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Default Burger King tacos

On Friday, August 23, 2019 at 1:19:05 PM UTC-5, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:49:47 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
> >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


FastFood is GROSS! I do not buy or eat it! Ever.

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