mmmmmmmmm
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.....sorry it's on my mind, it's not good for me or you....but I dare one to deny it's delicious cheesy flavor....it does not belong in foodies unite!
Oh hell yeah -- but make mine a Beef Baja Chalupa:
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Surely my guiltiest pleasure, and certainly not fit for foodies. (Would Ruckus indulge?) I was actually happy to learn that the "beef" has a significant quantity of oat filler -- there's fiber in that there taco!
thank god there's another one, I was afraid this thread would be left hangin leaving me to linger in gluttonous(sp?) shame.
In all honesty taco bell is a very rare guilty pleasure these days rather than a viable option for daily sustenence.
And although I consider myself a discerning food nerd, I will never deny the cheesy delights of the local faux-Mexican Fast Food chain.
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I'm simple. I go with the Grilled Steak Taco
I'm a bean burrito man myself..... :thumbsup:
I'm proud to say I've never eaten at Taco Bell. No offense. Just hasn't happened. I'm okay with it. I prefer a full service authentic Mexican joint. There was this fantastic place in Chapel Hill. The oyster tacos were mucho deliciouso. There was another great place down the street from where we lived at Clemson University. The Carolinas offer up some solid Mexican fare. I imagine Texas would have some amazing restaurants.
Oh by the way, sorry for the
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Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 09, 2011, 10:43 PM
I'm proud to say I've never eaten at Taco Bell. No offense. Just hasn't happened. I'm okay with it. I prefer a full service authentic Mexican joint. There was this fantastic place in Chapel Hill. The oyster tacos were mucho deliciouso. There was another great place down the street from where we lived at Clemson University. The Carolinas offer up some solid Mexican fare. I imagine Texas would have some amazing restaurants.
One thing Taco Bell is not: it is not Mexican food. The I-35 corridor is rich with the good stuff, but I have my weakness, and try limit it to once a month.
I'm with Crispy- beef baja chalupa is greater than or equal to cheesy gordita.
Although, I must say that my taco bell experiences have been tainted ever since I asked for a beef burrito and the guy behind the counter word-for-word said:
"Sorry dude, we don't have burritos today. The meat hose is broken." :o
Take it as you please, but this is 100% true. I still eat there despite the thought of burrito meat oozing from a hose ???
It's not as good as bbill's carnitas tacos but here is my contribution.
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181384_501187611242_579956242_6305399_2772616_n.jpg)
Have you guys followed the Taco Bell "beef" lawsuit recently? Good stuff!
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 09, 2011, 11:43 PM
It's not as good as bbill's carnitas tacos but here is my contribution.
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181384_501187611242_579956242_6305399_2772616_n.jpg)
Have you guys followed the Taco Bell "beef" lawsuit recently? Good stuff!
Wow, did you make that, Ruckus?
It looks really good! Like the stuff you'd find in a snazzy resteraunt ;)
Quote from: Cheetara on Feb 10, 2011, 12:22 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 09, 2011, 11:43 PM
It's not as good as bbill's carnitas tacos but here is my contribution.
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181384_501187611242_579956242_6305399_2772616_n.jpg)
Have you guys followed the Taco Bell "beef" lawsuit recently? Good stuff!
Wow, did you make that, Ruckus?
It looks really good! Like the stuff you'd find in a snazzy resteraunt ;)
Hey thanks Cheetara! These did come out well. Snarf snarf
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 10, 2011, 12:28 AM
Quote from: Cheetara on Feb 10, 2011, 12:22 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 09, 2011, 11:43 PM
It's not as good as bbill's carnitas tacos but here is my contribution.
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181384_501187611242_579956242_6305399_2772616_n.jpg)
Have you guys followed the Taco Bell "beef" lawsuit recently? Good stuff!
Wow, did you make that, Ruckus?
It looks really good! Like the stuff you'd find in a snazzy resteraunt ;)
Hey thanks Cheetara! These did come out well. Snarf snarf
Your welcome! I can make out most of the ingredients from the picture, but what did you put in them???
Quote from: Cheetara on Feb 10, 2011, 12:32 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 10, 2011, 12:28 AM
Quote from: Cheetara on Feb 10, 2011, 12:22 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 09, 2011, 11:43 PM
It's not as good as bbill's carnitas tacos but here is my contribution.
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181384_501187611242_579956242_6305399_2772616_n.jpg)
Have you guys followed the Taco Bell "beef" lawsuit recently? Good stuff!
Wow, did you make that, Ruckus?
It looks really good! Like the stuff you'd find in a snazzy resteraunt ;)
Hey thanks Cheetara! These did come out well. Snarf snarf
Your welcome! I can make out most of the ingredients from the picture, but what did you put in them???
I try to go for flavor, textural and temperature contrast so..Got some fresh shrimp from the market I shelled and seasoned with cayenne, salt and pepper and sauteed in garlic, ginger, dried and fresh chilis. Sliced fuji apples and sliced fresh radishes chilled in lime juice along with fresh cilantro. Kinda sweet, sour, salty, spicy, cold, warm, soft and crunchy thing, flavor overload. Balanced out well by using flour tortillas instead of traditional corn. I'll shut up. This belongs in the foodie thread. ;)
Quote from: EasyRyder on Feb 09, 2011, 11:37 PM
I'm with Crispy- beef baja chalupa is greater than or equal to cheesy gordita.
I have enjoyed the chalupa in the past but I can't help but liken it to eating a taco out of a doughnut.
*Meat hose is the dirtiest two-word combination I've heard in quite some time.
Anyways anyone else like Chipolte? That shit is tasty, farm-raised and the size of a baby! The sour cream is magnifique ;)
Damn you Ruckus for muddying this up with all your fancy talk about real food! This thread is about eating hose-issued "meat" out of a donut! ;D
Get that fancy shit out of here Ruckus! ;D (That looks and sounds delicious, btw)
Man, I need to branch out next time I go to Taco Bell. I usually go with the Grilled Stuffed Burrito (steak).
There's a place near where I live that combines the delicious, greasy, authentic food of a taqueria with the convenience of Taco Bell. Betos Tacos...
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Open 24 hrs a day. It's pretty rad.
Also, are there good taco trucks where you guys live? Some of my favorite food came off a truck... ;D :-*
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Quote from: Crispy on Feb 10, 2011, 09:22 AM
Damn you Ruckus for muddying this up with all your fancy talk about real food! This thread is about eating hose-issued "meat" out of a donut! ;D
My bad. I was really drunk.
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I did have three of these last week and they were awesome!
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I think I'm going to try a cheesy Gordita Crunch today. I've always been a huge fan of the Double Decker taco and this one looks like a better, greasier version of it.
I love Chipotle. I usually get the Burrito bowl (steak with black beans or carnitas with pinto peans) with everything on it with the tortilla on the side. That way I can eat half of it with a fork before I roll the rest of it into a manageable sized burrito with a proper filling to tortilla ratio. ;D
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 10, 2011, 09:57 AM
I think I'm going to try a cheesy Gordita Crunch today. I've always been a huge fan of the Double Decker taco and this one looks like a better, greasier version of it.
I love Chipotle. I usually get the Burrito bowl (steak with black beans or carnitas with pinto peans) with everything on it with the tortilla on the side. That way I can eat half of it with a fork before I roll the rest of it into a manageable sized burrito with a proper filling to tortilla ratio. ;D
Nice! It's the perfect combo of meat, baja sauce, cheese, lettuce, taco shell, cheese, taco shell.
Its kinda like this, check it (SFW):
http://vodpod.com/watch/1216473-hulu-saturday-night-live-taco-town (http://vodpod.com/watch/1216473-hulu-saturday-night-live-taco-town)
1) Never had Chipotle. They had Panchero's back in IA...no Chipotle nearby. Panchero's is damn good though. I assume it's pretty similar to Chipotle...
2) Whenever I want to "run for the toilet"...er, border...at T-Bell, I almost always get the #6 (2 beef supreme chalupas w/taco and drink). Sometimes I'll add a 7-layer burrito (delicious). If I'm really drunk or starving I might just get a Grande combo and eat the whole damn thing.
I have had the cheesy gordita crunch...not bad. I guess I just don't need that much cheese. I prefer to taste the delicious sour cream of the supreme chalupa, unadulterated.
3) I'm going to pretend I never read that "meat tube" thing...
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I'm getting diarrhea just reading this thread (Ruckus's contribution not withstanding). :o
And when I read "meat hose" I damn near fell out of my seat! ;D
What would a Google search of "meat hose" bring up?... :-\
Apparently, Google and Bing desperately want to believe you're searching for "meat house" at first, then admits there is such a thing, only at your neighborhood TB. :thumbsup:
Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 10, 2011, 12:08 PM
I'm getting diarrhea just reading this thread (Ruckus's contribution not withstanding). :o
And when I read "meat hose" I damn near fell out of my seat! ;D
What would a Google search of "meat hose" bring up?... :-\
Apparently, Google and Bing desperately want to believe you're searching for "meat house" at first, then admits there is such a thing, only at your neighborhood TB. :thumbsup:
Taco Bell Meat Hose - John Ramsey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydJ1hJ31UWY#ws)
I just found this after a little digging...apparently stories are aligning!!! I hope this isn't the end of the Taco Bell thread....it's potential seems serious
I recently read that the "seasoned beef" at taco beef contains less than 30 percent beef. The rest is oats, "beef flavoring", sugar, maltodextrin, and other food science chemicals. I've sworn off it since I read that, but after a long night of drinking it still calls my name.
Quote from: aMillionDreams on Feb 10, 2011, 03:30 PM
I recently read that the "seasoned beef" at taco beef contains less than 30 percent beef. The rest is oats, "beef flavoring", sugar, maltodextrin, and other food science chemicals. I've sworn off it since I read that, but after a long night of drinking it still calls my name.
I read several things referring to this, and sort of made mention of it in my first post. While I'm sure the actual percentage of beef is far below 100% (which would make it awfully bland), I do have a hard time believing the 30% number. Anyway, if a significant ingredient is oats, I'm perfectly fine with that, and surprised Taco Hell isn't touting the benefits! There's no escaping the food science chemicals if we eat at any restaurant which is supplied by mass-produced food service.
Quote from: aMillionDreams on Feb 10, 2011, 03:30 PM
I recently read that the "seasoned beef" at taco beef contains less than 30 percent beef. The rest is oats, "beef flavoring", sugar, maltodextrin, and other food science chemicals. I've sworn off it since I read that, but after a long night of drinking it still calls my name.
Yeah, I think the original lawsuit was just to have the name changed from beef to meat tacos because by law it didn't have the minimum beef requirement to be called beef. The irony is that it doesn't have enough meat by percentage to legally be called meat either. Perhaps meat and beef flavored filling? I like oats
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 10, 2011, 09:40 AM
Quote from: Crispy on Feb 10, 2011, 09:22 AM
Damn you Ruckus for muddying this up with all your fancy talk about real food! This thread is about eating hose-issued "meat" out of a donut! ;D
My bad. I was really drunk.
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I did have three of these last week and they were awesome!
(http://foodbeast.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/taco-bell-beefy-crunch-frito-lay-burrito.jpg)
The Taco Bell I frequent usually messes up my order, but for the better. I got one of those amazing beefy crunch frito things the other day by mistake. Man that was good. Nice surprise. :thumbsup:
Alright, first girl post, yeaaaahhhhh! :thumbsup:
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 10, 2011, 12:38 AM
Quote from: Cheetara on Feb 10, 2011, 12:32 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 10, 2011, 12:28 AM
Quote from: Cheetara on Feb 10, 2011, 12:22 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 09, 2011, 11:43 PM
It's not as good as bbill's carnitas tacos but here is my contribution.
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181384_501187611242_579956242_6305399_2772616_n.jpg)
Have you guys followed the Taco Bell "beef" lawsuit recently? Good stuff!
Wow, did you make that, Ruckus?
It looks really good! Like the stuff you'd find in a snazzy resteraunt ;)
Hey thanks Cheetara! These did come out well. Snarf snarf
Your welcome! I can make out most of the ingredients from the picture, but what did you put in them???
I try to go for flavor, textural and temperature contrast so..Got some fresh shrimp from the market I shelled and seasoned with cayenne, salt and pepper and sauteed in garlic, ginger, dried and fresh chilis. Sliced fuji apples and sliced fresh radishes chilled in lime juice along with fresh cilantro. Kinda sweet, sour, salty, spicy, cold, warm, soft and crunchy thing, flavor overload. Balanced out well by using flour tortillas instead of traditional corn. I'll shut up. This belongs in the foodie thread. ;)
Ok, Tottally drooling here ;)
I'm impressed! Don't listen to anyone else givin you crap about overly fancy food haha. You're gonna be gettin all the ladies with those kitchen skills! ;D
Ive become a big fan of the 5-layer Burrito and its 99 cent awesomeness of late. Those beefy crunch burritos were pretty good too.
Chipotle is decent, but I think Qdoba is much better. Chicken Queso Burrito is bomb
Had a crunchy beef burrito and a crunchy cheesy gordita today w/o a drink with salsa verde and fire sauce. That was sodium overload. I seriously got the meathose sweats.(http://www.imwan.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/icon_rimshot.gif)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 10, 2011, 12:08 PM
I'm getting diarrhea just reading this thread (Ruckus's contribution not withstanding). :o
And when I read "meat hose" I damn near fell out of my seat! ;D
What would a Google search of "meat hose" bring up?... :-\
Apparently, Google and Bing desperately want to believe you're searching for "meat house" at first, then admits there is such a thing, only at your neighborhood TB. :thumbsup:
New Hampshire Board of Ed IT surveillance team must have put up some red flags today :o "Sir, that is the 4th time today a science teacher has binged or googled 'meathose.'" Code red?
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 10, 2011, 09:23 PM
Had a crunchy beef burrito and a crunchy cheesy gordita today w/o a drink with salsa verde and fire sauce. That was sodium overload. I seriously got the meathose sweats.(http://www.imwan.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/icon_rimshot.gif)
Dammit, why does my car have to be in the shop and the local Taco Bell store all the way across town? I've got a serious jones for some meathose-delivered goodness. Now I feel dirty.
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 10, 2011, 09:25 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 10, 2011, 12:08 PM
I'm getting diarrhea just reading this thread (Ruckus's contribution not withstanding). :o
And when I read "meat hose" I damn near fell out of my seat! ;D
What would a Google search of "meat hose" bring up?... :-\
Apparently, Google and Bing desperately want to believe you're searching for "meat house" at first, then admits there is such a thing, only at your neighborhood TB. :thumbsup:
New Hampshire Board of Ed IT surveillance team must have put up some red flags today :o "Sir, that is the 4th time today a science teacher has binged or googled 'meathose.'" Code red?
You should see my hourly stats! One of the biggest spikes is during my planning block. No state board of ed, though. Just George.
Mmm, Cheesy Double Decker. Got two last night for 89 cents along with two Crunchy Beef Burritos with a few fistfuls of Fire sauce. Oops, they accidentally poured an extra Pepsi. "Would you like it sir? It's free." Of course...
$3.98
Championship!
99 cent crunchwrap supremes this week...get em while theyre hot (and cheap)
Go fresh and more authentic:
Chipotle
or
Qdoba
eschew the diarrhea!
I am on a strict diet but goddamn I would eat a Gordita faster than I would Christina Hendricks. Wait. Strike that. Christina first, Gordita afterwards. Taco Bell is so disgusting/awesome.
Quote from: megalicious on Jun 21, 2011, 05:12 PM
I am on a strict diet but goddamn I would eat a Gordita faster than I would Christina Hendricks. Wait. Strike that. Christina first, Gordita afterwards. Taco Bell is so disgusting/awesome.
I just threw you a cyber five. Hilarious. Or you could just eat that Gordita off her---ah nevermind... ;)
Last night, in typical fashion, my Taco Bell got my order wrong AGAIN, only to give me something better. Sweet.
Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 21, 2011, 06:05 PM
Last night, in typical fashion, my Taco Bell got my order wrong AGAIN, only to give me something better. Sweet.
ooooohhh could you throw the hungry public some deets?
Quote from: wolof7 on Jun 21, 2011, 06:40 PM
Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 21, 2011, 06:05 PM
Last night, in typical fashion, my Taco Bell got my order wrong AGAIN, only to give me something better. Sweet.
ooooohhh could you throw the hungry public some deets?
Ordered a soft taco and got a Grilled Chicken Burrito. :beer:
Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 21, 2011, 07:21 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Jun 21, 2011, 06:40 PM
Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 21, 2011, 06:05 PM
Last night, in typical fashion, my Taco Bell got my order wrong AGAIN, only to give me something better. Sweet.
ooooohhh could you throw the hungry public some deets?
Ordered a soft taco and got a Grilled Chicken Burrito. :beer:
Hmmm, a
slight upgrade, but if it had been a Beef Baja Chalupa, it would have been like getting bumped into First Class.
Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 21, 2011, 07:21 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Jun 21, 2011, 06:40 PM
Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 21, 2011, 06:05 PM
Last night, in typical fashion, my Taco Bell got my order wrong AGAIN, only to give me something better. Sweet.
ooooohhh could you throw the hungry public some deets?
Ordered a soft taco and got a Grilled Chicken Burrito. :beer:
this is more deserving of its own thread than monkeybutt...
mmmmmmmmmmmmm gordita.......
I'm still proud of the fact that, at age 44, I've yet to eat at a Taco Bell. Came close once, but never happened. Its not that I have anything against the place, just never happened. Some of their stuff looks good, but the meat hose is a turn off, and I like meat so you'd think a meat hose would be something I'd install in the house or something.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 21, 2011, 08:13 PM
Some of their stuff looks good, but the meat hose is a turn off, and I like meat so you'd think a meat hose would be something I'd install in the house or something.
DO IT! But if you choose to home-install, do
not forget the accessories:
MEAT RAKE
(http://www.seriouseats.com/images/20090610-tacobelltools1.jpg)
SOUR CREAM GUN
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GUACAMOLE GRENADE
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^^^^
Post of the year.
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2 TS Minced Garlic
20 Peeled and despined shrimp
Hearts of Romaine Salad (pick out and use the soft green leaves)
Mexican Style 4-cheese shredded cheese
Sautee 20 peeled and despined shrimp in Salt, Pepper, and Minced Garlic in a large cooking pan on medium heat. Flip and stir the shrimp occasionally until just past being slightly pink in color.
In a different pan, place an italian herbs and cheese flavored tortilla on medium-high heat. Add lettuce, shrimp, and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Once the cheese has melted, fold the tortilla in half and press down with a spatula for about a minute.
Cut, and enjoy!
thought this thread said "Cheesy Gordita Church". skimmed thru, perhaps it was fate or a glimpse into an alternate universe. carry on followers of this most delicious of taco delights. may your variations satisfy you and may your cravings be fulfilled, as wence forth.
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the bell's current featured pouch of meat and cheese.
THE XXL GRILLED STUFT BUUUUURRRRIIIITTTTOOOOO :o
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Wolof will be spending this Friday by his lonesome, without the presance of his better half.....will Wolof put aside all self-respect and health concerns and consume this gastronomical wonder?.....Will Wolof also consume a cheesy gordita crunch on the side?......Will Wolof go to 5 guys instead? Stay Tuned..... :-\ :'( :( :D ;)
Quote from: jones on Jun 21, 2011, 09:45 PM
^^^^
Post of the year.
Agreed.
And you know what,
darkglow how
dare you degrade this thread with your pictures of real, delicious food.
How dare you, sir.
(http://www.tacobell.com/cms/Site2Files/file64/pdp_caramel_apple_empanada.jpg)
Caramel Apple Empanada. :thumbsup:
Don't get me wrong: I can make some goodass homemade mexican treats. I prefer my homemade cuisine to fast food... There are moments, however (and alcohol is usually involved) when I just want to "run to the border."
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Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 24, 2011, 08:41 AM
(http://www.tacobell.com/cms/Site2Files/file64/pdp_caramel_apple_empanada.jpg)
Caramel Apple Empanada. :thumbsup:
That's a fried pie! (yum)
Agreed, meg, drunkeness is pretty much a prerequisite for any run to the border for me.