Taco Bell’s newest item is a twist on crispy fan favorite. Here’s when you can get it
Taco Bell’s menu will soon have more to offer, starting with a new take on an old favorite.
The cheesy chicken crispanada arrives Thursday, Feb. 15, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, for a limited time, according to the fast-food chain.
For $3.49, customers can get a crispy pastry filled with a “blend of tender and seasoned chicken and a melty infusion of rich, gooey cheese,” a product description reads.
It’s a twist on the traditional empanada, jump starting “a full year of innovation to come” at the fast-food chain, according to a news release.
Taco Bell once offered the caramel apple empanada before the popular dessert was phased out in 2019, Thrillist reported. The half-moon-shaped treat was a mainstay for 15 years.
“Even the sweetest things in life don’t last forever,” a Taco Bell spokesperson told the outlet at the time. “While we are sad to confirm that the beloved Caramel Apple Empanada is no longer on menus nationwide, we encourage fans to spread their appreciation to our other amazing desserts.”
This month, the restaurant teased several new items scheduled to arrive on menus in 2024 at its inaugural Live Mas event in Las Vegas. They include:
- Crispy chicken nuggets
- Cheesy street chalupas
- Mountain Dew Baja Blast gelato
- Cheesy enchilada dipping taco
- Dulce de leche Cinnabon delights
- Cheez-It crunchwrap
- Tajin crunchy taco
- Horchata cold brew latte
It’s unclear when the new items will be available.
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This story was originally published February 14, 2024 at 11:01 AM with the headline "Taco Bell’s newest item is a twist on crispy fan favorite. Here’s when you can get it."