As the weather gets warmer and the cool breezes start coming there is something else coming, and that is the new items on Taco Bell’s menu.
Ranging from exciting drink flavors to cheese filled burritos to delectable desserts, there are many new items for Taco Bell fans to rave about.
Amy Reiter, an article contributor for Foodnetwork.com writes about one of the new items on the menu, “Carne Asada Poblano Quesadilla: The first item I tasted was also my favorite. ‘Marinated steak … plus poblano peppers rolled into one amazing quesadilla,’ according to the official description, it was spicy and toothsome, a perfect savory, cheesy-meaty blend. I could see making a special trip to a Taco Bell for one (or two) of these bad boys,” Reiter said.
Saddened by the departure of one of Taco Bell’s more popular items departing their menu, sophomore Valentina Choi said,
“I am really sad because they were one of my favorite items and I think they should come back,” Choi is an avid fan of Taco Bell as she expresses her desire for the nacho fries.
Melody Mor, another sophomore has mixed feelings about the new menu, but seemingly more determined that the nacho fries make a comeback.
“Yeah it sounds exciting but I hate them for taking away my favorite items too,” Mor said.
It’s not just food making an entrance at Taco Bell, there is also a new drink, Baja Blast Midnight.
“Mountain Dew Baja Midnight: A new beverage offering, this drink is a twist on the classic Baja Blast, featuring a deep purple hue and a passion fruit infusion,” Entrepreneur.com released on their website.
Mor explained when asked about what she is most excited to come out of the new menu was the new Baja Blast drink.
Choi answered ecstatically when asked the same upon hearing the news about the new drink.
“The new Baja Blast drink!”.Choi said.
Even though this is a thrilling addition, is it necessary?
“No, I want my fries back and they can keep all the new items too,” Mor said, uninterested in the idea of a new menu focusing on the removal of the nacho fries.
Sharing a similar need for the nacho fries to be added again,
“The nacho fries again,” Choi stated. Even though there is something being left behind in 2024, there is something old being brought back instead; the Crispy Chicken is making a return to balance out the hole the nacho fries left.
“I’m so glad they’re bringing back the chicken nuggets! They were one of the absolute best nuggets ever made,” Shefinds included in their review of the new menu.
There is also a new dessert being introduced, the Ube Strawberry Cookie. Food Network’s Reiter described her satisfaction with the cookie’s taste and texture.
“Crisp and chewy sugar cookie stuffed with rich vanilla ube cream featuring strawberry pieces in the cookie and filling plus a flurry of sprinkles,” Reiter said.
There are new items ranging from salty to sweet being brought to the public to try.Mor hopes that all of the new foods will make a positive impact on her taste buds.
“Hopefully they can live up to their expectations,” Mor said.
