If you find yourself a little bored with run of the mill taco shells, there are tons of different ways to spice up this traditional Mexican food, starting from the outside. One of the best things about a taco is that there are endless possibilities for what it can be filled with, but changing its container can totally change the whole tone of the dish.
Some of these crazy tacos trade out traditional wheat or corn-based shells for things like chocolate and waffles, which turns what used to be thought of as an entrée into a dessert or a breakfast food.
Doritos and Taco Bell has even teamed up to offer taco shells made from the triangular orange chips, which is truly a junk food lover’s dream.
18 Wacky Taco Shells

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Porky Mexican-Inspired Breakfasts
The Bacon Weave Taco Improves a Timeless Food Design

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Fast Food Smoothies
These Smoothies are Made with Taco Bell Doritos Tacos

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Bacon-Infused Dessert Tacos
The Bacon Weave Choco Taco Combines Sweet and Savory Flavors
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Bizarre Food Hybrids
Spaghetti Tacos are Slowly Taking the Country by Storm
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Rolled-Up Mexican Meals
The 'Tacone' is Portable and Mess-Free Unlike a Traditional Taco
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Candied Mexican Dishes
The Sugar Cookie Candy Tacos Put Your Halloween Candy to Good Use
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Pasta Bacon Taco Hybrids
These Indulgent Bacon Weave Taco Breaks Calorie-Topping Records
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Breakfast Waffle Tacos
Taco Bell’s Breakfast Feast is Going Nationwide
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Mexican-Inspired Frosty Desserts
The Waffle Cone Blizzard Taco is Sweet Not Savory
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Sweet Mexican Cuisine Mashups
These Fruit Tacos Offer a Unique Take on the Classic Savory Dish
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Fried Tortilla Chip Tacos
The Deep Fried Doritos Locos Taco Takes Taco Bell to New Heights
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Deconstructed Fast Food Meals
The Cheeseburger Salad is the Healthy American Icon Alternative
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Junk Food Crossbreeds (UPDATE)
Taco Bell and Doritos Join Forces to Make Doritos Locos Tacos
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Handful of Plates by Alissia Melka Teichroew
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Mexican Mash-Up Flatbread
The Closet Cooking Taco Quesadilla Pizza is Oozing in Flavor
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Deceptively Savory Sweets
The Taco Bell Birthday Cake Sets the Fiesta Mood
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Asian-Infused Tacos
The Edamame Egg Salad Offers a Twist to the Classic Sandwich
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Fast Latino Breakfast Foods
Taco Bell Gives a Limited Launch to its A.M. Crunchwrap
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