aco Bell has unveiled a slate of exciting new menu items set to launch in 2025, alongside plans to expand its restaurant footprint. The announcement came during Taco Bell’s second annual Live Más event held in New York City on Tuesday. Among the new items are the Mountain Dew Baja Midnight drink, a sweet new treat for soda lovers, and the Quesocrisp Taco, a taco shell made entirely of crispy cheese.
New Additions to Taco Bell’s Menu in 2025
Fans of Taco Bell can look forward to an array of bold and creative items that will be hitting menus across the United States and Canada in the coming year.
Mountain Dew Baja Midnight: A Tropical Twist
A new Mountain Dew flavor, Baja Midnight, will take fans on a tropical flavor adventure with its unique blend of passionfruit and Baja Blast’s signature lime. Taco Bell fans can enjoy this sweet and refreshing drink that’s set to be a hit for those seeking a bold soda experience.
Quesocrisp Taco: A Revolutionary Taco Experience
The Quesocrisp Taco is one of Taco Bell’s most anticipated offerings. This taco features a crispy cheese shell that promises to elevate the traditional taco experience. The taco will be available with the customer’s choice of protein, including slow-roasted chicken or marinated grilled steak, and will be topped with fresh cilantro and diced onions.
Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros: A Sweet Treat
Taco Bell is also collaborating with Milk Bar for the launch of their Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros. These churros are filled with birthday cake frosting and are topped with pink confetti sprinkles, making them a festive and indulgent treat for those with a sweet tooth.
Other Exciting Additions for Taco Bell Fans
Taco Bell is also introducing a variety of other new menu items in 2025, each with its unique twist.
Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa: A Flavorful Crunch
The Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa features a crispy shell coated with melted cheddar cheese for extra crunch. It’s paired with a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce that adds a burst of flavor to the street-inspired dish. Customers can choose from grilled steak or slow-roasted chicken for their filling, making it a versatile option.
Grilled Cheese Burrito with Shredded Beef
The beloved Grilled Cheese Burrito gets an upgrade with the addition of shredded beef. This new version features all the gooey cheese and warm flavors fans love, with an added twist of tender shredded beef for extra flavor.
Flamin’ Hot Burrito: For Spice Lovers
A new addition for spice enthusiasts, the Flamin’ Hot Burrito is packed with nacho cheese sauce, Flamin’ Hot Fritos, seasoned beef, and Flamin’ Hot rice wrapped in a warm tortilla. It’s the perfect option for anyone craving a fiery meal.
Nostalgic Flavors: Taco Bell Brings Back Fan Favorites
Taco Bell has also announced a “Decades Menu,” bringing back nostalgic items from previous years. The Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos and the Double Decker Taco, fan favorites from the 2000s and 2010s, will make a comeback, delighting customers who remember these iconic dishes.
The Return of Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Following the success of their 2024 debut, Crispy Chicken Nuggets will return to Taco Bell menus in 2025. Alongside a la carte options, the nuggets will be offered in new combinations, including Crispy Chicken Burritos and Tacos, featuring sauces like Avocado Ranch and Spicy Ranchero.
New Sauces and Special Offerings
Taco Bell is collaborating with several specialty brands to bring bold new sauces to its menu.
Mike’s Hot Honey Diablo Sauce
Fans of spice will enjoy the new Mike’s Hot Honey Diablo sauce, a collaboration between Taco Bell and Mike’s Hot Honey. This sauce features a mix of heat and sweetness, offering a bold flavor profile to complement Crispy Chicken Nuggets and other dishes.
Zab’s Hot Ranch and Purple Chile Sauce
In partnership with Zab’s Hot Sauce, Taco Bell will introduce Zab’s Hot Ranch, a smoky, spicy sauce with a hint of heat from the Datil Pepper. Meanwhile, the Purple Chile Sauce will bring a unique flavor blend of Ají Panca, Habanero, and Ghost Pepper to Taco Bell’s menu.
Exciting Limited-Time Menus and More
Taco Bell is also bringing back some bold limited-time offerings. The Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu, available now, features the all-new Caliente Sauce made with red jalapeños, delivering a fiery kick to fan-favorite items. Other limited-time offerings include the Steak and Queso Crunchwrap Sliders, which provide a portable, flavorful twist on a Taco Bell classic, and the Crispy Fajitas, featuring tempura-battered crispy bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños.
Luxe Cravings Boxes: More Value for Fans
Earlier this year, Taco Bell introduced Luxe Cravings Boxes in $5, $7, and $9 price ranges, offering customers more choices and value for their meals. Expect even more value options to come in 2025.
Taco Bell’s Vision for Expansion
Along with exciting menu changes, Taco Bell is planning major expansion in the coming years. The company aims to triple its international store count by 2030 and increase the average annual revenue per U.S. restaurant to $3 million, up from $2.2 million.
For over 60 years, Taco Bell has been redefining fast food with bold, innovative flavors. Taco Bell’s Chief Food Innovation Officer, Liz Matthews, emphasized the brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of flavor and creating experiences that surprise and delight customers. With a wide variety of new items, sauces, and nostalgic offerings, Taco Bell fans will have plenty to look forward to in 2025.
As Taco Bell continues to grow and innovate, it’s clear that the fast-food giant is committed to delivering more flavor, more choices, and more excitement for fans everywhere.
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