REVIEW: Taco Bell Cheesy Dipping Burritos

I’m no expert when it comes to Taco Bell product nomenclature, but I think the new Taco Bell Cheesy Dipping Burritos should’ve been called Meaty Cheesy Dipping Burritos because I found them to be more meaty than cheesy.

An order comes with two burritos, and two versions are available: one with Cantina slow-roasted chicken and another with grilled, marinated steak. Both also come stuffed with a blend of cheddar, pepper jack, and mozzarella cheeses and Avocado Ranch in a flour tortilla with cheese grilled to the outside. By default, a side of creamy chipotle sauce is included for dipping. But you can swap that with the equally creamy nacho cheese sauce or reduced fat sour cream. Hmmm. Maybe these should’ve been called Meaty Cheesy Creamy Dipping Burritos?

Taco Bell describes these as “two snack-sized burritos” and also says that these come with a “full serving” of chicken or steak. However, what I noticed after picking up my bag is that they don’t feel snack-sized, and without any vegetables, rice, beans, guacamole, Fiesta Strips, pico de gallo, jalapeños, or Seasoned Fries in them, they feel like they’re filled to the gills with meat. With just three ingredients in them – meat, cheese, and sauce – maybe these should’ve been called Easy Peasy Meaty Cheesy Creamy Dipping Burritos.

The cheeses inside and outside of them don’t play a significant flavor role because the Avocado Ranch and meat seem to take center stage here. But that’s without dipping it into the creamy chipotle sauce. When the smoky and peppery sauce is applied, it takes over the taste buds, mostly negating the Avocado Ranch but letting the meat’s flavor get some of the spotlight. However, the steak’s flavor stood out noticeably more, making things taste too meaty and less balanced. Between the two varieties, I preferred the Cantina chicken’s taste over the steak’s, with and without the dipping sauce.

While both varieties are good, I still can’t get behind the name Cheesy Dipping Burritos. They have cheese, but whatever is included doesn’t make them taste cheesy. I guess if you really want these to be truly cheesy, swap the chipotle sauce with Taco Bell’s bright nacho cheese sauce and turn them into the Easy Peasy Meaty Cheesy Creamy Orangey Dipping Burritos.

Purchased Price: $6.59*
Size: 2 burritos per order
Rating: 7 out of 10 (Chicken), 6 out of 10 (Steak)
Nutrition Facts: (2 burritos w/Creamy Chipotle Sauce) Slow Roasted Chicken – 720 calories, 50 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 120 milligrams of cholesterol, 1430 milligrams of sodium, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 30 grams of protein. Steak – 710 calories, 49 grams of fat, 16 grams of saturated fat, 105 milligrams of cholesterol, 1580 milligrams of sodium, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of sugar, and 30 grams of protein.

*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did. The advertised price is $4.99.

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International Delight Love is Blind Wedding Cake Iced Coffee.

Why buy the creamer, when you can get the coffee and the creamer? (Spotted by Leonard at Walmart.)

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Dunkin' S'mores Creamer.

Dunkin' Chocolate Cold Foam Creamer.

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REVIEW: Jack in the Box Caesar and Fajita Jack Wraps

When Jack Wraps debuted in 2023, I complained in my review about how small the chicken pieces were compared to the tortilla. They were so dinky that I couldn’t help but feel ripped off. But now Jack Wraps are packing a chicken tender that’s strikingly larger and meatier than those found in the original. Also, there are two new varieties: Caesar and Fajita.

The Caesar Jack Wrap features grilled white meat chicken strips or a crispy chicken strip with shredded lettuce, tomato, and Caesar dressing wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. The Fajita Jack Wrap has grilled white meat chicken strips or a fried white meat chicken strip with caramelized onions, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle ranch swaddled in a flour tortilla. I decided to get both with the crispy chicken for this review.

Of the two, the Caesar one was my favorite, although the Caesar dressing sometimes reminded me more of tartar sauce than a salad dressing. Maybe whatever seasoning is in the chicken’s breading throws the taste slightly off. However, when I got a generous gob of the Caesar, the savory flavors of the dressing stood out more. Also, the chicken’s crispy breading kind of brought croutons to mind. As for the tomato slice, it really doesn’t offer much other than making me reminisce about how Costco’s Chicken Caesar Salad from the food court used to have cherry tomatoes.

Maybe I’ve watched too many Chili’s commercials, but I believe bell peppers are one of the main ingredients in fajitas, so I’m disappointed they weren’t included in the Fajita Jack Wrap. However, the ingredients that are in the tortilla create a tasty menu item, except for the caramelized onions, which aren’t noticeable. The cheddar and the smoky and tangy chipotle ranch give this wrap a fajita vibe. I guess the sauce’s pepperiness is a decent stand-in for the bell peppers that should’ve been in this.

While I wouldn’t recommend the original Jack Wraps back in 2023, I have no problem recommending these updated versions. Thanks to the larger chicken strips, they’re surprisingly hefty, making them quite filling. And they don’t make me feel like I’ve been ripped off.

Purchased Price: $3.69 each
Rating: 8 out of 10 (Caesar), 7 out of 10 (Fajita)
Nutrition Facts: Caesar – 430 calories. Fajita – 410 calories. Other nutritional numbers aren’t available on Jack in the Box’s website or app.

SPOTTED: 1/16/2025

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

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Beyond Burger Jalapeno Cheddar-Style Plant Based Patties

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Good & Gather Guajillo Salsa Cremosa

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

7-Select Jalapeno Ranch Wavy Potato Chips

(Spotted by Sage G at 7-Eleven.)

Flaming Bird Birria Beef Ramen Bowl

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Bonduelle Bistro Avocado Crunch With Grilled Chicken Bowls
Bonduelle Bistro Grilled Chicken & Guacamole Bowls

(Spotted by Amanda Y at H-E-B.)

Bero Noon Wheat
Bero Kingston Golden Pils
Bero Edge Hill Hazy IPA
Bero Variety Pack

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

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