Taco Bell

In the mid-50s, a San Bernardino man named Glen Bell is fixated on McDonald’s. His own burger stand is in shambles, and he’s trying to bounce back. When he looks around, though, he realizes Mexican food is gaining popularity, but that most Americans are afraid of anything that strays from their bland palettes. That’s when he realizes: A taco is really a burger in a shell. With a few fits and starts, Taco Bell is born.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More from The Food That Built America

  1. 26:18Taco BellJul 13, 2022
  2. 21:31Pop StarsJul 06, 2022
  3. 22:41Let Them Eat Snack CakeJun 29, 2022
  4. 23:06Cookie FortunesJun 22, 2022
  5. 36:29Chain ReactionJun 15, 2022
  6. 21:26A Dish Best Served SoftJun 08, 2022
  7. 26:21Do or DonutJun 01, 2022
  8. 29:58A Cold OneMay 25, 2022
  9. 23:41Submarine WarfareMay 18, 2022
  10. 19:24Once You PopMay 11, 2022