Taco Bell and Chipotle have become staples of Americanized-Mexican fast-food chains that most Americans indulge in regularly. So today we decided to see which one of these fast-food chains is truly the best out of the Americanized-Mexican fast-food chains.
We decided to try Taco Bell first, this is the first thing you see when walking up to the building as you enter their franchise. Photo by Caleb Wilson.
This Taco Bell is located on Trosper Rd SW in Tumwater, WA. This franchise has a star rating of 3.9 out of 1,200 reviews, we’ll see if that rating is correct or not. Photo by Caleb Wilson.
When you first walk in, the environment is quiet but the furniture is well kept and clean. It took about 15 mins to get two orders. Photo by Caleb Wilson.
We decided to order new items, so the first item is the Strawberry-Limonade freeze. The drink had a good flavor and didn’t taste super artificial and we rated the drink a 8.5/10. Photo by Caleb Wilson
The new Double-Decker taco at Taco Bell had a great mix of softness and that crunch you look for in a taco. The beef was well seasoned and was overall a great addition to the menu and we rated the Double-Decker taco a 9/10. Photo by Caleb Wilson
The classic Nacho Fries have returned. They were fresh, well seasoned, and had good crunch. Nacho Fries are a staple of limited-time items at Taco Bell. We gave the fries a 9.5/10. Photo by Caleb Wilson.
Overall the Taco Bell on Trosper Rd. SW was good. The service might have been slow but the food was well made/prepared while tasting everything you would want from a cheap fast-food resturant. The only points we knocked off was that the service time took 15 mins, which is slower than we expected for only being 2 customers other than us. We gave the Taco Bell on Trosper Rd. SW a 4.2/5 stars.
First walking into Chipotle, you are prompted to wait in a line until a worker is ready to serve you. Photo by Jonah Song.
All food at Chipotle is freshly made in the kitchen, all visible to customers up front. This worker is preparing protein options. Photo By Jonah Song.
This Chipotle is located on Yelm Highway, about a 10 minute drive from Olympia High School. Customers enter to modern interior and are greeted to savory aromas. Chipotle sells burrito bowls, burritos and tacos. Customers order rice, beans, proteins, and may choose to pay more for things like guacamole, or queso and chips. We gave this location a 4.5/5 as service was fast and portions were satisfying.
The Olympus Journalists Caleb Wilson, Elijah Buol and Lucas Gallardo eating their Chipotle Bowls and Burritos.This Chipotle Burrito Bowl has white rice, black beans, spicy salsa, steak, and lettuce. A zesty and savory medley of ingredients.
Overall, Taco Bell and Chipotle cater to different demographics, and both are great depending on what one craves. Taco Bell with their frequent sensational collaborations and limited time releases helps the brand garner hype. Chipotle is a more health conscious way of eating out and caters to those who want the same thing each time they go there.
Caleb Wilson is a senior and a sports journalist for the Olympus. Caleb enjoys sports like football, baseball, and F1. He also enjoys taking photographs of sports and nature.
Lucas Gallardo is a journalist for the Olympus. He prefers to spend his free time swimming, playing soccer, listening to music and being outdoors in general.
Elijah is a sophomore journalist. In addition, Elijah plays varsity basketball and loves to watch other sports. He is driven by faith and family and strives to spread kindness.
