Green Tea Papi Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Chipotle is probably the farthest thing from authentic (ignoring our fast foodies), I dislike it, I also find it hilarious how you see Mexican cooks in every restaurant, any type of food, but at Chipotle you have white people making it. FRESH the food taste FRESH everything at taco bell taste contrived and artificial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 FRESH the food taste FRESH everything at taco bell taste contrived and artificial sure it tastes fresh, yet I still never understood the appeak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I guess I was just super nervous, being a first official date and all (Taco Bell wasn't exactly planned, by the way. We were just out and about and got hungry). I ended up inhaling half of a chili cheese burrito and for the first time in my life (and still only time) I started choking to the point beyond control. He had to get up and perform the heimlich maneuver on me forcing my chunk of burrito to fly back onto my tray. We ended up dating for a few months. Props to him for sticking around after that. Did you re eat the regurgitated chunk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafening Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Momma always told me not to waste any food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Never been to Taco Johns, but if I had to pick between the current list it would be Del Taco hands down. Now, if you want to add another completely superior taco chain I would vote for Jimboys http://jimboystacos.com/ They are mostly located in the Sacramento area and they are superior in every way. Their shells are fried, but still foldable, soft and crispy. They dust it with parmesan and fill it with seasoned ground beef, a slice of American, lettuce, grated cheese, and tomatoes. Frickin' amazing. I'm lucky that I have relatives up there and I get to hit it every now and then. I want to open up a franchise here is Oakland. I would be rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I don't think I've ever had Del Taco. True story. I went on an impressive Taco Bell hiatus for a while there. Prior to the end of last year, I hadn't eaten Taco Bell in something like six years. I decided to give it another chance last November or so, and I've been hitting them up periodically since then. My bowels and I have had smooth sailing thus far, knock on wood. You guys ever fuck with Cafe Rio? Hands down the best Mexican food chain I've ever had. They have a signature pulled-pork taco that's out of this world. The chain is unfortunately owned by Mormons, so they're exclusive to the Utah area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I don't think I've ever had Del Taco. True story. I went on an impressive Taco Bell hiatus for a while there. Prior to the end of last year, I hadn't eaten Taco Bell in something like six years. I decided to give it another chance last November or so, and I've been hitting them up periodically since then. My bowels and I have had smooth sailing thus far, knock on wood. You guys ever fuck with Cafe Rio? Hands down the best Mexican food chain I've ever had. They have a signature pulled-pork taco that's out of this world. The chain is unfortunately owned by Mormons, so they're exclusive to the Utah area. Cafe Rio is pretty good. I usually prefer Qdoba over it though. Qdoba is my jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Cafe Rio is pretty good. I usually prefer Qdoba over it though. Qdoba is my jam. I can't say that I'm familiar. I'd love to try one out at some point, though, if you're thinking it trumps Rio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Real Mexican tacos suck. I've only had taco bell a handful of times years ago and never the other two. This was a pointless post I'm neutral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I can't say that I'm familiar. I'd love to try one out at some point, though, if you're thinking it trumps Rio. It's pretty similar to Chipotle only better. I've got it and Rio both close to where I work though, which is why I'm comparing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Logan Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I don't think Qdoba is good. At all.I think Qdoba actually blows in comparison to Chipotle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Any Tijuana Flats fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I don't think Qdoba is good. At all. I think Qdoba actually blows in comparison to Chipotle. Crazy talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Logan Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Any Tijuana Flats fans? We don't have those. In Florida I saw a few and no one would take me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We don't have those. In Florida I saw a few and no one would take me. They're springing up the east coast faster than rabbits you'll have one soon. Best hot sauce bar anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Logan Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Crazy talk My comment sounded significantly more rude than intended. I'm sorry They're springing up the east coast faster than rabbits you'll have one soon. Best hot sauce bar anywhere. I hope it's better than Firehouse Subs. Their 10+ sauces are WEAK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafening Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Qdoba is good. Chipotle is good, but makes my stomach hurt every. fucking. time. Not even in a bathroom chiptolaway sort of way. Just pain. Freebirds murders both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Freebirds murders both of them. You speak the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdb Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Del Taco! - Their spicy jack quesadillas are awesome, whereas quesadillas at Taco Bell are always full of cold unmelted cheese (and TB cheese tastes fake and terrible anyway). Del Taco's beans are usually pretty good, whereas Taco Bell's are more like salty bean sauce. I've been to Taco John's a couple times while traveling and thought it was the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Logan Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Yo, but can we talk about the crunchwrap supremes I made in my kitchen the other day? They ruled so much harder than any fast food joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I love Chipotle so so much. They are super conscious of food allergies/restrictions & it's nice to be able to eat somewhere without wondering if you're accidentally eating something you can't/shouldn't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Any love for Taco del Mar? I think that's a step up from the Chipolte/Qdoba style Mexican food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Never heard of taco johns but in regards to tbell vs del the only suitable del is in Barstow on the way to Vegas. If you live in California there shouldn't be a shortage of legit taco places that you don't need to eat either of those garbage places (although I do have a weak spot for tbell when I'm drunk) LightningSpike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koljou Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Del Taco! - Their spicy jack quesadillas are awesome, whereas quesadillas at Taco Bell are always full of cold unmelted cheese (and TB cheese tastes fake and terrible anyway). Del Taco's beans are usually pretty good, whereas Taco Bell's are more like salty bean sauce. I've been to Taco John's a couple times while traveling and thought it was the worst. Taco Bell keeps their beans in a pump. Aka, they pump your beans onto your tortilla. When I was at Del Taco today I saw they had all their uncooked beans in plastic tupperware so I'm guessing they don't use the pump method. Just for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Taco Bell keeps their beans in a pump. Aka, they pump your beans onto your tortilla. When I was at Del Taco today I saw they had all their uncooked beans in plastic tupperware so I'm guessing they don't use the pump method. Just for reference. As long as it's sanitary and doesn't affect flavor, Taco Bell could keep their beans in an old boot for all I care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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