New Menu Item: Taco Bell's Volcano Taco

P was in dire straits for a ride to the closest, fastest food because she'd been rexing it out all week, so I took her to one of my all-time faves, Taco Bell. Though I'd already eaten lunch, I took the opportunity to try an item off the new Volcano menu, the Volcano Taco (the other is the Double Beef Volcano Burrito.)

Back by popular demand (think McDonald's McRib,) the Volcano Taco is exactly like a regular taco with two exceptions: a spicy, cheesy sauce and a red taco shell. I tried not to be grossed out by the fact that I had just read an article stating that the red shell was no different than the regular shell other than some dye. Apparently, consumer testing showed that people think the red shell is spicier than the regular one. Despite the artificiality that makes up the Volcano Taco, and the fact that my shell was cracked (waah!) the spicy sauce really makes this taco quite delicious.

Get it while it's hot.

The Verdict: Worth It If You Don't Think Too Hard About It