Taco Bell is a nationwide favorite for everything from mealtime to late-night snacks. It’s no surprise, then, that the fast-food Tex-Mex joint’s devotees have developed a fairly well-known Taco Bell secret menu featuring a wide range of delicious creations. With meat and cheese playing a significant role in most menu items, it’s easy to take these two ingredients to a whole new level by pairing them with other ingredients or putting them together in new and creative ways. At Taco Bell, the regular menu is really just the start of available options.

Official secret menu vs. customer creations?

Most of the Taco Bell secret menu items are customer creations that have become so popular that they’re made at restaurants all over the nation. Even if the employees don’t know what you mean when you refer to the secret menu item by name, they’ll still typically be willing to make it for you when you describe it.

There’s also a significant number of secret menu items that were former regular menu items. These you can often order by name and the employee will customize them at the register. Again, most Taco Bell menu items utilize the same or similar ingredients, so customization is simple.

The most popular Taco Bell secret menu items

Here are just a few examples of the Taco Bell secret menu items people frequently order throughout the United States.

• Cheesarito: The Cheesarito is very much what it sounds like—a combination of a burrito and a quesadilla. If you’re having a hard time trying to decide between the two, you can get both! The Cheesarito features a soft-shell tortilla filled with taco sauce, scallions and melted cheese. This makes it a great appetizer or snack with a bit of creativity.
• Chili cheese burritos: Take the usual burritos from taco bell and have them add melted cheese and hot chili. While it will be a bit of a messy dish, the explosiveness of the flavor is not to be missed. The name is rather self-explanatory, so you will easily remember how to make it when talking to the cashier or drive-thru worker.
• Enchirito: Like the Cheesarito, the Enchirito is another combination meal. This one features an enchilada packed with melted cheese, beef and beans—burrito ingredients. The entire thing gets covered with diced onions in red sauce. Once you’ve tried the Enchirito for the first time, it’s going to be hard to go back!
• The Incredible Hulk: If you’re a fan of guac, you’re going to love the Incredible Hulk. This secret menu item at Taco Bell features a five-layer burrito, but you substitute the melted nacho cheese for guacamole.
• Superman: The Superman is a cheesy double beef burrito with extra potatoes, guacamole and tortilla strips with sour cream. It’s a supersized version of the popular Taco Bell menu item.

In addition to these tasty off-menu favorites, many Taco Bell enthusiasts love ordering things “double grilled.” This involves leaving a burrito, quesadilla or other grilled item in the press for twice as long, which results in a crunchy texture.

How to order from the Taco Bell secret menu

With most of these items we’ve listed from the Taco Bell secret menu, you’re going to need to give at least a brief explanation to the cashier about how it works. These are all menu items popularized online by Taco Bell enthusiasts. You probably won’t be able to expect every single worker knows what they are.

So be patient with your cashier and make sure you give them specific instructions so you can fully enjoy your delicious secret treats upon your next visit to the Bell!