"Taco Bell's value menu would break the internet today, but even among the secret menu items, some discontinued products have Taco Bell lovers dreaming of days past. In the 1990s, instead of tacos or nachos served alongside any combo meal, sides of tater tots flavored with taco seasoning was offered as a choice to hungry customers. Known as Mexi-nuggets, these savory bite-sized pieces livened up the palate in between bites of Taco Bell meals."
"Crunchy, seasoned, and salty, the seasoned tots were a tough item to lose. 'I loved those things so much,' gushed one Redditor. 'Wish they'd bring them back.' Some forlorn Facebook users have started an online petition in hopes of encouraging the chain to reinstate the menu item. The public group has amassed nearly 700 members. 'What food place in there [sic] right mind gets rid of their best item on the menu,' complained an advocate of the salty snacks in the online group."
Taco Bell offered Mexi-nuggets in the 1990s, which were seasoned tater tots flavored with taco seasoning and served as a side option. The seasoned, crunchy tots were popular with many customers but were later replaced by fiesta potatoes. The discontinuation prompted disappointment among fans, leading to online complaints and a Facebook petition that gathered nearly 700 members. Some customers report that Mexi-nuggets were regionally available, which explains uneven recollection. Fans often seek to recreate the texture and flavor at home by seasoning store-bought tater tots with smoky taco seasoning. Interest in the item reflects enduring nostalgia for discontinued fast-food offerings.
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