Banquet Mexican Style Enchilada Combo Meal

July 3, 2006 | Reviewer: Nicole

“Abi said that my enchiladas looked like donuts!?! I will never show Abi my enchiladas again…”

Price: $1.00 (sale)
Serving: 1 meal, 11 oz.
Calories: 400
Fat: 23%, 15g
Sodium: 41%, 990mg
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 20%, 60g
Fiber: 24%, 6g

Banquet says: Two beef enchiladas and one cheese enchilada in chili sauce with mexican style rice.

Nicole says: This meal smells really good - it got a compliment in the kitchen. It looked pretty gross out of the microwave. Abi said that my enchiladas looked like donuts!?! I will never show Abi my enchiladas again…

The rice has a nice texture and a bit of spice and I detected a tang in the sauce. The enchiladas are decent - about as tasty as fastfood Tex Mex (without the fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream.) The enchilada “chili” sauce is a bit goopy, and I feel that some people might call it agar-like, but it’s got some flavor to it, though I don’t know where the get the name “chili sauce.” The cheese enchilada actually doesn’t taste all that cheesy, which is probably good because it looks a bit like Velveeta, the worst cheese taste on Earth. The beef enchiladas are reasonably yummy. This meal would have been quite good if I kept hot sauce at my deak, both to add some flavor and make sure the meal fills me up.

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9 Responses to “Banquet Mexican Style Enchilada Combo Meal”

Abi on July 3rd, 2006

While it is not obvious from the picture, I have reason to stand by my statement that these enchiladas looked like doughnuts. Specifically, they looked like Bismarcks. Except for the one with the Velveet-like cheese running out of one end. Ew.

I have this meal in my freezer. Today, I brought Stouffer’s Spaghetti and Meatballs to work rather than this meal. Happy day before 4th of July everyone.
Ace N. on July 4th, 2006

I’ve never tried this meal because it scares me, quite frankly. I was scared of the taste…of the potential indigestion. However, your review has eased my fears and I’ll probably pick it up the next time I go to the supermarket. I’m not a picky eater, what most people find mediocre I’ll probably find tasty. I actually like Velveeta as a dip. Yes, I am the guy that keeps them in business. I’m terribly sorry.
Marvo on July 5th, 2006

Well at least the cheese doesn’t glow in the dark.
Nicole on July 5th, 2006

Ace: How bout Cheez Whiz on your steak sandwiches? Yum.
Ace N. on July 5th, 2006

Cheez Whiz on philly cheese steaks is the only way to go. The drippiness and messiness in general only add to its charm.
IndyMelia on November 29th, 2006

I absolutely love this meal. As a new mom, I don’t have a lot of time to cook my own lunch, so it’s great to pop this in the microwave. Sure it looks gross, but IMO - very tasty. My husband says they used to make different varieties with just the cheese enchiladas and a side - but no more I guess. I save the cheese one for last!
Flara on March 25th, 2007

I’m actually having some right now.
I was iffy on trying some of it, as my sister had some earlier and said that the cheese enchilada turned her stomach and she added that it wasn’t as tasty as Michelina’s, but it’s actually not too bad. I never expect much, presentation wise, from microwavable meals. This does look a bit sloppy and goopy. I think it could have a little more of a ‘kick’ to it.
Big E on April 19th, 2007

I really love these dinners. I use it as part of my weight loss plan. The ooey gooey cheese is so delicious as it runs down my cheek.
Mary on July 19th, 2008

I am ashamed to admit it, but I love the Banquet Mexican Meal. I love the flavor of the chili sauce, however, the ‘cheese’ enchilada took some getting used to. I turned a friend of mine on to these and he likes them, too. The only bad thing is that I think Banquet stopped making these because I cannot find them ANYWHERE. I never thought I would see the day I was jonesing for one of these….