Taco Bell Launching 'Gourmet' Menu: Weird or Wonderful?
SodaHead Living
2012/06/08 16:00:00
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When you think of Taco Bell, you probably think of getting a quick, cheap Mexican food fix, often at, say, 2 in the morning. But the fast-food chain no longer wants to be known as a greasy spoon. To compete with Chipotle (considered a "premium" chain), Taco Bell has launched a new "gourmet" menu -- designed by a TV chef -- that includes fancier ingredients like whole black beans, cilantro rice, fire-roasted corn salsa and pico de gallo. The best part? The new items at Taco Bell are still $5 or less.
Developed by chef Lorena Garcia, who has appeared on NBC's "America's Next Great Restaurant," the new Cantina Bell includes: whole black beans with Mexican spices; cilantro rice with onion, garlic, and parsley; citrus and herb-marinated chicken with tomatillo; new guacamole made with Hass avocados, jalapenos, cilantro and tomatoes; fire-roasted Corn salsa with red and green peppers and spices; creamy cilantro dressing; pico de gallo, diced tomatoes and onions with cilantro, lemon juice and vinegar; vegetarian versions of salad bowls and burritos
The gourmet menu at the fast food chain launches July 5 across the U.S. Will you check out the new eats? Or do you avoid fast-food places like Taco Bell -- even with its added gourmet style?
The gourmet menu at the fast food chain launches July 5 across the U.S. Will you check out the new eats? Or do you avoid fast-food places like Taco Bell -- even with its added gourmet style?
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cmdrbnd007 2012/06/08 16:33:04Wonderful
+5Sounds delicious. I'll have to try it after it rolls out. In the restaurant business, like any other business, if you aren't moving forward you are falling behind. I applaud Bells initiative.
Needless to say, I don't eat that crap and them trying to shine that turd won't make any sort of difference.
Ha, Not Possible I am told.
I will definitely be trying it.
I tried Pizza Hut's P'Zolo things yesterday for first time. Thought they were really good.
Competition is good.
The one below looks good tho...however, I don't like spicy...
I was bored of taco bell and its lackluster version of 'mexican food'. It is time for an upgrade. The food seems the same as it was in the 90's right now. Also, more vegetarian options? Cool!