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Associated Press
27-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
TACO BELL'S TOASTED CHEDDAR STREET CHALUPAS ADD MORE CRUNCH AND FLAVOR TO THE ORIGINAL, INSIDE AND OUT
Street Chalupas are back and bolder than ever, featuring a crispy toasted cheddar shell, vibrant street taco-inspired fillings, and all-new Chile Lime Crema Sauce TLDR: Introducing Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas – the next evolution of Taco Bell's ode to street-style flavors and ingredients with an all-new toasted cheddar shell that packs more crunch, cheese, and sauce. Layered with flavor from the outside in, this fresh twist on the fan-favorite is filled with onions, cilantro, your choice of two premium proteins, and a brand-new Chile Lime Crema Sauce, all wrapped in Taco Bell's toasted cheddar shell. Starting March 27, fans nationwide can enjoy a pair of two Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas with their choice of slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak for $5.49* for a limited time, while supplies last. Assets for Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas can be found here. IRVINE, Calif., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the vibrant culture of street tacos, Taco Bell's Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas revive the fan-favorite street chalupas with a bold new edge: a crispy new exterior and craveable sauce. Street food is all about bold flavors, bright ingredients and a touch of creativity and this next evolution in Taco Bell's ode to street food culture infuses the best of traditional street tacos – simple ingredients like onions and cilantro – into a crispy toasted cheddar shell and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce. This new menu item provides a new flavor experience that's craveable from the outside in. Building on a legacy of bold chalupa innovations, Taco Bell is merging two fan-favorite menu creations from the past – the Toasted Cheddar Chalupa from 2019 and last year's Cheesy Street Chalupas – to deliver the ultimate mashup of crispy, cheesy and street-inspired indulgence. Initially tested in Houston in August 2024 and recently announced at Taco Bell's Live Más LIVE event in New York, the new menu item is now available nationwide for $5.49 a la carte starting March 27, for a limited time while supplies last. 'The street taco is a cultural staple built on bold flavor and quality ingredients, and the Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas honors that tradition while bringing in a unique Taco Bell touch that packs even more flavor into every bite,' said Luis Restrepo, Taco Bell's Vice President, Product Innovation. 'Fans immediately fell in love with the crispy, cheesy bite of the Toasted Cheddar Chalupa in 2019, and now we're elevating that street-inspired flavor experience and that's exactly the kind of comeback our fans have been waiting for.' Unique Tasting Experience with Flavors That Hit from the Outside In The Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas deliver a striking first impression with layers of flavor inside and out. Here's the breakdown: Toasted Cheesy Shell: A chalupa shell with a layer of mild cheddar, baked directly into the dough, and toasted to perfection for a crispy, cheesy, and savory bite. Premium ingredients: Packed with fresh onions and cilantro – an ode to the street taco – and a choice of slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak. Saucy surprise: Chile Lime Crema Sauce – a bold and zesty fusion of lime, fiery chile peppers, garlic, parmesan, and Romano cheeses, bringing all the flavors together in harmony. Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas are available for a limited time at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide, starting at $5.49 for two chalupas (same protein per order). Fans looking for the ultimate feast can grab the Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas Discovery Luxe Box, which includes fan-favorite menu items and the opportunity to discover a limited-time new favorite (while supplies last) for $9.00*, featuring: Two Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas (choice of Cantina Chicken or Steak) One Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos One Crunchy Taco Cinnamon Twists Medium Fountain Drink The deals don't stop there – in April, Taco Bell fans can save big with special offers and drops all month long: Taco Bell Rewards Members have a chance to claim one Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas order for only $1 during the April 15 Tuesday Drop on the app.** From April 4-10, customers who buy Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas in the Taco Bell app will get 10% off a future app order (up to $5).*** From April 11-13, customers will get 1 free order of Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas with $20+ orders from Uber Eats and Grubhub.**** From April 11-13, customers who order in the Taco Bell app will get $0* delivery fee with $25+ order.***** From April 17-19, customers will get 1 free Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas order with $20+ order from DoorDash.****** From April 18-19, customers who order in the Taco Bell app will get $0* delivery fee with $25+ order.******* About Taco Bell Corp. For more than 62 years, Taco Bell has brought innovative, craveable Mexican-inspired food to the masses, and was recently recognized as one of Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, one of TIME's Most Influential Companies, and Nation's Restaurant News' Brand Icon. For more information about Taco Bell, visit our website at our Newsroom at or check out You can also stay up to date on all things Taco Bell by following us on LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Instagram, Facebook and by subscribing to our YouTube channel. * At participating U.S. locations for a limited time only (where applicable), while supplies last. Contact restaurant for prices, hours and participation, which vary. Taxes extra. Prices higher with delivery. In combos and boxes, drinks exclude freezes. ** On 4/15/25 from 2pm PT to 3pm PT Rewards Members that click 'Claim Reward', will claim a reward for a Cantina Chicken or Steak Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa which may be purchased for $1, plus tax. Limit one (1) per user. Redeemable only via the Taco Bell mobile app at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Must add qualifying product, Cantina Chicken or Steak Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa, to cart. If part of a delivery order, delivery fee & other fees may apply. Product or ingredient substitutions, upgrades, or add-ons to eligible redemptions may incur an up-charge cost. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer. Prices and items vary. No cash value. Additional terms apply: ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC. *** Between 4/4/25 and 4/10/25, buy a Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas order a la carte and receive a reward for 10% off a future order (max $5. Valid only on app orders placed ahead for pickup and delivery orders placed on the Taco Bell app at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Reward is valid for 14 days after issuance. Redeemable only via the Taco Bell mobile app, at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Not available for delivery orders, unless placed on the Taco Bell app. Must be a registered Taco Bell Rewards member in order to redeem. Reward valid for 10% off an order with a max discount of $10. Reward valid one (1) time per registered user. Reward is non-transferrable and cannot be combined with some other offers. No cash value. Terms and conditions apply: ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC. **** Offer valid from 4/11/25-4/13/25 only. Spend $20 or more (before taxes, fees, and gratuities) and add Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas to your cart before completing order to receive a free Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas on your order for delivery at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations for users who place an order on the Uber Eats, Postmates or Grubhub website or app. Item as part of a combo does not qualify. Limit one per order. Taxes and fees still apply. Order min before taxes and fees. Discount of menu item price applied to order and does not apply to taxes and fees. Prices may be higher than at restaurants. For a limited time and while supplies last. Not valid in-store or with a pickup order. Not valid for dine-in or group orders. Prices and items may vary. Cannot be combined. Additional terms apply, visit See delivery partner sites for location availability. Must have or create a valid account with a valid form of accepted payment on file. No cash value. Non-transferable. ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC. ***** Excluding Colorado where $0.29 state-mandated retail delivery fee applies. From 04/11/25 12:01 AM to 04/13/25 11:59 PM, when you place a delivery order of $25 or more (before taxes and fees) on the Taco Bell app, your order will be eligible to receive a $0 delivery fee reward at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Delivery is not available in all locations. Items available for delivery, prices & participation vary. Taxes and tip apply. Must be a registered Taco Bell Rewards member in order to redeem. Not valid in-store or with a pickup order. Reward valid one (1) time per registered user per day. Reward is non-transferrable and cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Terms: ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC. ****** Offer valid from 4/17/25-4/19/25 only. Spend $20 or more (before taxes, fees, and gratuities) and add Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas to your cart before completing order to receive a free Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas on your order for delivery at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations for users who place an order on the DoorDash website or app. Item as part of a combo does not qualify. Limit one per order. Taxes and fees still apply. Order min before taxes and fees. Discount of menu item price applied to order and does not apply to taxes and fees. Prices may be higher than at restaurants. For a limited time and while supplies last. Not valid in-store or with a pickup order. Not valid for dine-in or group orders. Prices and items may vary. Cannot be combined. Additional terms apply, visit See delivery partner sites for location availability. Must have or create a valid account with a valid form of accepted payment on file. No cash value. Non-transferable. ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC. ******* Excluding Colorado where $0.29 state-mandated retail delivery fee applies. From 04/18/25 12:01 AM to 04/19/25 11:59 PM, when you place a delivery order of $25 or more (before taxes and fees) on the Taco Bell app, your order will be eligible to receive a $0 delivery fee reward at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Delivery is not available in all locations. Items available for delivery, prices & participation vary. Taxes and tip apply. Must be a registered Taco Bell Rewards member in order to redeem. Not valid in-store or with a pickup order. Reward valid one (1) time per registered user per day. Reward is non-transferrable and cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Terms: ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC.
USA Today
06-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Quesocrisp Taco, Midnight Baja Blast, more: The new menu items coming to Taco Bell in 2025
Quesocrisp Taco, Midnight Baja Blast, more: The new menu items coming to Taco Bell in 2025 Show Caption Hide Caption AI at Taco Bell: Speeding up orders, accuracy Yum Brands announced that hundreds of Taco Bell locations in the U.S. will begin using artificial intelligence at its drive thru locations. Cheddar Taco Bell has announced a collection of new menu items, slated to release in restaurants this year. New items include a Flamin' Hot Burrito, made with a new Flamin' Hot rice, and a Quesocrisp Taco, an all-new taco shell made entirely out of crispy cheese. The fast food franchise is also bringing back some fan favorites, like Crispy Chicken Nuggets and the Decades Menu, which will feature items from the 2000s and 2010s. Earlier this year, Taco Bell announced a new take on its value meal, with the choice of $5, $7 and $9 Luxe Cravings Boxes. Expected to remain on the menu through June, the varying-priced value meals feature an array of Taco Bell classics. Interested in learning more about what you can expect this year? Here's what to know about the new items hitting the Taco Bell menu. New menu items: Chipotle unveils new Honey Chicken protein option: Here's when you can get it What new items are coming to Taco Bell this year? According to a news release, here are the new items coming to the Taco Bell menu this year: Grilled Cheese Burrito with Shredded Beef: Shredded beef, nacho cheese sauce, rice, fiesta strips, chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream and three cheese blend inside a flour tortilla Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa : Slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak, onions, cilantro, mozzarella and pepperjack cheeses, Jalapeno Ranch with cheddar baked into the taco shell with a layer of crispy cheese toasted on the outside and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce : Slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak, onions, cilantro, mozzarella and pepperjack cheeses, Jalapeno Ranch with cheddar baked into the taco shell with a layer of crispy cheese toasted on the outside and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce Crispy Chicken: Crispy Chicken Nuggets are making a comeback as an a la carte option or a Crispy Chicken Burrito or Crispy Chicken Taco Mike's Hot Honey Diablo Sauce : Collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey, to be served with Crispy Chicken Nuggets : Collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey, to be served with Crispy Chicken Nuggets Flamin' Hot Burrito: Burrito featuring nacho cheese sauce, Flamin' Hot Fritos, reduced-fat sour cream, season beef and new Flamin' Hot Rice, wrapped inside a tortilla Steak and Queso Crunchwrap Sliders : Grilled, marinated steak, chipotle sauce, Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese and a mini tostada wrapped in flour tortillas and served as a fun-size pair alongside Green Chile Queso : Grilled, marinated steak, chipotle sauce, Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese and a mini tostada wrapped in flour tortillas and served as a fun-size pair alongside Green Chile Queso Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros : Churros with Milk Bar's birthday cake frosting with sprinkles and sugar : Churros with Milk Bar's birthday cake frosting with sprinkles and sugar Mountain Dew Baja Midnight: Tropical lime Baja Blast with passionfruit flavor Quesocrisp Taco: Taco shell made out of crispy cheese When do the new menu items drop? Taco Bell did not indicate specific dates for the new menu items. Some, like the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros, have already become available at locations nationwide. Revamped, comeback menus Taco Bell is also revamping and bringing back two menus this year: Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu : Slow-roasted Cantina Chicken products feature an all-new Caliente Sauce, made with red jalapenos : Slow-roasted Cantina Chicken products feature an all-new Caliente Sauce, made with red jalapenos Decades Menu: 2000s and 2010s menu items, including Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos and Double Decker Tacos Create and share Taco Bell customizations Taco Bell is also launching Fan Style this year. Through the Taco Bell app, customers can customize, save and name menu items, in addition to sharing with friends. The fast food chain is looking at ways to give rewards members points if someone orders their custom menu item, a news release states. New menu announced at Live Más LIVE Taco Bell announced the new menu during its Live Más LIVE event in New York City on Tuesday. Hosted by Grammy and Tony-nominated musician and actress Ashley Park, the event featured several new announcements, in addition to taste testing for participants. The fast food franchise shared several new menu items they would like to see come to fruition, including a Short Rib Chile Relleno Burrito, Poutine Fries, Ube Strawberry Cookie and Mini Taco Salad, according to a news release. Taco Bell also announced during Live Más LIVE that it will be partnering with golf apparel brand Bad Birdie on an apparel collection and high school tournament and "Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4," a new release of the 2001 and 2002 video games, on branded merchandise. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is a Queso Crisp Taco? Taco Bell announces new items and old favorites back on the menu
Whether it's chicken nuggets or a box of tacos, the Taco Bell menu has a bit of everything and is soon getting more. On Tuesday, the company had its Live Más LIVE event, during which Taco Bell presented some of the new foods and drinks it has coming soon: For the cheese heads, there's the Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa with a layer of crispy cheese on the outside and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce on the inside. Want more? Try the Queso Crisp Taco with a shell made entirely of crispy cheese Guilty: 14 convicted in Georgia for 'large-scale' dog fighting event. What they're facing Devoted fans of the Beefy Crunch Burrito with Flamin' Hot Fritos were excited to hear it's coming back, and this time with "Flamin' Hot" seasoning in the rice. There was also good news for the Baja Blast devotees. A new flavor of the drink is coming out called Baja Blast Midnight highlighting a passion fruit burst. They are also looking at bringing back the Baja Blast Pie around Thanksgiving. Another spin on a favorite is the Chicken Nuggets which will come back twice this year and offer a new Mike's Hot Honey Diablo Sauce. Similarly, Taco Bell will start offering Chicken Strips. Then there's the Rolled Poblano Quesadilla with chicken, steak, and poblano peppers as well as the Grilled Cheese Burrito with Shredded Beef. Remember the Decades Menu? They are planning to bring that one back too, but focused on menu items from the early 2000's and 2010's: Chili Cheese Burrito Caramel Apple Empanada Doritos Locos Tacos Double Decker Seven Layer Burrito During the event, Taco Bell introduced "Fan Style," a new function of the Taco Bell app. The concept is, if you tend to order something custom, you can save your custom dish in the app, name it, and share that customizations with others. Users will also be rewarded for others ordering their customizations, but there are no details on how that will work. Currently, Taco Bell's drink menu is largely limited to soft drinks. But the company is looking to change that with Live Más Café, a new model of beverage-focused restaurants featuring 30 drink possibility from dirty sodas and specialty coffees to Agua Refrescas and "Churro Chillers." Currently there is only one in San Diego and the company did a pop-up during Live Más LIVE in New York. Taco Bell's Chief Food Innovation Officer, Liz Matthews, previewed multiple dishes the company is testing out and could roll out to menus in the future. Here were a few we are looking forward to: Brisket Taco: A taco featuring slow-roasted brisket, shredded cheese and purple cabbage. Mexican Pizza Empanada: The cult classic Mexican Pizza inside of a flakey crispy empanada. Mini Taco Salad: A bite-sized version of the classic taco salad. Poutine Fries: Seasoned fries topped with slow-roasted pork, gravy, and cheese curds. Salted Caramel & Toffee Cream Empanada Bite: A twist on the Caramel Apple Empanada with salted caramel and toffee cream. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Taco Bell's new menu items 2025 following Live Más LIVE event
