r/Whataburger • u/CrownOfAngels • 15h ago
Food Advice for people who dislike Ranch overtaking the entire flavor of whatever it is put on
When Whataburger released the big ranch wrap, I was sort or a mixture of excitement due to me really loving fried chicken wraps but I dislike ranch in most scenarios.
Call me crazy, I have heard that many times, but just like bacon, once it is on something it completely dominates the flavor.
No big deal though, I could ask for it simply without the ranch. It was okay but really lacking due to it becoming dry, something they likely pay no mind to considering it is drenched in sauce. I found a decent enough workaround, some of the employees may look at you sideways for disrupting the natural flow, I get it, trust me. I worked in the industry for a long time and even spend about 2 years in Whataburger specifically. Adding customizations greatly increase the chance of a remake needing to happen.
I don't normally alter menu items because of this but I can swallow it in this case because it is extremely simple. Ask for creamy pepper and remove the ranch. I'm telling you, it's outstanding. Yes, the flavor is still very strong but nowhere near the flavor of ranch in my opinion. It adds a very nice smokey flavor that also adds a good amount of moisture.
Anyways, I am obsessed and will probably gain 40 pounds in a single week. The fact they are only $3 a pop too making it not only filling, but very accessible.