Your favorite fast-food menu never stays the same for long.
Chains frequently roll outbrand-new menu items, many of which are only available for a limited time.
However, along with the excitement that comes with new releases is notable disappointment when amenu item gets discontinued.
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But, just because fast-food chains nix certain offerings doesn’t necessarily mean they were a total failure.
And sometimes, chains will fulfill customers' wishes.
Just look at Taco Bell.
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One of the cast-offs was the Loaded Griller.
This grilled, tortilla-wrapped option came in a few varieties.
Despite being gone from the menu for four years, the Loaded Grillers have remained on customers' minds.
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“Loaded grillers were my go-to for years in the early 2010s.
I’d go 3 times a week during happy hour!
I miss it,” one Reddit userwrote.
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“Best thing taco bell has ever had,” another onecommented.
Once upon a time, it was also topped with three black olives.
While another return has yet to be announced, one thing is certain: people miss the Enchirito.
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“It’s always been my favorite menu item.
I wish they would just bring it back permanently,” one Reddit usersaid.
“Best thing on the menu,” another fanechoed.
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“As a vegetarian it was quite truly the best burrito I could’ve ordered.
“It was amazing.
Best veggie option they’ve ever had,” another onecommented.
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To hack the menu, simply order a Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito and select"Fresco Style.
“This customization option replaces the burrito’s creamy jalapeno and nacho cheese sauces with diced tomatoes.
Then, add Taco Bell’s three-cheese blend, lettuce, guacamole, and reduced-fat sour cream.
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“@tacobell bring back the cool ranch @Doritos Locos taco already.
Everyone is waiting for it,” one fan recently wrote onX, formerly known as Twitter.
The Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco featured a taco shell made out of Doritos' Cool Ranch chips.
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It was then filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
There was also a Supreme version, which included reduced-fat sour cream and tomatoes.
Despite its four-year absence, customers still continue to think about this burrito to this day.
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“I HAD to get it with every order, or it wouldn’t be complete.
Still very upset it’s discontinued.
It felt like a personal attack.”
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“Ugh, I miss the taco salad so much.
The shell was perfect.
Taco Bell’s Zesty Chicken Bowl from the early 2000s also got the boot.
It was like 37 million calories, but no one cared in 2003.
“Grilled stuft for $1.99.
Unreal,” oneReddit user wrote.
“Wow what I would give to have a $2 grilled stuft burrito again,“another commented.
“The beef and potato burrito is the best item to have existed,” one fanwroteon Reddit.
Especially at that [$1.29] price.
That was pretty much all I ordered for years.”
Taco Bell fans didn’t take this discontinuation lightly, resulting in yet anotherchange.org petition.
“Seeing the empanada just hurts,” one userwrote.
This story has been updated to include additional entries, fact-checking, and copyedits.
