Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Contrary to what some people may think, Cinco de Mayo has absolutely nothing to do with Hellman’s or Miracle Whip. Apparently it’s a day commemorating the victory of some Mexican forces over those snooty French back in the mid 1800s. Go figure.
I really don’t know much about the holiday, except that the awesome mexican restaurant around the corner is always beyond mobbed on this day, with shouts of “cerveza” heard in between mariachi bands. So in honor of this day, I give you the most-demanded list of all time:
Top Five Best Taco Bell Foods
5. Bean Burrito
Lame you say? I say, “Tu es estupido!” Usually hidden on the value meal menu (I’d say the “99 cents menu” but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore), this fairly simplistic burrito is not only super tasty, but it’s damn filling too. Great way to help keep you under budget. I wonder if Rachel Ray’s aware of this one…
4. Beef & Potato Burrito
I laughed at this one the first time I saw it. Beef? Potatoes? In a burrito? Yeah, right. And then I had one. And then I had another. And then I couldn’t stop. There’s just something about those tiny little crunchy potatoes that make bunnies and rainbows appear in your head as you savor every last bite.
3. Gordita Baja (with chicken)
I’m not a fan of the ground beef at the Bell, so I usually get chicken instead. And the Baja Gordita is just amazing. That soft pita-like shell… that ranch-like dressing. Es delicioso!
2. Grilled Stuft Burrito (with steak)
Oh man. I always forgot how good and how filling this one is and, of course, over order and then get over full and then super nauseous. Awesome. The grilled soft shell holds the perfect contents together: beans, rice, three cheeses, a creamy Pepper Jack sauce, and salsa. This one is like an entire meal wrapped into a tiny little package. (Trust me, that picture looks disgusting, but the real thing is awesomeness.)
1. Nacho Double Decker Taco
This one’s not always available but like the “McRib,” when this super artery-clogger comes around, you better stock up. Can’t decide between a soft shell or hard shell? Then have both! Stuck together with some refried beans, the only thing that puts this one over the top is the gallons of nacho cheese it so generously offers your taste buds.
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Comments
I think you should add the Beef Meximelt and the Mexican Pizza. Yum. Now I just might have to go grab a FourthMeal. Thanks a lot, Andrew. 
Jason - I hear ya. It’s one thing to sit down in an authentic place eating enchiladas suizas… but at 11 p.m. when you’ve got the munchies, nothing beats a run for the border.
Tish - Y’know, I was very tempted to add the meximelt. That’s one of the hidden gems of the Bell menu!!! It probably woulda been #6 on my list. I don’t think I’ve ever tried the pizza though… And you’re more then welcome. Heh…
You did an excellent job of summarizing Taco Bell’s best menu items for the dollar. I agree with your rankings, and especially with the fact that the Taco Bell ground beef is worth avoiding. Always gotta go chicken or steak, or even bean, but not the ground beef there.
I live in a very Latino area so I’ve gotten used to dining at authentic Mexican restaurants and snubbing Taco Bell but now you’ve got me craving it. I would add - 7 layer burrito and pintos/cheese.