Taco Bell releases new grilled cheese dipping taco
IRVINE, Calif. - Taco Bell is adding a new limited-edition item to its menu: Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco.
According to the Mexican fast-food giant, the latest menu offering features slow-braised shredded beef – a new protein offering – with a three-cheese blend melted on the inside and grilled on the outside of a corn shell.
The taco also comes with two savory dipping sauces: a nacho cheese sauce and a red sauce.
"The rich and spicy flavors often found in birria were a major point of inspiration as we created the new Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco. By combining slow-braised shredded beef with the two dipping sauces, our fans can enjoy a new range of flavors they may have never had from Taco Bell before," said Liz Matthews, Global Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell. "This Mexican-inspired dish represents an evolution of what fans typically expect from Taco Bell. We’re excited to bring this menu item nationwide after an incredibly successful test in 2022."
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The Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco will be available at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide starting August 3, 2023, for a limited time only and while supplies last. (Credit: Taco Bell)
The company said that find new ways to bring premium ingredients to customers is a major focus when creating new innovations.
The Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco will be available for a limited time at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide starting August 3 for $3.49.
In May, Taco Bel announced the return of the Enchirito — a beloved enchilada-burrito combination that had not been seen (or eaten) in Taco Bell restaurants since 2013.
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Taco Bell Rewards Members chose to bring back the Enchirito in a poll Taco Bell launched last fall, giving customers a choice between it and the discontinued Double Decker Taco. The Enchirito won with 62% of the vote, with over 760,000 Taco Bell Rewards members participating in the clash of cravings, the chain said.
Taco Bell has also introduced a new menu item to spice up the restaurant's classic Nacho Fries: Steak Chile Verde Fries.
This story was reported from Los Angeles.