TACO BELL REVIVES FIVE MENU ITEMS FROM THE SIXTIES TO THE 2000S

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Taco Bell Revives 5 Retro Menu Items from the 1960s to the 2000s and They're All Less Than $3

By Sabrina Weiss  Published on October 24, 2024 08:47AM EDT

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There are some cheesy blasts from the past coming to Taco Bell.

 

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant is reviving five old menu items for a limited time starting on Oct. 31. The Decades Menu features fan-favorite items from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s.

 

The Tostada is the most dated item. It was one of the six items released at Taco Bell’s first walkup location in California, per a press release, and tops a tostada shell with refried beans, red sauce, lettuce and shredded cheese. This item will go for $2.19.

 

The 1970s is represented with the Green Sauce Burrito, which combines refried beans, onions, shredded cheese and a tomatillo-jalapeño green sauce in a soft tortilla for $2.49. Customers have tried using ordering tricks to recreate this burrito over the years, making this one of Taco Bell’s “most-hacked” items, according to the company.

 

MTV might not play music videos like they did in the 1980s but Taco Bell is bringing back a different relic of the time. The highly-requested Meximelt ($3) is a tortilla filled with beef, pico de gallo and a three-cheese blend (mozzarella, cheddar and monterey jack cheese).

 

One bite of the $3 Gordita Supreme should bring back memories of Beanie Babies, mood rings and Tamagotchis. The 1990s-inspired option is a flatbread stuffed with beef, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and the same three-cheese blend as the Meximelt.

 

The Gordita Supreme will also be available in a $7 Luxe Cravings Box, alongside a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Double Stacked Taco, chips and nacho cheese and a fountain drink.

 

The 2000s bring a sweet item: the Caramel Apple Empanada. The Y2K throw back packs a crispy dough with apple pieces and caramel for $3. Unlike the other Decades Menu items, this limited-time dessert won't be available until Nov. 21.

 

Fans can score the Caramel Apple Empanada for even less than its $3 price tag from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18. During those weeks, customers who order all four other items — Tostada, Green Sauce Burrito, Meximelt and Gordita Supreme — can grab the 2000s item for $1 on the Taco Bell app.

 

Taco Bell is also selling retro-inspired goodies. Limited-edition hoodies and stainless steel cups inspired by designs from the 1960s through the 2000s will be available to purchase on the app on Oct. 29. Fans can also stop by stores to snag plastic versions of the cups with a medium drink purchase.