"I’ll keep this brief since I believe there's a character limit for comments on each chain.
**Tacos:** I started with Taco Bueno. My last visit to this location in 2015 was marred by cold food and insufficient beef in my tacos, so I was apprehensive. However, this time the tacos had adequate beef, a fair amount of lettuce, some cheese, and diced tomatoes. The crispy tacos held together well, and the beef was flavorful without being overly salty.
In contrast, Taco Bell’s tacos offered a similar beef quantity but less lettuce and minimal cheese. The texture was disappointing—watery and very salty, with hardly any salad or tomatoes. The last taco I tried was so soggy that the tortilla stuck to the paper wrapper and fell apart when I picked it up. Overall, Taco Bueno won for best tacos, but considering the price, I likely won’t return.
**Burritos:** For the Super Burrito from Taco Bueno, the beef was nearly non-existent, with an overload of beans. I couldn’t even spot any cheese when I opened the second burrito, earning it a thumbs down for the missing beef and cheese. Taco Bell’s results were somewhat better; I spotted two pieces of cheese on the outside of one burrito that were stuck to the wrapper but still edible. However, the second burrito contained raw onions, which I wasn’t sure were intended to be uncooked. While it added some flavor, the lack of cheese was a letdown, and the beef amount varied between the two burritos, which should have been similar.
Ultimately, I've crossed both of these chains off my list; I can easily make healthier choices at home for half the cost. Also, what happened to the sour cream typically found in burritos? I hope this feedback is useful. It would be beneficial for both places to consider providing an ingredient menu and to guarantee proper ingredient quantities through verified measurements for greater customer assurance."
