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Gone are the days when theTaco Bellmenu was simply variations on a hard taco, soft taco, nachos and cinnamon twists.Over the years, the chain has updated its original menu with specialty items for a limited time: Some of its offerings includenacho fries, naked chicken chips, tacos and chalupas with a chicken shell (or an egg or biscuit), burritos stuffed with fries (or Cheetos), Pop Rocks-esque flavor crystals made out of cayenne, mystery slushie flavors and breakfast items for $1.You could easily make an entire new verse or two ofBilly Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” rattling off the colorful concoctions Taco Bell has unveiled since it introduced the Doritos Locos Tacos in 2012,per the restaurant’s official site. If you’re someone who eats with your eyes, how about some pictures instead to satiate your visual appetite and Live Más?Here are some of the most outrageous menu items offered throughout Taco Bell’s history.
Gone are the days when theTaco Bellmenu was simply variations on a hard taco, soft taco, nachos and cinnamon twists.
Over the years, the chain has updated its original menu with specialty items for a limited time: Some of its offerings includenacho fries, naked chicken chips, tacos and chalupas with a chicken shell (or an egg or biscuit), burritos stuffed with fries (or Cheetos), Pop Rocks-esque flavor crystals made out of cayenne, mystery slushie flavors and breakfast items for $1.
You could easily make an entire new verse or two ofBilly Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” rattling off the colorful concoctions Taco Bell has unveiled since it introduced the Doritos Locos Tacos in 2012,per the restaurant’s official site. If you’re someone who eats with your eyes, how about some pictures instead to satiate your visual appetite and Live Más?
Here are some of the most outrageous menu items offered throughout Taco Bell’s history.
01of 22Nacho BoxesTaco BellThe fast-food chain is stepping up their nacho game. Two nacho boxes are being tested at the ManhattanCantina restaurant: the Chicken Enchilada Nachos Box and the Steak and Cheddar Nachos Box. They’re also testing a Buffalo Chicken Nachos Box in Charlotte, North Carolina and the Cheesy Jalapeño Nachos Box in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If enough people are into the $5 boxes, they could expand to locations nationwide.
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Nacho Boxes
Taco Bell
The fast-food chain is stepping up their nacho game. Two nacho boxes are being tested at the ManhattanCantina restaurant: the Chicken Enchilada Nachos Box and the Steak and Cheddar Nachos Box. They’re also testing a Buffalo Chicken Nachos Box in Charlotte, North Carolina and the Cheesy Jalapeño Nachos Box in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If enough people are into the $5 boxes, they could expand to locations nationwide.
02of 22Rattlesnake and Reaper FriesTaco BellAfter the smashing success of their nacho fries, the chain is testing out two new varieties at certain locations in Ohio. The Rattlesnake Fries are made with grilled steak, jalapeño sauce and nacho cheese, while the Reaper Fries are served with ranch dressing infused with Carolina Reapers — the world’s hottest chile pepper.
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Rattlesnake and Reaper Fries
After the smashing success of their nacho fries, the chain is testing out two new varieties at certain locations in Ohio. The Rattlesnake Fries are made with grilled steak, jalapeño sauce and nacho cheese, while the Reaper Fries are served with ranch dressing infused with Carolina Reapers — the world’s hottest chile pepper.
03of 22French Toast ChalupaDayton, Ohio, residents are in for a breakfast treat. Taco Bell announced in April that they are testing a new chalupa made with a French toast shell at locations in the Midwest city. The sweet new addition to the menu, which sells for $2.49, also features scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage crumbles with syrup on the side.
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French Toast Chalupa
Dayton, Ohio, residents are in for a breakfast treat. Taco Bell announced in April that they are testing a new chalupa made with a French toast shell at locations in the Midwest city. The sweet new addition to the menu, which sells for $2.49, also features scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage crumbles with syrup on the side.
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$1 Triple Melt Burrito and Nachos
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Tortilla Chips
06of 22Nacho FriesAfter being tested in West Virginia and California locations last spring, the fast food chain is finally adding fries to its nationwide menu on Jan. 24. The crispy new additions will be covered in “bold Mexican seasoning” and served with a side of nacho cheese for dipping, according to a press release. The standard size will cost only $1, but hungry fans can upgrade to the Supreme for $2.49 or Bell Grande for $3.49, which comes topped with beef, pico de gallo, sour cream and more nacho cheese.
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Nacho Fries
After being tested in West Virginia and California locations last spring, the fast food chain is finally adding fries to its nationwide menu on Jan. 24. The crispy new additions will be covered in “bold Mexican seasoning” and served with a side of nacho cheese for dipping, according to a press release. The standard size will cost only $1, but hungry fans can upgrade to the Supreme for $2.49 or Bell Grande for $3.49, which comes topped with beef, pico de gallo, sour cream and more nacho cheese.
07of 22California Loaded Fries BurritoTaco BellThe Mexican-style fast-food chain is making a French fry-filled burrito that could thrill or horrify West Coast natives. The new menu item,per Food Beast,originated in San Diegoand comes packed with beef, nacho cheese, guacamole, sour cream and plenty of crispy fries. Not everyone will get a taste of it just yet, though — the burrito is only available in one lucky location in Charleston, W.Va., where it’s being tested.
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California Loaded Fries Burrito
The Mexican-style fast-food chain is making a French fry-filled burrito that could thrill or horrify West Coast natives. The new menu item,per Food Beast,originated in San Diegoand comes packed with beef, nacho cheese, guacamole, sour cream and plenty of crispy fries. Not everyone will get a taste of it just yet, though — the burrito is only available in one lucky location in Charleston, W.Va., where it’s being tested.
08of 22Kit Kat ChocoladillaTaco BellTaco Bell is diving into dessert territory and teamed up with Kit Kat to create the ultimate “fourth meal.” For $1, customers in Milwaukee can enjoy a grilled flour tortilla stuffed with Kit Kat bars. There are reports a Twix version also exists.
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Kit Kat Chocoladilla
Taco Bell is diving into dessert territory and teamed up with Kit Kat to create the ultimate “fourth meal.” For $1, customers in Milwaukee can enjoy a grilled flour tortilla stuffed with Kit Kat bars. There are reports a Twix version also exists.
09of 22Forbidden Bowl and BurritoFrom now until Sept. 21, customers dining at Taco Bell’s Orange County location can try their newest creations: the Forbidden Bowl and Forbidden Burrito. Both items include “forbidden” black rice, crispy avocados and a new sauce, topped with your favorite protein and fresh veggies. The price for each varies between $3.49 and $3.99 depending on choice of protein, or you can go all out and get it as part of the $5 box deal, which also includes a Doritos Locos Taco, a Crunchy Taco and a medium drink.
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Forbidden Bowl and Burrito
From now until Sept. 21, customers dining at Taco Bell’s Orange County location can try their newest creations: the Forbidden Bowl and Forbidden Burrito. Both items include “forbidden” black rice, crispy avocados and a new sauce, topped with your favorite protein and fresh veggies. The price for each varies between $3.49 and $3.99 depending on choice of protein, or you can go all out and get it as part of the $5 box deal, which also includes a Doritos Locos Taco, a Crunchy Taco and a medium drink.
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Naked Egg Taco
11of 22Firecracker BurritoPerhaps the most bizarre item to hit the Taco Bell menu thus far, this burrito,according to Food Beast, features the usual rice, beef and cheese and red tortilla strips wrapped in a red tortilla — but it also comes with the option of adding cayenne “popping crystals” for an extra 20 cents. The sensation is similar to the popular Pop Rocks candy, causing a fizzy feeling in your mouth. Order it cheesy or spicy (loaded with chipotle sauce). For now, the rock candy is only available at four Taco Bell stores while in testing.
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Firecracker Burrito
Perhaps the most bizarre item to hit the Taco Bell menu thus far, this burrito,according to Food Beast, features the usual rice, beef and cheese and red tortilla strips wrapped in a red tortilla — but it also comes with the option of adding cayenne “popping crystals” for an extra 20 cents. The sensation is similar to the popular Pop Rocks candy, causing a fizzy feeling in your mouth. Order it cheesy or spicy (loaded with chipotle sauce). For now, the rock candy is only available at four Taco Bell stores while in testing.
12of 22Beefy Potato-RitoTaco BellBecause potatoes add joy to everything, Taco Bell stuffed them into a burrito for only $1. For a limited time, customers can indulge in theBeefy Potato-Rito, which features a flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, its famous potatoes and chipotle sauce.
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Beefy Potato-Rito
Because potatoes add joy to everything, Taco Bell stuffed them into a burrito for only $1. For a limited time, customers can indulge in theBeefy Potato-Rito, which features a flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, its famous potatoes and chipotle sauce.
13of 22Double ChalupaTaco BellWhy have a regular Chalupa when you can have something even bigger? Taco Bell answered this question with itsDouble Chalupa, a wide shell stuffed with — you guessed it — twice the amount of beef, lettuce, sour cream, cheese and tomatoes. The mouthful of a creation will be available to customers through the end of July.
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Double Chalupa
Why have a regular Chalupa when you can have something even bigger? Taco Bell answered this question with itsDouble Chalupa, a wide shell stuffed with — you guessed it — twice the amount of beef, lettuce, sour cream, cheese and tomatoes. The mouthful of a creation will be available to customers through the end of July.
14of 22Naked Chicken ChipsAfter the short-livedNaked Chicken Chalupamade waves across the nation, the chain introduced an innovation in fried poultry on May 2. This time, the triangular-shaped “chips” are made entirely of crispy chicken — perfect for dipping in their signature nacho cheese sauce.
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Naked Chicken Chips
After the short-livedNaked Chicken Chalupamade waves across the nation, the chain introduced an innovation in fried poultry on May 2. This time, the triangular-shaped “chips” are made entirely of crispy chicken — perfect for dipping in their signature nacho cheese sauce.
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Naked Chicken Chalupa
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Airheads White Mystery Freeze
17of 22Cheetos BurritoStarting in August, the chain began testing the Cheetos Burrito, which is exactly what it sounds like: a burrito with literal Cheetos stuffed inside it. For only $1, we can’t see why this glorious creation won’t make it into stores nationwide in no time.
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Cheetos Burrito
Starting in August, the chain began testing the Cheetos Burrito, which is exactly what it sounds like: a burrito with literal Cheetos stuffed inside it. For only $1, we can’t see why this glorious creation won’t make it into stores nationwide in no time.
18of 22$1 BreakfastTaco BellAfter its release in March, PEOPLE staffers declared the insanely cheap breakfast menu as “one of the best thingsthat happened to us this year, maybe ever.” The deal includes eight items like the sausage flatbread quesadilla, mini skillet bowl, breakfast soft taco and hash browns.
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$1 Breakfast
After its release in March, PEOPLE staffers declared the insanely cheap breakfast menu as “one of the best thingsthat happened to us this year, maybe ever.” The deal includes eight items like the sausage flatbread quesadilla, mini skillet bowl, breakfast soft taco and hash browns.
19of 22QuesalupaTaco BellThe mashup, which joined the menu in February 2018, is made of a chalupa and a quesadilla, featuring all the classic chalupa fixings of beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheddar cheese — with the bonus of having a shell stuffed with melted pepper jack cheese.
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Quesalupa
The mashup, which joined the menu in February 2018, is made of a chalupa and a quesadilla, featuring all the classic chalupa fixings of beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheddar cheese — with the bonus of having a shell stuffed with melted pepper jack cheese.
20of 22Chicken Biscuit TacoTaco Bell/APThis short-lived taco-shaped biscuit allowed customers to fill it with four different breakfast foods — sausage, egg and cheese; bacon, egg and cheese; crispy tortilla chip-breaded chicken with country gravy; or crispy chicken with jalapeño honey.
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Chicken Biscuit Taco
Taco Bell/AP
This short-lived taco-shaped biscuit allowed customers to fill it with four different breakfast foods — sausage, egg and cheese; bacon, egg and cheese; crispy tortilla chip-breaded chicken with country gravy; or crispy chicken with jalapeño honey.
21of 22Waffle TacoCourtesy Taco BellAhead of the aforementioned biscuit taco came this sweet and savory breakfast combo made of a round, fried waffle wrapped around a sausage patty or bacon, with scrambled eggs, cheese and syrup on the side.
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Waffle Taco
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Ahead of the aforementioned biscuit taco came this sweet and savory breakfast combo made of a round, fried waffle wrapped around a sausage patty or bacon, with scrambled eggs, cheese and syrup on the side.
22of 22Doritos Locos TacosPatrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg/GettyBehold, the hybrid that started it all. The taco made out of Doritos tortilla chips originated in 2012 and comes in nacho, fiery or cool ranch flavors and is available in the standard or supreme size.
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Doritos Locos Tacos
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Behold, the hybrid that started it all. The taco made out of Doritos tortilla chips originated in 2012 and comes in nacho, fiery or cool ranch flavors and is available in the standard or supreme size.
source: people.com
