The hearth-themed packaging that comes with Wendy’s new Takis Fuego meal makes it look like your mouth goes to have a fiery time. The meal options the Takis Fuego Rooster Sandwich, Fuego Fries, a one-ounce bag of Fuego Takis, and a drink. Nonetheless, for those who’re anticipating A LOT of warmth, your expectations won’t be beat.
The Takis Fuego rooster sandwich incorporates a spicy rooster breast, chili lime sauce, road corn unfold, crushed Takis, and cheddar cheese sauce on a premium bun. The chile lime sauce enhances the peppery and citrusy taste from the Takis Fuego. Though, there was one thing barely off in regards to the sauce that sort of detracted from the Takis taste. Perhaps too bitter? Additionally, regardless of the 20-minute drive house, the Takis within the sandwich maintained most of their crunchiness.
Whereas a road corn taste wasn’t noticeable, the cheddar cheese sauce lower via the pink seasonings and helped calm the spicy warmth from the Takis and the rooster. The cheddar doesn’t make it too tacky, nevertheless it does improves the sandwich’s taste. I do know this as a result of I had to purchase a second sandwich as a result of my first didn’t have the cheese sauce, and I loved the one with the cheddar sauce extra.
Nonetheless, the spotlight of the meal was the Fuego Fries, which mixes Takis Fuego Chile Lime seasoning with Wendy’s fries in a bag handled like a James Bond martini. I believe the quantity of potato strips within the bag equals a medium-sized serving. The menu merchandise is available in a specifically designed bag that’s perforated throughout the mid-section, permitting you to tear off half of the bag to entry the fries extra simply. It’s neat however sort of pointless for somebody like me who has a gentle hand that’s used to reaching into quick meals baggage to get the bonus fries on the backside.
They’ve that acquainted chile lime Fuego taste, however there may be nonetheless an underlying French fry style. I loved tasting the chiles and citrus on Wendy’s fries, even people who had numerous seasoning. There’s a slight spicy kick, however the stage of warmth was decrease than the sandwich.
Talking of warmth, halfway via my meal, my mouth realized one thing was lacking that I at all times expertise at any time when I’ve eaten precise Takis Fuego chips — the necessity to drink one thing cool. Because the meal comes with a bag of the rolled tortilla chips, I used to be in a position to evaluate, and it seems that my mouth was right. It was solely till I ate a number of Takis Fuego chips that I felt like I wanted to place out a fireplace in my mouth.
Should you’re attempting to resolve between the sandwich and the fries, undoubtedly go for the latter. If you would like the least spiciest, go for the fries. If you would like an intense infusion of Takis Fuego, this meal won’t disappoint.
Bought Value: $11.49*
Score: 7 out of 10 (Sandwich), 8 out of 10 (Fries)
Diet Information: (Entire meal w/o drink) 990 energy, 44 grams of fats, 11 grams of saturated fats, 0 grams of trans fats, 80 milligrams of ldl cholesterol, 4000 milligrams of sodium, 112 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 38 grams of protein.
*As a result of I reside on a rock in the midst of the Pacific Ocean, issues are a bit pricier right here. You’ll most likely pay lower than I did.
