What Did Taco Bell Discontinue? Items Gone and Back
Taco Bell has dropped a lot of menu items over the years. The biggest cut came in 2020, when it took off items like the 7-Layer Burrito, the Mexican Pizza and all of its potato items to make the menu smaller and faster. Some of those, like the Mexican Pizza and the potatoes, later came back after fans asked loudly.
What was cut in 2020?
In 2020, the chain trimmed its menu so drive-thru lines could move quicker. Fewer items means fewer ingredients and faster orders.
| Item | Removed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Potato items (Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes) | 2020 | Back since 2021 |
| Mexican Pizza | 2020 | Back since 2022 |
| 7-Layer Burrito | 2020 | Gone from the main menu |
| Loaded Grillers | 2020 | Back at many locations |
Why was the Mexican Pizza removed?
The company said the special box for the Mexican Pizza used millions of pounds of paperboard each year, and cutting it was better for the environment. Fans did not like that answer. A petition got tons of signatures, and the item came back in 2022. It is now a regular menu item again at about $5.99.
Older items that are gone
- Meximelt: a soft tortilla with beef, cheese and pico. It was on the menu for about 30 years until 2019.
- Enchirito: left most menus in 2013. It has made short comebacks since.
- Beefy Crunch Burrito: came back for a short time in 2023, years after it was dropped.
- Double Decker Taco: gone in the U.S., but still sold in some other countries.
- Volcano Taco: the red shell taco with lava sauce returned briefly in 2023.
- Caramel Apple Empanada: a sweet fried pocket that ran for about ten years.
Will old items come back?
Often, yes, at least for a while. The chain likes to bring back old favorites as limited time items, because it gets people talking. Keep an eye on the app, since that is where comebacks and new tests show up first. If an item you miss is gone, you can sometimes build something close with custom options. Our Taco Bell secret menu guide has ideas.
What is still on the menu?
Favorites like the Crunchwrap Supreme (about $6.59), Nacho Fries (about $2.99) and Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes (about $2.99) are still sold. See every item on our Taco Bell menu with prices, check the Taco Bell nutrition page, or read why is Taco Bell so cheap.
Frequently asked questions
What did Taco Bell take off the menu in 2020?
Items like the 7-Layer Burrito, the Mexican Pizza and all potato items were removed in 2020 to make the menu simpler.
Is the Mexican Pizza back at Taco Bell?
Yes. It came back in 2022 and is a regular menu item again.
Did Taco Bell bring back the potatoes?
Yes. Potato items returned in 2021.
When was the Meximelt discontinued?
It left the menu in 2019 after about 30 years.
Does Taco Bell still sell the Double Decker Taco?
Not in the U.S., but it is still sold in some other countries.
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