Taco Bell's Quesocrisp Taco comes in a crunchy cheese shell. USA TODAY
Taco Bell has revealed a fresh lineup of menu items set to arrive this year. The fast-food chain is introducing bold flavors, new textures, and the return of fan-favorite items.
Some highlights include the Flamin’ Hot Burrito, which features Flamin’ Hot Fritos and a spicy rice blend, and the Quesocrisp Taco, which comes in a crispy cheese shell. Taco Bell is also bringing back Crispy Chicken Nuggets and launching a Decades Menu, filled with popular items from the 2000s and 2010s.
Additionally, Taco Bell recently revamped its value meals, offering Luxe Cravings Boxes at different price points—$5, $7, and $9. These meals provide a mix of classic favorites and new creations.
Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Midnight blends passionfruit with Baja Blast's tropical lime taste. USA TODAY.
What’s Coming to Taco Bell in 2025?
Here are the new menu items expected to hit restaurants soon:
- Grilled Cheese Burrito with Shredded Beef – A flour tortilla filled with shredded beef, nacho cheese, rice, fiesta strips, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and a three-cheese blend.
- Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa – A crispy shell infused with cheddar and topped with slow-roasted Cantina chicken or marinated steak, onions, cilantro, and Jalapeño Ranch.
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets – Returning as an a la carte option, or inside a Crispy Chicken Burrito or Taco.
- Mike’s Hot Honey Diablo Sauce – A spicy honey sauce created in collaboration with Mike’s Hot Honey, designed for Crispy Chicken Nuggets.
- Flamin’ Hot Burrito – Stuffed with Flamin’ Hot Rice, nacho cheese, Flamin’ Hot Fritos, seasoned beef, and sour cream.
- Steak and Queso Crunchwrap Sliders – Mini Crunchwraps filled with grilled steak, chipotle sauce, pico de gallo, and cheddar, served with Green Chile Queso.
- Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros – A sweet treat featuring Milk Bar’s signature birthday cake frosting and sprinkles.
- Mountain Dew Baja Midnight – A passionfruit-infused version of the classic Baja Blast.
- Quesocrisp Taco – A unique taco shell made entirely of crispy cheese.
When Will These Items Be Available?
Taco Bell has not announced exact release dates for most of these items, but some, like the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros, are already available at select locations.
Taco Bell Brings Back Classic Menus
Along with new offerings, Taco Bell is reviving two past menus:
- Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu – Featuring slow-roasted Cantina Chicken with an all-new Caliente Sauce, made from red jalapeños.
- Decades Menu – Bringing back nostalgic favorites like Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos and Double Decker Tacos from the 2000s and 2010s.
Taco Bell is bringing back Crispy Chicken Nuggets, available alone or in burritos and tacos. USA TODAY.
Customizing Orders with Fan Style
Taco Bell is also rolling out Fan Style, a feature in its mobile app that lets customers create, save, and share customized menu items. The company is exploring ways to give rewards points when others order someone’s custom creation.
New Collaborations Announced
During the Live Más LIVE event in New York City, Taco Bell revealed upcoming partnerships. These include a golf apparel collection with Bad Birdie and merchandise collaborations for Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4.
Taco Bell also showcased concept menu items like Short Rib Chile Relleno Burrito, Poutine Fries, Ube Strawberry Cookies, and a Mini Taco Salad, which could be released in the future.
