# Taco Bell Menu Changes.....what???? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 31, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906 "2011-12-31T02:52:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/42 "2012-02-18T01:33:22Z")
> [@Suburban\_Plankton](#): > > Besides, we’ve recently discovered the wonder that is In-N-Out, so we haven’t made a Run for the Border in a while now. OMG, In-n-Out! Do you know about the “secret” off-menu items??? Any place which will offer you grilled onions is NIRVANA! ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/43 "2012-02-18T02:21:21Z")
> [@VOW](#): > > OMG, In-n-Out! Do you know about the “secret” off-menu items??? Dude, everybody knows about that. But a Dorito shell Taco? I may have to try it. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Q](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/898d66/32.png) [@Johnny\_Q](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Q)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/44 "2012-02-18T02:26:35Z")
> [@voltaire](#): > > Shrimp from Taco Bell? :eek: Y’all are a lot more brave than I am! If you eat it, you’ll never have to prove your bravery in any other way. ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/45 "2012-02-18T03:41:36Z")
> [@bobbyc168](#): > > Dude I love Taco Bell. Have you guys heard. They are going to release a new Taco with a Nacho Cheese Dorito shell! > > HOLY CRAP!!! Trying to decide if I should report this or not. Pretty sure this is a marketing post. But, it lets me talk about Taco Bell, which I love, and miss. I’ll take a Mexican Pizza, which is devine, and some Nachoes Bell Grande. Do they still make either of those items? ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/46 "2012-02-18T05:06:29Z")
> [@Tristan](#): > > Trying to decide if I should report this or not. Pretty sure this is a marketing post. What if it is? It furthers the discussion in this thread. Enough with the snitching, please. ---
**Author:** ![voltaire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voltaire/32/313_2.png) [@voltaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voltaire)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/47 "2012-02-18T05:24:43Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > What if it is? It furthers the discussion in this thread. Enough with the snitching, please. While I don’t necessarily disagree, (the “Prepare to shit orange!” picture in that link made me laugh) he came in as if it were a new revelation, when just two posts up, someone had already mentioned the Dorito taco shells. So it doesn’t seem like he came to read and participate in the thread. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2012, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/48 "2012-02-19T18:00:33Z")
> [@Tristan](#): > > Trying to decide if I should report this or not. Pretty sure this is a marketing post. > [@madsircool](#): > > What if it is? It furthers the discussion in this thread. Enough with the snitching, please. > [@voltaire](#): > > While I don’t necessarily disagree, (the “Prepare to shit orange!” picture in that link made me laugh) he came in as if it were a new revelation, when just two posts up, someone had already mentioned the Dorito taco shells. So it doesn’t seem like he came to read and participate in the thread. Spam is spam. Someone who signs up to make one post, and that post to promote a product – it’s spam, people, relevant or not. Many thanks to the person who (properly) finally reported it. This is a moderated board, which means we’re vigilant about spam. Reporting a spam post isn’t snitching, it’s helping us keep this place spam-free, which enhances everyone’s enjoyment. **twickster** , Cafe Society moderator ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/49 "2012-06-22T17:37:59Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Dude, everybody knows about that. > > But a Dorito shell Taco? I may have to try it. - \*bumpity bump-bump \*\* So … they’re selling them up the street from my office. Are they any good? _Note:_ this is a semi-zombie thread (coupla months old) and there are already banned posters in it. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/50 "2012-06-22T17:48:20Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > - \*bumpity bump-bump \*\* > > So … they’re selling them up the street from my office. Are they any good? > _Note:_ this is a semi-zombie thread (coupla months old) and there are already banned posters in it. Yes. Yes. Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/51 "2012-06-22T17:49:46Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > This is a moderated board, which means we’re vigilant about spam. Reporting a spam post isn’t snitching, it’s helping us keep this place spam-free, which enhances everyone’s enjoyment. I always did enjoy the Crispy Gordito Fricata Fritatta Chalupa Tortilla with extra beans and spam, but a little goes a long ways. ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/52 "2012-06-22T18:38:10Z")
> [@MissTake](#): > > Yes. Yes. Yes. Agreed. I was surprised at how well the combination works, though I guess I shouldn’t be. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/53 "2012-06-22T19:04:45Z")
Haven’t tried the Dorito thing, probably won’t. I was in Hawaii recently and discovered by accident that Taco Bells there have Kalua Pork on the menu, like a Kalua Pork Grilled Stuffed Burrito. I hope they bring it to the mainland. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/54 "2012-06-22T19:13:52Z")
I do like their hot sauce. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/55 "2012-06-22T19:13:57Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > Spam is spam. I love Spam. Baked beans, eggs, toast, and Spam … eggs, bacon, Spam, and sausage … Lobster Thermidor a Crevette, with a fried egg on top and Spam… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![D-bear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@D-bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D-bear)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/56 "2012-06-22T19:32:16Z")
I wish they’d bring back the Taco Light. Fried Flour Shell, nothing light about it, but it was a childhood treat I really miss… ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/57 "2012-06-22T19:35:18Z")
I’ve tried the Dorito shell taco and I was not impressed. Eaten whole it tasted like a regular taco. When I tried just a piece of the shell it definitely tasted like a nacho cheese dorito but when combined with everything else it seemed to get lost in the overall flavor. I miss the nacho cheese chalupas. Those were divine. The chalupas are still on the menu here but not the nacho cheese ones. I wonder if I ask if they’ll throw some nacho cheese on a regular chalupa? ---
**Author:** ![expectopatronum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/expectopatronum/32/173_2.png) [@expectopatronum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/expectopatronum)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/58 "2012-06-22T20:07:30Z")
> [@Drunky\_Smurf](#): > > I miss the nacho cheese chalupas. Those were divine. The chalupas are still on the menu here but not the nacho cheese ones. I wonder if I ask if they’ll throw some nacho cheese on a regular chalupa? the nacho cheese chalupas are off the menu in my area too but they have no problem adding the nacho cheese to a regular one. i’d give it a try. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/59 "2012-06-22T20:13:52Z")
> [@Drunky\_Smurf](#): > > I’ve tried the Dorito shell taco and I was not impressed. Eaten whole it tasted like a regular taco. When I tried just a piece of the shell it definitely tasted like a nacho cheese dorito but when combined with everything else it seemed to get lost in the overall flavor… I mostly concur except I wouldn’t go so far as to say “not impressed.” I think the shell isn’t as flavored as the chips in a bag, but I thought it added a nice touch. Then again, I splurged for the fancier version (with sour cream & tomatoes - apparently the “regular” is just meat, cheese and lettuce) so that might affect my perception. Overall, I give it a rating of: _shrug_ not bad. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/60 "2012-06-22T20:22:52Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > **Everything** on the Taco Bell menu is the same five ingredients; just in varying amounts, colors and flavors. The genius of Taco Bell lies in their marketing strategy. “_ALL NEW_” shaped “_CHALUPA_” > > :dubious: Too true. 🙂 On the other hand, saying that to a Taco Bell fan is like telling a chocolate lover the chocolate store is just mostly chocolate in different shapes and sizes. I like the Doritos tacos. Why didn’t they think of that sooner? I almost always have one. Right now TB is pushing this beef & cheese nacho burrito with little chips in it. Personally, I wish they’d stop sticking hard crunchy things inside burritos. Doesn’t do a thing for me. ---
**Author:** ![Critical1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906/61 "2012-06-22T21:01:40Z")
> [@Larry\_Mudd](#): > > Yeah, I think they’re much more likely to go in the [Taco Time](http://www.tacotime.com/) direction, and content themselves with offering _three_ ingredients in various combinations. I _wish_ we had Taco Bell in the food court. _Luxury!_ Taco Time has actual food though, like they cook stuff up in there, and none of it is soy filler. mmmm Taco Time. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-menu-changes-what/607906.md?page=4)