We ranked Taco Bell’s most popular menu items—from worst to best (2024)

There's technically nothing wrong with the Bell's soft tacos, but there'snothing exceptional about them either. Treat yourself to an upgrade and spring fora mind-blowingly delicious Doritos Locos taco or go all out with a Cheesy Gordita Crunch—both will fill you up faster than the softie.

You might think to yourself, 'It's only a dollar—I might as well toss in a Cheesy Roll Up in case I'm hungry later.'Save your dollar, unless you've got a picky kid in the car. This stripped-down, rolled-up quesadilla is rubbery and bland at best.

There are certain things that Taco Bell does really, really well—like mashing up menu items and coating taco shells in Doritos dust. But when it comes to burritos, there's plenty to be desired. This excessively cheesy five-layer monstrosity is no exception. By the time you get it home, the seasoned beef, beans, sour cream, cheese and nacho cheese have melded together into a sticky, gloppy mess.

Taco Bell is for late nights, of course. But breakfast? The Bell has several morning items, including a Breakfast Quesadilla that comes with a choice of meat(bacon, sausage, steak) and scrambled eggs layering into a classic quesadilla. A breakfast quesadilla as a concept ison point, butin this case, the eggs are a bit too much.

What's not to love about tortilla chips smothered in nacho cheese sauce, seasoned beef, beans, sour cream and tomatoes? The truth of the matter is this dish is deeply dependent on how evenly the kitchen layers those ingredients, but we've rarely seen it gotoo wrong. For a bit of a kick,add pickled jalapeños to the party.

There's not much in the way of desserts at Taco Bell, but the Cinnabon Delights beckon if you crave a sweet fix. Each poppable nugget is crammed with icing, fried to golden-brown perfection and rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Too bad that they're just a little bit dry.

Sometimes, only a quesadilla will do the trick. We get it. Fortunately, Taco Bell has a decent option. Hunks of chicken swim in a sea of cheese and creamy jalapeño sauce, the latter of which gives the whole thing a nice kick without being overpowering. Psst! You can make it a Supreme for under a buck, which gets you some diced tomatoes and sour cream—suitable upgrades in our book.

A beloved menu staple that finally returned in 2022 and is now billed as a permanentitem,Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza is not a pizza at all, but stacked layers of seasoned beef, refried beans, "Mexican Pizza sauce," shredded cheese, and two crispy flour shells. It's nostalgic and has a loyal following, butit sogs quickly and isn't as flavorful as other specialties.

There's an entire Reddit thread dedicated to the fact that Cheesy Fiesta Potatoesdeserve some extra love, and we don't disagree. Hunks of soft, seasoned potato are coated in warm nacho cheese sauce before getting a dollop of sour cream on top. *Chef's kiss.*

It's honestly shocking that this teal-hued beverage doesn't taste like battery acid. It's sweet but subtle with a hint of citrus that keeps you coming back for more. Perfect for washing down a Doritos Locos taco.

The queen of the Value Menu, these rotini-shaped dessert crisps are a no-brainer. There's a good chance you'll devour every last cinnamon-dusted twist before you get home from the drive-thru, but that's half the fun, right?

ThisCravings Menu must-order is the perfect add-on to your favorite Bell order. Loaded withcrispy, seasoned potatoes (think: home fries), and topped with crunchy lettuce, shredded cheese, and a creamy chipotle sauce, this soft taco packs a modest punch. But the combination is balanced and always leaves one wanting more.

There's something about the addition of salty, cheesy Doritos dust that takes a regular old hardshell taco to the next level. Ever since these bad boys joined the menu,we don't really want to eat a taco that doesn't leaveour fingers covered in bright orange residue.

The Crunchwrap Supreme is the fast-foodgods' gift to stoners.Thespaceship-shapedhandheldisjam-packed with beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and a tostada shell. Just be sure to eat it fast so that the ingredients don't get mushy.

A study in texture and flavor, the Cheesy Gordita Crunch really does have it all. The warm, pillowy wrap cradles a crunchy hard shell that's hiding a treasure trove of seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce and spicy ranch. It's all glued together with even more cheese—for good measure, of course. It's no wonder thishandheld is the shining star of Taco Bell's entire menu.

A favorite among vegetarians and meat-eaters, the Chalupa Supreme can be stuffed with black beans or beef, making it an easy crowd-pleaser. But the star of the show is the thick, soft shell that's like a warm hug for your mouth.This dish has no faults, and no Taco Bell order is complete without a Chalupa.