Kurt Angle
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their current hot is basically sour
ill remain skeptical
ill remain skeptical
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Taco Bell to debut Diablo hot sauce on May 5th for limited time release
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Disappointing, Fire is so weak as it is, was hoping for something better on that end.
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All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
I had it this afternoon, it was barely hot, but it was indeed hot. It had a pretty good flavor though, it went well with the green sauce, but I do wish they'd give you more. They only gave one packet per item, so I only got three packets.
You mean their smokey ketchup? I remember that stuff, it didn't leave a very good impression.Still miss Fire-Roasted.
perfectchaos007
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Got you beat. I went through the drive thru today and ordered a salad and burrito. Asked for Diablo sauce, and was given ONE. Freakin. Packet.
I wonder taco bell employees were explicitly told to be stingy on the sauce because it was so hot that customers wouldn't need a handful like Mild/Hot/Fire. Its a ploy for them to save money on sauce packets
fivepersondude
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If you go to a fast food restaurant and want something spicy, be prepared to be underwhelmed. I hate the current(ish) ghost pepper craze. When I first tried ghost pepper I signed a waiver and that stuff was HOT! Unbelievably HOT! Bought some ghost pepper flakes immediately afterward, those were underwhelming. Maybe I am the 1% that expects spicy to be well... SPICY!
Edit: forgot this was Taco Bell, was thinking Wendy's with ghost pepper stuff, also Popeyes, etc.
Edit: forgot this was Taco Bell, was thinking Wendy's with ghost pepper stuff, also Popeyes, etc.
perfectchaos007
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Popeys red stick chicken was more spicy than their ghost pepper chicken, and the red stick chicken used tobasco peppers. That should tell you something.
Fast food places have to appeal to the lowest common denominator. They aren't going to serve something so spicy that it makes your mouth burn, but what they can do is market the product to make you THINK its extremely spicy, so when the customer tries it and eats it with ease, then they can have a sense of accomplishment and toughness after finishing their meal. clapping afterwords is mandatory
fivepersondude
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A more eloquently way of saying what I cannot at the moment. It's also something I cannot stand. Even at taco shops when I ask for jalapeños(they think that's spicy) I get weird looks. I need spicy foods, damnit.
That said, I will try this new sauce.
hastethedav
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I love spicy foods. But I put Taco Bell mild on everything. It's just the taste for me. Shits great.
Will be down for this if it comes my way though. Drop some on some Mac n cheese
Will be down for this if it comes my way though. Drop some on some Mac n cheese
Conor_Fool
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This sauce is incredible. 50x more spicy than fire (which still isn't saying too much) and a unique, almost tangy taste.
EDIT: Actually, after comparing it to fire and verde... it's a bit lacking. but at least it's actually spicy
EDIT: Actually, after comparing it to fire and verde... it's a bit lacking. but at least it's actually spicy
is the Canadian hot sauce equal to the American fire sauce? we only have mild and hot in Canada but the color of the packets match the hot and fire American options.
this is why you pull the dan ryckert and walk into the store, buy a couple tacos so you get a bag and dump the tray of hot sauce packets you want into it.
this is why you pull the dan ryckert and walk into the store, buy a couple tacos so you get a bag and dump the tray of hot sauce packets you want into it.
Meh who cares. A chain restaurant is never going to have a sauce that is actually hot. Their fire and volcano sauces barely qualify as spicy.
Some burger chain (Wendy's perhaps) was recently advertising some kind of Ghost pepper seasoning. I just imagine it's gotta be so diluted that it barely has any actual ghost pepper in a serving.
Some burger chain (Wendy's perhaps) was recently advertising some kind of Ghost pepper seasoning. I just imagine it's gotta be so diluted that it barely has any actual ghost pepper in a serving.
Blargonaut
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Fox Mulder
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The Wendy's shit is so weak.
Listen, nobody's expecting the Diablo sauce to really be That Hot. But that's cool, if you're a semi-regular Taco Bell-goer like me anyway. We don't really want the hot sauce for the heat, it's the flavor. And the new Diablo sauce has a really nice, somewhat lime-tasting flavor that's really refreshing!
You should get some of them. I got three today and it was the best moment of my life.
You should get some of them. I got three today and it was the best moment of my life.
perfectchaos007
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This post is following hyperbole with hyperbole. If that was literally the most depressing thing you've seen in weeks you lead a semi-charmed kinda life.
baby, baby
How does having sex make Taco Bell any less delicious? What the fuck is wrong (with you)?
Amentallica
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Sounds like you need some Taco Bell.
MasterCheeze
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I like the extra heat it's got over Fire, but I'm not really feeling the taste. Kinda a weird sour taste to it.
Enter the Dragon Punch
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Did you accidentally pour the Diablo sauce in your ass or something?
I'm laughing hard at this.
I genereally go with mild if I'm eating Taco Bell. Just because the sauce is sauce and not really a "salsa" sauce.
It's a hot sauce, not trying to be salsa. They have salsa separately though.
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All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
This is what I was told by the cashier, they could only give one packet per item. You could be right about the reason though, I usually do a hot, a Fire and a green. I just went with Diablo and green when I asked for the Diablo sauce.
doctorblurg
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I tried it and I honestly hated it, it was wayyyyy too sweet for me and the heat was even barely there. I'll stick to the fire sauce
iShouldGoPro
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"Welcome to Taco Bell, may I take your order"
"Hi, yes, do you guys have the new Diablo sauce?"
"Why yes we do!"
"Okay, I think it's important enough to have on the menu, don't you think? can I get two orders of the Diablo sauce please and that will be all"
"Hi, yes, do you guys have the new Diablo sauce?"
"Why yes we do!"
"Okay, I think it's important enough to have on the menu, don't you think? can I get two orders of the Diablo sauce please and that will be all"
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
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I don't get the hype for overly hot stuff. A little bit of heat on the back end, just to let you know it's there is plenty.
People who act like downing a couple of whatever buzzword 'hot pepper' is popular at the moment and then act like it's some sort of test of one's resolve are annoying as hell.
People who act like downing a couple of whatever buzzword 'hot pepper' is popular at the moment and then act like it's some sort of test of one's resolve are annoying as hell.
Perhaps different people have different tastes and preferences.
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All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
If you like hot stuff and add more heat as the years go on, eventually you might want something hotter. It's fairly simple and quite logical if you think about it. People that use the amount of piquance they like in their food to reinforce their ego are the same as anyone that uses anything to build themself up in their own mind.
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
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I do get that people like/react to foods differently... its just the ego thing; especially when that person then turns to you and tries to egg you on. "What?! I did it!" They then produce a big shit-eating grin "Come on! It's not that bad..."
They don't get your dislike of overly hot food, just like you don't get their obsession with it.
That said, whenever someone tries to peer pressure someone into drinking or eating something, it's super lame.
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All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
Assholes come in every shade, some like spicy food.
MoonsaultSlayer
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I prefer Fire because of the chunks/texture. They should do the same with Diablo. Maybe call it Fuego.
perfectchaos007
Member
agreed. Diablo has the texture of their mild sauce. I ate a few more packets today and its definitely spicy. Fire doesn't open up my sweat glands whereas this sauce did.
SaganIsGOAT
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Lmao
Tarkus
Member
I've had Diablo three times. I love Fire, but I like Diablo a bit more. It's twice as hot, but purely on a capsaicin level. It's flavor is less than Fire. It's definitely thinner. Diablo has a strong lime flavor to it, which I love.
I can usually tell what chili a sauce has been flavored with. Diablo must be pure capsaicin because there's no discernable chili flavor. Anyways, I still like it for its heat and I hope it stays around.
I can usually tell what chili a sauce has been flavored with. Diablo must be pure capsaicin because there's no discernable chili flavor. Anyways, I still like it for its heat and I hope it stays around.
bronkonagurski
Member
Tried it today. I like it. And they gave me like two handfuls of the Diablo sauce packets. I didn't even order that much food, but I'll take it!
SocksAndShoes
Banned
Finally got to try this today, and it was incredibly disappointing.
It tastes like vinegar with a ton of chili powder mixed in.
It tastes like vinegar with a ton of chili powder mixed in.
perfectchaos007
Member
that's all tobasco sauce is and it sells pretty well
SocksAndShoes
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I was just expecting more heat I guess.
Baka Sempai
Member
^ This, pretty much.
I was expecting a tick consistency like Fire has, but instead of "creamy" this new diablo is more of a sourish liquid.
Is it hot ? Yes, It is (at least for me)
Does it taste good ? No, not really (at least for me Fire tastes better)
And no, this sauce flavorwise, is nowhere near Tabasco/Cholula territory.
starchild excalibur
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I got it a week ago and didn't care for it. It's a little hotter than fire, but tasted more lime-y/sour than anything else. Definitely prefer the flavor of regular fire, even if it's not really spicy.
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