Taco Bell Enchirito 2026 — Calories, History & Is It Coming Back?
The Taco Bell Enchirito is one of the most beloved discontinued items in fast food history. As a nutritionist who has tracked the Taco Bell menu for years I get asked about the Enchirito more than almost any other item. This complete 2026 guide covers everything — calories, ingredients, the full history, whether it is coming back and exactly how to secret order one right now.
The Taco Bell Enchirito holds a special place in fast food history. Introduced in 1970 and on the menu for over four decades it became one of those rare items with genuine cult status. This page is your complete 2026 resource. For the full current menu see our complete Taco Bell menu guide, for all secret order items see our Taco Bell Secret Menu 2026 guide, and for all new 2026 additions see our New Menu Items 2026 page.
🌯 What Is the Taco Bell Enchirito?
The Taco Bell Enchirito is exactly what its name suggests — a hybrid of an enchilada and a burrito. It takes the familiar soft flour tortilla burrito format and transforms it with one key difference: instead of being handed to you wrapped up, the Enchirito is smothered in red enchilada sauce and topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese, making it more of a fork-and-knife experience than a handheld item.
That sauce-smothered format is what made it unique on the Taco Bell menu. Everything else at Taco Bell is designed to be eaten on the go. The Enchirito demanded you sit down and actually eat it properly — and fans loved it for exactly that reason.
Current Status: The Taco Bell Enchirito is not on the permanent 2026 menu. It was last available as a limited-time item in November 2022. However it can still be secret ordered at the counter — see the secret order guide below.
📊 Enchirito Calories & Nutrition
Based on its most recent return in 2022 here are the confirmed nutrition details for the Taco Bell Enchirito:
Taco Bell Enchirito
Seasoned beef, beans and diced onions in a soft flour tortilla smothered in red enchilada sauce and topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 370 |
| Total Fat | 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Sodium | 1200mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 43g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g |
| Protein | 19g |
| Price (last return 2022) | $3.79 |
At 370 calories the Enchirito is actually one of the more nutritionally reasonable items Taco Bell has ever offered. The 19g of protein is solid and the 7g of dietary fiber from the beans makes it genuinely filling. The sodium at 1200mg is the main flag I raise with clients — that is over half the recommended daily limit in one item. For a full calorie comparison across the entire Taco Bell menu see our Taco Bell Calories 2026 guide.
🥗 Jessica's Nutrition Note
The Enchirito's 370 calories and 19g protein actually makes it one of the better balanced items Taco Bell has ever put on the menu. The beans provide real fiber and plant protein, the beef adds satiety and the portion size is appropriate. My only concern is the sodium at 1200mg — that is more than half the recommended daily limit in one item. If the Enchirito returns in 2026 I would recommend pairing it with water rather than a soda to keep your total meal sodium reasonable. — Jessica Reynolds, CN
📋 Ingredients & What's Inside
The Taco Bell Enchirito has always had a simple, classic ingredient list — which is part of why it has endured in fans' memories for so long:
Soft Flour Tortilla
The same warm flour tortilla used across Taco Bell's burrito lineup — soft, pliable and grilled slightly before assembly.
Seasoned Beef
Taco Bell's signature seasoned beef — ground beef with a blend of spices including chili pepper, cumin, paprika and garlic powder.
Refried Beans
Taco Bell's seasoned refried beans — pinto beans cooked down with spices. The beans are what give the Enchirito its real nutritional substance and fiber content.
Diced Onions
Fresh diced white onions — one of the classic Enchirito toppings that gives it a sharper flavour than most Taco Bell items.
Red Enchilada Sauce
The signature element that makes it an Enchirito and not just a burrito. A mild red chile sauce smothered over the entire rolled tortilla.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Melted shredded cheddar cheese on top — the finishing touch that completes the enchilada-burrito hybrid experience.
📅 Enchirito History Timeline
The Enchirito has one of the most fascinating histories of any fast food item — introduced when Taco Bell was just 8 years old and still beloved by fans over 50 years later:
The Taco Bell Enchirito is introduced — one of the original menu items from the early days of the chain. It quickly becomes a fan favourite for its unique sauce-smothered format.
The Enchirito is discontinued for the first time. Fans are outraged and online petitions begin circulating almost immediately after removal.
The Enchirito returns to the Taco Bell menu due to sustained fan demand. It stays on the menu for over a decade.
Taco Bell discontinues the Enchirito for the second time to make room for newer menu items. Fan backlash is significant.
Taco Bell runs a fan vote to bring back a discontinued item. The Enchirito beats the Double Decker Taco with 62% of over 760,000 votes cast through the Taco Bell app.
The Enchirito returns for a limited time at $3.79, available only through Taco Bell's digital platforms. It disappears again on November 30 — just two weeks later.
The Enchirito is not currently on the permanent menu. Fans continue to request its permanent return and it remains one of the most searched discontinued Taco Bell items.
🔮 Is the Taco Bell Enchirito Coming Back in 2026?
As of May 2026 there is no official confirmation of an Enchirito return. The item was not part of Taco Bell's 20+ new item announcement at Live Más Live in March 2026.
However the pattern is clear — Taco Bell has brought the Enchirito back twice already due to fan demand and it consistently tops polls for most wanted returning items. Given that Taco Bell's CMO Taylor Montgomery has personally acknowledged the Enchirito's fan following, another limited return in 2026 or 2027 is genuinely possible.
How to be first to know: Download the Taco Bell app and enable notifications. Taco Bell almost always announces limited returns through the app first and gives app users early access before the general public.
For all confirmed new Taco Bell items in 2026 see our complete Taco Bell New Menu Items 2026 guide — updated as new items are announced.
🤫 How to Secret Order an Enchirito Right Now
The good news is you do not have to wait for an official return. You can still order an Enchirito-style item at Taco Bell right now by customizing a Bean Burrito at the counter. The Enchirito is also featured in our complete Taco Bell Secret Menu 2026 guide alongside 14 other hidden items.
🌯 The Enchirito Secret Order — Step by Step
Go to the counter — this hack only works in person, not through the app or website.
Order a Bean Burrito — the base of the secret Enchirito.
Ask to add seasoned beef — this gets you the beef and bean filling of the original.
Ask for enchilada sauce on top — the sauce is what makes it an Enchirito not just a burrito.
Ask for shredded cheese on top — the melted cheddar completes the experience.
Ask for diced onions — optional but adds the authentic Enchirito flavour profile.
Note: Results may vary by location. The secret order costs slightly more than a standard Bean Burrito due to the beef addition. For all 15 Taco Bell secret menu items with full ordering instructions visit our complete Secret Menu guide.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Taco Bell Enchirito available in 2026?
The Taco Bell Enchirito is not currently on the permanent 2026 menu. It was last available as a limited-time item in November 2022. You can still secret order it at the counter — see the guide above.
How many calories are in the Taco Bell Enchirito?
The Taco Bell Enchirito contains approximately 370 calories with 13g fat, 43g carbohydrates and 19g protein. It was priced at $3.79 during its last return in 2022.
What is in the Taco Bell Enchirito?
The Taco Bell Enchirito contains seasoned beef, refried beans and diced onions rolled in a soft flour tortilla, smothered in red enchilada sauce and topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese.
Can I still order the Enchirito at Taco Bell?
Yes — you can secret order an Enchirito by customizing a Bean Burrito at the counter in person. Ask for beef added, enchilada sauce on top and shredded cheese. This only works at the counter, not through the app or website.
When did Taco Bell discontinue the Enchirito?
The Taco Bell Enchirito was originally discontinued in 2013 after being on the menu since 1970. It made a limited return in November 2022 for two weeks after winning a fan vote with 62% of over 760,000 votes cast.
Will the Taco Bell Enchirito come back in 2026?
There is no official confirmation of an Enchirito return in 2026 as of May 2026. However given its history of returns and massive fan following it remains one of the most likely candidates for another limited-time comeback. Enable Taco Bell app notifications to be first to know.
💬 Final Thoughts
The Taco Bell Enchirito is more than just a discontinued menu item — it is a piece of fast food history that has been on menus, removed, brought back and removed again across more than 50 years. The fact that it keeps coming back tells you everything you need to know about its following.
From a nutritionist's perspective the Enchirito is actually one of the more balanced items Taco Bell has ever offered — 370 calories, 19g protein and real beans providing fiber. If it returns in 2026 it deserves a permanent spot on the menu. Until then the secret order guide above is your best option. For the full current Taco Bell menu visit our complete menu guide and for all specialty items see our Taco Bell Specialities page.