Taco Bell fans are some of the most passionate in the fast food industry. (Just look at this Baja Blessed tattoo). And like most superfans and fanatics, Taco Bell die-hards are bound to have some sizzling hot takes. The Tex-Mex chain’s biggest fans let those controversial opinions fly in a recent 500-plus comment Reddit thread, and we’ve made a list of the best of ‘em. Hate the Crunchwrap Supreme? Love the Cinnamon Twists? Share your hot takes in the comments.
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Taco Bell Breakfast Is Underrated
Taco Bell may not be known for its breakfast menu, but one Redditor said that it “hits different,” describing the breakfast Crunchwrap Supreme as “amazing.” The Redditor’s comment seems to have struck a chord, convincing other fans to try Taco Bell’s breakfast for the first time.
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The Cool Ranch Taco Was ‘Superior’
While Taco Bell kept the Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos taco around, the chain axed the cool ranch variant in 2019. That was a big mistake, one Redditor says, writing that the discontinued taco was “by far the superior one.”
Cinnamon Twists Taste Like ‘Styrofoam’
The Cinnamon Twists get a lot of hate (we like them!), and this thread was no exception. One top comment said that the signature dessert tastes like “styrofoam covered in sugar and cinnamon.” While we’re not sure how controversial that opinion is, it did spark discussion in the comments.
Quantity Is Better Than Quality
Most people choose quality over quantity, especially when eating out. But this Taco Bell superfan said that they preferred a “$1 I-don’t-even-care-what’s-in-it burrito” smothered in fire sauce to more expensive, premium offerings.
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Baja Blast Is ‘Gross’
The Baja Blast has been a longtime favorite at Taco Bell, so calling it gross — as one Redditor did — is a true red-hot, controversial take. “I don’t know you and I don’t like you,” one commenter replied. (Clearly, not everyone agrees as evidenced by the popularity of the limited-edition, boozy Baja Blast, pictured above, which was released in stores earlier this year.)
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Shredded Chicken Was the Best Meat
Taco Bell discontinued its shredded chicken in 2020, leaving just a few chicken entrees. While favorites like the beef and bean Crunchwraps remain available, one Redditor lamented the chicken’s departure, writing that it “was absolutely superior to every meat option.”
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes Are Taco Bell’s Best Item
One Redditor declared this simple vegetarian item — a bowl of potatoes with sour cream and chipotle sauce — the “best item on the menu.”
Fire Is the Only Acceptable Sauce
This superfan called all of the sauces “gross,” save for the fire variant, which they described as the “only acceptable sauce.” Based on the replies they received — Redditors were quick to defend the hot and diablo sauces — this is a genuinely controversial take.
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The Mexican Pizza Is Bad
For the first time in two years, the highly anticipated Mexican Pizza is back. But not everyone is excited. “Besides the cinnamon twists, the Mexican Pizza is the worst item on the menu,” one superfan wrote.
Everything ‘Tastes the Same’
This commenter took aim at the entire chain, writing that everything at Taco Bell “tastes the same” — a bold statement, considering their passionate audience.
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