For A Better, Cheesier Taco Bell Burrito, Order It Canadian-Style

Most people associate Taco Bell with late-night or "hangover" food. But the popular fast-food chain is great for any time of day. Whether you prefer a stuffed Crunchwrap Supreme, crispy tortilla chips and fresh guacamole, or classic hard or soft-shell tacos, there's something for every taste at the popular Mexican chain. If you're a Taco Bell newbie, we recommend starting with a beef burrito. They're simple and delicious as they come in the U.S., but in Canada, the restaurant prepares them in an entirely different way. With a few ordering tricks, you can get a Canada-style Taco Bell burrito stateside.

Canadian Taco Bell has a beef burrito with seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, rice, and creamy jalapeño sauce. While this exact combination isn't on the menu in the U.S., you can attempt to order it with a simple swap. First, order the cheesy bean and rice burrito and ask to swap the beans for seasoned beef. If you're ordering online, select "no beans" then add beef. The burrito should already come with creamy jalapeño sauce on the side, but double-check. That way, you can add it to your burrito yourself.

Overall, this custom burrito is flavorful, cheesy, and almost identical to Canada's version; it would rank high on our list of best Taco Bell burritos. Plus, it's fairly affordable. In the U.S., the cheesy bean and rice burrito is about $1.89, depending on location. When you add the beef, it still only costs $3.09 — which is good news if you can't resist getting more than one! Next time you're ordering Taco Bell delivery, swinging through the drive-thru, or eating inside the restaurant, try this hack to make your meal like the Canadians do.

There are a few different ways to upgrade this meal to make it even tastier. For a fresh crunch, add lettuce, tomato, chopped onion, and even some purple cabbage to the burrito. Or to make the burrito creamier, upgrade with sour cream or guacamole — both will mix well with the nacho cheese and balance out the rich, savory notes of the beef and rice. For even more spice, add pico de gallo or sliced jalapeño peppers.

If you like to dip your burrito in a side sauce, you're in luck: Taco Bell has plenty of sauces to choose from. To keep your beef burrito more authentic to the Canadian version, stick with avocado ranch, which is sold in both the U.S. and Canadian locations. Taco Bell Canada also has spicy ranch sauce, which isn't featured on the U.S. menu. But the closest American option seems to be the chipotle sauce — an ideal mix of creaminess and spice. Order some beans or chips, nacho fries, or cheesy fiesta potatoes on the side, and you have yourself a complete, mouthwatering meal.