Eating at Taco Bell, what would you order ?

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  • eazy_
    eazy_ Posts: 516 Member
    nothing.
  • Lochlyn_D
    Lochlyn_D Posts: 492 Member
    Who cares, it's all the same three ingredients.

    You got yer tortilla:
    Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine, Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Ground Corn treated with Lime, Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed Oil, Citric Acid), Contains less than 2% of the following: Salt, Fumaric Acid, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (use as Preservatives).

    You got yer cheese:
    Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto), Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack And American Cheese With Peppers [Monterey Jack And American Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Lactic Acid], Anti-Caking Agent.

    You got yer beans:
    Water, Black Beans, Onion, Canola Oil, Flavor (Filtered Water, Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Salt, Corn Starch, Corn Oil, Flavoring, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder And Turmeric), Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Chili Powder (Chili Peppers, Spices, Garlic And Silicon Dioxide (Free Flow Agent)), Granulated Garlic, Granulated Onion, Chili Powder (A Blend Of Chili Peppers With Not More Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking).

    You got yer rice:
    Rice (Raw): Enriched Precooked Parboiled Long Grain Rice [Rice, Niacin, Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Thiamine Mononitrate (Thiamine), Folic Acid]. Seasoning: Maltodextrin, Salt, Tomato Powder, Potassium Chloride, Spices, Dehydrated Onion, Yeast Extract, Dehydrated Tomatoes, Citric Acid, Extractives Of Paprika (Color), Paprika (Color), Dehydrated Green Bell Pepper, Dehydrated Red Bell Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Garlic Extractives (Contains Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup Solids), Onion Extractives (Contains Onion Powder, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Trehalose), Natural Flavors, And Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking. Oil: High-Oleic Low-Linolenic Canola Oil, TBHQ (To Protect Flavor), Dimethylpolysiloxane (An Antifoaming Agent).

    And if you wanna be crazy, you got some steak right herre:
    Beef, Water, Seasoning [Modified Potato and Corn Starch, Salt, Tomato Powder, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Green Bell Pepper Powder, Onion Powder, Carrageenan, Spices, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Maltodextrin (Corn, Potato, Tapioca), Dehydrated Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Salt, Carmel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor), Citric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Trehalose, Natural Flavors, Inactivated Yeast, And Less Than 2% Soybean Oil, And Silicon Dioxide Added As Processing Aids], Potassium Phosphates, Sodium Phosphates, Bromelin-Salt Blend (Salt, Bromelin, Propylene Glycol As Anti-dusting Agent). Sauce: Water, Seasoning [Tomato Powder, Caramel Color, Green Bell Pepper Powder, Onion Powder, Maltodextrin (Corn, Potato, Tapioca), Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Salt, Soybean Oil, Spices, Dehydrated Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor), Citric Acid, Trehalose, Natural Flavors, Inactivated Yeast, And Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added As A Processing Aid].

    :laugh:

    No matter how you slice it, it's beef, cheese and bread.
  • Cheeky_0102
    Cheeky_0102 Posts: 408 Member
    my rule with fast food is grilled chicken, no cheese, still expect 500 calories
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    No matter how you slice it, it's beef, cheese and bread.

    Tortilla:
    Masa (corn, lime), salt, water.

    Cheese:
    Monterey Jack Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes)

    Beef:
    Beef, ground.
  • Tiznonay
    Tiznonay Posts: 124 Member
    The Doritos tacos there are a revelation! And not THAT bad for ya, really. I get a couple of em for lunch maybe once every week or two. It's like 400 calories - decent amount of protein. Fits in my diet no prob
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    I hate Taco Bell. Blech.
  • annasor70
    annasor70 Posts: 187 Member
    I am vegan so would order a veganized dish but would only eat here when being naughty anyhow ;) A vegan option is always healthier than meat or dairy to my mind though.

    Chips and guacamole or pico de gallo would be healthy enough. Cilantro rice, black beans, and Mexican rice—and all its salsas are vegan.
    Maybe the fresco bean burrito, the veggie Cantina bowl without sauce, or the regular bean burrito without cheese.
    Several of Taco Bell's other dishes can be veganized simply by omitting a few ingredients. The 7-Layer Burrito can be vegan with five layers— I would just forgo the cheese and sour cream. The tacos, nachos, and Mexican pizzas are vegan when you ask them to hold the meat, cheese, and sour cream.
    This type of food is not my favourite but in a pinch or on the road I would be able to make do :)
  • jimandpam87
    jimandpam87 Posts: 62 Member
    Old me: Taco Bell? BLECH

    New me: O mighty Cool Ranch Doritos Locos tacos, I bow down to thee

    (which is weird, b/c I don't particularly like Cool Ranch Doritos...go figure).
  • mdoyle28
    mdoyle28 Posts: 62 Member
    2 chicken soft tacos and a side of rice...I do no cheese though.
  • rla331
    rla331 Posts: 27 Member
    No we won't tell you it's ok to eat Taco Bell.

    I was thinking the same thing.


    That's good, because she wasn't asking permission. Maybe re-read the original post?
  • mojohowitz
    mojohowitz Posts: 900 Member
    Eh... just read the post. Too much work.

    Old me would order crappy salty chalupas and burritos.
    New me.3 fresco chicken soft tacos. Diet Dew.
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    I eat the same thing now that i used to - just not as often and I plan room in my calories for it: xxl grilled stuffed chicken burrito, no guac or sour cream. it is like 800 calories but oh so yummy.
  • Emisole
    Emisole Posts: 65
    Chicken soft tacos aren't too bad.
  • learninmama
    learninmama Posts: 49 Member
    I used to eat there all the time....

    I don't for multiple reasons-
    1.) My hubby's new allergies...prevents us from eating out 99% of places...who would have thought that would be something helpful ha ha :)

    2.) I like to know exactly what is going into my food now

    3.) I can make something with less calories that tastes better at home
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    Back when I would actually eat there - anything on the menu.

    Now.... I'd order water. I guess it helps that I haven't seen a Taco Bell in nearly 4 years.
  • holliebevineau
    holliebevineau Posts: 441 Member
    I guess I would'nt even go because after I finish deconstructing the food to have it better for me it just wont be as good. I mean without sour cream and xtra cheese and chips.
  • wswilliams67
    wswilliams67 Posts: 938 Member
    ack... there's a reason the food is so cheap there...
  • dpollet2
    dpollet2 Posts: 68 Member
    Just wanted to mention that Taco Bell does NOT put lard in their refried beans. They may not be healthy, but they are vegan!

    I get the same thing everytime I go...seven layer burrito add red sauce.
  • aloranger7708
    aloranger7708 Posts: 422 Member
    As a kid - 6 hard shell tacos and a huge soda

    College years - Either 3 hard shell tacos and a crunchwrap, or a 5-layer burrito and 3 tacos

    Now - One crunchwrap or a couple tacos
  • lollyjenny98712
    lollyjenny98712 Posts: 10
    used to: 7 layer burrito with a crunchwrap supreme
    now: i havent eaten at taco bell since i started dieting but when i do it will be a fresco chicken soft taco and a side of black beans
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Glass of water then leave!
  • KAYRRIE
    KAYRRIE Posts: 201 Member
    Ok, so I used to order the XXL Nachos and probably 3 dorito taco supremes. I now would order 2 taco frescos and depending how many calories I worked off, possibly a chicken gordita fresco. And for those that don't know, the fresco just means no cheese and no sour cream. I always look at the nutritional value of everything first now then decide from there.
  • Lovemydounts
    Lovemydounts Posts: 199 Member
    First I pass Taco Bell & head to McDonald's if I was going to have a cheat day lol ...butt ill pass on crap food
  • sgrubby
    sgrubby Posts: 103 Member
    There is a Taco Bell right outside the gym I go to. The old me didn't eat there and the new me doesn't either. I never liked fast food of any kind. Fast food didn't make me fat. Eating huge amounts of high calorie, home cooked food, along with lots of chocolate ice cream and no exercise. That's what made me fat. EAT LESS, MOVE MORE.
  • ChristinaR720
    ChristinaR720 Posts: 1,186
    I used to love Taco Bell, but I would much rather just make my own authentic Mexican food at home (hubby is Mexican). Nothing against it, though. The real stuff is just sooo much better!
  • cathyfowler662
    cathyfowler662 Posts: 120 Member
    Before: 2-3 Crunchy Beef Tacos 170 cals each

    Now: 2-3 Crunchy Beef Tacos 170 cals each.

    I haven't changed what I eat out. Just how much I will eat. It depends on how hungry I am.
  • CarolinaGirlinVA
    CarolinaGirlinVA Posts: 1,508 Member
    I go through phases of craving Taco Bell, haven't had one in a while...until now. Thank GOD hubby won't be home tonight to run to the border for me, and I refuse to wake three sleeping kids to hit the drive thru!

    Honestly, I prefer Moe's...but eating there is worse than Taco Bell. I used to eat the Homewrecker burrito (1085 cal) or nachos (1656 cal) and that's not including the drink...I avoid Moe's now.

    If at Taco Bell, I would get 2 steak soft tacos, bean burrito (hold the onions), nachos and pepsi. (1460 cal)

    Now: 1 steak soft taco, 1 bean burrito fresco, water with lemon (610).
  • mrshoneydew
    mrshoneydew Posts: 253
    I used to eat there often. But ever since I started to get serious about losing weight last year, I've only been there twice and that was because I was out with family and they stopped there.

    Old order:
    2 Cheesy bean and rice burritos (490 calories)
    1 cheese quesadilla (480 calories)
    Total= 1460 calories!!! :noway:

    New order:
    Cantina Bowl- Veggie (540 calories)
    Total= 540 calories
  • poe510
    poe510 Posts: 35 Member
    so why did you post?
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Two crunchy tacos. And sometimes an order of nachos. No different.

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