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Taco Bell fan favorite gets a spicy twist — and there are new tacos. What to know

Taco Bell is introducing several new menu items, including a spicy spin on the Mexican Pizza. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Taco Bell is introducing several new menu items, including a spicy spin on the Mexican Pizza. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) AP

Taco Bell’s latest offerings include a twist on a fan favorite.

The new Cheesy Jalapeno Mexican Pizza arrived Thursday, Sept. 7, on menus nationwide, according to the California-based taco chain.

The entree is a spicy take on the original, featuring two tortilla shells layered with seasoned beef and refried beans topped with pizza sauce, nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, diced tomatoes and jalapenos for a little kick.

Taco Bell is adding several new items to its menu, including the Cheesy Jalapeno Mexican Pizza.
Taco Bell is adding several new items to its menu, including the Cheesy Jalapeno Mexican Pizza. Taco Bell Corp.


It’s not the only item joining the menu.

Taco Bell unveiled a slate of new offerings heading into fall, including:

  • Rolled chicken tacos
  • $2 chicken enchilada burrito and chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito
  • Strawberry twists
  • Wild Strawberry Freeze
  • Wild Strawberry Creme Delight Freeze

Pricing may vary.

Rolled chicken tacos are among several new items joining Taco Bell’s menu.
Rolled chicken tacos are among several new items joining Taco Bell’s menu. Taco Bell Corp.

The rollout comes months after the fast food chain agreed to a truce in a lengthy legal fight over the “Taco Tuesday” trademark. Its push to “liberate Taco Tuesday” culminates this month with a celebration promising free tacos for all.

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Taco Bell said it will partner with DoorDash to help pick up the tab on customers’ Taco Tuesday orders when they buy from participating vendors serving Mexican cuisine.

The offer is valid in 49 states where the Taco Tuesday trademark was canceled, except New Jersey, the restaurant said.

Find your nearest Taco Bell here.

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This story was originally published September 7, 2023 at 1:12 PM with the headline "Taco Bell fan favorite gets a spicy twist — and there are new tacos. What to know."

Tanasia Kenney
Sun Herald
Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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