Taco Bell finally revealed the mystery item it's been teasing for weeks - here's the verdict

Here it is, individually wrapped. Still playing coy, Taco Bell.

"Quesalupa" just rolls off the tongue when ordering. Don't forget, there are several options: ground beef, chicken, and steak. Plus, the breakfast version if you time it right.

The Quesalupa comes in its own handy cardboard holder. It looks like a heavy duty taco at first — pretty stuffed for a Taco Bell item.

First up, the breakfast Quesalupa. The thick and crunchy fried outer tortilla pairs well with the crispy potato chunks and cheese. The egg is ... well, questionable, but the sausage is pretty good. Salty, but spicy. Is it perfect? No. But it is pretty good in a "I know this is bad for me" context. It's a breakfast item from Taco Bell, so at what level are the expectations?

I actually liked this enough to finish it willingly. That counts for something.

Now, the regulars: chicken and beef.

The chicken Quesalupa is surprising. There are only so many possible variations Taco Bell can make on what's essentially just a souped-up taco, but this is good. The chicken actually tastes like real chicken — it's a lighter meal than one would expect, and the creamy cheese layer goes really well with the shredded chicken.

The ground beef version is so-so; rather, it is what it is. And what is it? Ground beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and shredded cheese, encased in two crispy fried tortillas — between which is a layer of creamy melty cheese. It's fine, but nothing all that special. I enjoyed the chicken version much more.

The way the mystery item was hyped, the Quesalupa is something of an anti-climax. But that being said, it's delicious. The crunchy outer shells stuffed with pepper jack cheese alone make it worth a bite or two, and at $2.99, it's not a bad deal.