Taco Bell — Review by Daym Drops
Plainville, United States — Mexican Fast Food
Daym Drops visits Taco Bell in Plainville to review the new Steak Street Fajita menu item and finds it to be a standout product with powerful onion, jalapeno, and cream sauce flavors, though the steak itself is barely noticeable. The Strawberry Refresca drink impresses with its bold strawberry flavor and natural ingredients, earning high praise and a request for more flavor variations.
What was great: Steak Street Fajitas with their powerful jalapeno and cream sauce flavors, Strawberry Refresca drink which is bold and flavorful with natural wild strawberries, Nacho Cheese which has excellent taste and quality
What could improve: Stale Cinnamon Twists that lacked freshness and crispness, Cinnamon Sugar Turtles that were not tasty, Drive-thru execution resulting in stale chips and cheese items compared to fresh quality expected
The Dishes
The Steak Street Fajitas are the main event of this review, arriving as a soft chalupa-style shell packed with steak, raw onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and a cream sauce base that the reviewer compares to mayo. While the steak itself is barely detectable due to the overwhelming presence of other flavors, the combination works well with powerful jalapeno spiciness and a tangy kick. The reviewer receives two of these and praises them highly. The Chips and Cheese arrives hot and fresh with excellent nacho cheese quality that the reviewer lovingly compares to government assistance cheese blocks from the 1980s, creating a nostalgic moment about flavor and value. The Strawberry Refresca drink becomes an unexpected highlight, featuring wild strawberries and bold strawberry flavor that impresses the reviewer who claims it to be the best thing to drink at Taco Bell. However, the Cinnamon Twists are notably stale and disappointing, lacking the expected crispness and freshness. The Cinnamon Sugar Turtles also fail to impress and are quickly dismissed from the review.
The Experience
The visit occurs at a drive-thru location in Plainville, which the reviewer notes is the source of the quality issues. The service interaction is straightforward with staff asking about meal preferences and drink options. The reviewer expresses frustration that the drive-thru experience resulted in stale items, stating he would have received better quality by going inside the restaurant. The tone is casual and friendly with the staff, though the reviewer emphasizes the importance of quality control in drive-thru operations.
Value and Pricing
The total order comes to approximately 18.86 dollars, which prompts the reviewer to comment on Taco Bell's rising prices. He notes that Taco Bell is traditionally known for affordability, allowing customers to spend five dollars and get weeks of eating, but expresses concern about creeping price increases that put it closer to premium chains like Shake Shack.
Notable Moments
This is the best nacho cheese in the world. The Taco Bell nacho cheese. This nacho cheese from my childhood. I remember this nacho cheese tastes like depression and hard times.
Taco Bell, do not get rid of the strawberry refresco, please. I ain't never had none of this. Matter of fact, I need you to add to this, Taco Bell. Go to the next step. Make a pineapple one. Go to the next step. Make a watermelon.
The reviewer also uses this video as an opportunity to promote Foodie Fanfest, offering VIP ticket upgrades to anyone who can correctly repeat his famous catchphrase Large Marge at the festival.
The Verdict
Despite some disappointments with stale sides, the Steak Street Fajitas and Strawberry Refresca earn five star ratings and enthusiastic endorsements. The reviewer recommends Taco Bell for anyone seeking flavorful new menu items, particularly the street fajitas which deliver on taste and value. However, he strongly advises going inside the restaurant rather than using the drive-thru to ensure items arrive fresh. This review is best for Taco Bell fans curious about new menu innovations and those nostalgic for classic flavors done right.