It was tested earlier this year in Knoxville, TN and looks to make an appearance nationwide some time next year.
Regular Taco Bell eaters will probably notice that the Grilled Stuft Nacho draws cues from the Crunchwrap Supreme, with a folded shape and grilled tortilla.
I thought the triangle shape was a clever gimmick and it felt a lot like a giant, slightly-crispy-but-mostly-soft tortilla chip in my hand and added some fun to the eating experience.
The flavors inside is the typical Taco Bell mix and generally works well. I got a good mix of beef, cheese, nacho sauce, and sour cream. The zesty nacho sauce is similar to Taco Bell's lava sauce but without the spice.
While the balance was pretty good, I did fell like it could have used more chips and cheese for a more nacho-like feel.
Overall, the Grilled Stuft Nacho is a pretty good menu item that should play well to Taco Bell's core audience. Like a lot of the brand's limited-time offers, it doesn't bring much newness to the menu (other than the zesty nacho sauce) but adds an oft overlooked component: fun.
Nutritional Info - Taco Bell Grilled Stuft Nacho (194g)
Calories - 570 (290 from Fat)
Fat - 32g (Saturated Fat - 7g)
Sodium - 960mg
Carbs - 56g (Sugar - 6g)
Protein - 14g
This will be great with vodka or gin.
ReplyDeleteI wish they offered a hotter version of these, even the lava sauce is very mild to me. I am thinking dave's insanity or blair's after death/mega death levels of heat.
ReplyDeleteStill looks great for a late night after the bar snack.
I like the way you think!
ReplyDeleteThis isn't new... At least on the east coast it's been a seasonal item for 2 or 3 years.
ReplyDeleteSo basically they decided to copy Sierra Mist?
ReplyDeleteI'm a Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash addict (last year I bought at least 20 of the 2-liter bottles...all for myself), so it'll be interesting to try Sprite's take on a cranberry version. I do like Sprite more than Sierra Mist when it comes to their regular versions, but I don't know if that will translate over to the cranberry versions.
ReplyDeleteThis could be awesome if they fry it.
ReplyDeleteThat looks pretty tasty. Although I'd prefer shredded chicken in there.
ReplyDeleteI think you're at the super high tolerance for spicy if lava sauce is "very mild." I think at that point you just have to carry around your own.
ReplyDeleteThat's completely doable when it comes out though.
ReplyDeleteLooks pretty cool, especially if they could bring it out at the $.99 or $1.29 price point like the limited-edition burritos...
ReplyDeleteVodka has a new best friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally in agreement with you. I have to bring a couple of bottles with me to bump up the heat levels of even "extra hot" menu items. Waiters and waitresses always tell me to be careful and then are surprised when I douse my Chinese food with half a container of chili paste or eat raw habaneros on my nachos. Is Dave's Insanity hot sauce truly hot? I've been wanting to try it but I figured it probably wasn't all that spicy since most sauces aren't. Melinda's Naga Jolokia sauce is the closest thing I've found to actually being a "hot sauce."
ReplyDeleteThat is the first thing I thought of too!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to be on the lookout for that. I'm continually on a quest to find something that is indeed "too hot" for me. I haven't found it yet, but maybe that will do it!
ReplyDeleteAre you married to Pepsi Co, theyve taken alot of things from C.C.as well
ReplyDeleteI think both Coke and Pepsi are equally guilty of copying each other's ideas... it's just how the business works.
ReplyDeleteThis pretty much just a beefy crunch burrito in a triangular form. It has beef, nacho cheese, the new cheese sauce, sour cream, and red strips. To be honest, it taste pretty bland.
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