Bell has frozen over again. Taco Bell is catering to nostalgic Tex-Mex fans by introducing a brand new ice cream taco for a limited time. Created in collaboration with Oregon-based ice-cream company Salt & Straw, the Churro Ice Cream Taco ($3.99) features a taco-shaped waffle cone filled with churro ice, per a recent press release. … Read more
The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths since illnesses were first reported in July, has now been detected in Georgia, Tennessee … Read more
Your Taco Bell order is about to get even hotter. The California-based fast food chain is joining forces with seasoning company Tajín for a special new menu that’s been years in the making. Available nationwide beginning August 13, the limited-time menu features tree options: the Tajín Taco, the Tajín Cheesy Gordita Crunch, and the Tajín … Read more
They’re spilling the beans on The Bell — and it’s giving some grubbers nauseating hell. Fast foodies are sourly split as a trending vid allegedly reveals the “disgusting” manner in which Taco Bell prepares its beans. And while queasy critics call for the health inspector, unfazed fans are championing the chow with a “chef’s kiss” stamp of … Read more
Taco Bell has long been the punchline of diarrhea jokes, but after an actual parasite outbreak, the chain is betting $1 favorites can help customers stomach a return. The fast-food chain has rolled out a string of steep discounts, including its fan-favorite Mexican pizza, as it attempts to recover from declining traffic tied to a … Read more
They’re having a Crunchwrap crisis. A wave of anguished posts on the r/TacoBell subreddit has pulled back the tortilla wrap on Taco Bell turmoil, with gutted schedules, panicked staffers and a business reeling from the fallout of a Taylor Farms lettuce scare — even after quickly and responsibly pulling the produce that may be causing … Read more
They’re the leaders of the fast food nation. The best fast food in the US is not served at Burger King or other big-name chains. Instead, that high-octane honor goes to a Golden State grease depot many outsiders haven’t heard of — Tex-Mex chain Del Taco. At least, that’s the verdict rendered by USA Today’s … Read more
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has put lettuce in the spotlight as investigators examine a possible link to Taco Bell, raising concerns among consumers about whether it’s still safe to eat fresh greens. While investigators have not identified a specific product or supplier as the source of the outbreak, interviews with sick patients have repeatedly pointed to lettuce … Read more
Taco Bell is being probed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast-moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report. Some victims told investigators they had eaten at Taco Bell – though others said they had not, according to a Washington Post report … Read more
Taco Bell restaurants are pulling fresh ingredients from the menu as a fast-growing parasite outbreak linked to explosive diarrhea spreads across multiple states. Locations, including some in Metro Detroit, have posted signs telling customers they are temporarily unable to serve several produce items while health officials respond to a spike in cyclosporiasis cases, WWJ reported … Read more
Fajita fans can skip the sizzle — an embarrassment — with Taco Bell’s new drama-free Tex-Mex items. Gone are the days when the quietest person at the table fears the sound of crackling meats as the chain is “ditching sizzling fajita theatrics” by turning them portable. Now available for a limited time, the new Fajita … Read more
Santa Monica locals are reeling after learning a beloved British pub will soon give way to a Taco Bell Cantina — prompting outrage online and fears the beachside city is losing yet another piece of its identity. The Britannia Pub, a fixture at 318 Santa Monica Blvd. for three decades, confirmed its lease will expire July … Read more
Fast, no longer cheap, and out of control. Every American knows the cost of a quick burger and fries has skyrocketed in recent years — depending on where you live, your next Whopper could run you a whopping 38% percent more than it did in 2020, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Report. Sure, … Read more
Taco Bell fans are calling it “a Christmas miracle” — but not everyone is feeling the holiday cheer. The fast-food giant announced that its cult-favorite Quesarito returned to menus nationwide Dec. 18, and the internet erupted with dramatic declarations that the holidays have truly arrived. The indulgent mashup — a whole burrito packed with beef, … Read more
Taco Bell has turned one of its most iconic sodas into a dessert, and it is making waves online. The new Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie is a limited-edition dessert that transforms the soda’s signature tropical lime flavor into a creamy, key lime–style treat. Featuring a vibrant electric-blue filling set in a graham cracker crust and … Read more
It’s called “fast food” for a reason, but some restaurants do it better than others. A new report from Intouch Insights and QSR Magazine looked at 13 different fast-food chains and analyzed different aspects of the drive-thru experience. Each fast-food chain was ranked by three categories: wait time (the amount of time passed from entering … Read more
Holy guacamole! National Taco Day has historically been celebrated on Oct. 4 of every year — until last year. In September 2024, the made-up foodie holiday snagged a new permanent spot on the calendar thanks to Taco Bell and the National Day Calendar, moving the national day to its rightful place on the calendar: Tuesday. Now, … Read more
Move over Dunkin’ — America runs on Taco Bell. Or at least a certain subset of iron-gutted ultra-runners does. On Saturday, Oct. 5, about 1,200 registrants are expected to toe the line at the eighth annual International Taco Bell 50K Ultramarathon, a queasy urban adventure that challenges the quads and the colon in equal measure. … Read more
Customers aren’t lovin’ it — but maybe they should be. Though few fast-foods are beloved by all, there remains countless sleeper-hit snacks buried at the bottom of value menus — some of which are undeniably delicous, fans attest. At McDonald’s, the biggest McLoser is their hot tea, ordered so infrequently that one Ohio McDonald’s manager … Read more
Taco Bell is hitting rewind. The restaurant chain is serving up the early 2000s with its Decades Y2K Menu, which brings back five of its most requested favorites of the era. The new menu features the revival of beloved Taco Bell favorites, including Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos, Caramel Apple Empanada, 7-Layer Burrito, Double-Decker Taco … Read more