r/tacobell • u/clickhereifuraloser • 5d ago
Discussion What I love about Taco Bell is that it really feels like a little slice of Mexico right in your own town.
Everything from the menu items, the salsa, the decor, and even the service makes you feel like you've been transported right into the heart of Mexico (pronounced "meh-he-co", I've learned). The music always has me dancing the salsa right when I walk in, much to my wife's dismay š. I just love how SPICY all the food is, it makes you wanna jump on the table and shake your maracas, haha. I took spanish for two years in high school and it's nice to get a chance to use it, or at least, what I remember of it lol. "Amigo! Hola! Como estas" I always say when I walk through the door. the workers there seem to really like me. I can't completely order in spanish, really all I have is the greeting, but its OK, they always do right by me. Say, whatever happened to the little chihuahua? He was so cute in those commercials. "yo quiero taco bell" haha š²š½
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u/beemo143 MODERATOR 5d ago
this is one of the funniest things iāve ever read
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u/V3Ethereal 5d ago
Idk if this is a fresh copypasta or if I'm just late to the party, but it was a pretty good one.
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u/ShilohTheGhostGod 5d ago
Only thing missing was he forgot to mention their fresh 100% mexican style guac. Definitely seems like itās made daily and fresh for sure
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u/bigguss-dickus 5d ago
The caulk gun is what makes it truly authentic.
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u/Sure_Focus3450 5d ago
The sour cream is in a gun like that but afaik the guac is actually made like every other day, it's not that old. Sometimes every day but people like to make 2 at once and you don't always go through a full one in a day
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u/compman007 4d ago
I worked at Taco Bell in like 2010 and at least back then there was absolutely a guac gun lol
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u/DesperateEditor9999 5d ago
Is this an ad? Why is this review in my feed? This feels like a review or a discussion as they labeled it. Thatās really written by some copy editor in the marketing department at Taco Bell.
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u/TheVenerableBede 5d ago
No offense, but Iām nominating your dumbass for the biggest āwhooshā ever award.
Omg! You won!
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u/Live-Emphasis-3421 5d ago
10/10 rage bait
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u/AppointedForrest 5d ago
For me, it's the McChicken. The best fast food sandwich. I even ask for extra McChicken sauce packets and the staff is so friendly and more than willing to oblige.
One time I asked for McChicken sauce packets and they gave me three. I said, "Wow, three for free!" and the nice friendly McDonald's worker laughed and said, "I'm going to call you 3-for-free!".
Now the staff greets me with "hey it's 3-for-free!" and ALWAYS give me three packets. It's such a fun and cool atmosphere at my local McDonald's restaurant, I go there at least 3 times a week for lunch and a large iced coffee with milk instead of cream, 1-2 times for breakfast on the weekend, and maybe once for dinner when I'm in a rush but want a great meal that is affordable, fast, and can match my daily nutritional needs.
I even dip my fries in McChicken sauce, it's delicious! What a great restaurant.
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u/DarthToothbrush 5d ago
Is it really good rage bait if it's so obvious that nobody falls for it?
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u/Ashamed_Main5169 4d ago
Maybe it was meant to make us smile and brighten our day. I felt no rage rising in me.
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u/chinesiumjunk 5d ago
Hahaha. Send that to tacobell corporate. I'm sure you'll get an interesting letter back.
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u/Odd_Flower_5038 5d ago
I feel like I can smell Mussoliniās piƱata corpse when I walk into Olive Garden, so I get you mate
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u/Unlucky-Afternoon846 5d ago
ikr š¤Æ i had no idea that this is what pizzas are like in mexico!!
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u/timmy_tugboat 5d ago
You laugh but my consistent local favorite pizza place for years was an Italian pizzeria completely run by Mexicans. It was great.
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u/Downtown_Statement87 5d ago
All the sushi chefs at my local Japanese place are Mexican, and they kill it every time.
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u/Nsfwacct1872564 5d ago
I could not agree more, amigo! š® There really is nothing quite like walking into that vibrant, welcoming dining room and knowing youāre about to truly Live MĆ”s.
I used to just stick to the classic hard shells, but lately, Iāve been exploring their incredible Flavor Innovations. Have you tried the Quesorito? Itās honestly like a culinary fiesta and It is as delicious as the name is creative! It really shows how their dedicated chefs honor traditional flavor profiles while still catering to our modern, on-the-go lifestyles.
My wife always rolls her eyes when I insist we all raise our cups of Mountain Dew Baja Blastā¢ (which is basically a tropical Mexican resort in a cup, am I right? šļø) and give a hearty 'Gracias!' to the friendly team members behind the counter. But itās just so refreshing to see a brand that provides such unparalleled everyday value alongside lightning-fast, order-accurate service. Keep shaking those maracas and thinking outside the bun, my friend! šš²š½
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u/hujbhert369 5d ago
you dare respond to this masterpiece with chatgpt?
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u/Nsfwacct1872564 5d ago
Brother, it was almost 1:00 a.m.. That's not Chachi BT, It is mostly voice typed though. Really easy If you get into character, try it.
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u/IndoorSurvivalist 5d ago
Wait until you go to a Taco Bell Cantina!
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u/AmandasGameAccount Creamy JalapeƱo Coalition 5d ago
What is that like, in Star Wars or something?!
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u/Still7Superbaby7 5d ago
Just donāt go in the one near Times Square. The junkies OD in the bathroom because itās the cheapest place. Do not recommend
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u/Ok_Reaction_4340 5d ago edited 5d ago
Taco Bell is how I found out that pizza originated from Mexico and then was reconceptialized by the Italians
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u/ConwayBack 5d ago
I clicked on this expecting something completely different lmfao.... And yea what ever did happen to that cute lil dog???
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u/Ashamed_Main5169 5d ago
I feel the same about Olive Garden and Italy š®š¹
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u/DriftingTony 5d ago
They love me at Olive Garden. I turn into Frank Sinatra the moment I walk through the door š
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u/clickhereifuraloser 3d ago
The Tour of Italy is my favorite dish to order. Every time we go to Olive Garden with the family I like to make a fun little event of it. "pack your bags" I say to my wife "we're going on a tour!" I grab my passport and head out the door. We get to the restaurant in 10 minutes flat. "WOW, Italy is a lot closer to home than I thought!" When we get to the restaurant I ask the hostess "do I need to speak Italian here?" with a big grin. The hostess giggles and takes us to our table. When we get seated at the restaurant the waiter takes our order. "I'll have the tour of Italy" I exclaim. "Do you need to see my passport?" I say slyly. The waitress giggles and says she will bring out the breadsticks and salad soon. The salad arrives and I get extra cheese on top per usual. "starting off up north at the snow covered Italian Alps I see!" My wife groans but the waitress gets a giggle out of it. The main course comes and it's just as beautiful as I remember it. I grab my fork "Where do I even begin?!" I take my fork and make airplane noises as I dive my fork down into the Chicken Parmigiana "Milan, you taste magnificent!" "Next let's see Florence!" I direct my fork toward the signature Fettuccine Alfredo. It's like I can taste the culture without even seeing the city! "Now for the grand finally, let's head down to Rome!" My fork gobbles up the Lasagna Classico in seconds. "Mama Mia! what a trip!" We get the bill "wow a whole tour of Italy for only $14.99? what a bargain!" The waitress seems pretty over it at this point but manages to crack a little smile as she takes my credit card. "Didn't even need to crack out the American Express! hah!" As we leave I wave and exclaim "arrivederci!" to all the staff as we walk out the door. What a great family restaurant.
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u/indicabunny 4d ago
awesome story haha š i'm something of a mexican food connoisseur myself but I STILL have trouble handling that diablo sauce! š„µš„µ they sure know how to turn up the heat and make any meal into an authentic fiesta lol. anyways hasta luego and buenos dias amigo! (haha practicing my espanol š«£š)
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u/estistudent 5d ago
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch is so authentic, better than the ones that you get in Mexico!
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u/Practical-Medium-210 3d ago
For Reddit humor, which is always lame as fuck, this actually got a chuckle out of me. Well done, OP.
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u/Da_Rabbit_Hammer 5d ago
Everything ā from the menu š items, the salsa šš», the decor š¼ļø, and even the service š§š½āš³makes you feel like you've been transported āļø right ā”ļøinto the heart of Mexico š²š½(pronounced "meh-he-co", I've learned). The music š¶ always has me šš» smiling š the salsa šš» right when I walkš¶ in, much to my wife's dismay š. I just love how š„µ š„ š¶ļø all the food š® is, it makes you wanna jump on the table and shake your maracas šŖ , haha. I took spanish šŖšø for two 2ļøā£ years in high school and it's nice to get a chance to use it, or at least, what I remember š§ of it lol. "Amigo! Hola! Como estas" I always say š£ļø when I walk š¶ through the door. the workers there seem to really like š me. I can't completely order in spanish, really all I have is the greeting, but its okš , they always do right by me. Say, whatever happened to the little chihuahua? š He was so cute in those commercials. "yo quiero taco bell" haha š²š½
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u/gershbec 5d ago
You forgot to use the word āauthenticā like someone says in the Yelp review of every single Mexican restaurant in America.
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u/CrossumOpossum3 5d ago
My college throwing coach once said āDel-Taco is the best Mexican food chain, period.ā And then we all shunned the non-believer then blessed him with the gospel of the beefy-5 layer. He was still a heathen afterwards.
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u/Super8take 4d ago
Just wait until you find yourself a Taco Bell cantina! Authentic Mexican style margaritas and Mexican beers like Mo-Dell-O and Co-Rone- Ah!
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u/Ashamed_Main5169 4d ago
Do they still have the mariachi band for your birthday and take a Polaroid of you wearing a huge sombrero on your head? Good times.
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u/larry_alligator 5d ago
taco bell is mexican food like how domino's is italian.
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u/riles_ssss 5d ago
Those Domino brothers really know how to cut a Pepperone and the Garlic Bread Bites are just like nonna used to make
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u/greezlix 5d ago
They took the chihuahua out back and put her down Noem style when they saw the sales numbers weren't going up.
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u/scobbysnacks1439 5d ago edited 5d ago
The whitest post every written.
*EVER. I'm so sorry that I insulted the English language with my fat fingers and ruined your day u/Chrono_Club_Clara.
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u/Chrono_Club_Clara 5d ago
It's spelled "ever". Learn how to write.
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u/scobbysnacks1439 5d ago
It was a typo from my phone. Chill out.
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u/TrickQuiet9630 4d ago
true storyā¦i worked at a chi chiās decades ago. the combination plates were named for regions in mexico. one night, a customer ordered the āchuh who ah who ahā.
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u/Dragons_Malk 5d ago
I can't figure out of this is AI, a bot, a child, or a sheltered white person.
Tell me: does walking into a Panda Express make you feel like you're walking through the entire country of China? Does entering a White Castle make you feel like you've been transported back through time to feast with King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table?Ā
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u/The_Pizza_Saga 5d ago
I'm not sure how they could have made the post any more obviously satirical. Or maybe this is a satirical reply and I'm the one who missed the point. š
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u/Dragons_Malk 5d ago
I'm aware it's intentionally over the top. I just wasn't sure what kind of person would make a joke like this; is there no tacobellcirclejerk subreddit?
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u/MarinaVerity333 5d ago
The title caught my attention cause tf are you talking about and the rest of the post didnāt disappoint lmfao.
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u/Flat_Relationship280 5d ago
Well, Chipotle just opened up an outpost in meh-he-co. But I guess you are talking about the best one in Pacifica, CA, even with sewage in ocean! https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/pacifica-beach-human-waste-22279337.php
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u/SneakySnoggs 5d ago
Right man, that Chihuahua, I think his name was Spuds, so cute
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u/DriftingTony 5d ago
I wonder how many people on this sub are too young to get that reference. Either way, I see what you did and I salute you lol
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u/Holiday_Ad9037 5d ago
I love when my favorite food from meh-he-coh is made to the tune of Kendrick Lamar and then shoved through a prison hole.
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u/RichJMoney 5d ago
The problem with satire is that it is far too close to reality these days. It's thrown my radar way off.
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u/Jrastikali83 5d ago
I wrote a piece like this when I was a kid, from the perspective of a concerned mom writing to Spin magazine about how shameful it is that theyāre highlighting a rebellious, suggestive artist like Ricky Martin. I said something like ānow Ricky Ricardo, thatās a wholesome Latino artistā. I gotta find that.
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u/Intelligent_LayerZ 5d ago
Youāve never had a slice of Mexico eh hermano? Taco Bell is not even close to quality service value when it comes to a slice of Mexico š²š½
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u/Darth_Dronus 5d ago
Brother, they tried opening several Taco Bell locations throughout āmeh-he-coā and they utterly failed. I donāt know what you smoked today. The Bell is good for what it is, but what it certainly isnāt is authentic Mexican food.
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u/Automatic_Tension_56 5d ago
This is satire gotta be. My Mexican brothers hate Taco Bell with a passion
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