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Default Burger King tacos

On Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:49:47 -0400, jmcquown >
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>On 8/23/2019 12:39 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Fri, 23 Aug 2019 08:19:30 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>>
>>> I was driving right by there yesterday, so I stopped. Was curious
>>> about their $1.00 tacos so I bought 2 of them.
>>>
>>> My review (keep in mind I like just about anything), is that they
>>> are tasty enough. To compare, I'll have to try a couple of Taco
>>> Bell tacos first. Been a very long time since I've gone there.
>>>
>>> Anyway, these do have a nice taste but they're not pretty or
>>> full. Don't be fooled by any burger king picture. Just a little
>>> nicely seasoned beef in the fold, some picante sauce, and just
>>> the smallest amount of lettuce that I've ever seen. The taco
>>> shell is crispy only because it's mostly empty! lol
>>>
>>> I do plan to try a taco bell one soon, just to compare.

>>
>> Look at that Burger King commercial again. That taco is all shell.
>> Being a taco lover myself, I watched that commercial carefully. You
>> have just confirmed my assessment. Thx
>> Janet US
>>

>I have to wonder why Burger King is even trying to sell tacos. It
>doesn't make any sense. And you're right, Janet. That ad shows a
>rather pitiful looking mostly empty shell. It's not even a good looking
>crispy corn tortilla shell, IMHO.
>
>Thanks Gary for trying it out. I wouldn't have.
>
>Jill


I think BK is offering tacos because Mexican.Tex-Mex food is currently
most popular in U.S. All the fast food places are in trouble and are
snitching ideas from other franchise outfits. Everybody has a chicken
sandwich now. Everybody puts bacon and fried onion rings on
hamburgers, etc.
Janet US