Taco Bell new items are taking over the menu in 2025 and fans are already excited. The fast-food chain announced it will launch 30 new dishes, from spicy twists on classics to totally wild creations. Let’s dig into what’s coming and which items might become your new favorites.
The Big News: 30 New Items in 2025
In January 2025, Taco Bell revealed plans to add 30 new items to its menu. This is the biggest update in years and it includes everything from breakfast to late-night snacks. Some items are returning fan favorites (like the Volcano Menu), while others are brand-new, like the Churro Crunchwrap and Nacho Cheese Fries Burrito. The company said the goal is to “mix nostalgia with bold, modern flavors” and keep customers surprised.
Returning Classics with a Twist
Taco Bell is bringing back some popular items but adding new ingredients. For example:
- Volcano Tacos are back, but now with a “Lava Sauce 2.0” that’s even spicier.
- The Enchirito (a cheesy burrito-smothered dish from the ’90s) returns with a crispy tortilla shell.
- Caramel Apple Empanadas are back for dessert lovers, but this time with a drizzle of chocolate.
Fans on social media cheered when Taco Bell confirmed these comebacks. One user tweeted, “Volcano Tacos saved 2025 already.”
Brand-New Creations to Try
The 2025 menu not just about old favorites. Taco Bell’s chefs invented some wild new items, like:
- Churro Crunchwrap: A sweet-and-salty mashup with cinnamon churro bits, chocolate sauce, and beef or beans.
- Nacho Cheese Fries Burrito: French fries, nacho cheese, seasoned beef, and sour cream wrapped in a flour tortilla.
- Spicy Pineapple Chicken Taco: Grilled chicken with jalapeños, pineapple salsa, and a crunchy tortilla shell.
There is also a Breakfast Quesadilla with eggs, bacon and hash browns inside a folded tortilla. Plus, vegetarians get a new Black Bean Crunch Bowl with avocado crema and crispy tortilla strips.
Global-Inspired Flavors
Taco Bell is experimenting with flavors from around the world in 2025. For example:
- Korean BBQ Beef Taco: Marinated beef with kimchi slaw and gochujang sauce.
- Mediterranean Veggie Wrap: Falafel, hummus, and diced veggies in a spinach tortilla.
- Indian-Spiced Potato Burrito: Masala-seasoned potatoes with cilantro sauce and mango chutney.
These items are part of Taco Bell’s plan to “make global tastes accessible” to everyone.
Healthier(ish) Options
Even though Taco Bell is known for cheesy, crunchy treats, the 2025 menu includes lighter choices:
- Cauliflower Rice Bowl: Cauliflower rice, grilled chicken, lettuce, and pico de gallo.
- Avocado Lime Salad: Mixed greens, avocado slices, corn, and lime dressing.
- Zero-Sugar Baja Blast: A sugar-free version of the iconic blue drink.
These items are meant for customers who want flavor without as many calories.
Breakfast Gets Bigger
Taco Bell’s breakfast menu is getting a big upgrade in 2025. New items include:
- Waffle Taco 2.0: A waffle-shaped taco shell filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon or sausage.
- Cinnamon Roll Coffee: A sweet iced coffee with cinnamon syrup and whipped cream.
- Breakfast Crunchwrap Sliders: Mini Crunchwraps with egg, cheese, and hash browns.
The chain hopes these items will compete with McDonald’s and Starbucks breakfasts.
Limited-Time Surprises
Some of the 30 new items will only be around for a few months. These include:
- Ghost Pepper Nachos (available around Halloween 2025).
- Candy Cane Churros (for the holidays).
- Buffalo Ranch Fries (launching during March Madness).
Taco Bell says these limited items are “designed to create buzz” and keep the menu fresh.
Why So Many New Items?
Taco Bell’s CEO said the 2025 menu overhaul is about staying ahead of trends. Younger customers want bolder flavors, plant-based options, and fun social media-worthy foods. The chain also noticed that fans love mixing sweet and savory (like the Churro Crunchwrap), so they are leaning into that.
Another reason? Competition. Chains like Chipotle and Del Taco have added new items and Taco Bell wants to stay #1 in the “fast-food wars.”
Behind the Scenes: Testing New Foods
Creating 30 new items is not simple. Taco Bell’s test kitchens spent two years experimenting with recipes. Some ideas (like a Mac & Cheese Burrito) were scrapped because they did not taste right. Others, like the Spicy Pineapple Chicken Taco, went through 50 versions before chefs were happy.
The company also listens to fan requests. The return of the Enchirito happened after #BringBackTheEnchirito trended on TikTok for months.
How to Try the New Items
Most of the Taco Bell new items will launch in March 2025, but some (like breakfast foods) will roll out earlier. Prices range from $2 for smaller snacks (like Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes) to $6 for bigger meals (like the Nacho Cheese Fries Burrito).
You can order in stores, through the Taco Bell app, or for delivery. The app will also offer “exclusive early access” to some items for rewards members.
FAQs
When do the new Taco Bell items come out?
Most launch in March 2025, but breakfast items and limited-time treats will arrive earlier.
Are there vegetarian options in the new menu?
Yes! Try the Black Bean Crunch Bowl, Mediterranean Veggie Wrap, or Indian-Spiced Potato Burrito.
Will Taco Bell keep old favorites like the Crunchy Taco?
Yes. The 30 new items are additions, not replacements. Classics like the Crunchy Taco and Bean Burrito will stay.
