The History of Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos

Who really came up with the original idea for Doritos Locos Tacos? Was it interns or inmates? Why did it take Taco Bell over 2 years to perfect the DLT?

In this episode, we find out that the road to Hell was paved with good intentions. And by hell, we mean Doritos Locos Tacos. And by good intentions, we mean ample trial runs and iterations that finally resulted in the famous magical hybrid!

Have you ever wondered how ketchup became America's favorite condiment? Or why Four Loko was banned by the government? Or how roller coasters were invented? In History of… host Wil Fulton will take you through a rapid-fire crash course on some of humankind's greatest innovations in food, drink, and travel. Hey, if you can keep up, you actually might learn something!

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CREDITS:

Host
Wil Fulton

Written by
Mia Faske

Senior Creative
Jake Rasmussen

Development Producer
Wil Fulton

Associate Producer
Mia Faske

Editor
Chris Murphy

Animator
Danna Windsor

Production Coordinator
Myra Rivera

Line Producer
Emily Tufaro

Post Production Supervisor
Daniel Byrne

Director of Development
Leo Fernandez

Creative Director
Audra V. Pace

Head of Video
Jim D’Amico

Chief Content Officer
Meghan Kirsch


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[MahoganyBlack]

I love how excited this guy is about these. I ate these after school everyday back in college. I loved these things.

[byronkobebryant]

This should have a million views and more

[paulineluvswtp]

"So" - good one thrillist, good one.

[Littlestraincloud]

Not a fan of the audio direction of this video.

[SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

A Doritos taco shell, what a great idea. And thanks Disney for inventing Doritos

[purplebunz]

I remember the release of the Doritos Locos tacos. My brother and I walked down to taco bell, used our pocket money to buy one of each flavor, and because we were idiot kids we thought it was the greatest thing on earth.

[johnlangdonrumph]

The loss of the cool ranch Doritos locos taco gives me trust issues....

[Simply_dionna]

Am I the only one who enjoys these videos but feels like they can’t keep up? 😭

[uonykjc]

I've never ate at taco bell but looking at the doritos locos tacos makes me want to eat it

[peachy_ari]

This video is interesting but it’s hard to watch with all the yelling. 😣 Also feels very rushed. If you just tone it down and slow it down a notch, it’ll be much more enjoyable. 😄

[FlayFGC]

Criminal what happened Cool Ranch... Taco Bell doesn’t hit the same since

[denimchicken]

I’m 35 years old and just ate one of these for the first time ever. My life was a lie. I immediately got a second one.

[exe]

Really good video how doesn’t this guy have his own channel

[Imani_AM]

I can't remember if I got a Cool Ranch Doritos Locos taco :(

[danbyrne]

Give me Double Decker Taco's, or give me death!!!

[miafaske]

So the taco bell chihuahua and the legally blonde chihuahua were friends and possibly lovers?!? wowww

[davidyoung]

I fuckin LOVE Doritos Tacos. I swear as a former Marine I eat Taco Bell 9-11 times a week, EVERY WEEK TWICE A DAY!

[murdatalkk]

im mad because when i ordered one it never came with a doritos bag :(

[kathyerickson]

Geez louise...I do love these. Hey! I'm a poet and I didn't even know it! (By the way, "So..." Brilliant!)

[AmplifydeGamer]

Chillax has been around a lot longer then your friends age lol