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Taco Bell Priming to Test New Walking Nachos:

It's not exactly a new concept. Walking nachos, walking tacos, fritos pies, and the like have been around since, at least, when I was a kid but it's more of a do-it-yourself kind of thing. Taco Bell's version is basically nachos in a bag. It includes many of the ingredients you'd expect but also features new tortilla chips made specifically for the menu item.

The new chips offer the same crunch and texture as Taco Bell's normal tortilla chips but are bite-sized so you can eat them with a spoon or fork and include a dusting of seasoning. I'd like the seasoning to Doritos Salsa-flavored chips but without the tanginess; basically, it's Mexican spices with a slight kick.

Other than the new chips, Taco Bell's Walking Tacos include seasoned beef, nacho cheese, shredded 3-cheese blend, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Notably missing are beans. Basically, if you like Taco Bell's Nachos Bell Grande, this is a more portable, on-the-go version.

Taco Bell's Walking Nachos are set to begin testing starting mid-August over in Charlotte, NC.

 

[BronsonLee]

Lol the food truck phenomenon has landed

First lunchables, now TB

 

[SocksAndShoes]

2 Things:

1. That looks disgusting.

2. It's interesting that they're testing these in Charlotte, don't almost all new fast food items get tested in the Columbus, OH region?

 

[NeoRausch]

Can't wait for "Walking Dead"-cross promotion.

 

[ColdPizza]

This will be a hit.

 

[water_wendi]

Looks like nachos.

 

[breakfuss]

2 Things:

1. That looks disgusting.

2. It's interesting that they're testing these in Charlotte, don't almost all new fast food items get tested in the Columbus, OH region?

Is this a joke or are you serious? Why Columbus?

Also, OP are you some sort of fast food enthusiast lol

 

[ChaosZeroX]

Can't wait for "Walking Dead"-cross promotion.

I think I gagged a bit

 

[Forerunner]

 

[SocksAndShoes]

Is this a joke or are you serious? Why Columbus

I'm serious, it's something about Columbus having the perfect demographics for a test market; college town, even split of male to female. Pretty interesting.

 

[Ambient80]

2 Things:

1. That looks disgusting.

2. It's interesting that they're testing these in Charlotte, don't almost all new fast food items get tested in the Columbus, OH region?

Disgusting? It's basically a hard shell taco that's been crushed and put in a bag. We've had these for years at local fairs and such in our area. Usually it's a bag of Fritos or Doritos with taco toppings put inside.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

How many carb is that

 

[LambdaTeos]

So... basically Tostitos...

*rolls eyes*

I dunno how popular would it be in the US but "tostitos" are popular in Mexico so.. who knows

 

[SocksAndShoes]

Disgusting? It's basically a hard shell taco that's been crushed and put in a bag. We've had these for years at local fairs and such in our area. Usually it's a bag of Fritos or Doritos with taco toppings put inside.

I'm sure it tastes fine, it just looks like Walt Disney threw up in a bag.

 

[breakfuss]

I'm serious, it's something about Columbus having the perfect demographics for a test market; college town, even split of male to female. Pretty interesting.

That is interesting and random as hell lol.

Disgusting? It's basically a hard shell taco that's been crushed and put in a bag. We've had these for years at local fairs and such in our area. Usually it's a bag of Fritos or Doritos with taco toppings put inside.

It's uncouth!

 

[Ambient80]

I'm sure it tastes fine, it just looks like Walt Disney threw up in a bag.

Hah, I see what you mean. Yeah not the best presentation but they're tasty ^_^ I wonder if they'd eventually do Doritos in the bag since they already have the taco shells for them

 

[Zackat]

This will be a permanent menu item. Kinda like how most people (at least where I live) get burrito bowls at Chipotle because they aren't as messy as a burrito.

 

[freenudemacusers]

I got diarrhea just looking at it.

 

[Blastoise]

These guys are madmen

 

[TheBryanJZX90]

I'm serious, it's something about Columbus having the perfect demographics for a test market; college town, even split of male to female. Pretty interesting.

Is that it? Are those two things that unique?

 

[FallingEdge]

looks amazing

I got diarrhea just looking at it.

weak af

 

[Plinko]

Those were amazing when I was served them in the cafeteria in elementary school. Not sure about now.

 

[ArgyleReptile]

These guys are madmen

You know what they say, Genius and Madness are two sides of the same coin.

 

[phanphare]

let me know if any of you guys want one, I'll fax it to you

 

[Zephyrettes]

Man I loved buying these from the food stand at my brothers Pop Warner football practice back in the day. I wonder how the Taco Bell version will taste like compared to the homemade stuff.

 

[TheOMan]

Okay, I have to ask - what is this about?

 

[mechashiva]

Something to eat while I hatch Pokemon.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Frito Pies.

 

[MMaRsu]

Dan Ryckert gonna go ham

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

2 Things:

1. That looks disgusting.

2. It's interesting that they're testing these in Charlotte, don't almost all new fast food items get tested in the Columbus, OH region?

It looks disgusting? Its basically the innards of a regular taco, except its not inside a tortilla now.

Do you also hate the way burrito bowls look from Chipotle?

 

[Kastrioti]

Walking Nachos? Cardio workout

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

"I'll race you."

 

[Skele7on]

Please be media blackout at Lions Camp. He must not know.

 

[jdouglas]

I would not even use a fork. I'd just put my hand in there and grab. Not a dainty grab either. Full palm action.

 

[Liljagare]

Is that it? Are those two things that unique?

It's a very international school so. Anyway, it is true,

The nicest thing I got to test when I lived there were the Lo'Fat Pringles. Yeah, we reported the rivers of diahrrea.. rivers of poop.. "issues" they had with them.

 

[TheCochese]

Not sure I'd buy that but Walking Tacos are legit.

 

[HylianTom]

For dessert, we can dump a bag of Oreos on the floor!

 

[Easy_D]

So that's basically a messy nacho plate in a bag then? Truly revolutionary.

For dessert, we can dump a bag of Oreos on the floor!

I prefer to take a long bath in milk then roll around in powdered oreos.

 

[Nomadic Sparks]

Yummy!

 

[Forerunner]

Okay, I have to ask - what is this about?

Pretty much he got fat and out of shape. He was also a sponsor for Taco Bell at one time.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

So they swapped out the NBA all-star game for a bag of nachos from Taco Bell.

Sounds about right.

 

[studyguy]

Are these Canadian nachos?
I assume all their food comes in bag form.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Is this a joke or are you serious? Why Columbus?

Also, OP are you some sort of fast food enthusiast lol

He is, but he decides to put ketchup on his hotdogs.

That is a sin that needs to be rectified by reporting on the latest fast food news.

 

[Aeana]

This reminds me of the Ellen bit about yogurt.

https://youtu.be/_p921726gRs

 

[zaccheus]

were almost there

 

[Babymario26]

Why Charlotte of all places...?

 

[doctorblurg]

I got diarrhea just looking at it.

lmao there isnt even anything spicy in this thing its got sour cream for gods sake

 

[Silver Arrows]

lmao there isnt even anything spicy in this thing its got sour cream for gods sake

GAF got weak intestines considering they think Taco Bell is anything close to spicy.

 

[Kaladin]

Frito pies are awesome. I don't know how to feel about Taco Bell's version. I better be able to customize it on the app.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Ohioans must be pissed they weren't chosen as a test market this time