US fast food chain ‘better than McDonald’s’ makes major change to its UK menu

From Popeyes to Wendy’s, a number of popular American fast food chains have taken the UK by storm in recent years.

Among them is Taco Bell, a Mexican-inspired fast food brand that enjoys a cult following in the United States for its tacos, burritos and quesadillas.

The chain arrived in the UK in 1986, but closed in the 1990s before relaunching in the 2010s. The first relaunched London restaurant opened in 2018 and there are now more than 130 branches across the country.

Fans on social media hailed it as “better than McDonald’s”, with some proclaiming it “the perfect drink” and saying it was “phenomenal”.

So it’s likely that many will be delighted to hear that it has launched several new items on its UK menu, including a limited edition summer burrito, which they say has an “exciting new flavour” and is a “lighter, refreshing option”.

Customers can now order a Chipotle Grilled Chicken Burrito, which features grilled chicken, crushed nacho chips, guacamole, Cali ranch dressing, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a three-cheese blend and Chipotle Creamy Sauce, all wrapped in a toasted flour tortilla.

Prices start at £5.19 for the burrito alone, while a regular meal will set you back £6.99 (with fries or nachos and a soft drink), or £9.99 for a deluxe box which also includes a crunchy taco, fries or nachos, churros and caramel dip, plus a regular soft drink.

The Veggie Deluxe Box, a permanent addition to the menu, also features the chain’s most popular vegetarian item: the 7-Layer Burrito.

This epic wrap features black beans, seasoned rice, guacamole, shredded lettuce, a three-cheese blend, diced tomatoes, and sour cream.

Priced at £9.99, the box also includes the burrito, cheese and black bean burrito, churros with dip, a regular drink, and either fries or nachos.

In addition to new items, Taco Bell has launched a number of digital offers for fans who own the chain’s app. These include a free Crispy Chicken Taco with every £1 spend (July 9-25), a free Cravings Burrito with every £1 spend (August 6-22), and a range of delivery deals.

Those who order through Just Eat can get a free 1.5L Pepsi, Tango Orange or 7UP with a minimum order value of £18 during Freebie Fridays until 19th July, and there’s also a Match Day Bundle for four available until 21st July.

On Deliveroo, you can get a Hat Trick meal for three, including a 1.5L bottle of Pepsi, until 15th July, and on Uber Eats, there’s currently a buy one, get one free deal on cheese quesadillas and 25% off tacos until 14th July.

It comes as another iconic US chain revealed plans to expand into the UK.

Dave’s Hot Chicken, which specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken, has just signed a deal with the Azzurri Group to open 60 locations across the country.

Azzurri currently operates several major brands in the UK including Zizzi, ASK Italian, Coco di Mama and Boojum.

The full list of Dave’s branches has yet to be confirmed, but the first branch is expected to open in London early 2025.

Dave’s Hot Chicken started in East Hollywood in 2017, when four friends who loved chicken tenders scraped together enough money ($900) to buy a fryer and start a pop-up business in a parking lot.

They started serving Nashville-style hot chicken and soon people were flocking to try it, along with Duck, Samuel L. JacksonAnd Bailiff all of whom are among the brand’s biggest fans and investors in the company.

Interestingly, the menu only offers two chicken dishes (tenders and sliders, sandwiches) along with a range of sides including fries, cheese fries, mac and cheese, and kale salad. You can also order combinations of these dishes to make a more substantial meal.

Customers can customize their order by selecting a spice level for the dish, from no heat at all to “Reaper” which is so hot you have to sign a waiver before you’re allowed to eat it.

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