The Taste Bud: In which Kevin pursues a Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito

The Taste Bud: In which Kevin pursues a Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito

In the history of Food & Dining Magazine’s web site, dating back to around 2012, never once has “Taco Bell” been used as a tag.

Until today, that is. Take it away, Kevin Gibson.

The Taste Bud: The Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito Lives Among Us

I had finally given up on getting my hands around another Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito. For some time, I would ask and hope, and I often would be rewarded with a location that would make the classic ‘90s item for me, off-menu. But over the last few years, I finally stopped asking. Because when you hear “no” enough times, well, you lose hope.

I should have kept asking.

Recently, my friend Laura and I were talking about Taco Bell and the Chili Cheese Burrito came up. I bemoaned the fast-food oddity, which is a simple burrito tortilla wrapped around basic shredded cheese and chili. And that’s it.

She said, “There are a couple in Louisville that still have them.” Wait, what?

Click through to Kevin’s web site for the conclusion. It’s a BYOAA proposition (bring your own anti-acid).

Photo credit: Kevin Gibson.

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