Imagine getting $100 and having the option to spend it on whatever you want at your favorite fast food chain. That's exactly what Delish editor Khidr had the privilege of doing (we are dedicated journalists over here) at Taco Bell—and his favorite menu items weren't the most expensive.
Best Menu Items For Your Money
Value Menu: Reaper Ranch Double Stacked Taco: $1.00
You get a soft shell AND hard shell in one taco, making it the greatest combo of soft and crunchy possible. We also must mention the reaper ranch sauce...it's not for the faint of heart.
Tacos: Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco: $2.25
Whoever decided to create a massive Doritos-flavored taco shell deserves the Nobel prize. Doritos and tacos are the dynamic duo we never knew we needed.
Quesadillas: Steak Quesadilla: $4.49
Sure, you could get the chicken quesadilla for the same price, but steak feels fancier. Plus, the serving of steak packed in these quesadillas make you feel like you're genuinely balling on a budget. TL;DR: Getting four lil triangles of cheesy-steaky-happiness for under $5 is a STEAL.
Specialties: Cheesy Gordita Crunch: $3.59
The blanket of soft pita bread wrapped around the hard shell in this menu item makes you wonder why Taco Bell doesn't make more pita bread tacos. Seriously. The cheese blend melting with the beef, lettuce, and tomato all snuggled in pita bread is a fast food lover's paradise. This is food innovation at its finest.
Party Pack: Nachos Party Pack: $9.99
Taco Bell wasn't messing around when they said these were their biggest nachos ever (served in a massive 18" box), feeding a party of (in our opinion) at least five people. Whether you're headed to a party, leaving one, or alone in your bed—no judgment—this party pack is calling your name. Did we mention it includes guac? Because it does.
Drinks: Baja Blast Freeze: $3.89
If you're familiar with Taco Bell's famous Baja Blast, you'll be obsessed with the slushie version. It's smooth, refreshing, and is begging for you to add a little bit of tequila to it.
Still hungry? Check out Khidr's review of Chick-fil-A.
Editor's Note: Prices are for Manhattan, New York City. Taco Bell prices vary by location.
