The Taco Bell Meat You Should Avoid Ordering At All Costs, According To Employees - Tasting Table

"one manager said they'd never order steak - even at their own restaurant - and that their employees refer to the meat as "deer ankles." In another thread, a diner posted a photo of a steak quesadilla that looked decidedly unappetizing. They asked if Taco Bell had changed its steak, since the texture didn't even resemble the meat anymore. The user complained that it was extremely salty and had a consistency more like roast beef."

"a manager explained that the salt becomes concentrated and the texture deteriorates when the steak sits for hours, or even overnight. Another user noted that steak appears in so few menu items that it rarely sells. That means, when you order it, there's a good chance it's been sitting around for a while. More than one person used the term "carry over" and described it as steak that was at least a day old, which management made them keep until it sold."

Multiple Reddit threads include employees and managers warning against ordering Taco Bell steak. One manager said they'd never order it and employees call it "deer ankles." Customers posted photos of unappetizing steak quesadillas and complained the steak was extremely salty with a roast-beef-like consistency. Employees explained salt concentrates and texture deteriorates when steak sits for hours or overnight. Steak appears in few menu items and often has low turnover. Staff described "carry over" day-old steak that management required to keep until sold. The result is inconsistent, unappealing steak served to customers.

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