"There's no denying that taco- or burrito-themed restaurant chains are a dime a dozen stateside, which is a testament to how much folks across America love Mexican food. To figure out which brand is the best, we taste-tested 11 different Mexican restaurant chains, and while it makes sense, you may be surprised to hear that Taco Bell was by far the worst."
"Most disconcerting of all, however, is the quality of the ingredients. Of course, plenty of fast food restaurants use frozen food, but Taco Bell's meat and beans are unrecognizable when they show up at each location. The beans come in what can only be described as akin to dried-out rabbit food pellets, while Taco Bell's controversial beef secretes a slimy gel on top of it if you don't eat it right out of the wrapping."
"Taco Bell haters unite on Reddit The Image Party/Shutterstock Taco Bell may have a cult following of college- and high school-aged kids, as well as bar-goers looking to soak up a night of drinking at 2 a.m., but there are plenty of haters that echo our own grievances. One Reddit thread questioning why people hate Taco Bell got tons of responses."
Mexican food is widely accessible and popular, often sold from food trucks and taco stands, and taco- or burrito-focused chains are common across the United States. Eleven Mexican restaurant chains were taste-tested, and Taco Bell ranked worst for flavor and ingredient quality. Taco Bell has no locations in Mexico, and its Americanized items like hard-shelled tacos and Crunchwrap Supremes clash with Mexican palates. Novel offerings such as waffle tacos and the Cheetos burrito were poorly received, traditional items like nachos ranked low, and reviewers criticized beans and beef for their texture and appearance.
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