{
  "id": 19537645,
  "title": "This viral map ranks Taco Bell locations by cheapest price—and one stands out above the rest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/this-viral-map-ranks-taco-bell-locations-by-cheapest-price-and-one",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91640359/taco-bell-menu-items-cheapest-price-locations-ranked-viral-map"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the bustling streets of New York City, a viral TikTok map has revealed the cheapest Taco Bell locations across the five boroughs. Influencer Yuval conducted a thorough analysis of the prices for popular menu items at 87 Taco Bell locations in NYC, ultimately ranking them for those seeking a budget-friendly dining experience. One standout contender emerged from his findings – the Jackson Heights Taco Bell – which offers the most affordable prices for several classic dishes. Despite this, Jackson Heights does not always provide the lowest prices on all menu items, as certain locations in Staten Island and Midtown Manhattan offer better deals. For instance, the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito is just $1.49 at Midtown, Hell’s Kitchen, Flushing, and Corona Taco Bells, while the Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box is pricier in Jackson Heights at $8.00. Similarly, the Spicy Potato Soft Taco is cheapest in Chelsea at $1.29. While the Jackson Heights Taco Bell appears to be the best deal in NYC, there are still cheaper options available in other boroughs. Manhattan's Inwood and Hell’s Kitchen, Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick, the Bronx’s Fordham, University Heights, Mount Hope, and Concourse, and Staten Island’s New Dorp and New Springville all rank as relatively more affordable locations. However, the price disparities within Taco Bell locations highlight the discrepancy in pricing policies across franchisees, prompting widespread confusion and frustration among fans who expected uniform pricing.",
  "summary": "Not all Taco Bells are created equal. At the 87 Taco Bell locations throughout New York City, menu items can sometimes double in price from franchisee to franchisee. That’s why an influencer named Yuval set out to compare the prices of every single Taco Bell location in the city, charting the cost of individual menu items as well as the average price point for a given store. Yuval presented his…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}