Well, it looks more beloved items will be removed from Taco Bell menus nationwide. According to a new blog post from the fast food chain, Taco Bell is currently "putting the finishing touches on our new streamlined menu." The items Taco Bell is retiring include Mexican Pizza, Pico de Gallo and shredded chicken.
“We’re constantly evaluating ways to provide a more efficient restaurant experience, and have already begun to see progress from streamlining our menu,” Mike Grams, Taco Bell President, Global COO, said in a statement about the changes. “While we know fans may be understandably sad to see some of their favorites go, this evolution of our menu truly paves the way for fresh new ideas. The creativity and innovation in our kitchen hasn’t slowed down at all, and we look forward to rolling out new fan favorites.”
A number of other popular items have already been removed from Taco Bell menus earlier this year, as well, including Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Loaded Grillers and Nachos Supreme. The Grilled Steak Soft Taco, 7 Layer Burrito and Triple Layer Nachos were also retired, while the popular Quesarito is now only be available from the in-restaurant menu.
But here's the good news: Taco Bell will also add a number of new items to its menus nationwide. Here's a sneak peak at what to expect from the revamped menu, according to Taco Bell:
Chicken Chipotle Melt - Nationwide: A new permanent fixture on our Cravings Value Menu, featuring marinated all-white meat grilled chicken, creamy chipotle sauce, and cheddar cheese rolled and melted together. Fans can get their hands on the new $1* Chicken Chipotle Melt starting November 5.
Dragonfruit Freeze - Nationwide: Introducing Taco Bell’s new Dragonfruit Freeze, a tropical frozen beverage swirled with a burst of dragonfruit flavor, available nationwide starting September 24. To deliver on our contactless service, all Taco Bell freezes are now served with a flat lid.
Green Sauce - Regional: Did your local Taco Bell previously offer green sauce as an additional customization option? Our Food Innovation Team has spent time carefully crafting a new and improved recipe, now including flavors of fire roasted green chilies, pureed jalapeño and hatch green chiles to ensure it has an extra kick that pairs perfectly with any menu item. Green sauce will be returning to select markets nationwide starting November 5.
Quesalupa - Testing in Knoxville, TN : Our fan favorite Quesalupa is finally starting its journey back to menus nationwide next year, kicking off on September 24 with a test* in Knoxville, Tennessee. We’ve taken our classic chalupa shell and stuffed it with a cheese blend of real pepper jack and mozzarella so there is delicious melty cheese throughout.
Are you excited for any of these new menu items?
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