We tried every item on Taco Bell's value menu and ranked them from worst to best

• Taco Bell has a Cravings Value Menu, where everything costs only $1 or $2.

• We tried every item on the special menu and ranked them from worst to best.

• The Beefy Melt Burrito was disappointing, but we loved the Fiesta Veggie Burrito and Spicy Potato Taco.

Insider's food reporters Anneta Konstantinides and Rachel Askinasi love trying new items from Taco Bell.

From the delicious Grilled Cheese burrito to the mouthwatering 7-Layer Nacho Fries, Taco Bell is constantly finding new ways to innovate.

Konstantinides and Askinasi have been reviewing Taco Bell's new items over the last few years, and recently decided to set their sights on the chain's Cravings Value Menu.

The special menu features seven different items — including burritos, tacos, and a sweet treat — and everything costs just $1 or $2.

Here's their full ranking from worst to best.

In last place is Taco Bell's Beefy Melt Burrito.

The Beefy Melt Burrito was one of three burritos that Taco Bell released in January 2022 to celebrate its new Cravings Value Menu.

The $2 burrito features seasoned rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, fiesta strips, a three-cheese blend, and sour cream, all wrapped in a warm tortilla, according to the chain's website.

Konstantinides thought the Beefy Melt Burrito she tried tasted dry, and there was barely any meat.

When Konstantinides first cut into the burrito, she wasn't even sure if she had been given any beef. Although Konstantinides was able to locate some shredded pieces under the rice, she thought it was strange that a burrito with "beef" in the name barely had any meat. She also couldn't taste any of the nacho cheese sauce.

Overall, the Beefy Melt Burrito really just tasted like a lot of rice. Konstantinides definitely wouldn't order it again.

Taking the sixth spot was the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito.

Askinasi tried this menu item, which costs $1 and features beans, nacho cheese sauce, seasoned rice, and creamy jalapeño sauce. After ordering it for herself, Askinasi noticed that, in real life, the burrito she was served looked nothing like the one shown on the menu.

Askinasi thought this burrito had an unpleasant gooey consistency and a mishmash-like texture inside, which put this burrito behind other menu items in her ranking. However, the taste kept it from falling to the bottom of the list.

The flavor of the spicy, smoky sauce was definitely there, it was just masked by other competing flavors. Askinasi said the spice landed on her throat and the top of her tongue a few seconds after taking her first bite.

Considering both the size of the burrito and the fact that it is made with rice and beans, Askinasi concluded that the item would, in fact, be a filling snack.

In fifth place is Taco Bell's Cheesy Roll Up.

This item costs $1 on the Cravings Value Menu and includes a three-cheese blend melted into a soft, rolled, flour tortilla, according to the website.

It's also one of the menu's five vegetarian options.

Taco Bell's Cheesy Roll Up tasted like a rolled-up version of a cheese quesadilla, but there's nothing wrong with that.

Askinasi thought there was a good ratio of cheese to tortilla. If there was more cheese stuffed in it, she thought it would have become nauseating.

Askinasi thinks it's a great snack for anyone who just wants a little bite to eat that will hold them over until their next meal. If you're not into spice at all, though, this might not be for you as there's a slightly spicy flavor kick.

Taking the fourth spot is Taco Bell's Cinnamon Twists.

"Just a simple, innocent, delicious cinnamon sugar snack" is how Taco Bell describes the Cinnamon Twists on its website.

The $1 item is the only dessert on Taco Bell's Cravings Value Menu and one of two desserts sold by the chain, which also offers Cinnabon Delights.

The Cinnamon Twists had a delightful sweetness, and it was hard to stop eating them.

At first, Konstantinides was a bit surprised by the texture of the Cinnamon Twists. She was expecting something a little softer and chewier, like a churro, rather than the puffed corn that the cinnamon twists appear to be made of.

While it's a much crispier bite, the cinnamon twists had a lovely sweetness and the cinnamon flavor was prominent. Plus, although they were just $1, the portion was much larger than Konstantinides expected — her bag was overflowing with twists.

In third place is Taco Bell's Spicy Potato Soft Taco.

Also a vegetarian option, this taco is made up of seasoned potatoes, lettuce, cheese, and chipotle sauce on a soft flour tortilla, according to the website, and costs $1.

Askinasi was very impressed with this taco.

She was skeptical at first, but once she tried it, Askinasi saw the appeal.

The potatoes had their own distinct flavor, which meshed really well with the rest of the taco ingredients.

Askinasi thought the chipotle sauce provided just enough heat while the lettuce gave the taco a refreshing crispness.

She noticed that the cheese inside was slightly melted, which was a welcome change from the other items she tried that also featured shredded cheese.

In addition to the fillings, Askinasi appreciated Taco Bell's use of a soft taco shell as opposed to a crunchy one.

Taking the second spot is Taco Bell's Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito.

The Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito was released alongside the Beefy Melt Burrito and Fiesta Veggie Burrito in January 2022.

The $2 burrito features grilled chicken, fiesta strips, avocado ranch sauce, chipotle sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese wrapped inside a warm flour tortilla, according to Taco Bell's website.

The Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito is packed with so much fresh flavor.

Konstantinides was a huge fan of Taco Bell's Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito, which reminded her of a great deli wrap. The grilled tortilla and lettuce had great crunch and texture that made each bite taste super fresh.

The chicken was also juicy and well-seasoned, and the ranch and chipotle sauces paired well together and tasted delicious.

In first place is Taco Bell's Fiesta Veggie Burrito.

Taco Bell's Fiesta Veggie Burrito was the vegetarian option released among the three new burritos for the Cravings Value Menu in January 2022.

The $2 burrito comes with seasoned rice, black beans, red strips, chipotle sauce, tomatoes, guacamole, a three-cheese blend, and reduced-fat sour cream, according to Taco Bell's website.

The Fiesta Veggie Burrito is one of Taco Bell's best burritos, even though it's among the cheapest.

Konstantinides has tried many Taco Bell burritos in the last few years, and the Fiesta Veggie Burrito is still one of her favorites.

When she first tried the burrito, she wrote in her notes that it was a "party for the taste buds." She was shocked by how much flavor Taco Bell had packed in the $2 burrito. The veggies tasted fresh and crisp, and the black beans were delicious and paired really well with the seasoned rice.

The guacamole was what impressed Konstantinides the most. It tasted like it had been made right there on the spot, and the delicious flavor added so much depth to the burrito. Each bite was fresh and exciting, and Konstantinides could happily eat the Fiesta Veggie burrito for any lunch or dinner.

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