Taco Bell cranks up fast-food chicken wars with crispy strips, tacos and burritos — but only for a limited time

Taco Bell cranks up fast-food chicken wars with crispy strips, tacos and burritos — but only for a limited time

Taco Bell’s chicken nuggets were just the beginning. The fast-food chain has introduced Crispy Chicken Tacos, Burritos and Strips to its menus for a limited time. The new menu items will feature the same signature tortilla-coated crunch used on Taco Bell’s nuggets. Taco Bell Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Tacos, Burritos and Strips will be available … Read more

Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-fave item — and adding it to the permanent menu

Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-fave item — and adding it to the permanent menu

Más nugs, please. When Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets first debuted in December as a limited-time offering, the menu item was an instant hit — and ever since, fans have been begging the fast-food chain to bring them back. The fast-food chain is taking the hint: the beloved offering will return on April 24 as … Read more

Taco Bell losing one of its oldest, most iconic locations open since the 1960s

Taco Bell losing one of its oldest, most iconic locations open since the 1960s

Out with the old, in with the new. One of Taco Bell’s oldest operating locations with an iconic facade is closing its doors. Taco Bell restaurant number 31, which stands for the fast-food chain‘s 31st location, off McDowell and Hayden roads in Scottsdale, Arizona, is shutting down sometime in the near future, FOX 10 Phoenix reports. … Read more

All the best Pi Day deals and freebies: Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, more

All the best Pi Day deals and freebies: Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, more

Today is Pi Day, a celebration of the ratio of the circumference of a circle. Though the numeric value of Pi (π) actually goes on forever — according to Guinness World Records, the most accurate value contains more than 62 trillion digits — it’s commonly shortened to 3.14, hence the March 14 celebration date. Despite … Read more

We’re gastroenterologists — we’d never make this colon cancer mistake, plus a Taco Bell no-no

We’re gastroenterologists — we’d never make this colon cancer mistake, plus a Taco Bell no-no

They’re giving the scoop on poop. A group of Alabama gastroenterologists are sharing the mistakes they wouldn’t make — from doing parasite cleanses and colonics to relying on Google for medical guidance and undergoing coffee enemas. The first piece of advice in the TikTok video came from Dr. Charles A. Dasher, Jr., who encouraged “age-appropriate … Read more

Taco Bell adds chicken nuggets to menu in bid to snag bird-loving Gen Z fast food fans

Taco Bell adds chicken nuggets to menu in bid to snag bird-loving Gen Z fast food fans

Border-line genius. Taco Bell is adding chicken nuggets to menus nationwide starting on Thursday — as the chain attempts to appeal to younger consumers said to increasingly prefer poultry over beef. Expect all-white meat bites in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor — dusted with tortilla chips and breadcrumbs for a Mexican-infused chicken explosion, Today.com reported. Customers can … Read more

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC yanking onions after McDonald’s E.coli outbreak

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC yanking onions after McDonald’s E.coli outbreak

Yum Brands said Thursday it would be removing fresh onions from its meals at select Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants out of “abundance of caution” following an E.coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The E.coli outbreak has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 50 others across the West and Midwest. McDonald’s removed … Read more

Taco Bell brings back ’90s fan-fave treat — but you must move fast to get it

Taco Bell brings back ’90s fan-fave treat — but you must move fast to get it

The Bell tolls again for thee. A beloved 1990s menu item is being revived at Taco Bell — but you’ll need to move fast to devour one. The double-decker taco, an exterior flour tortilla smooshed with refried beans that wraps around a hardshell taco, is back on a limited release until Oct. 30. Taco Bell … Read more

National Taco Day makes permanent move to ‘Taco Tuesday’ thanks to Taco Bell

National Taco Day makes permanent move to ‘Taco Tuesday’ thanks to Taco Bell

Taco Tuesday is now officially a holiday. National Taco Day is getting a new permanent spot on the calendar thanks to Taco Bell and the National Day Calendar. The made-up foodie holiday has been celebrated on Oct. 4 of every year, but the California-based food chain got the stamp of approval to move the national … Read more

Taco Bell announces shock menu change — these beloved items are on the chopping block

Taco Bell announces shock menu change — these beloved items are on the chopping block

The Bell is tolling for breakfast. Taco Bell lovers may soon be unable to grab their favorite breakfast burrito or Crunchwrap, with the chain announcing that some locations will soon be nixing the most important meal of the day. “Taco Bell is constantly evolving our menu to better serve our franchisees, team members and fans,” … Read more

This beloved Taco Bell boasts beachfront real estate, beer and whale watching from the patio: ‘An honor just to stop by’

This beloved Taco Bell boasts beachfront real estate, beer and whale watching from the patio: ‘An honor just to stop by’

Take a boat, hop a train, catch a plane. America’s “most loved” Taco Bell has some of the most valuable real estate in the state of California — a prime oceanfront location in suburban San Francisco, so close to the beach that some customers even walk in barefoot after a morning of surfing. Located in the … Read more

Taco Bell launches nostalgic menu with items dating back to the ‘60s

Taco Bell launches nostalgic menu with items dating back to the ‘60s

Taco Bell is rolling back the clock. Starting August 15, the fast food chain is bringing back fan-favorite menu items dating back to the 1960s with a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco Bell is debuting a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco … Read more

Taco Bell opens ‘early retirement community’ for Rewards Members: ‘So f–king happy!’

Taco Bell opens ‘early retirement community’ for Rewards Members: ‘So f–king happy!’

Taco Bell is giving loyal customers the whole enchilada. The fast food franchise has unveiled an “early retirement community” for Rewards Members that comes complete with crochet classes, pickleball and poolside cocktails. The Cantinas, located in sunny San Diego, will host a horde of Taco Bell’s biggest fans for the two-day elder-inspired experience next weekend, … Read more

These laid-back Mexican villages are the taco the town

These laid-back Mexican villages are the taco the town

From smog-choked Mexico City to the cartel-infested jungles of Tulum, Mexico can be a lot. But tucked away from the tourist traps, from Baja to the Yucatán, are a rich collection of cultural gems. In these pint-sized places, where the car horns and screeching camote sellers disappear into a concert of mariachi music and the … Read more

Chick-fil-A falls off perch as No. 1 fast food restaurant in US, Del Taco takes top spot

Chick-fil-A falls off perch as No. 1 fast food restaurant in US, Del Taco takes top spot

Chick-fil-A no longer rules the roost. The “Eat Mor Chikin” restaurant chain specializing in chicken sandwiches is no longer America’s No. 1 fast food restaurant. After nearly a decade on top, Chick-fil-A — which announced in March it would be shifting away from antibiotic-free chicken starting this spring due to supply chain issues — has … Read more

I’m a dietitian — this is the best Taco Bell order for weight loss

I’m a dietitian — this is the best Taco Bell order for weight loss

Un-Bell-ievable! Kristen Carli, an Arizona-based registered dietitian, claims that she has found the best Taco Bell order for weight loss: a Chicken Burrito Supreme Fresco and a Mad Tasty Grapefruit Sparkling Water. “This meal provides a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, which can help maintain energy levels and support muscle mass,” Carli wrote Thursday … Read more

Mexican taco truck becomes first to earn Michelin star, but chef won’t wear coveted jacket: ‘Secret is the simplicity’

Mexican taco truck becomes first to earn Michelin star, but chef won’t wear coveted jacket: ‘Secret is the simplicity’

Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot grill Wednesday at the first Mexican taco stand ever to get a coveted star from the French dining guide, and did exactly the same thing he’s been doing for 20 years: searing meat. Though Michelin representatives came by Wednesday to present him with … Read more

The best Cinco de Mayo food deals in 2024: Taco Bell, Chipotle, more

The best Cinco de Mayo food deals in 2024: Taco Bell, Chipotle, more

Cinco de Mayo — or May 5 — is a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage in the United States. The holiday commemorates when the Mexican army defeated France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862. There’s no better way to celebrate than with food and drinks — … Read more

Taco Bell execs reveal what they order nearly every day: ‘It will change your life’

Taco Bell execs reveal what they order nearly every day: ‘It will change your life’

Even Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer finds the food at the beloved fast-food chain to be “life-changing.” Taylor Montgomery has been with the franchise for more than eight years, and he recently revealed that he eats Taco Bell “every other day.” At Live Más LIVE, the company’s first-ever superfan convention, the CMO told Business Insider … Read more

National Burrito Day deals are here — how to eat for cheap or free at Chipotle, Taco Bell and more

National Burrito Day deals are here — how to eat for cheap or free at Chipotle, Taco Bell and more

These deals are un-burrito-ble. National Burrito Day is today, Thursday, April 4 — and fast food restaurants are celebrating with offers for their customers. The foodie holiday is a highlight of what’s known among the faithful as “burrito season,” which reportedly lasts from March through May and is the busiest time of the year for … Read more