Just a few months after Taco Bell sadly removed potatoes from its national menu, the chain has finally succumbed to customers' passionate demands to bring them back. In a major reversal, the company announced Thursday it will permanently reinstate potato-filled menu items in March.
Starting on March 11, Taco Bell will officially begin serving Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Spicy Potato Soft Tacos, and other menu items customized with potatoes once again, according to a spokesperson for the chain. The news comes after the fast food chain cryptically teased a major announcement tied to that date in social media posts on Wednesday.
Potatoes were nixed from Taco Bell's ingredient list last year as part of a larger effort to simplify its restaurant operations, greatly upsetting fans—especially vegetarian fans—nationwide. Fortunately, other quick-service restaurants leaned into plant-based trends around the same time that Taco Bell made cuts, which put pressure on Taco Bell to add more vegetarian options.
Someone at Taco Bell must have realized that, hey, bringing back potatoes will please vegetarians and meat-eating fans alike, so it's a realfeed-two-birds-with-one-sconesolution.
“The return of our beloved potatoes is just the first step in showing our fans the strong continued commitment to vegetarian we are making this year,” said Liz Matthews, Taco Bell’s global chief food innovation officer, in a press release. “We have long been a leader in the vegetarian space, but this year, we have more meatless options in store that vegetarians, veggie-curious and even meat-eaters will love.”
The Spicy Potato Soft Taco will go for about $1 and the Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes will go for around $1.49 (prices vary from place to place). Potatoes can also be substituted for meat or beans in any other menu item.
In addition to reviving its potato items, Taco Bell will begin testing a new plant-based protein in partnership with Beyond Meat this year for anyone who prefers meatless options.
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Starting on March 11, Taco Bell will officially begin serving Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Spicy Potato Soft Tacos, and other menu items customized with potatoes once again. A large corwd on a public viewing cheering.
The Short Answer: No! Good news, potato lovers! Taco Bell did not axe potatoes from their menu. In fact, after briefly taking them off in 2020, the spuds made a grand comeback in March 2021.
The four menu items that have officially been discontinued are: the chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito, beefy melt burrito, fiesta veggie burrito, and classic combo. As for the fifth item, the cinnamon twists will be leaving the value menu but will be available on the “drinks and sweets” section.
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Taco Bell menu ready to expand with new Cantina Chicken burrito, quesadilla, bowl and tacos. Taco Bell is ready to spice up its menu with Cantina Chicken. The Cantina Chicken Menu was among the upcoming menu enhancements the fast-food chain announced at its “Live Más Live” 2024 event last month.
According to the Instagram post, the affected items are leaving the menu in order to make room for the new Cantina menu, which will feature new burrito, taco, bowl and quesadilla options, plus a new Avocado Verde Salsa to pair with them, per Food & Wine.
Taco Bell takes pride in its ability to adapt its dishes to vegetarian tastes and maintains a page on its website called Veggie Cravings, currently featuring 18 items marked with a green diamond with the letter “V,” meaning vegetarian. Nacho Fries do not carry the symbol.
Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut's parent company is facing the same problem as its rivals: Fast food is getting too expensive and consumers are pushing back. Yum Brands, which owns all three chains, reported Wednesday weaker-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter.
The transition to bright pinks and purples was initially made to help keep Taco Bell visually distinct from its competitors. Even though the company has transitioned to a more subdued color palette recently, the brand's signature purple still stands out from other fast-food chains.
That's right, you can still get your fix of these delicious, cheesy, potato bites that have become a fan favorite over the years. There might have been rumors or misunderstandings floating around, but rest assured, the Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes are not going anywhere.
Nacho Fries lovers, rejoice! Next week, the fan-favorite Taco Bell menu item is making its eleventh comeback — this time with a hot new makeover. The seasoned, cheesy fries have come and gone from the chain's menu since 2018. They were last available in 2023.
Yes, Taco Bell still offers the spicy potato soft taco. It's a fan favorite that features crispy potato bites, lettuce, cheese, and that kicky spicy sauce all wrapped up in a soft tortilla.
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