Vegan Fast Food Taste Test 🌭😋 Trying Taco Bell’s New Vegan Chicken!

Today we are heading to 3 popular fast-food restaurants and giving you an honest review of their vegan options! Watch our other fast food taste tests here: bit.ly/SSV-Vegan-Fast-Food
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(0:44) Taco Bell
(4:58) El Pollo Loco
(8:45) Wienerschnitzel
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[@carolwilliams7052]

Whether they are "THE BEST" or not, the great thing about having vegan options is being able to go out with a friend who wants to go to a certain place, and you don't have to say, "SORRY, I CAN'T EAT THERE."

[@AriesGirl7719]

Yes, this!!

[@charlenestraw.]

Taco bell, please please please release the chicken nationwide pleaseeee

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

🤞🤞🤞

[@LilDroidBlue]

And vegan cheese! My usual order is two black bean chalupas fresco style, one bean burrito minus cheese and onions plus rice and potatoes. Soooo good!

[@amberl8015]

Agreed! I would love to try this option in my area!

[@kierstyn700]

Omg yes please

[@kierstyn700]

@@LilDroidBlue the cheese and the sour cream too would make it bomb

[@liv_bullen]

I'm a firm believer fast food restaurants should bring in some sorta vegan cheese. Not only does it attract more vegan buyers, but a hugeee amount of people are intolerant to at least one aspect of dairy (casein, whey, lactose, etc.. for me, all three😂😭)

[@willd6215]

I mean it makes total sense

[@Nice-sm5hr]

They have no excuse now. Vegan cheese melts much better than it used to and so many non-vegans would opt for it

[@barrbuff]

Yes, what's taking them so long?

[@insiya4561]

maybe if your dream is to open a restaurant, do it! afterall its your idea. who knows we all recognize you and be proud of you for all of your dreams? and have that vegan cheese all time boii 😍😏take care beautiful ❤️

[@liv_bullen]

@@insiya4561 Thank you for the kind words!! Take care 💗 (and eat lots of vegan cheese 😂😏)

[@RavensWingTarot]

Why do they always "test" it? If you put it on a menu, we will come 😄

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Haha we WILL come 😂

[@Nice-sm5hr]

Drives me insane. Always at only one location and I feel like most of these products sell out immediately but then they never debut nationwide

[@mpclive5693]

@@Sweetsimplevegan In our pants!!

[@sarahmoze8544]

13:03 when you both say “something a little more unique” AT THE SAME TIME had me-they really on the same wave length tho🥺❤️

[@rachelhong5923]

I tried the naked chicken chalupa and it was so good! I think they picked that location because they’re headquartered in Irvine as well. Also so surprised jasmine could handle the mild sauce 😂 and Chris “it’s good, nothing wrong with that” while he’s crying from the pepper 😂 thank you guys for always sharing the best content!

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

😂😂😂

[@Nice-sm5hr]

I'm one of those people who gets annoyed when people swoon over youtube couples but I have to admit that you guys are adorable. Keep up the great work.

[@katdee_]

I hope Taco Bell is watching 👀 Texas wants the vegan naked chicken chalupa 💕

[@PassionofDance212]

YESS please @tacobell bring to texas

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Yes. Bring it to Texas!

[@Sarah-eb9rz]

Hawaii wants it too!! 🙌🏽😊

[@getcutewithmedaylicious9537]

Fr 💯🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@shaunashna]

Chris saying "Don't eat that" after trying the sport pepper cracked me up 😂 The relationship you two have is so sweet!

[@diamondsndhenna4784]

The sport pepper? 😂

[@kimberlee.winder7975]

I really hope taco bell makes that nation wide 🤞 I live in rural Utah and its rare to get vegan options here

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@dawnf.1703]

A “Chicago Dog” is about the toppings. Yellow mustard, white onions, sweet pickle relish, dill pickle spear, tomato, sport pepper (super spicy pepper that nearly killed Chris) & celery salt. It’s said you can never put ketchup on your hot dog in Chicago. I’m from Chicago, I have never eaten a “Chicago style” hot dog. I’m all about the ketchup and all about the vegan dog.

[@robz.3225]

You should never put ketchup on a hotdog ANYWHERE!! and I love the EMERALD RELISH on a Chicago dog!

[@planthungry]

Here in northern IL, if I see anyone over the age of 5 put ketchup on a hot dog, I'm calling the police. LOL It's a crime here.

[@lupita4136]

I’m trying to eat more plant based food. So this video is great while on the road❤️

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

🤗🤗

[@RR-vx1vs]

Texas here and we say yes to the wienerschnitzel! Their chili made vegan would be amazing.

[@jmj2792]

If majority of people email Taco Bell about the vegan chicken, it may come!!

[@UsagiMori]

Thank you both for driving 45 minutes for vegan fast food. The dedication!!!

[@Melissa-ix1fj]

I really appreciate the fast food options you two present. I've been traveling more for work lately and fast food options are often the only ones available depending on location.

[@rondre3]

Thanks for sharing, nice to know of these vegan options when on a road trip, especially when in so cal.

[@KB-hs7vh]

I love these videos! Thank you for sharing! As always it’s so fun to watch you two 😊😊

[@randyo6019]

Lol ! I’m not good with white clothes and condiments myself, which is why I wear so much dark clothes. Everything looks so good you guys!! Thanks for taking us along

[@amanda_bliss]

Great video! You guys are the best 💓

[@Yeahthatshowifeel]

I’m from Chicago and the little pepper that Chris bit into are called sport peppers. I just love them so much I cannot have a hot dog without them🤤

[@winterbird471]

13:04 you said "a little more unique" at the same time omg that was so cuuute !!!

[@margarett_b]

0:07 Chris, it was a great teaser! I always like to see you try vegan fast food options as I know you are enjoying filming these a lot but when you say something was the best...that makes it even more interesting to watch!

[@monis1552]

👏 the dedication 👏 thanks, guys!

[@surajpoudel3215]

Nepalese Australian from Sydney here. Vegan options are expanding here as well. Love the reviews of these fast foods.

[@danikaplopez]

I loved this! Thank you for sharing! Sending lots of love! Xo

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Thank you 🙏

[@garywill7037]

Downtown Salem has a vegan kitchen. Infinity room! Taproot cafe has tons of vegan options. Browns towns lounge has the best vegan burger in town. All three less than a block away! Make a Salem, OR video!

[@808krys]

I'm new to your channel and never knew I could eat a chalupa at Taco Bell. So after watching this episode I went and had my 1st one. Soooo good. Thx for letting us know about these options!

[@andreaanonymous5474]

Their chalupas aren't vegan unless you get the meatless one shown here. You probably already know this, but just in case you weren't aware of that.

[@aishlingdoherty09]

The Taco Bell looks delicious. Should try it with their potatoes, black beans and guacamole. I recently discovered you can do vegan at Taco Bell lol I like that they have a touch screen ordering item in most locations where you can customize your order. I do the crunch wrap, no sour cream, no chess or meat. I do black beans, jalapeños, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and add the Potatoes if your feeling wild lol so good ☺️

[@msjkramey]

The touch screen is convenient, but you'll typically get charged more than if you order at the counter because you don't have the same options that we do at the cash register Like, at the kiosk, you have to say "no sour cream, add guac" and that adds a charge. Whereas, at the counter we have a button that says "sub sc>>guac" or something like that, which is a free substitution. Same thing with beans and potatoes in place of meats Or at least that's how it was when I worked there. It's been a little while

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

Are you sure the guacamole is vegan ??? EDIT - - on review, she says that it is the guacamole "ranch dressing" that isn't vegan. I misunderstood.

[@aishlingdoherty09]

@@CarolLynnWilliams Before I went to Taco Bell this was a few months ago after seeing how to eat vegan at Taco Bell I did a lot of research first the first thing I did was searched and called Taco Bell asking if it was was vegan and was told yes. Even online it says this Our guacamole is made without dairy and is certified vegan (2) by the American Vegetarian Association (AVA). This was from April when I went there last. Hoping its still the same I always do my search online and call beforehand to double check.

[@msjkramey]

@@CarolLynnWilliams it's vegan. Just be aware of cross-contamination. Taco bell is set up like a conveyer belt for faster food prep. Everything is separated, but sometimes a stray piece of cheese makes its way into the lettuce container or a tomato might fall into cheese, stuff like that. All the utensils for beans, guac, and pico are only for those items, but for the toppings that can be picked up by hand like cheese/lettuce/tomatoes/onions, employees just use the same gloves for everything. So it's really up to your own discretion if passing accidental contact matters to you or not

[@kellyfujitaki8270]

Love the vid!! They are very enjoyable! Please keep making them. Question: did you already announce who won the cookbooks for your cookbook giveaway video.

[@nairikeshishian]

Omg I wish I told you to try the dog hause they use beyond and its sooo good! Thanks for the video always helpful ❤️

[@fanaticjeans9624]

The things Chris will do for your love!?!?!!!!! Great reviews, again!!!! 🌭🌶

[@cherhonda]

Right On Time⌚ I'm interested in trying Fast Food Vegan Meals😉

[@chiyerano]

OMG Thank you for sharing this. Hopefully all these things will eventually be available nationwide.

[@insiya4561]

you both are so adorable.. do you think you'll create personal content as well? 😍

[@glo4ever17]

moving to Irvine soon so hope they continue it

[@KCallaAK]

Oh Chris, you cracked me up on the hot dog with the pepper! HAHAHAHA

[@MintieMouse3]

i love watching your videos cause it surprises me how difference prices are, and $8 burrito in Canada would be cheap but we pay our employees better and have health care

[@diamondsndhenna4784]

Yikes! That's pricey. People must cook at home a lot

[@MintieMouse3]

@@diamondsndhenna4784 lol no.? our minimum wage is higher

[@willd6215]

I don't go to fast food places but I love watching people eat it for some reason

[@Mfeltme]

I can’t believe neither of you have ever been to Chicago. It’s amazing there, the most beautiful city in my opinion. Also has such great vegan food spots

[@robz.3225]

One of my favorite cities

[@sarahhendrickson9795]

oh my god I am have waiting for this!!!

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

Thanks for doing the video even tho you were hungover ♥️

[@HowToCuisine]

OMG The chicken one looks so incredible! 😍😍

[@BoosCruize]

Love this content! More please! Lol

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

More coming soon!!

[@BoosCruize]

@@Sweetsimplevegan also you guys always make my husband and I smile. I feel like we would be couple besties LOL move back to LA

[@legumefiend]

you two NEED to make a trip to chicago! there is really good vegan food there and so much fun stuff to do

[@thelovelymshulia]

The pepper moment was sooo funny 😆

[@maryjanestark1]

I love you guys, you encouraged me to create my own channel

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Yay that's awesome! Just subscribed :)

[@maryjanestark1]

@@Sweetsimplevegan OMG!! THANKS, LOVE YOU❤

[@davidthescottishvegan]

I subscribed too!

[@maryjanestark1]

@@davidthescottishvegan THANK YOU ❤

[@MotherCoconuts811]

Chris finally gets his Taco Bell after being denied it TWICE in the past few videos 😂

[@kellyanne1139]

I hope Taco Bell releases that everywhere! I want to customize it and add their fiesta potatoes and maybe some black beans

[@brendaedith]

Y’all have over 100K Subscriber can’t y’all pull some strings for us to get taco ball on nationwide board Lol Love this series! Thank you for sharing these options. Your fan from Southern California USA 🇺🇸

[@skkeech]

Taco Bell HQ is in Irvine, so that's probably why they get cooler stuff. What was the cost of the vegan chicken chalupa? I would guess the cost could be prohibitive to take it nationwide.

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Ohhh that makes sense!! And it was $3.49 for one :)

[@margarett_b]

4:28 Super happy fast food places are coming up with such options! Although I feel like my country is weeeeeell behind, we are getting there and overall, I am glad we are heading towards a very vegan-friendly future :D

[@jhammy2009]

El Pollo Logo Tostada sub in the vegan chicken is so good! Highly recommend

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Excellent video Jasmine and Chris. Fast food is usually a treat for me because I mainly focus on a vegan WFPB slim on starch diet( I know veganism isn't a diet but a lifestyle ) with occasional processed/junk/fast food. Love 🥰💕 both Jasmine and Chris. Do have Taco bell in the UK but just not in my area it's only KFC and Pizza hut in my area( KFC, Pizza hut and Taco bell are all owned by the same company). I haven't checked out vegan food at KFC but I have had a Pizza from Pizza hut with Violife vegan cheese.

[@baileywilkisonv833]

lmao @ Chris dying over the pepper and warning Jasmine not to eat it😂

[@cvbenjaminb]

Chicago dog "It taste like a regular hot dog... I don't get it?" "So many toppings!!! I've never had a hot dog with so many topping" -hence the 'Chicago dog' also celery salt .

[@jenniferh2633]

I’m so glad places are starting to do this, but enough with testing in remote places like Bakersfield. It’s pretty easy to add a veggie dog option or something like that and it would be nice if I could go eat with people and have an option

[@fossebear7700]

Hey there guys. New subscriber here. I really like your easy going energy and honesty in these videos. I’m not vegan or vegetarian but I have always wanted to try and at least lean more vegetarian for health reasons and because I’m an animal lover. Do you have suggestions for someone wanting to become more vegetarian other than cold turkey? Lol

[@lizcofano3000]

Couple goals ❤️❤️❤️. I just love you two together. Hey Taco Bell. There’s at least one vegan in New York… me.

[@italianprincess5046]

you guys are the cutest for real. i wonder what kind of chicken that was ?!

[@yvette843]

Nobody: Jasmine: “its another element of moisture” Lol😂

[@happytheclown37]

This is such awesome information, thank you for sharing. I admit, I hate you guys just a little bit for getting to try the vegan shell option at Taco Bell lmao, I'm so jealous. I didn't know about the vegan chicken option at el pollo loco .. so that's awesome. I'm also excited about Wienerschnitzel, as there's two in the greater Seattle area but neither are in the test bed :(. I did leave a comment on their FB page just now though. I appreciate how candid you both are and I'm also a bit torn. I think that as vegans, we have every right to expect quality food and if we're meek and shy and don't ask for it, it'll never happen. I'm amazed at the junk some companies pass off as vegan and yet it's horrible. At the same time. I think at this stage of the game, we definitely want to be very grateful and enthusiastic when companies even offer vegan options. The whole notion of even being able to get vegan food at fast food places .. as you guys alluded to in your video, it's crazy!!! So yeah, there's a thin line where we want to be ever so appreciative but at the same time hold companies accountable that just because it's vegan doesn't mean it should be crap and vegans will eat it, it should be quality as well.

[@BlackPantherStudios]

Great vegan food 🥝 video

[@kalakumar8513]

Thanks for the reviews! I live in the Detroit area where we don't have as many fast food options. Del Taco has a couple Beyond Meat options, but they're expensive. You can order the Impossible Whopper at Burger to be vegan. Of course, as you mentioned, Wendy's has baked potatoes. Panda Express does not have a single vegan option here. Even the greens have butter. Re: WienerSchnitzel, a proper Chicago hot dog has to be served on a poppy seed bun. I didn't see poppy seeds on your bun. The hot pepper you can do without, but the poppy seed bun just makes it.

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

The Naked Chicken Chalupa excites me! I hope when I look it up that they did roll it out nationwide and it's still available. I would be over the moon if a burger place offered the Lite Life vegan dogs with vegan condiments to order or on the side on toasted vegan buns! A vegan chili cheese dog or vegan corn dog to enjoy while my family and friends enjoy their regulars would be freaking awesome!! Thanks for all you do, guys! ^5

[@gabbj89]

It’s a pollo tropico in Florida omg so good

[@swanradha]

Wish they would release some of this on the actual menu. Would be great options for vegetarians and vegans.

[@asiahgiuntoni5956]

No wayyy I swear I saw you guys driving on the 405 last week! 😂

[@alberthernandez5245]

I don’t know if y’all have tried it, but I recommend THE SUDRA in Portland, OR. They serve plant based Indian food.

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

Vegan Indian food is the BEST food!!!

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

We do enjoy that place!! 👏

[@lauravecera4133]

I live in the Midwest, so we will probably be the last to get the vegan chicken chalupa, but that looked so good!

[@deniasolis]

Chris took one for the team🤣 "don't eat that" as he's dying🤣🤣🤣

[@sunskyemist]

Pacing on this video is very good.

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Thank you!

[@alex_kilgore]

I really like Field Roast’s mini corn dogs, but I’m just not a hot dog person so I don’t think I’ll be trying Wienerschnitzel’s new options. Always thankful for Taco Bell’s vegan menu though!

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Taco Bell is the GOAT 👏

[@testt9414]

11:05 that demonic "dont eat that" im DYING

[@taylorbush8713]

I def want them to roll this out nationwide!

[@debnorr4992]

Darn! How did I miss that!

[@emmaociee]

Maybe this is an odd question, Jasmine, but do you remember what eyeshadow you were wearing at the end of the video in the rust jacket? I loved your eye makeup there!

[@katapult0987]

Irvine is Taco Bell headquarters, probably made for an easy testing location :)

[@sddavis9874]

Next time at El Pollo Loco try the Original Pollo Bowl & sub Vegan Chickenless Pollo, add avocado with chips. You can also get the Tostada Salad, sub Vegan Chicken, no dressing, sour cream, or cheese. The pico & salsa set me on fire so I leave those off too. Tasty tasty, IMO. I’ve never tried the burrito but the bowl and the salad are pretty yummy.

[@lizzielemon2810]

If you do come back to LA soon. You should try El Cocinero in Van Nuys. It’s a vegan Mexican restaurant that opened up during Covid and everything is delicious. I’ve seen a ton of service workers and nurses come in that aren’t vegan so they something for everyone. The lines are a little long on the weekends but well worth it.

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

We’ve had their food! 😍

[@catytherese]

The next time you’re in LA you should totally try sugar taco if you haven’t already, it’s not fast food but the food looks so good! (It’s a fully vegan restaurant) 🥰🥰

[@peterjamessmith9265]

I was wondering what y’all were doing in SoCal when I saw your Vegan Chicken Chalupa TikToks.

[@allisonn4527]

I live in Windsor Ontario only fast food vegan options are burger king(impossible whopper)KFC (plant based chicken sandwich).

[@kellyanne1139]

Chris eats the pepper: “👹don’t eat that”

[@mayramunoz1553]

Next time you go to Los Angeles check out El Cosinero it's all vegan Mexican restaurant in the valley. So good!!!!

[@EeNALEm]

They probably have before because they used to be Vegatinos and Vegatinos was popping’ back in the day.

[@TheCyberQuaker]

You two should visit Chicago some time. We have a lot of unique vegan food

[@robertorion6559]

Chicago dogs always have a pickle and sliced tomato like that, but they also have chopped onion, and emerald relish. That was not a real Chicago dog because it was not on a poppy seed bun, which is another trademark of the Chicago dog. Thanks for the great video!

[@ridefree9160]

I rarely eat fast food but it's nice more places are having vegan options. Sometimes ya just want some fast food

[@gplk3842]

Try indian vegan foods we would love it for sure

[@loveonlyknowss]

you guys need to try el cocinero in la next time

[@HaleyMorganB]

Awh!! I grew up in Irvine!

[@leannesio1607]

Omg im the way in Sydney Australia can you please create a recipe for the Chic'n chalupa that looked so delicious and we don't have anything like that here.

[@platoschauvet]

That taco bell thing looks yummy, I'd probably order it with potatoes and maybe guac. And now I'm hungry.

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Yum😍😍

[@srougvie]

LOL, the sport pepper! I love them. Eat them straight out of the jar :)

[@nicolerebs4654]

It's funny when you say you wonder how they choose which locations they pick for these trials. This location is super close to where my hubby and I live, and last month they also trialed a plant based ground beef option at our closest taco bell and I swear we were like, is it us?😂😂 is this just a coincidence or do they have a record of all the fresco style blackbean chalupas we order, we feel seen😂

[@fabic1567]

You should try to make Brazilian style hot dogs with vegan hot dogs of course.. We add mashed potatoes, mayo, pico de gallo, corn, shoe string potatoes ( like the crispy fried French onions but the potato version)ketchup and mustard. Of course the buns are much bigger than the ones we have here in the US so that you can fit all the stuff you want in your hot dog 😅. Of course all the toppings are optional but a lot of people like to put everything available at the hot dog stand 😅

[@mjweverful]

Five guys and fries really delicious

[@Curaleafs]

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[@VEGANLIFE-lh4fx]

just watched this video OMG CHRIS YOU CRACK ME UP LOL ....i hope they bring the V dogs to colorado....

[@plantsbeautylove]

chris eating the spicy hot dog LOLLL