The story
Located on 8th Avenue, this Taco Bell outpost serves as a familiar stop for those navigating the heart of New York City. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite or looking for a late-night snack, the menu features staples like the Soft Taco Supreme, Crunchy Taco, and the Chicken Bean and Rice Burrito, all customizable with the brand’s signature Fire and Diablo sauces.
The experience remains a polarizing one for diners. Creator Giovanni Fois, in his review *I PEGGIORI FAST FOOD AMERICANI*, noted that while the location was "a bit better than I remembered," he ultimately found the tacos to be "empty and bland." However, he conceded that the burritos and the variety of sauces remain a decent value for the price. If you find yourself in the neighborhood, it serves its purpose as a reliable, no-frills fast-food option.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 7 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Fire sauce, which elevates the fast-food experience with a bold, addictive kick. The overall vibe is a guilty-pleasure celebration of messy, craveable Tex-Mex.
“This sauce is spicy. Now it's spicy. The most sensible thing in here.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Taco Bell. Most active: Giovanni Fois
Taco Bell was a bit better than I remembered, but still not great — the tacos are empty and bland, though the burrito and sauces are decent for the price.
Dishes mentioned
Soft Taco Supreme
This taco is really empty — there's some meat, but mostly just lettuce. It's basically a bland tortilla with salad. I don't get the point. For the same price, you can get a much better taco at Tacos Number One in New York.
Crunchy Taco
This is the one that really annoyed me last time. I would never order this again. It's not worth it at all.
Doritos Cisi Cordita
This taco has Doritos, a bit more meat, and a double tortilla. It's heavy because of the double tortilla — too much dough. But compared to the previous ones, it's already better.
Chicken Bean and Rice Burrito
For one dollar, this size makes sense. It has beans, rice, cheese — kind of like the McDonald's one-dollar sandwiches. It saves you. If you want to fill up, maybe it's worth the dollar. Compared to what we've eaten so far, it's worth its price.
Chicken Quesadilla
This one cost a bit more, but I don't see the difference to justify the higher price. Maybe there's a bit more meat. It's five times better than the other one, but still, from $1.50 it almost feels like a kebab.
