A Taste of Mexico

Mr Tangerine Man

Mr Tangerine Man

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I see they are building Blackpool's First Taco Bell on Rigby road. Can't say I have had one, neither here or in the good old USA. Anyone any experience to share on this eatery?
 
Love that sort of food and it's a welcome addition, it's meant to be decent.

Have been watching the Blackpool vlogs about various construction projects taking place.

But for this one, this channel also seems like it'll cover the BR pitches when something happens there. But can see the progress of the taco bell here.

 
todayistheday said:
Remember Cllr Wynne opened up a Mexican restaurant back in the early 90's on Abingdon st, didnt last long.
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This will last and be popular.

Will be a be a drive through, but presumably eat in too.

The palate of the population has changed a lot since the 90's.
 
It's an ideal location, also perfect for a pre match burrito or taco on occasion.

Seems reasonably priced too, although you can't see that on this site.

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6 quid for the volcano burrito meal for eg.
 
Sooty59 said:
I'll stick to prawn cocktail, steak & chips at the local Bernie Inn. 😂 you'll probably have to google that.
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Tangerinemoss said:
Black Forest gateaux for pud ?
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I’m not really a sweet person 😃 but occasionally I still find the odd proper BFG (cake not giant) Not the spongy lightweight rubbish with spray cream but the heavy moist ones with cherries & a little cream. I’m surprised they aren’t still popular. Mmmm 😋 just to dispel my penchant for steak & chips, that was then. Tonight we’re going for a delicious Thai. Fantastic & will taste even better if we manage something at Borough today. 🤞
 
My only experience with Taco Bell, was 25+ years ago in the US (see worst thing you've eaten).

Honestly I thought I was eating dog food 🤮

One mouthful, spat it out, put the rest in the bin.

Things may have changed, but I'm not sure my gag reflex will let me.
 
Might not be such a positive for Blackpool then, more ammo for the media to hammer us regarding their preception of the armpit of England. What about a bread and dripping drive through.
 
todayistheday said:
Might not be such a positive for Blackpool then, more ammo for the media to hammer us regarding their preception of the armpit of England. What about a bread and dripping drive through.
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Now we're talking. Where do I park for that one?
 
It's always surprising how AVFTT is full of high quality food connoisseurs who would neve touch any fast food.
 
Forget Taco Bell, there's a great little (& it is little) Mexican in Poulton called Cincos; very tasty fare & the portions are humongous.
 
Basically think about what a McDonald’s burger is compared to a quality burger and you have Taco Bell compared to proper Mexican food. There’s a time and a place for it but it is what it is.
 
Years ago we had a Taco Bell after theme parks in Florida. Only place we could find and we were starving.

We stayed hungry. The Gulls were probably sick next day.
 
Well, I'm looking forward to it anyway, the burritos sound good according to reviewers. It's a nice option to have that many places don't have.

Would like a chiquitos too.

Plus it's right near the football club, a pre match volcano burrito and there could be many phantom farters at H/T.
 
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experienced Taco Bell whilst living in AZ, it's OK but has about as much resemblance to genuine Mexican food as a 99p microwaveable burger from Aldi does to fine din

Let's just say if I was one of the first 100 customers and got a free Taco, I'd consider it overpriced
 
1966_and_all_that said:
No insult intended, I really don't know...just guessing.
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No problem :) I was just messing with you

In my experience Taco Bell is to Good TexMex food what McDonalds is to fine dining so if peo

Having said that, so is most TexMex food in the UK so if people think Chiquito is decent they may enjoy Taco Bell
 
April13th1970 said:
No problem :) I was just messing with you

In my experience Taco Bell is to Good TexMex food what McDonalds is to fine dining so if peo

Having said that, so is most TexMex food in the UK so if people think Chiquito is decent they may enjoy Taco Bell
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I'm interested in good food world-wide so, if you have any proper Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes, I'd be receptive.
 
There's one round the corner from us. Good option when stumbling home from a night out, but I wouldn't venture too far from a toilet for the next day!
 
Had it in California a few times many years ago, I remember it was super cheap and pretty tasty Ona hangover.

Had one last year in Lisbon, nowhere near as good as I remember🤷‍♂️
 
Well, we have one in Teesside and I was really reluctant to go because the only previous time I'd had one was somewhere in the NE of America on my way back from a field trip in Autumn 1995 - it's one of a very few items of food I've spat out.

Honestly, was like how I would imagine dog food would taste. Absolute slop.

Fast forward 25 years+ and TSSJr3 wanted to go; so I took him earlier this year and had to physically calm myself to eat a meal.

Tbf it was much better and decent value. Taco, Quesadilla, fries, some churros and a drink for about the same price as a large Big Mac meal.
 
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TSSeasider said:
Well, we have one in Teesside and I was really reluctant to go because the only previous time I'd had one was somewhere in the NE of America in my way back from a field trip in Autumn 1995 - it's one of a very few items of food I've spat out.

Honestly, was like how I would imagine dog food would taste. Absolute slop.

Fast forward 25 years+ and TSSJr3 wanted to go; so I took him earlier this year and had to physically calm myself to eat a meal.

Tbf it was much better and decent value. Taco, Quesadilla, fries, some churros and a drink for about the same price as a large Big Mac meal.
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Yep the youtube reviews I've seen suggested it was nice, so probably far better than the shite served up in the States etc.
 
April13th1970 said:
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experienced Taco Bell whilst living in AZ, it's OK but has about as much resemblance to genuine Mexican food as a 99p microwaveable burger from Aldi does to fine din

Let's just say if I was one of the first 100 customers and got a free Taco, I'd consider it overpriced
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Did a road trip all over Arizona 20 years ago, after visiting the Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson, we had the most delicious Tamales from a stall outside run by a mix of Native Americans/ Mexicans. Mashed beef brisket, chilli, softened corn husk, wrapped with Masa, then steamed, great food, so many variations of excellent Mexican food. Loved it.
 
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