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.
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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.
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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.Â
Taco Bell launches new test menu items.
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Taco Bell launches three new menu items on its menu
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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.Â
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.
Where to find the new Taco Bell menu items
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.Â
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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.Â
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.
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