Taco Bell Cantina — Review by Tasty
Hollywood, United States — Mexican-inspired fast food
Tasty attended a nostalgic 2016-themed event at Taco Bell Cantina in Hollywood to try items from their decades menu. The reviewer praised all four items, particularly the Mexi Melt and caramel apple empanada, with menu items that perfectly delivered on nostalgic flavors. The event featured fun activities like a photo booth, customized drinks, and a DJ playing 2016 hits.
What was great: Naked chicken chalupa, Beefy Crunch burrito with flamin' hot Fritos and nacho cheese sauce, Mexi Melt, caramel apple empanada with golden crispy pastry and warm apple slices
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The Tasty team sampled all four items from the Taco Bell decades menu, starting with the naked chicken chalupa, which immediately transported the reviewer back to high school and evoked strong nostalgic feelings. The Beefy Crunch burrito arrived next, featuring its signature combination of crunchy flamin' hot Fritos, rice, and nacho cheese sauce. The burrito was so successful that it earned immediate cheers from the reviewers, with one taster commenting that it tasted exactly as they remembered it.
The Mexi Melt was the item the reviewer was most anticipating, and it did not disappoint, delivering on its promise of satisfying comfort food. To close out the meal, the caramel apple empanada provided the perfect dessert finale, featuring a golden crispy pastry exterior encasing warm apple slices that created a delightful contrast of textures.
The Experience
The event at Taco Bell Cantina went far beyond a simple menu tasting. The venue was set up as a full 2016 throwback experience, complete with a photo booth where guests could capture memories, flower crown accessories to enhance the nostalgic vibe, and customized drinks to complement their meals. The highlight of the post-meal experience was hitting the dance floor where a DJ was spinning some of the best hits from 2016, creating an immersive trip back in time.
Value and Pricing
While specific prices were not mentioned in the review, these items are now available at all Taco Bell locations, making them accessible to the general public at standard Taco Bell pricing.
Notable Moments
Feel like I'm back in high school. This was everything to me.
This tastes just like I remember.
The Verdict
This nostalgic Taco Bell experience successfully delivered on its promise of bringing back beloved menu items that resonated with customers from 2016. The restaurant is best for anyone seeking comfort food with sentimental value or those looking to relive their favorite fast-food memories from the past.