Taco Bell
100 Cambridgeside Place, Cambridge, MA, 02141
Taco Bell Menu
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Burritos
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Drinks
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Lunch
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Quesadillas
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Sides
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Specials
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Tacos
Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Taco Bell
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Drinks
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Lunch
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Sides
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Specials
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Tacos
High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Taco Bell
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Burritos
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Drinks
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Specials
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Taco Bell
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Burritos
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Quesadillas
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Specials
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Tacos
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
100 Cambridgeside Place
Cambridge, MA, 02141 - Phone (617) 621-0609
- Website https://www.tacobell.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Garage
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Jack P.
its a food court, how does the food get cold by the time I sit down
(2)Young P.
The only two taco bell locations in the entire Boston area are here and NEU's main student center. NEU's taco bell is good but they only have limited options to choose from and they don't serve chalupas. It is unacceprable and it is a disgrace to all mankind. Now, on the other hand, this place has a full menu INCLUDING CHALUPAS AND BAJA BLAST. If you live in Boston and you want to get your taco bell fix, come over to this chain and get your money's worth.
(5)Yuka Y.
++Chalupa chicken. Delicious. Basically a fried pita-like bread with its bread softness still maintained with the innards of a taco. ++Dorito tacos with squeezed hot sauce wedged in between? The bomb! Very crispy shell; it will crumble but the meat inside
(4)Jourdan H.
It's a Taco Bell in a mall, so expectations should be managed. I tried the Dorito taco thing, which tasted like a taco that someone had put some Doritos in. Not too bad. There was some kind of deep fried cereal confection, which I had to taste, because you can't pass on something that horrifying. It was, as expected, overly saccharine and pretty gross, but I'm guessing the pre-teen and younger set loves it. As it's in a mall, there's a food court, and there were plenty of free tables, most of which were clean enough. I doubt I'll come back, given that this was my first visit to a Taco Bell in at least fifteen years, but if TB is your jam, this one is fine.
(3)David H.
I've been to Mexico. I've eaten authentic Mexican food. I'm not quite sure if Taco Bell ever stepped foot in the country before though. Never-the-less, bravo. Just do yourself a favor Taco Bell, perhaps visit the country one time, because as hard as I looked while over the border, I did not find one instance of Dorito taco shells.
(4)Alice B.
Love the food but their staff needs to learn how to be more friendly & more customer service oriented, not look like they hate their lives and their jobs. 3 freakin' stars!!
(3)Ryan C.
Do I even need to explain. Cheesy gordita crunch might be the best invention since the telephone
(5)Scott B.
Thank you, Taco Bell, for contributing to the overall downfall of my health. For real, why are you so damn tasty? Okay, the same general wonderfulness that you'll find South of the Border.... and a would-be 4 star... but their credit card machine has been down for like 2 weeks now... come on Bell! Get that shiznit fixed... you're in a mall food court for jesus sake! And, now, I'd like to end with inappropriate Taco Bell references. Don't forget, when you go South of the Border... eat tacos and think outside the buns. fin.
(3)Aspen B.
Taco Bell is Taco Bell is Taco Bell...right, well in this case maybe not. Where is the rest of the menu you guys I mean they do not even have tostada's and why do they not have fire sauce anymore??? Now in fairness I should not be expecting Mexican food that is only 4.00 to be great but at least have a full menu I mean come on guys get with the times here. With it being the only Taco Bell around though it is ok and will satisfy your cravings for the Bell.
(3)Scott C.
You just gotta get some T-Bell every now and then, am I right? They seem to be disappearing (thanks for taking the one out of Warren Towers @ BU, NOT!), so I love the fact that I can grab some when I go shopping at CSG. I LOVE the chalupas and cinnamon twists, you can't get anything like those items anywhere else. Also, they have Brisk Raspberry iced tea here, which is definitely one of my favs.
(4)Alexander M.
i asked for a butternut reduction when ordering a chalupa. they obviously got the order right. mmmmm
(5)christina c.
This is one of the only Taco Bells around metro Boston and I love me some Taco Bell. I don't eat meat and Taco Bell will substitute beans for any meat product so I can eat pretty much anything on the menu. Definitely not somewhere I go daily. The food is heavy on the caloric and sodium side but every once in a while its a nice treat.
(4)John S.
When I'm looking for tacos I want fresh taco's was quite a moley displays does not have fresh guacamole I don't want no sound creams that is only one third of an ounce I want fresh sour cream a lot of it and I want it now I don't want some cream that's no good I was there a cream that's really good
(2)Khan A.
Taco Bell is really nice place to get good and fast meal. At least for me and my friends. What i notice that this is very clean and organized place. The staff is extra friendly and they act like you are their best customer or part of their family. seems like they really happy if you like their food and if u satisfied. And it's make you feel special. The food come out really fast. All stuff wear gloves and they change them when start work on other order. I know that how it suppose to be but be honest, not a lot of places does it. And it's very important for my friends because they eat only kosher food. so when we order taco without meat just with vegetables they always ask if we would love some extra beans and i just love them. So this is really good place to go. I didn't give them one more star because i notice that sometimes their cheese are not as fresh as it suppose to be. I told in beginning that my reviews are honest.
(4)Jeremy K.
Just your typical Taco Bell in case you were in the Cambridgeside Galleria food court and were craving Mexican food. Their staff is everything but Mexican but they will satisfy your craving, especially if its for crunchy tacos as they are one of the very few places to carry such a product... It was recently revamped and it looks much nicer and cleaner. As usual it's very affordable and quick.
(3)Kate G.
I guess as a drive through emergency stop it works well but otherwise no. The staff can't seem to get anything right for anyone ordering. The seating was crowded and the bathroom was extremely small. They completely screwed up our order and seemed to have done the same with everyone else's. Thankfully this is a chain and there are many many other locations.
(1)Dimitri D.
A Review of Taco Bell Chains. By Dimitri D. Taco Bell is cheap and disgusting. First of all, every single Taco Bell I ever been to (which has been very few) has given me cold food that looks and tastes like dog shit wrapped up in paper. Small note: The bathrooms are DISGUSTING!!! They smell, there's grime and filth growing in the spaces in between the bricks, the paper towel dispensers are usually broken, and there's always someone's shit left in the toilet. I will never as long as I live go to another Taco Bell in my life!!!!!
(1)Julie S.
I really love Taco Bell. And the recent onslaught of commercials gave me a craving so I had to make a run for the border. But my experience at this Taco Bell was definitely sub-par. First, I ordered one crunchy beef taco fresco style and one chicken soft taco fresco style. Neither came fresco style. So sad, I really like the salsa. Second, I asked for a cup of water and the woman taking my order informed me that the water was broken, so they couldn't honor my request. That's not even possible. If your soda fountain works, your water works. When I asked the manager the same question, she gave me the same answer. I'm pretty sure this is just a ruse to get customers to buy $1.75 bottles of water, and it does not make me happy. I'll be taking my Taco Bell business to another franchise next time.
(2)Jill H.
This doesn't deserve five stars - nothing in Cambridgeside Galleria really deserves five stars. However, it's still Taco Bell and it's still delicious. Five stars to the franchise for single handedly "McDonaldizing" Mexican Food. By "McDonaldizing" I mean taking some type of food and making it into its own brand (which tastes nothing like the typical cuisine). For example - McDonald's doesn't really taste like a typical cheeseburger, but moreso it just tastes like... "McDonald's". That said, if I feel like real mexican food, I'll head to Border Cafe, or Chipotle in the least... but there is just SOMETHING that makes you want to crave Taco Bell like no other. The Cheesy Gordita Crunch (which may actually be discontinued) is really the kind of thing you can order when you have no idea what you want - it covers all the bases. Partner your meal with a Mountain Dew and your body is SET for carbs/fat/sugar/etc. for the rest of the month. Hey, every once in a while you need it man.
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