Taco Bell is kicking off 2025 with a major menu expansion, announcing a lineup of exciting new items during its Live Más LIVE 2025 event in New York City. Hosted by Grammy and Tony-nominated actress Ashley Park, the event also revealed brand collaborations with Siegelman Stable and Bad Birdie, as well as the launch of a brand-new Mountain Dew Baja Blast flavor, Baja Midnight.
New Menu Items Coming in 2025
Taco Bell is set to bring a mix of new innovations, returning fan-favorites, and bold flavors to its menu this year. Here’s what’s in store:
🔥 Spicy and Flavor-Packed Innovations
Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu – A fiery twist on the fan-favorite slow-roasted Cantina Chicken, featuring the new Caliente Sauce made with red jalapeños for a balance of spice and flavor.
Mike’s Hot Honey Diablo Sauce – A collaboration with Mike’s Hot Honey that brings a bold, sweet-heat experience to Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets.
Weak Knees Fire Sauce – A smoky, spicy fusion of Taco Bell’s Fire Sauce and Bushwick Kitchen’s Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha.
Zab’s Hot Ranch – A Datil Pepper-infused hot ranch created with craft hot sauce brand Zab’s.
Purple Chile Sauce – A rich, complex sauce featuring Ají Panca, Habanero, and Ghost Pepper.
Flamin’ Hot Burrito – A fiery combination of Flamin’ Hot Fritos, nacho cheese sauce, seasoned beef, and new Flamin’ Hot Rice wrapped in a warm tortilla.
🧀 Cheese-Lover’s Paradise
Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa – Featuring a cheddar-infused shell and crispy cheese toasted on the outside, with Chile Lime Crema Sauce, diced onions, cilantro, and a choice of slow-roasted chicken or grilled steak.
Grilled Cheese Burrito with Shredded Beef – The beloved Grilled Cheese Burrito gets an upgrade with shredded beef.
Quesocrisp Taco – A crispy cheese taco shell packed with flavorful fillings.
Rolled Poblano Quesadilla – A quesadilla filled with marinated steak or slow-roasted chicken and poblano peppers.
Queso Fundido Rolled Chicken Taquitos – Crispy taquitos stuffed with chicken and green chili queso fundido for dipping.
🌮 Taco Bell’s Take on Street Food
Tacodilla – A corn flour tortilla filled with carne asada, melted cheese, and guajillo pepper sauce, grilled to perfection.
Brisket Taco – A slow-roasted brisket taco topped with shredded cheese and purple cabbage.
Crispy Fajitas – A crispy tempura-battered mix of bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños, served with white habanero ranch.
🥗 Nostalgic and Fan-Favorite Returns
Decades Menu – Throwback favorites from the early 2000s and 2010s, including the return of Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos and Double Decker Taco.
Mini Taco Salad – A bite-sized version of the Taco Salad, which was on the menu from 1984 to 2017, now featuring salsa verde and lime.
Mexican Pizza Empanada – A flakey crispy empanada version of the cult-favorite Mexican Pizza.
🍗 Crispy Chicken is Back
Crispy Chicken Nuggets – Returning after a successful 2024 debut, now with new sauce options like Avocado Ranch and Spicy Ranchero Sauce.
Crispy Chicken Burritos & Tacos – Expanding the crispy chicken lineup in both U.S. and Canada locations.
🥩 Hearty and Bold New Additions
Short Rib Chile Relleno Burrito – An Anaheim green chile stuffed with melted cheese and short rib beef, wrapped in a burrito.
Steak and Queso Crunchwrap Sliders – A mini version of the classic Crunchwrap, featuring grilled steak, chipotle sauce, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, and a tostada. Served in pairs of two with Green Chile Queso for dipping.
🍟 Poutine and Fries Make an Appearance
Poutine Fries – A bed of seasoned fries topped with slow-roasted pork, savory gravy, and cheese curds.
🍰 Desserts and Sweet Treats
Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros – A collaboration with Milk Bar, these crispy churros are filled with birthday cake frosting and topped with festive sprinkles and sugar.
Ube Strawberry Cookie – A chewy sugar cookie stuffed with vanilla ube cream and strawberry pieces, finished with sprinkles.
Salted Caramel & Toffee Cream Empanada Bite – A twist on the Caramel Apple Empanada, now with salted caramel and toffee cream.
🥤 A New Baja Blast Flavor
MOUNTAIN DEW BAJA MIDNIGHT™ – A sweet and refreshing blend of passionfruit flavor with the classic Baja Blast tropical lime. Available exclusively at Taco Bell.
More Ways for Fans to Customize Their Orders
Fan Style – A new in-app feature where customers can customize, name, and share their own Taco Bell creations. The brand is also exploring ways to reward fans with points when others order their custom creations.
With a mix of returning favorites, bold innovations, and fan-driven customization, Taco Bell’s 2025 menu is shaping up to be one of its most exciting yet. Stay tuned for official release dates and regional availability!
