Taco Bell is doubling down on innovation in 2025, unveiling a bold new menu lineup featuring cheese-crusted tacos, spicy burritos, and a brand-new Mountain Dew flavor.
The announcement came during the company’s annual “Live Más” event in New York City, where Taco Bell executives shared their vision for the year ahead.
From nostalgic fan-favorites making a comeback to brand-new creations pushing fast food boundaries, here’s everything coming to Taco Bell menus in 2025.
The Standout New Items
Taco Bell isn’t playing it safe this year. Some of the biggest highlights include:
Quesocrisp Taco
- A game-changer for cheese lovers—this taco has a crispy cheese shell, taking the idea of a “cheese taco” to a whole new level.
Mountain Dew Baja Midnight
- A Taco Bell exclusive, this new twist on Baja Blast features passionfruit flavors blended with the classic tropical lime taste.
Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa
- A bold upgrade on the Street Chalupa, featuring cheddar baked into the shell, crispy cheese on the outside, and a brand-new Chile Lime Crema Sauce.
Flamin’ Hot Burrito
- If the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos fandom wasn’t strong enough, this burrito takes it to another level with:
- Flamin’ Hot Fritos
- Nacho cheese sauce
- New Flamin’ Hot Rice
- Seasoned beef and sour cream wrapped in a warm tortilla
The Nostalgic Comebacks
Taco Bell knows how to keep fans happy. In 2025, they’re bringing back favorites from the early 2000s and 2010s, including:
- Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos
- Double Decker Taco
If you remember the excitement around the Doritos Locos Tacos when they first launched, this is a comeback worth celebrating.
New Twists on Fan Favorites
Grilled Cheese Burrito (Now with Shredded Beef)
- The fan-favorite Grilled Cheese Burrito is now available with shredded beef, making it even more indulgent.
Rolled Poblano Quesadilla
- A new take on quesadillas, featuring marinated steak or slow-roasted chicken with poblano peppers.
Crispy Chicken Menu Expansion
- Taco Bell is expanding its crispy chicken lineup after a successful test in late 2024. This includes:
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets
- Crispy Chicken Burritos
- Crispy Chicken Tacos
- New Avocado Ranch and Spicy Ranchero Sauces
Mike’s Hot Honey Diablo Sauce
- A collab with Mike’s Hot Honey, this new spicy-sweet sauce will debut alongside Crispy Chicken Nuggets.
Available Now: New Items Already on the Menu
For those who can’t wait, Taco Bell has already added a few new releases to its menu, including:
- Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu – Featuring new spicy Cantina Chicken with red jalapeño-infused Caliente Sauce.
- Steak & Queso Crunchwrap Sliders – A mini version of the classic Crunchwrap, loaded with steak, chipotle sauce, cheddar, and a crunchy tostada, served with Green Chile Queso for dipping.
What’s Next?
While exact release dates haven’t been announced for each item, Taco Bell has confirmed that these new additions will be rolling out throughout 2025.
With cheese-crusted tacos, spicy new sauces, and even a Baja Blast remix, Taco Bell is clearly setting the stage for a big year in fast food innovation.
The question now is: Which of these new items will become the next cult favorite?
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