[[{“value”:”Fast food isn’t as cheap as it used to be, but at Taco Bell, you can still get a filling meal for under $7. The budget-friendly chain has been around for decades and continues to thrive thanks to its clever marketing campaigns, innovative menu items and late-night drive-thru hours –some locations are open until 4:00 A.M. While Taco Bell is known to attract high schoolers, college students, and anyone who frankly wants a decent, cheap meal, it’s also grabbing the attention of culinary pros. It’s a go-to for Emma Sullivan, home chef and recipe developer at DailyCookingRecipe.com, who shares her top five orders to consider the next time you’re craving Taco Bell.
Crunchwrap Supreme
With its hexagonal shape, the Crunchwrap Supreme is an easy-to-hold item packed with tasty ingredients that Sullivan says is a must-have. “The Crunchwrap Supreme is the most structurally ambitious thing Taco Bell has ever done and it holds together better than it has any right to,” she explains. “Every component in every bite — seasoned beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, tomato, lettuce, and that tostada layer in the middle that gives it crunch without falling apart. It’s the item I recommend to anyone who thinks Taco Bell is just tacos.”
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch is a taco wrapped in a double shell–one soft and one hard tortilla that delivers a satisfying texture. It’s another favorite of Sullivan’s. “The combination of a soft flatbread fused to a hard shell with melted cheese is a genuinely clever textural solution,” she says. “You get the crunch of a hard taco and the pliability of a soft one in the same bite, and the spicy ranch inside ties everything together. One of the best flavor combinations on the menu.”
Mexican Pizza
Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza is a classic that earns its cult following for a reason, according to Sullivan. “I love the two fried tortilla shells, seasoned beef and beans in between, pizza sauce and cheese on top,” she shares. “It’s crispy, it’s saucy, and it holds its shape long enough to actually eat properly — which is the secret standard I hold all Taco Bell items to.”
Nachos BellGrande
The Nachos BellGrande is an indulgent meal that’s hearty and highly customizable with chicken, beef or beans, loaded with nacho cheese sauce, sour cream and tomatoes. “The key is eating them fast — the chips hold up for about ten minutes before the moisture from the toppings gets to them,” says Sullivan.
Bean and Cheese Burrito
The bean and cheese burrito is simple, delicious and affordable—it’s just $1.99. “This is the item I recommend to people who want to stretch their dollar without sacrificing satisfaction,” Sullivan says. “It’s easy, reliable and honestly underrated.”
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