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Both a Chicago and San Francisco location applied for liquor licenses earlier this year and it will apparently be part of Taco Bell's new Cantina restaurants, which will consist of tapas-style appetizers, tech savvy experiences, no drive-thrus, and yes, booze.

We've been tracking Taco Bell's boozy endeavors and its Chicago location will officially launch September 22, with the San Francisco location set to launch soon after.

Trying to connect with younger folks, Taco Bell said an urban concept is the perfect way to do so:

"These new restaurants are a critical part of our growth strategy in markets where people experience our brand differently. "

The Taco Bell Cantinas will also use eco-friendly LED lighting, will have an open kitchen so you can see all the fun workers are having making your Chalupa, and digital menus for you to order from.

Read more at http://www.foodbeast.com/news/taco-bell-cantina/#Hylrqq5QQcRbLa0k.99

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Yay now I can get drunk and eat Taco Bell at the same location

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

Doesn't look any better than Taco Cabana, but I'd try it if it ever came here.

 

[thefit]

Yay now I can get drunk and eat Taco Bell at the same location

Perfecto.

 

[ThankYouDaletech]

Wait can I get drunk and eat crunchwraps or will they only have that Applebee's looking nonsense?

 

[smurfx]

it's begun.

 

[Frozenprince]

YOU MEAN I CAN DRINK AND NOT EVEN HAVE TO WALK ANYWHERE TO GET DRUNK TACO BELL?

God bless the future.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Paging Dan Ryckert

 

[Frozenprince]

Wait can I get drunk and eat crunchwraps or will they only have that Applebee's looking nonsense?

It says you can get beer right on the ad.

 

[norm9]

About time.

 

[Darknight]

Do they have enough bathrooms for when people shit themselves after mixing beer and their food?

 

[BennyBlanco]

My first thought was "there better be baja blast involved". I'd do it.

 

[Lijik]

Wait can I get drunk and eat crunchwraps or will they only have that Applebee's looking nonsense?

this picture from the chicago one looks to have the full menu

 

[_woLf]

It says you can get beer right on the ad.

He's asking if they're still offering their normal food menu or is it limited to the Applebees appetizer-esque stuff.

A very good question, too.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Looks about as appetizing as anything from the Mos Eisley Cantina.

 

[Goldenroad]

Taco Time in Canada has this in certain locations. I went to one in BC where they served me a taco on an actual plate (not paper) and brought me a beer with a glass. It was pretty much the best day of my life.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

This is good, isn't it?

 

[Ray Wonder]

This looks pretty damn swish. I would participate.

 

[Frozenprince]

He's asking if they're still offering their normal food menu or is it limited to the Applebees appetizer-esque stuff.

A very good question, too.

Oh yes valid point.

No crunchwrap, no dice.

 

[Mushroomer25]

Doesn't sound half bad, though usually Taco Bell is a place to sober up from alcohol. Having more rum at the place you stumble into at 2am - I can see that ending poorly for people.

 

[norm9]

A couple dorito locos taco Supremes and a beer would hit the spot.

And if they're going more high end, I'd assume theyd work a little harder at the presentation of the food.

 

[pharmx]

Great, now I want me some tacos and tequila.

 

[Surface of Me]

Still doesnt seem as good as Taco Cabana.

But tequila in baja blast is something everyone can enjoy.

 

[UrokeJoe]

It's funny how Starbucks took off in grocery stores. I remember thinking "who is going to sit down in a grocery store for coffee"? Then They did. Whole Foods serves beer in there stores and it's crazy packed with people. Crazy times...

Taco Bell is supposed to be for after a night of drinking, but we'll see how this goes. Not well I think.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

It's funny how Starbucks took off in grocery stores. I remember thinking "who is going to sit down in a grocery store for coffee"? Then They did. Whole Foods serves beer in there stores and it's crazy packed with people. Crazy times...

That's old. Remember Kmart used to have pizza and Costco does this.

 

[GhostWriter24]

Rum freezer? Yes please.

 

[UrokeJoe]

That's old. Remember Kmart used to have pizza and Costco does this.

Yeah I know. Woolworths used to have diners inside as well. It all comes back, but this time with booze.

 

[VARIA]

Booze & Taco Bell?

Let the shart wars begin!

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Yeah I know. Woolworths used to have diners inside as well. It all comes back, but this time with booze.

I would definitely need a stiff drink to buy anything at the markup of whole foods.

 

[Frozenprince]

Yeah I know. Woolworths used to have diners inside as well. It all comes back, but this time with booze.

So you're telling me it's markedly better then.

 

[NullPointer]

The thought of a Taco Bell hangover gives me chills.

 

[Primus]

Booze in a frozen Baja Blast? I'd die of alcohol poisoning.

 

[Veritigo_X]

It kinda defeats the point of Taco Bell if you're getting drunk as you eat it. There's a correct order to this process.

 

[norm9]

Yeah I know. Woolworths used to have diners inside as well. It all comes back, but this time with booze.

Nordstroms at the mall still has a restaurant. I dig it. Classy dining.

 

[UrokeJoe]

I would definitely need a stiff drink to buy anything at the markup of whole foods.

Maybe that's why they have it lol. Someone ordered some nachos when I went and they said it was only $6 and they were pretty huge. Was impressed.

Spoiler

Yes by nachos

 

[Shanlei91]

So basically Blockheads but with crappier food?

 

[Old Gimlet Eyes]

Seeing fast food places try to branch out and open more "upscale" type restaurants is hilarious to me. It's still fucking Taco Bell after all.

 

[Bacon]

I didn't know how much I needed an alcoholic baja blast until this very moment

 

[UrokeJoe]

Seeing fast food places try to branch out and open more "upscale" type restaurants is hilarious to me. It's still fucking Taco Bell after all.

This.

Your move McDonalds. Lord knows you need one.

 

[Frozenprince]

Seeing fast food places try to branch out and open more "upscale" type restaurants is hilarious to me. It's still fucking Taco Bell after all.

I mean they aren't trying to be upscale they're saying "we know it's drunk food so how about we cut out the middle man and you just get drunk here?"

 

[Vyer]

Is it shameful to admit to drinking margaritas in a Taco Cabana? Asking for a friend

 

[perfectchaos007]

Is it shameful to admit to drinking margaritas in a Taco Cabana? Asking for a friend

No. Don't they have a happy hour where you can get a margarita and nachos for like $3? That's not shameful, that's economical

 

[Sectorseven]

Are they going to serve blue milk?

 

[Vyer]

No. Don't they have a happy hour where you can get a margarita and nachos for like $3? That's not shameful, that's economical

Yup. I wish it was happy hour right now

 

[Mixolydian]

Their menu with alcohol?

"Welcome to the new Taco Bell cantina. May I take your order?"

"I'll have the runs at 2 a.m."

 

[otapnam]

Once this thing gets going, they'll be able to sell it to franchisers and maybe even improve the whole concept.

Yeah its kind of weird for taco bell to get into this space but it could sell - just wondering what happens when drunks n wine-os start hitting up the place

 

[Baron Von Beans]

I need this. Nao!!!!!

Come to Cincinnati!

 

[UrokeJoe]

Their menu with alcohol?

"Welcome to the new Taco Bell cantina. May I take your order?"

"I'll have the runs at 2 a.m."

Well when you take a date you can cut to the chase that much quicker and smoother.

 

[Elitist1945]

Yooooo. Canada please!

 

[Rafy]

First thing that popped into my mind was the Star Wars cantina. I'd be awesome if they modeled one of the locations after it and serve a blue milk twisted freeze...