We want to ensure an easy and fast ordering experience for our guests and team members, while simultaneously opening up opportunities for even more innovation.”, The release also noted that, “…while change is hard, a simplified menu and innovation process will leave room for new fan favorites, continued progress in categories such as plant-based diets, and even opportunities for the return of some classics on a limited time basis.”, The most recent September announcement confirming the demise of Mexican Pizza quotes Mike Grams, Taco Bell President, Global COO: “We’re constantly evaluating ways to provide a more efficient restaurant experience, and have already begun to see progress from streamlining our menu. 3 September 2019. At least we still have cinnamon twists. Ergo, it’s time to revisit the Taco Bell menu item graveyard and prepare to inter some more old friends. Perhaps one of the most controversial Taco Bell cancellations was Verde Sauce. For some, it must lack authenticity (or at least novelty), as individual packets of the sauce still run for $15 to $25 online. With more than two billion customers annually at more than 7,000 restaurants around the world, nearly everyone has a favorite (or at least favored) item at Taco Bell—but what is a taco lover to do when their go-to item gets discontinued? Taco Bell. Many of you probably remember the Fully Loaded Nachos, which was around in 2008 and 2009. It was discontinued in 1993, but many of you might remember its return to the menu in 2000—sans the olives and in a different container. Seafood Salad was Taco Bell’s disconcerting attempt to combat other fast food restaurants’ Lent-friendly options like the Filet-O-Fish. No matter how you want to spin it, one thing is for sure—its menu may change, but Taco Bell isn’t going anywhere. This a small operation out of Boulder, CO but they ship! Paired with this pizza is a Brut Rose from @vinnie_fera_winery. A dream, in short. “That being said, I don’t like the idea of that smell combined with the smell of cooked fish. The items, complete with traditional Taco Bell staples combined with bacon and ranch, were the Bacon Cheeseburger Burrito for $1.79, the B.L.T. As a response, they launched three new bacon-based menu items as a part of their new, competitive Sizzlin’ Bacon Menu. This is, as Taco Bell puts it, “like the bunk bed of tacos.” If we were to go with a … A dream, in short. To that end, these new menu items will be available beginning November 5, 2020 (because, to paraphrase, as Taco Bell taketh, Taco Bell also giveth): Former Taco Bell employee Shaun Quinn describes the process as a cycle. “It definitely has a role in American culture and a very devoted fanbase—but I think it’s well-deserved.”. However, customers quickly began to complain of both undercooked and overcooked bacon, and questioned the role of ranch in a taco. This is, as Taco Bell puts it, “like the bunk bed of tacos.” If we were to go with a bedding analogy, we would liken it to a pillow-top mattress instead: the firm foundation of crispy taco shell holding the all-important stuffing (ground beef, cheese, and lettuce), with the plush outer layer (i.e., the memory foam equivalent) providing delightful comfort, in the form of a warm, soft tortilla welded to the structurally important taco shell with melted cheese and mashed beans. As a response, they launched three new bacon-based menu items as a part of their new, competitive Sizzlin’ Bacon Menu. DId you notice they discontinued the Nachos Supreme, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Spicy Tostada and the 7-Layer Burrito? Served on a bun, the Bell Beefer boasted taco meat, lettuce, diced onions, and Taco Bell’s mild sauce. Fans of the menu items still have time to say their final goodbyes. “I worked there for a long time and I still want their food sometimes. Not many fast food employees can say that about where they worked,” Quinn said. Related Reading: The Best Way to Cook Bacon Is Also the Easiest. However, customers quickly began to complain of both undercooked and overcooked bacon, and questioned the role of ranch in a taco. 5 very popular menu items were already removed this summer. “I think people often bought them for their value in that respect.” Extra chips, double ground beef, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, red tortilla chip strips, refried beans, their three-cheese blend, and Taco Bell’s nacho cheese sauce were all piled on top on one another for this hearty snack—complete with a chip bowl at the bottom that effectively caught and collected all of the delicious nacho debris. According to Quinn, even years in the Taco Bell kitchen hasn’t deterred his occasional cravings. To that end, these new menu items will be available beginning November 5, 2020 (because, to paraphrase, as Taco Bell taketh, Taco Bell also giveth): Chicken Chipotle Melt; Dragonfruit Freeze; Green Sauce (in select markets) Quesalupa (testing in Knoxville, TN) Former Taco Bell employee Shaun Quinn describes the process as a cycle. #tacobell #livemas #tacobellmuse #mexicanpizza #forkyeah #bythings #foodgasm #foodpornography #foodporn #foodie #nomnomnom #foodandwinepairing #pizza #eater #thrillist #foodbeasts #winelover #buzzfeedfood #tacosarelife #blessedlife #winetime #foodiesofinstagram #mmm #loveyourself #winestagram #foodbeast #wineenthusiast #sos, A post shared by & (@tacobellsommelier) on Sep 8, 2020 at 12:22pm PDT, The August 2020 announcement was initially made by a Taco Bell employee on Reddit and sent social media into a tizzy. In 1995, Taco Bell found itself in the middle of bacon craze—a fad that burger chains could work with easily. I will try my best to be your side until November. Despite the item’s popularity decreasing in the ‘80s, the Bell Beefer still has a fanbase requesting its return—however, Quinn believes it doesn’t belong on the menu.