NOTE: We also reviewed the Fried Pickle Ranch Whopper and Maple Bourbon BBQ Whopper
After taking my first bite of Burger King’s Mexican Street Corn Whopper, the only thing that circled my brain was that this Whopper’s taste reminded me of a Taco Bell Crunchy Taco Supreme. If the fast food chain that tells us to Live Más ever decided to make a burger, which I predict will happen within the next five years, I imagine it would taste like this.
When I thought about it more than one should when thinking about a fast food cheeseburger, it shouldn’t be a surprise that this Whopper tastes similar to a taco because there are several corresponding ingredients. Both have tomatoes, some kind of cheese, ground beef, and not-quite-completely-green but not-quite-completely-white lettuce. Both have a tanginess from sauces; sour cream with the taco and street corn spread with this burger. Finally, the tortilla strips are a stand-in for a taco shell’s flavor and have a pleasant crunch that would make any crunchy taco proud.
The Mexican Street Corn Whopper is supposed to have a spicy queso, but as I ate it, I didn’t notice anything that would be considered spicy anywhere on the Scoville scale. So I wondered whether it was included in my order, but I tasted a queso flavor while eating it, so that cheesiness makes me believe it was included.
Now, let’s talk about that creamy street corn spread. Thank goodness this didn’t have actual Mexican Street Corn lurking between the sesame seed bun. Because I can’t imagine a mere burger bun overcoming gravity’s attempt to pull down the loose corn kernels while it’s also trying to prevent the lettuce and tortilla strips from falling out. The street corn spread is not a gooey sauce like a queso. Instead, it’s slightly grainy. As for its flavor, it’s cheesy, somewhat peppery, and corny. I guess its spices help the flame-grilled beef patty taste like Taco Bell’s seasoned beef.
The Mexican Street Corn Whopper is tasty, and I enjoyed it slightly more than the Fried Pickle Ranch Whopper, but I feel its name is inaccurate because it tastes like a Taco Bell Taco Supreme to me.
Purchased Price: $9.99
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 710 calories, 38 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 110 milligrams of cholesterol, 970 milligrams of sodium, 62 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 40 grams of protein.