By Erin McDowell

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If a Tex-Mex fast-food chain like Taco Bell can't nail a burrito, then what is the point of eating there?

Taco Bell has sold burritos in its locations since its early beginnings in the 1960s.

The menu has certainly grown and evolved since then, with even more additions slated to arrive in the next year. When it comes to Taco Bell's current burrito menu, there certainly doesn't appear to be a shortage of variety.

Vegetarian options abound, and with 11 different burritos to choose from (not including substitutions) one would assume that there's a burrito out there to satisfy any craving.

Since Taco Bell's lineup of breakfast burritos thoroughly impressed in the past, I was anxious to see how its regular burritos would compare to one another.

What I found disappointed and shocked me.

Practically every burrito that included beans in its tortilla folds was overpowered by the distinct yet bland flavor. While whole beans can certainly make a great addition to a burrito, the bean paste used by the chain ended up turning every bean burrito filling into a mushy, gummy consistency.

On the other hand, the shredded chicken burrito was surprisingly light, creamy, and tasted like homemade buffalo chicken dip straight from the oven. The addition of avocado ranch sauce, which no other burrito included, provided a nice change and nuanced flavor that couldn't be matched.

Here's a breakdown of every burrito that I tried, and how they ranked from worst to best.