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Chipotle Just Replaced A Beloved Menu Item And Some Fans Aren't Having It: 'Guess I Won't Be Going'

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:01:19 +0000

Chipotle recently introduced two new items to its menu, but in doing so, also removed a long-standing customer favorite. The fan response has been withering.

For The Best Fast Food Mexican Breakfast, Avoid This Popular Chain (No, Not Taco Bell)

staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Fast food chains love to roll out unwarranted changes every now and then, and for this popular chain, it didn't do its Mexican breakfast menu any good.

Review: I'm Obsessed With Taco Bell's New You Seem Pretty Pink For A Baja Blast From Olivia Rodrigo

staff@thetakeout.com (Jennifer Richmond) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:45:17 +0000

Taco Bell's team-up with Olivia Rodrigo has produced a winner in You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast -- a limited-time drink with a pink lemonade twist.

The Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Maria Scinto) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0000

Fast food restaurants are not slowing down with the menu updates this August, but not everything has been a success. These are the best of the bunch.

The Best Taco Bell Breakfast Item, Hands Down

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Taco Bell may not be the first fast food joint you think of when you need a quick morning meal, but maybe it should be. Here's our favorite item.

Order A Better Chipotle Bowl With These 5 Tricks

staff@thetakeout.com (Michelle Yee) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Chipotle is becoming more expensive because of inflation. Here are five tricks to getting a better Chipotle bowl at this fast-casual restaurant.

The Hands-Down Cheapest Meal At 7 Popular Fast Food Chains In 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Cassie Womack) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Getting a good deal at a fast food restaurant can feel like a far-gone dream these days, but here are the cheapest meals at seven fast food chains in 2026.

Taco Bell's Wacky New Menu Items Have Fans Split Between Hate And Love — 'All Garbage'

staff@thetakeout.com (Rolland Judd) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:52:26 +0000

Other than Taco Bell, few fast food chains get fans so riled up over new menu items. Their love and hatred for the wacky products are all over social media.

Review: Taco Bell's Tajín Menu Gets A Lot Right, But Holds Back Where It Counts

staff@thetakeout.com (Fletcher Huntley) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:14:33 +0000

Taco Bell teamed up with the sour, spicy, and savory kick of Tajín for some limited-time menu items. We got our hands on the tacos to see how this duo fares.

The Popular Fast Food Chain You Didn't Realize Serves A Mean Mexican Breakfast

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

A good breakfast menu is hard to find, especially if you're looking for Mexican-inspired breakfast food. This popular fast food chain is a good option.

8 New Menu Items That The Internet Tore Apart Worse Than The Big Arch

staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Fast food chains have been getting creative trying to draw customers back in, but these eight new menu items are having the exact opposite effect.

5 Value Menu Items That Punch Well Above Their Weight In 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Lottë Reford) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

The value menu has seen better days, but restaurant chains are trying to find ways to make their food affordable for people. These five value items prove it.

Even Taco Bell Knows Bacon Makes Everything Better: Crispy Chicken Chipotle Bacon Melt Burrito Review

staff@thetakeout.com (Michael Palan) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:23 +0000

Is Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Chipotle Bacon Melt Burrito a heart-melter or a heartbreaker? I took one out to tell all in this chew and review.

9 Fast Food Chains Only People On The West Coast Get To Enjoy (Sorry East Coasters)

staff@thetakeout.com (Moriah House) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

We're not talking about McDonald's, Taco Bell, or Subway here. These West Coast fast food chains are heavy hitters, despite having far fewer locations.

Taco Bell Failed In Mexico: Here's Why Chipotle Is Trying It Anyway

staff@thetakeout.com (Kat Olvera) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:19:29 +0000

Taco Bell famously suffered colossal failure when it tried to expand to Mexico, but Chipotle might have a better chance at success. Here's why.

The Cheap Taco Bell Menu Item That Reddit Thinks Is A Rip-Off

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000

One of the promises of fast food is that what you're getting will be affordable, but this Taco Bell menu item is one Redditors say isn't worth the money.

If You Wanna Be KFC, Change Your Name': Taco Bell's New Menu Items Have Some Fans Fed Up

staff@thetakeout.com (Cassie Womack) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:02:27 +0000

Taco Bell has announced its latest menu revamp and reactions online aren't exactly beaming. Some customers are apparently tired of the chicken boom.

Some Taco Bell Locations Aren't Serving These 4 Toppings For A Very 'Explosive' Reason

staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:44:35 +0000

If the Taco Bell you normally go to isn't offering some of the typical taco toppings you see on the menu, it is probably for the best. Here's why.

The Long-Gone Taco Bell Side Dish That Fans Still Mourn

staff@thetakeout.com (Paul Gaita) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Plenty of menu items have come and gone from Taco Bell, but this side dish is one that fans still talk about online with feelings of pure nostalgia.

I Tried And Ranked 13 Taco Bell Breakfast Items

staff@thetakeout.com (Carmen Varner) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Taco Bell's breakfast menu has been around for over a decade, and but which item offers the most bang for your buck? We tried and ranked the entire menu.