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Review: Taco Bell's Two New Chicken Dishes Are Fire (And They'll Set Your Mouth Ablaze As Proof)

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:48:09 +0000

I went to my local Taco Bell to taste test the new Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, and to keep the heat rolling, the new Zab's Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries.

12 Fast Food Items Customers Can't Stop Complaining About In 2026

staff@mashed.com (Scott Harris-King) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Certain menu items from across the spectrum of fast food restaurant chains seem to be getting constant complaints from regular customers in 2026.

Copycat Taco Bell Spicy Potato Soft Taco Recipe

staff@mashed.com (Michelle Bottalico) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0000

Enjoy all the savory, spicy, spud-y goodness of a Taco Bell spicy potato soft taco right at home with this easy-to-make copycat recipe.

The 59 Cent Taco Bell Menu You Probably Ordered From In The '90s

staff@mashed.com (Taryn Pire) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:03:00 +0000

Remember Taco Bell's original value menu from over 30 years ago? See what others are saying about it and how it compares to the one launched in 2026.

Kelsey Asbille From Yellowstone's Go-To Taco Bell Order

staff@mashed.com (Anna Staropoli) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:03:00 +0000

Yellowstone's Kelsey Asbille has revealed that she loves to visit fast food joints, including Taco Bell, and she shared her favorite order at the popular chain.

'Better Than Taco Bell' Flamin' Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito Recipe

staff@mashed.com (Patterson Watkins) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:53:00 +0000

This cheesy, beefy, Flamin' Hot-infused grilled cheese burrito is just like the one that Taco Bell used to offer (but even better!).

Here's What These 9 Celebs Order From Taco Bell

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:33:00 +0000

They may be some of the biggest stars on the planet, but these celebs love a Taco Bell as much as the rest of us. Here's what they like to order.

15 Throwback Food Trends That Defined The '80s

staff@mashed.com (Tia Gardner) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:33:00 +0000

The 1980s were a decade of contrasts. From increasing portion sizes and low-fat crazes to all the neon packaging, these food fads will take you back in time.

Review: Taco Bell's New Flamin' Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito Is Straight Fire (Even If It's Not That Spicy)

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:31:40 +0000

Taco Bell just dropped its Flamin' Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito, so we did a taste test to see if this spice-laden, cheesy creation is worth ringing the bell for.

The Taco Bell Meat The Workers Don't Eat

staff@mashed.com (Erin Wisti) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:03:00 +0000

Taco Bell is a fast food legend, but some ingredients used throughout its menu aren't so popular with the employees. They avoid this type of meat entirely.

Copycat Taco Bell Black Bean Crunch Wrap Recipe

staff@mashed.com (Michelle Bottalico) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:53:00 +0000

Taco Bell's black bean Crunchwrap is an absolute staple vegetarian menu item, and now you can skip the drive-thru with this copycat recipe.

Copycat Taco Bell Breakfast Crunchwrap Recipe

staff@mashed.com (Julianne De Witt) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:53:00 +0000

It's hard to believe you can make your own Taco Bell Breakfast Crunchwrap, but this copycat recipe lets you do just that. It even includes the jalapeño sauce.

This New Jersey Taco Bell With A Retro '90s Interior Is Among The Last Of Its Kind

staff@mashed.com (Erin Wisti) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:03:00 +0000

Taco Bells from the 1990s had a much more fun and colorful aesthetic known as the Memphis Design. You can find a rare example of that in the Garden State.

Review: Taco Bell Revamps Street Chalupas & Nacho Fries, But Not For The Better

staff@mashed.com (Sam Skopp) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:33:49 +0000

We tried Taco Bell's new Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas and Caliente Cantina Chicken Nacho Fries. See if these latest menu items are hits or misses.

Review: Taco Bell's Live Más Live 2025 Menu Was Equal Parts Creative And Tasty

staff@mashed.com (Matt Turner) — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:23:54 +0000

Taco Bell's event Live Más Live unveiled delicious additions to the menu for 2025. We got to taste test the creations to see what will be our new favorites.

The Key Ingredient For Copycat Taco Bell Cheese Sauce

staff@mashed.com (Antoinette Goldberg) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:15:05 +0000

You don't need to hit the drive-thru to get your queso on. Live más with the ingredient for copycat Taco Bell cheese sauce that rivals the stuff from the store.

The Biggest Recalls In Taco Bell's History

staff@mashed.com (Christine Dulion) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:15:33 +0000

No restaurant wants to be remembered for its largest food recalls. Unfortunately for Taco Bell, it has had some that might be hard to forget.

Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets Review: It's A New Era, And It's Delicious

staff@mashed.com (Mary K. Cahill) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:40 +0000

Mashed got an early chance to taste Taco Bell's new Crispy Chicken Nuggets for this exclusive review. It turns out that they're really clucking good.

Taco Bell Is Bringing Back Its Best Discontinued Items Throughout The Decades

staff@mashed.com (Hannah Skinner) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

No, you haven't slipped into a time warp! Taco Bell is bringing back several of its fan-favorite menu items from decades past - for a limited time.

The Sauce Hack That Transforms Taco Bell's Nacho Cheese Fries

staff@mashed.com (Adrianna MacPherson) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:15:00 +0000

Taco Bell fans quickly fell in love with Nacho Cheese Fries when they arrived on the menu. Make that love even stronger with a simple sauce hack.