Taco Bell New Menu Items 2026 — Every New Item Revealed
New Items 2026
Taco Bell New Menu Items 2026 — Every New Item Revealed
By Jessica Reynolds•Food Writer & Menu Researcher•TacoBellMenus.net•Updated July 2026
Taco Bell revealed over 20 new menu items for 2026 at Live Más Live: A Night at the Palladium in Hollywood — the brand’s biggest menu expansion yet. From permanent Nacho Fries to four varieties of Chicken Nuggets, new Empanadas, a Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap Slider, an edible queso sauce packet and innovative new drinks — here is every single new item confirmed for the Taco Bell menu in 2026.
Taco Bell pulled back the purple curtain on its full 2026 roadmap at the Hollywood Palladium on March 10, 2026. Hosted by Vince Staples, the variety-show event featured celebrity appearances from Demi Lovato, Benson Boone, Jason Sudeikis, Doja Cat and more. In this complete guide we cover every new item announced for the Taco Bell menu in 2026, with calories, price and links to individual pages for full nutrition details.
New Item
Permanent Addition
Limited Time
How to get notified: New Taco Bell menu items drop at various points throughout 2026. Join Taco Bell Rewards on the Taco Bell app to receive notifications when each new item becomes available at your local restaurant.
Permanent Menu Addition — Nacho Fries
The biggest permanent change to the Taco Bell menu in 2026 is the long-awaited permanent addition of Nacho Fries. After years of being a limited time item that repeatedly sold out, Taco Bell confirmed at Live Más Live that Nacho Fries are now a permanent fixture on the menu for good.
The fan-favourite boldly seasoned fries served with warm nacho cheese dipping sauce are now a permanent item on the Taco Bell menu as of 2026. No more limited time disappearing acts. See full Nacho Fries nutrition →
Permanent
Flamin’ Hot Nacho Fries
A new spicy variation of the classic Nacho Fries, now paired with an all-new Flamin’ Hot Nacho Cheese dipping sauce for a fiery kick in every dip.
New Taco Bell Chicken Nuggets — All 4 Varieties 2026
One of the most talked-about additions in the Taco Bell new menu items 2026 lineup is the launch of Crispy Chicken Nuggets in four bold flavor varieties. Made with all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated in a unique tortilla-chip breaded coating, these nuggets are unlike anything else in fast food. See our complete Taco Bell chicken nuggets guide for full calories, price, nutrition and a comparison with McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A.
The original all-white meat crispy chicken nuggets with tortilla-chip breaded coating. 330 calories and 36g protein for 5-piece. 670 calories for 10-piece. Comes with Hidden Valley Fire Ranch, Bell Sauce or Jalapeño Honey Mustard. Full nutrition →
All-white meat chicken nuggets coated in Taco Bell’s hottest Diablo seasoning. 340 calories for 5-piece. 660 calories for 10-piece. Served with Diablo dipping sauce. The hottest of all nugget varieties. Full nutrition →
All-white meat chicken nuggets coated in Doritos Cool Ranch seasoning and served with a matching Cool Ranch dipping sauce. Bold tangy flavor with zero heat — perfect for those who want flavor over spice. Full nutrition →
New
Flamin’ Hot Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets
All-white meat chicken nuggets dusted in Flamin’ Hot seasoning for a slow-building medium-hot heat. The perfect middle ground between Original Crispy and the very spicy Diablo Dusted variety.
Flamin’ Hot
Want full nutrition for every nugget variety? Visit our complete Taco Bell chicken nuggets guide for confirmed calories, protein, sodium, a full comparison table and a side-by-side comparison with McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A and Wendy’s nuggets.
New Crispy Chicken Taco, Burrito & Strips 2026
Following the success of the Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Taco Bell expanded the same tortilla-chip coated chicken into three new formats nationwide on June 17, 2026. See our complete Crispy Chicken Taco, Burrito & Strips guide for full price and calorie breakdowns.
$2.79, 240-260 calories. Crispy chicken, lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo and your choice of Spicy Ranchero or Avocado Ranch sauce. Full breakdown →
$3.99, 470 calories. Standalone crispy chicken strips, served with your choice of sauce on the side. Full breakdown →
New
New Main Menu Items
Beyond the nuggets, Taco Bell unveiled several brand new main menu items for 2026 — introducing entirely new formats alongside reinvented classics. For full calorie counts on every item visit our Taco Bell calories guide 2026.
Cheesy G Sliders
A brand new mini format inspired by the Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Soft flatbreads wrap around freshly fried white corn shells layered with mozzarella, pepperjack and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and creamy chipotle sauce. Available with grilled steak or slow-roasted chicken.
New Format
Queso Cracked Cantina Bowl
A new bowl featuring seasoned rice, slow-roasted chicken, black beans, lettuce, purple cabbage, reduced-fat sour cream, pico de gallo and cotija — topped with a fully crackable layer of crisped cheddar cheese.
New
Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza with Jalapeño Citrus Salsa
A new chicken variation of the beloved Mexican Pizza, topped with slow-roasted Cantina Chicken, black beans, green chile sauce and a brand new Jalapeño Citrus Salsa.
New
Firecracker Burrito
A bold new burrito wrapped in a striking red flour tortilla and filled with seasoned beef, seasoned rice, nacho cheese sauce, Fiesta tortilla strips, creamy chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream and cayenne poppin’ crystals.
Spicy
Flamin’ Hot Mini Taco Salad
A spicy new take on the Mini Taco Salad — Fritos-filled and served in a crunchy tortilla bowl rimmed with Flamin’ Hot seasoning.
Flamin’ Hot
Fire Queso Sauce Packet
A fully edible, crispy pastry shell shaped exactly like a Taco Bell sauce packet and filled with fire queso sauce. A completely new food format unlike anything else on the fast food market.
New Format
Note on availability: Items are rolling out at various intervals throughout 2026. Check the Taco Bell app and join Taco Bell Rewards to receive first-availability alerts for your location.
New Empanadas
Taco Bell is entering the empanada category in a big way in 2026 with three new options spanning savoury and sweet varieties — including a high-profile collaboration with NYC’s beloved Milk Bar bakery. Check our Taco Bell allergen menu for full allergen info on each empanada.
Mexican Pizza Empanada
A savoury empanada filled with seasoned beef, melted cheese and Mexican Pizza sauce for dipping.
New
Chocolate Fudge and Caramel Empanada
A sweet dessert empanada available as a two-pack featuring one chocolate fudge and one caramel empanada.
Sweet
Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada
A collaboration with Milk Bar — a golden-fried empanada filled with cake batter and topped with pink birthday cake frosting.
Collab
New Desserts and Sweet Items
Taco Bell is going bigger than ever on desserts and sweet items in 2026 — with genuinely creative new additions including the world’s first dessert Crunchwrap and a Salt and Straw ice cream collaboration.
The first ever dessert Crunchwrap in Taco Bell history. A sweet hexagonal Crunchwrap Slider with creamy vanilla filling, a crispy cinnamon sugar tostada and a caramelized cinnamon sugar crust — inspired by the classic French crème brûlée dessert. Announced at Live Más Live March 2026. See full guide with estimated calories and release date →
Sweet
Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie
A passionfruit-flavoured dessert pie inspired by the new Mountain Dew Baja Midnight soda.
Collab
Strawberry and Cream Mexican Pizza Bite
A dessert tostada topped with cheesecake filling and macerated strawberries — a sweet spin on the iconic Mexican Pizza format.
Sweet
Salt and Straw Tacolate Chiller
A collaboration with Portland cult-favourite ice cream brand Salt and Straw — the beloved Tacolate flavour concept blended into a sippable Chiller format.
Collab
Most anticipated dessert: The Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap Slider is Taco Bell’s most talked-about new item of 2026. See our complete guide for estimated calories, expected price and release date updates.
New Drinks
Taco Bell is significantly expanding its drinks menu in 2026 with new creative beverages. See our full Taco Bell Happier Hour guide for the best daily drink deals.
Strawberry Horchata Refresca
A creamy, cinnamon-vanilla base swirled with strawberry syrup and topped with freeze-dried strawberry pieces. Refreshing, sweet and served ice cold.
New
Cold Brew with Purple Horchata Cold Foam
Bold cold brew coffee topped with a cinnamon-vanilla infused purple cold foam. Visually striking and genuinely flavourful.
New
Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Zero
A zero-sugar version of the new passionfruit-lime Mountain Dew Baja Midnight soda.
Zero Sugar
New Luxe Value Menu Items
Taco Bell launched its new Luxe Value Menu nationwide on January 22, 2026 — featuring 10 items all priced at $3 or less.
What is the Taco Bell Luxe Value Menu? The Luxe Value Menu launched January 22, 2026 and features 10 craveable items all priced at $3 or less — including 5 brand new items and 5 returning fan favourites.
Mini Taco Salad
Seasoned beef, creamy chipotle sauce, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and refried beans served in a crispy golden tortilla bowl. Available for $2.49 on the Luxe Value Menu.
$2.49
Beefy Potato Loaded Griller
Seasoned beef, crispy potato bites, nacho cheese sauce, creamy chipotle sauce and reduced-fat sour cream all wrapped and grilled. Available for $2.49 on the Luxe Value Menu.
$2.49
Value Promise: Every item on the Taco Bell Luxe Value Menu is priced at $3 or less — making it one of the best fast food value menus available in 2026.
Lifestyle and Collab Items
Taco Bell’s 2026 announcements didn’t stop at food. The brand pushed into lifestyle and culture with what may be the most unexpected product Taco Bell has ever launched.
Mountain Dew Baja Blast Under Eye Patches
Caffeine-infused, citrus-scented skincare under-eye patches inspired by Baja Blast. A fully unexpected beauty product from Taco Bell.
Beauty Collab
The bigger picture: These lifestyle plays are deliberate. Taco Bell CMO Taylor Montgomery has stated the brand is constantly pushing the limits — not just on the menu, but in how it shows up across culture and entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many new items did Taco Bell add in 2026?
Taco Bell unveiled over 20 new menu items for 2026 during its Live Más Live event at the Hollywood Palladium on March 10, 2026.
What are the new Taco Bell chicken nuggets in 2026?
Taco Bell launched four Crispy Chicken Nugget varieties in 2026 — Original Crispy, Diablo Dusted, Doritos Cool Ranch Dusted and Flamin’ Hot Dusted. All are made with all-white meat chicken. The 5-piece starts at 330 calories and $3.49.
What are the new Taco Bell empanadas in 2026?
Taco Bell launched three new empanadas in 2026 — the Mexican Pizza Empanada, the Chocolate Fudge and Caramel Empanada and the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada.
What is the Firecracker Burrito at Taco Bell?
The Taco Bell Firecracker Burrito is a new 2026 item wrapped in a red flour tortilla and filled with seasoned beef, seasoned rice, nacho cheese sauce, Fiesta tortilla strips, creamy chipotle sauce and cayenne poppin’ crystals.
What is the new Taco Bell Luxe Value Menu?
The Taco Bell Luxe Value Menu launched nationwide on January 22, 2026 and features 10 items all priced at $3 or less.
Final Thoughts
2026 is shaping up to be one of Taco Bell’s most ambitious years to date. With over 20 new menu items spanning savoury mains, new formats, sweet desserts, innovative drinks and the permanent addition of fan-favourite Nacho Fries — there has never been a better time to be a Taco Bell fan.
Jessica Reynolds is a food writer and menu researcher based in Austin, Texas. She is the founder of TacoBellMenus.net — the complete Taco Bell menu calories guide — and has over 8 years of experience helping people make informed food choices every day.
