Latest Taco Bell Commercials .... featuring ... <drum roll> .... Doritos!!

[T2T]

What you say? Dorito chips with combo meals at Taco Bell? Yes, according to the commercials I've watched. Has Taco Bell reached the point of where they can no longer get creative in their kitchens to toss something else at us for $.89 that they have to sell bagged Doritos instead? As if the 7-layer gut bomb wasn't enough ... now, you'll get to chase it down with a bag of Doritos and a Pepsi.

Why didn't they just add a small package of their corn chips with salsa to the combo rather than Nacho Cheese Doritos? Seems a bit more authentic to me.

 

[highfigh]

What you say? Dorito chips with combo meals at Taco Bell? Yes, according to the commercials I've watched. Has Taco Bell reached the point of where they can no longer get creative in their kitchens to toss something else at us for $.89 that they have to sell bagged Doritos instead? As if the 7-layer gut bomb wasn't enough ... now, you'll get to chase it down with a bag of Doritos and a Pepsi.

Why didn't they just add a small package of their corn chips with salsa to the combo rather than Nacho Cheese Doritos? Seems a bit more authentic to me.

Taco Bell and Doritos are owned by Pepsi, so why is this a surprise?

 

[T2T]

Taco Bell and Doritos are owned by Pepsi, so why is this a surprise?

Correct. I'm aware of the Pepsi, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Frito Lay arrangement. It just seems odd to toss out a package of chips with a combo meal from Taco Bell. I realize it's done this way at Subway and many other sandwich shops, but I feel that Taco Bell could have been a bit more creative.

 

[MinusTheBear]

As long as I can get some soft shell tacos, fries supreme and as many hot sauce packages I want I will remain happy.

 

[highfigh]

Correct. I'm aware of the Pepsi, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Frito Lay arrangement. It just seems odd to toss out a package of chips with a combo meal from Taco Bell. I realize it's done this way at Subway and many other sandwich shops, but I feel that Taco Bell could have been a bit more creative.

I'm still waiting for Taco Bell to come up with a KFC Boneless Wing burrito and Cheese, Sausage, Mushroom & Onion Taco Pizza.

 

[Chu Gai]

Taco Bell and Doritos are owned by Pepsi, so why is this a surprise?

Taco Bell is owned by Yum! Brands.

 

[lsiberian]

Taco Bell is owned by Yum! Brands.

Yes they were spun off with KFC several years ago, but I believe Pepsi still has significant holdings in Taco Bell.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Offtopic:
I'm a very rare visitor in fast food joints, but yesterday I had "Route 66" (Mushrooms/Onions/Swiss) burger at the Roosevelt Field Mall (LI) Johnny Rockets and it was YAMMM !!!!! Even my wife - typically beef/ham hater - loved it

 

[majorloser]

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[lsiberian]

Offtopic:
I'm a very rare visitor in fast food joints, but yesterday I had "Route 66" (Mushrooms/Onions/Swiss) burger at the Roosevelt Field Mall (LI) Johnny Rockets and it was YAMMM !!!!! Even my wife - typically beef/ham hater - loved it

That's because the quality of burgers are usually decided by the cook. This is why some Sonic's have amazing burgers and some have terrible ones. A wait is always a good thing at a burger joint. Most places overcook them too.

 

[10010011]

Why didn't they just add a small package of their corn chips with salsa to the combo rather than Nacho Cheese Doritos? Seems a bit more authentic to me.

A "combo meal" should come with a side of rice and beans.

THAT is authentic.

 

[Audioholics]

I find that I save a lot of time, steps and pain by doing the following:

When considering going to Taco Bell, just cut out the whole middle part. Take your money, and throw it directly into the toilet.

 

[GlocksRock]

I find that I save a lot of time, steps and pain by doing the following:

When considering going to Taco Bell, just cut out the whole middle part. Take your money, and throw it directly into the toilet.

The same can be said about pretty much all food... Taco Bell at least tastes good.

 

[T2T]

The same can be said about pretty much all food... Taco Bell at least tastes good.

Yeah, but it needs sauce!!! You ever try driving and adding 3 packets of Fire sauce to a burrito? You make a texter look like a perfect driver.

I wish they'd just ask you at the time they're being made if you'd like the sauce added at that time. I think there would be a lot more happy campers.

I find that I save a lot of time, steps and pain by doing the following:

When considering going to Taco Bell, just cut out the whole middle part. Take your money, and throw it directly into the toilet.

When I was experiencing some gall bladder issues 6 or so years back, I'd curse Taco Bell as I thought they were giving me food poisoning. It turns out, the grease was just causing the gall bladder to act up. Once I had the gall bladder removed, I know I couldn't eat their food for at least 6 months. Even now, it's a rare occasion when I do.

 

[Shock]

You only eat Taco Bell when you need to clear out your system.

 

[MinusTheBear]

You only eat Taco Bell when you need to clear out your system.

Ditto. TB is also very good the morning/afternoon after a heavy night of drinking.

 

[highfigh]

I find that I save a lot of time, steps and pain by doing the following:

When considering going to Taco Bell, just cut out the whole middle part. Take your money, and throw it directly into the toilet.

What should I do with the hot sauce?

 

[T2T]

What should I do with the hot sauce?

You collect the packets of hot sauce and keep them at work. If you eat lunch at the office, use the packets to season your lunch with. Nothing like having some Fire sauce on some Hot Pockets.

 

[Shock]

You collect the packets of hot sauce and keep them at work. If you eat lunch at the office, use the packets to season your lunch with. Nothing like having some Fire sauce on some Hot Pockets.

I collect the little crappy packets of hot sauce as well. They're sitting in the cup I keep twist ties and those little things that hold the bag of bread shut. What the heck are those things called anyways?

 

[son-yah-tive]

What you say? Dorito chips with combo meals at Taco Bell? Yes, according to the commercials I've watched. Has Taco Bell reached the point of where they can no longer get creative in their kitchens to toss something else at us for $.89 that they have to sell bagged Doritos instead? As if the 7-layer gut bomb wasn't enough ... now, you'll get to chase it down with a bag of Doritos and a Pepsi.

Why didn't they just add a small package of their corn chips with salsa to the combo rather than Nacho Cheese Doritos? Seems a bit more authentic to me.

The problem for me is, I like the Taco Bell chips better than Doritos anyway. That stinks. You can run to any store and get Doritos, but, you can't find Taco Bell chips anywhere else. Why do they have to mess with success!!