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Wait, Taco Bell Has A California Burrito Now?
It's a burrito made popular in San Diego filled with carne asada, french fries and other goods. Now, Taco Bell wants a piece of the action.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -- Wait, Taco Bell is now offering a California Burrito? That's the talk on social media after the Irvine-based fast-food chain announced its ambitious plans this week.
Taco Bell, which has locations across the country, said it will offer its version of the burrito filled with beef, fries, nacho cheese, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes. Traditionally, the burrito made popular in San Diego has carne asada, fries, pico de gallo and guacamole.
The burrito, which is first being tested in West Virginia for $1.99, will also be offered in other forms: Supreme and Chipotle.
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Reluctant Southern California residents quickly responded to the Taco Bell news:
Lol HELLLLLL NO. Walk away taco bell...walk away and let the taco shops on every corner here in this fine city handle the making of the california burrito https://t.co/6KTle1QEIu
— Ed Rodriguez (@monte_ed) December 5, 2017
But… but… this isn’t a California burrito. This is a Taco Bell gut bomb that happens to have fries in it. https://t.co/jsl5Q432Wd
— Dani Williams (@DaniKDub) December 5, 2017
Taco Bell is apparently going to try its hand at the California Burrito, which is cute. https://t.co/A6hm4Ij1SY
— Mario Koran (@MarioKoran) December 2, 2017
How well the California burrito will do outside of California is yet to be seen. For now, us Southern Californians, will continue to go to Roberto's for the classic, sacred dish.
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Watch Now: Taco Bell To Do Their Own California Burrito
--Photo courtesy of Taco Bell
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