FearMonarch]

​@@tmacfan824how are you actually that stupid that you don't pick up on hyperbole

[@nope4no1]

I'd like to see you review the "loaded nachos". I'm curious how better/worse/different it is than their regular nachos. 😊

[@Rainbow_Sheep]

At my local prices its 3 dollars vs 6.59 and I gotta say its definitely worth it. I didnt weight it or anything but it looked to me like getting 2 of them would actually be MORE food than the more expensive nachos so it seemed like solid deal to me

[@nope4no1]

@Rainbow_Sheep Thanks for this response, good to know!

[@MrStuman35]

I 2nd that. Got the nachos last night and it was better than the nacho bellgrande

[@kathleennorton2228]

And the amount. Does it amount to much!

[@charless6136]

They basically brought back the nacho supreme with guac instead of tomatoes

[@gregbocadella02]

As a longtime Taco Bell fan, these changes were disappointing. At least in my market, the only items less than $2 on this value menu are the potato taco and the cheesy roll up, which is just cheese rolled up into a small tortilla. The chipotle chicken burrito was tasty and tremendous value for $2. The new additions are fine, but seem to be rather skimpy in terms of value and size.

[@NewAmericanRevolution]

Taco Bell sucks donkey 🍆 now. and I was also a long time Taco Beller

[@QuillPGall]

honestly, the chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito is the only thing i like from there besides the spicy potato soft taco, so i’ll be mourning the loss of my $2.12 lunches

[@pennyc7064]

Your suit jacket is straight fire Reviewbrah!!!. Rockin' those threads like a boss, looking sharp and on point as always!!!

[@WeSkeem]

RIP to the Value Menu.

[@mollyjones4165]

Went to a food truck called The Taco Bandit yesterday and Taco Bell does not compare! Real meat and lots of it. A real lime wedge. Sauce made from real ingredients. All for $2.

[@nalgene247]

That's hard to believe...

[@mollyjones4165]

@@nalgene247 it's the truth! The Taco Bandit Food Truck!

[@Zencer45]

I had not heard about this yet, but this flatbread chicken reminds me of the shredded chicken mini quesadilla which at one point was $1.00. It was still worth it at $2.00 for me, I loved those. This was probably 2018-2019. Why did they choose flatbread? Why not mini quesadillas again? A standard tortilla works just fine and grilling it in the quesadilla press made it magical. I will have to try this but I will always want the shredded chicken mini quesadillas back.

[@rve420]

Those mini quesadillas were awesome! They heated up well too.

[@justinharvie8126]

Just a year or two ago, the Stacker was 1 dollar. Now, they are $2.89. That price change is absolutely ridiculous. And the fact they got rid of one of the only value items left (the chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito) makes me not buy their products again unless I am on a road trip.

[@austind6546]

What a sad day, the cheesy bean and rice was the last hold out of real value at one dollar 😢

[@dannybegood7548]

Absolute travesty is what it is. The desecration of the cheesy bean and rice burrito is like the final collapse of the Roman Empire…

[@AfterNothingsEnd]

$1.50 is too much

[@sploop_boop3415]

I’m sad that they keep rotating and flipping stuff on the mediocre items and then get rid of the good stuff. Im just mainly glad the raco bell near me is newer and actually cares about “quality” that being said, I want to see the Loaded nachos!!!

[@Scott_Clam]

I hope no one rings the doorbell this time and forces our beloved Reviewbrah into a self defense situation. 🔪👀

[@Magdalena-ow7gy]

😂😂😂😂 that was priceless 💫😆💯

[@sharimeline3077]

That was actually hilarious to me. I watch him more for his dry sense of humor than anything else.

[@GuruChaz]

I'm glad you noticed and mentioned the price increases. The cheesy bean and rice burrito went from $1.00 to $1.29. Just a plain cheese and tortilla rollup that you could probably make at home went from $1.00 to $1.19. I'm just mentioning the 2 lowest items as they might be the most noticeable. Sneaky sneaky of Taco Bell when people are having trouble saving money in an inflated economy to begin with. Companies sure aren't giving raises to match. People should not buy their products and maybe they will lower the price. You can get KFC for better deals on the average...and it's probably healthier. If that's possible.

[@ludenu]

Maybe location specific, but for me the cheesy roll up went from $1.00 to $1.29. The cheesy bean and rice burrito went from $1.00 to $1.79. An 80% price hike just ain't it.

[@GuruChaz]

@@ludenu That's really horrible. They know people will still buy their stuff. I can go elsewhere. That's not the only place to eat. Screw Taco Bell.

[@GuruChaz]

@@ericawarren Probably only has a cost of 20 cents each...or less.

[@BumpyLucas404]

Is it just me or whenever I go to kfc or Popeyes for some reason there fried chicken after eating it makes me nauseous and want to puke is it all the grease?

[@GuruChaz]

@@BumpyLucas404 If it's everytime, it could be. I'm pretty sure they are on cook timers...which should be foolproof for cooking time and temperature. You never know about a bad managed location. I've been to fast food places where the drinks tasted funny. It turned out because whoever cleaned the dispensers didn't rinse it out with water and left cleaner in it. Yuck.

[@thedonald011]

Still don't understand why they can't make nacho fries permanent??

[@mr.frandy7692]

what the hell is with most of the taco bell menus???. they're usually a confusing clusterfuck and it takes me a couple minutes to figure out what the fuck to even order.

[@bglk2310]

All the meat is frozen and just reboiled in a bag , cheese is melted with steam. Prices are crazy today. Used to be you could get a lot for not that much money no more. Reviewbrah , as always , keeping it real!

[@NewAmericanRevolution]

Yup there is NOTHING special about their low quality food full of sodium fat and MSG...plus remember they are too cheap to give you 100% ground beef for those expensive prices you pay. EVERYTHING is dehydrated or frozen except the lettuce cheese and tomatoes anyways. Anybody who has worked there knows this!

[@sharimeline3077]

@@NewAmericanRevolution You just really felt we were all entitled to your opinion on every single comment.

[@NewAmericanRevolution]

@@sharimeline3077 yes thank you for commenting so yeah Taco Bell like sucks and stuff and junk

[@sharimeline3077]

@@NewAmericanRevolution 😂

[@winstonsmith8482]

that's disgusting.

[@3drage]

Taco Bell used to be my go-to constant fast food place. But due to quality issues and increasing prices, I've been making just about 100% of my food save an occasional pizza. Soon I'm going to be experimenting with making my own pizzas and then I'll be at 100%

[@richierich8081]

Our service blows too.

[@rosemarymcgrory-eb2gd]

Making your own pizza 🍕 is so much more fun 😊

[@daphne10120]

This is me too. I cook at home and once a month we buy pizza. Thus far I haven’t found a good pizza dough recipe

[@ThePuppeteer-tnr]

off topic but wingstop is also pretty overpriced at the moment. a 5 wing combo is $12.49. i think the reason why no one really complains about the price is because wingstop is pretty high quality. the fries, the ranch, the wings all delicious

[@andrewcody6565]

That cheesy bean and rice burrito got me through some rough times. The double beef nachos look like a pretty good value. I may try those next time I go.

[@lilBOSH]

I just tried this for the first time because the app granted one to me as a reward.. these are my new go-to munchie🔥🔥😎 Nacho cheeeeesssseeeeee🔥🔥🔥

[@willyjimmy8881]

Double beef buritos are just renamed and price increase by .29 so it's not a deal at all.

[@lilBOSH]

@@willyjimmy8881 rip off FOR SURE. The move is Cheesy Bean & Rice burrito (NO Creamy Jalapeño sauce) ADD fiesta strips, ADD seasoned beef, & have them grill it🔥🔥😎 ..although where I live that order is $3.38, two of them are pretty much 1,000 calories so pretty Good/filling. The issue w/ living in LA is that the pricing is so ass backwards over here… I’ll be at work & the nearest Taco Bell has my same order (2 burritos) for a little over $1 less (5ish+tax) in total. ..but then down the street from where I live that’ll run me 7 bucks. I’ve just accepted that McDonald’s will Always be the ‘King of Deals’👑

[@tdrb42]

@@lilBOSHGotta have the creamy jalapeño, that stuff is amazing.

[@asturias0267]

Value menu? That used ti be the dollar menu and now nothing is that price or cheaper. They even increased the price of the cheese rollup, a tortilla with only cheese on it, by 20%.

[@platinumuschannel]

Are you Canadian? Because this one time back in... I think 1999, I met a fellow from Canada whose pet lynx stood on the corner of Dobbs Street, and his name was Hodges. Anyway, the Lynx was very profound with his point, he assured me that by 2017, I'd switch from using regular bars of soap, to body wash in the shower. He was very adamant about that. All the same, you remind me of that feller, and your jacket absolutely is what he wore on that day. On a related note, I think Taco Bell's new value menu has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with finite mathematics.

[@maltomeal23]

I’m curious about the nachos. Tbh their nacho options are kinda pricey so a value priced one would be interesting

[@wolfgangfegelein2450]

Their nacho chips are bland and often stale.

[@5BiblicalTruths]

I got the nachos yesterday when I usually would get absolutely anything else. I was hungry so it was pretty good. For $3 I won’t complain. Wasn’t really interested in anything else on the value menu. I liked the chipotle chicken burrito but they took it away 😭

[@11Yhtomit]

I second the need for a nachos review

[@Darrick-r2v]

They stuck for mexican pizza Box as full as it can be with nachos. they are loaded with meat. Guac South Korean and it's better than the bigger one. At least I think by cheap. If you bought a macho's bill Grande, you would be better off. Just buying 2 of the cheaper ones than the 1 big 1. And I think it's still a dollar cheaper. Cause the big $17 $7. Sorry i'm typing without using my fingers

[@strawbabbie]

the nachos are god tier

[@ethank3332]

I used to get the Beefy Melt Burrito all the time for $2. Now, with this new 'value menu', they took that away and replaced it with a near identical burrito for $2.79, the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito. The only difference between the two being that you're forced to have double meat. That might sound like it's reasonable to have a price increase if there's more meat but (and this is based purely on memory, but) the new burrito looks about 20% smaller than the Beefy Melt. I can't even tell if there is more meat inside than before.

[@wilsmif]

Size is highly location dependent. My location’s double beef burritos are much bigger than the beefy melts were, and that’s how they’re supposed to be. File a complaint or something.

[@yak2152]

the only difference between the beefy melt and the double beef is the double beef has 2 scoops of beef, a smaller portion of 3chz and it doesn't get steamed..... wish they woulda just kept the beefy melt 😭😭

[@failsrus96]

The day Del Taco finally makes its way over to my area is the day I stop going to Taco Bell, I'm so tired of their lack of menu items and expensive prices

[@aa222aaa]

Ha I just commented something similar then saw this. Every time I travel within the US I search for a del taco. Better than TB in every category

[@bsteven885]

Del Taco briefly appeared in the Chicago area (I think in the 2000s), but left maybe a couple years later. Their tacos definitely tasted loads better than Taco Hell, but to me they were the same as making them at home by dumping a packet of McCormick spices in some ground beef (not bad, but why spend more for something you can make @ home?).

[@jefflebowski918]

I prefer Del Taco over Taco Bell, you get more food for the money. Fun fact: Del Taco was founded by an ex-Taco Bell employee

[@bsteven885]

@@jefflebowski918, I wish Del Taco would try again here in Chicagoland -- they may be more successful this time!

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

Its better food but its more expensive The only saving grace is that their value menu is actually decent

[@leesadrone7343]

I don't have access to most of these fast food places where i live in Australia, i just enjoy watching😁

[@derricdueker64]

I had the pleasure of listening to an assistant manager speak about the quality of her food as she purchased Backwoods rolls at a filling station. Her friends no longer insist on her sacking up and having Taco Bell on hand for the smoke up. If that doesn't speak volumes...

[@greenbasterd9425]

I'm not upset with the 30-40% increase on an item still under $3. It could be worse with today's inflation and my states upcoming $20/hr fast food wage. I just paid $18 for a combo at Jack in the Box. The $20/hr thing is going to upend the fast food industry in California. The margins are very low for franchisees as it is. There's no way this doesn't get passed on to the consumer, eliminate jobs, or eliminate locations that, while marginally profitable, before now become perpetual losses.

[@AndyDrake-FOOKYT]

It will do all of those things. Prices will be passed on to the consumer, people will eat there less, the locations will become unprofitable, and people will lose their jobs when they close. Then people will complain about food deserts...even though they used to complain that the only affordable option WAS fast food and they considered THAT a food desert. They will use that as an excuse to open up state owned grocery stores and perhaps even 'restaurants'. Enjoy! I'm glad I visited before it's gone...wish I could have felt safe enough to park my car and walk away from it at any point during the 2 weeks I was there.

[@LordSluggo]

They're not going to shut down, but it is going to speed up the switch to automation

[@justinkase1360]

Out of the new items, I would like to see you review the "Chicken Enchilada Burrito". The stacker is just a folded quesadilla...this flatbread melt is similar.

[@IronTeddyBear]

That's sad to hear that TB is removing the Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito. It was $2.00, tasted pretty good, and the meat wasn't microscopic. Simply put, it actually was a good value.

[@logansrun10barnes6]

I think they’ll still have it, just not on the value menu.

[@yak2152]

some stores are still honoring it for a limited time

[@iamrobertkrogh]

1 burrito supreme is $5.99 by itself at my Taco Bell nowadays. No combo. That’s insane

[@jazz93]

I used to LOVE Taco Bell, now I HATE them. I remember when the burrito supreme was real chunks of meat. Not it is some watery brown dried oats crap that they pour into the tortilla. GROSS

[@Alex-343]

The suspense after taking several bites and then saying 'i had a dream'... was palpable

[@Alex-343]

I dont understand how you related the moon Titan to this flatbread-based item

[@hiddenknowledge3275]

Very sad to see Taco Bell decline like this. Especially the loss of the dollar menu. Now it’s a “value” menu with the burritos costing 2.49 where I’m at… not to mention the decline of the food taste and quality as well.

[@pawberryjam]

this is how I find out the chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito was discontinued? I'm devastated, I just had one last week. they broke my heart by taking off the quesarito, and now this? smh taco bell

[@ninetimesremoved]

rip quesarito gone but never forgotten

[@siruswatches]

Don't worry, they'll bring back the chipotle ranch grilled burrito; It'll just have a deluxe name with 1 extra piece of chicken and $2.50 more

[@kandrotas22]

They god rid of the cravings boxes, for $12 you got a beef burrito a crunchy beef taco and a chicken chalupa and a medium drink and the fries are gone 😢

[@fortnitedancechannel8541]

If any fast food restaurant sees this guy disappointed, they should hide under the blankets at night

[@DT-diztortion]

The dream description and getting insight on what goes through ROTW's brain was amazing.

[@noahsampson8830]

12 year old me just connected "taco Bell" and "methane" and 45 year old me laughed way more than I should have!!

[@alexberry3804]

I just eat at a local diner now instead of going for fast food. Its like the same price it's wild.

[@user-zz5rk7xc4w]

Flat bread? Is that a gordita shell? I'm still annoyed they removed gorditas.

[@chicman77]

was hooked on the $1 fritos beef burrito...then boom gone...1 thing though; they still have a pretty awesome $5 meal box in Akron OH

[@notorious.png_]

For anyone looking to get the flatbread melt, get it with jalepenos on it! It takes it to the next level, adds about 60¢ where I live but it’s worth it

[@tablescissors]

YOu can buy 3 whole jalapeños at the supermarket for that cost OR you could just bring some pepper flakes with you (Flatiron Pepper Company makes an amazing jalapeños based seasoning).

[@ernestmueller8651]

@@tablescissorsand you could cook your own chicken and add your own cheese.. it’s called fast food bro

[@unemployedphilosopher5072]

Their bean and cheese burrito almost costs as much as the best taco truck in my area with great meat, toppings, limes, and salsa on the side. That’s ridiculous lol.

[@TheSlowpC]

I miss my 5 dollar craving box already... Was the best deal around for what you got.

[@xRakanishu]

They still have the build-your-own cravings box for 6.99 through the app, not terrible since you get to pick what you want in it

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

Same here. Gonna miss that box.

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

​​@@xRakanishuour new $7 box has 1 item less than the $5 box that they removed on Wednesday. Choice isn't worth the $2 increase and a removed 5-layer.

[@CheBellaTelevisione]

My personal resentment towards Taco Bell stemmed from when they took away the grilled stuffed xxl burrito. I just know they’ll bring it back in a few years for fifteen bucks.

[@DoomMiasma]

Gotta admit. This is one of the best suits you’ve ever worn. That jacket is amazing. Very nice matching it with the tie.

[@SalamanderFangskin]

That taco looks cold, dry and depressing ☹ In fact; I think it's the first or second time that I see a taco from Taco Bell 🌮 Thanks for the good review! 👍 - Ramón 🇲🇽

[@veggielord]

The chicken enchilada burrito and the stacker both caught my attention. So I’d like to see what you make of them. Thanks for the reviews!

[@justinharvie8126]

Careful with the chicken enchilada burrito dude. I've had it about 3 times and each time it gave me the Hershey squirts.

[@jessedessain2149]

If you're able to, it would be fun to see you try each one in one video just a thought

[@joealese]

idgaf how old this makes me sound, but I remember when they were ¢49 tacos

[@DanielHigbee-j8c]

I was going to get the 5.99 value box dinner and ouch it went up to 12.99. wtf

[@kelligagnon8569]

I would also like to see you review loaded beef nachos and the stacker. 😋 I almost always add onions to most items (except the crunchy taco). I love the customization feature on the app!

[@MilkyWayHeroz]

i use to love taco bell, these days i cant justify the price. i rather just make twice as many burritos at home for the same cost

[@davefox7516]

I like how he studies it while he eats it.

[@robertanchor]

They decided to get rid of the chipotle chicken roll up, but kept the cheesy roll up? Dumb moves TB

[@donaldcarr26-ff3ko]

Gee imagine that. Inflation goes through the roof and minimum wage goes through the roof. And now the prices go up. Who would have known.

[@wombat5252]

Sshhhh, you're making too much sense to these foolish uneducated doctrinated college kids that think socialism is a good thing. 🤣

[@jtp2007]

I had the nachos last night and I liked them. It's a good size and for $2.99 it was worth it. I feel that with how much their nachos have increased in price, having one of the value menu is a good move.

[@syrusdavyrus3522]

Same here I use to get nachos all the time until the price increase glad there's a cheaper option now, no reason for a nacho bell grande to cost almost $8 which was your only option if you wanted nachos

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

The Bell Grande just got too expensive for me to justify. I'm glad they have a cheaper option.

[@soyoucametosee7860]

I dislike the implied value. The sizes are reduced and actually cost more per ounce or unit. If you want a small drink then just order a small drink. If the burger is to big take half of it home. Eat it later. I like to cook at home. I get it my way with a true value .

[@jack_michener]

I loved the fact you talked about the chicken. I swear they had it cubed once which was awful, but I went back a few years later and it was a different texture and flavor so now i go there often once again. Thanks for the amazing dream about the distant moon and the chicken flatbread species. I have yet to try their flatbread but because of this video, IM GOING TO 😎

[@Mystic-Midnight]

Chicken chalupa still uses canned chicken I think as of like a month ago :( at least in my area and I'm in a decently sized city

[@lk29392]

The price of Taco Bell these days is criminal for the quality and amount of what you get. In general their business model these days is to extract about $10 from you and fill you up on low quality tortilla, beans, rice, and maybe a sprinkle of cheese, chicken, beef, or tomato. I can go to my local Mexican joint for literally almost the same price ($8-10 lunch specials and with tax and tip is like $13) and get never ending hot chips and salsa, table side service, support local business, clean restaurant, and much better quality food. Yeah I used to go to TB all the time but haven't been there since before COVID and don't plan on going back anytime soon looking at those prices. Insane.

[@CadgerChristmasLightShow]

My go to order at taco bell is always that chipotle grilled chicken burrito and 2 spicy potato tacos. Im very sad now 😢

[@MetaLexxer]

I appreciate your reviews! As a side note, I don't consider a 30-40% increase "little". If someone lost 30-40% of their paycheck I doubt they would consider it "little", but that's just me.

[@Mystic-Midnight]

To be fair 30-40% is very different with a dollar or two than hundreds to thousands. Like my go to item went up $0.40 which is a 40% increase but $1.39 ain't too bad for a cheap throwaway burrito

[@MetaLexxer]

@@Mystic-Midnight I think I understand where you're coming from. However, a %40 increase in price is a %40 decrease in purchasing power regardless of the amount. I do find your example interesting though. You seem to be okay with surrendering %40 more of your resources for something you label as cheap and throwaway which makes me think perhaps you value the item more than you realize.

[@Terrelli9]

I’d like to see a review of the double beef burrito, because I think that one might finally have a reasonable amount of beef in it. I’ve thought for a long time that the only thing Taco Bell REALLY needs to change is to stop bulking out a lot of their items with 18 pounds of refried beans and nacho cheese. Especially the “5 layer” burrito. I would contend that nacho cheese and sour cream don’t quite count as their own layers. I love everything else, but come on!

[@FearMonarch]

I always got the Beefy Melt without the sour cream, I'm not a fan anyway but they just pour a whole tub in those things

[@LBart218]

I think they overdo it with rice as a filler in some of their items.

[@springwater1596]

Hey Review Brah. I would definitely recommend giving the gravel burrito from TacoBell a try! I ordered it the other day with some sawdust fries and quite enjoyed it. Would love to see your take on this new item

[@dustinduzgames1276]

If you don't mind me asking what's in it

[@springwater1596]

@@dustinduzgames1276 gravel

[@Samurai78420]

I just so happen to have an awesome Taco Bell a mile from my house. They're quick, super polite and everyone really cares about their job. It's still Taco Bell, but it's SO much better when there's an awesome crew.

[@MattParry-yl8su]

Was only a matter of time until prices increased. I used to be able to get 2 spicy potato soft tacos, 1 cheesy roll up, and 1 beefy melt burrito for $5.40. A great deal!

[@tammycornejo9155]

I have thought over the last 5 years, that Taco Bell is doing everything to destroy itself. I think they are tired of doing Business. I have been obliging them for 5 years. Gross food.

[@Kasarija]

I agree. To me, Taco Bell tastes exactly like garbage smells.

[@alexclark4792]

@@Kasarija Why are you throwing out so many tacos?

[@winstonsmith8482]

The only single smart move they've made in the last 5 years was bringing back the mexican pizza (which they stupidly got rid of) but even that... nowadays it's more expensive and not as good it used to be.

[@MattH-nd9qk]

Still eat a lot of taco bell, but just sad i cant get a meal for 5 dollars anymore, they had the last box that went away that had 4 items and a drink for 6 dollars which was great. Love the videos

[@xRakanishu]

They still have the build-your-own cravings box for 6.99 through the app, not terrible since you get to pick what you want in it

[@CuteGallifreyian]

You do everything on Taco Bell seriously you need to review Del Taco and their items.

[@ultimateormus7903]

I'm sure he can only do what's in his area

[@nicks1169]

My local taco bell is awful. 90% if staff is nodding out high as hell. I gave up on them

[@jetjazz05]

I'd love to love Taco Bell, but they're OKAY. They win big points for not being burgers or chicken while still being in thousands of cities. Lots of people say it's not Mexican food... well ok, so then it's extra unique since it's not chicken or burgers, and regardless of what it is sometimes it just hits the spot. That being said... last time I went to Taco Bell I bought two things. A crunchy taco surpeme, and a beefy 5 layer burrito. The beefy 5 layer burrito costs 4.87 here, but I was given a 2.43 bean burrito. That's literally half the cost... it's like, you couldn't screw up and give me a beefy 5 layer if I got the bean, huh? But you sure would accidentally give me the cheaper one. I was with my parents who I hadn't seen in a year, they were in from ouf state visiting so I didn't mention it to them or the store, no point in spoiling a good time over something as petty as 2 bucks... but dude lol. It kinda ticked me off. It's part of the new value meal, order one item get one item replaced with a value menu item, free!