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Miami Herald
06-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Taco Bell menu adds ‘Crispalupa,' and two other new items
Although Taco Bell was founded in 1962, it has earned a top spot among all the iconic fast-food chains by launching unforgettable menu items that go down in history and mark important moments in food culture. Because the fast food chain has also prioritized fostering innovation by constantly developing and launching new menu items, it has gained the hearts of multiple generations, allowing it to stay relevant among consumers. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Although people have become more conscious of their spending habits due to inflation and the unpredictable economy, this strategy has helped Taco Bell prevail despite the current tumultuous circumstances that have affected its rivals. Related: Taco Bell reveals 30 new menu items launching in 2025 In addition to its innovative menu items, Taco Bell, which is owned by Yum Brands (YUM) , has relatively low prices and often offers great deals that focus on providing value, which is a huge selling point for today's consumers, attracting audiences across all generations and incomes. To proceed with its innovation agenda, Taco Bell has just introduced three new menu items that will have foodies running to the nearest location to try them all. These new additions are the Crispalupa, Cantina Chicken Crunchy Taco, and Flamin' Hot Burrito as reported by @snackolator on Instagram. Since Taco Bell's Cantina Chicken menu launched in March, it has quickly become a fan-favorite among customers. Hence, the taco chain has prioritized adding new items featuring its Cantina chicken constantly. Due to popular demand, Taco Bell decided to experiment with its beloved Cantina Chicken menu by introducing the Crispalupa, a crispy pocket stuffed with its Cantina slow-roasted chicken, lettuce, pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese, and spicy ranch sauce. Related: Taco Bell launches new menu item customers can crunch However, Taco Bell didn't stop there. It is once again expanding the Cantina Chicken menu by adding another food item to the delicious lineup. The Cantina Chicken Crunchy Taco consists of Taco Bell's signature crunchy taco shell loaded with slow-roasted chicken and topped with lettuce, purple cabbage, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and spicy ranch sauce. Taco Bell is popularly known for forming partnerships with iconic brands, so for this third new menu item, the taco chain has joined forces with Fritos to create the Flamin' Hot Burrito. The Flamin' Hot Burrito is unlike any other. It is filled with nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, seasoned beef, new Flamin' Hot rice, and Flamin' Hot Fritos for extra crunch, all wrapped inside a warm tortilla. As amazing and mouth-watering as these new menu items are, there's a catch to this launch. They are all currently being tested at select Taco Bell locations for a limited time. More Restaurant News: Iconic burger chain returns fan favorite item three years laterStarbucks menu adds energy drinks and 'lite' take on a classicHershey creates new candy that's a dream combo Nonetheless, here are all the cities where the new additions are available in case you want to take a quick road trip or simply walk to the closest location if one is near. The Crispalupa is being tested in Atlanta, the Cantina Chicken Crunchy Taco in Minneapolis, and the Flamin' Hot Burrito in Oklahoma City, according to the Instagram post. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
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@
