This past summer, Taco Bell thrilled fans by reintroducing several long-gone menu items at select locations. Less than three months later, the fast-food chain is taking things further by bringing these fan favorites back nationwide as part of their new “Decades Menu.”
The exciting rollout will begin later this month and features five items that were significant hits in previous decades but have been off the menu for years.
Most items will return on October 31, with one arriving on November 21. Here’s everything you need to know about the returning classics and Taco Bell’s plans to celebrate in retro style.
Taco Bell’s Nostalgic Decades Menu
The Decades Menu will showcase five classic items representing each decade since Taco Bell’s founding in 1962. Each fan-favorite offers a taste of the past, bringing the same flavors that made them famous. Here’s a closer look at the dishes coming back:
- Tostada—$2.19: This is a classic tostada from Taco Bell’s originalTostadarom 1962. It features a crispy corn shell layered with refried beans, tangy red sauce, lettuce, and shredded cheese.
- Green Sauce Burrito—$2.49: A ’70s favorite, this burrito includes refried beans, crunchy onions, shredded cheddar, and a green sauce made from green chilies, tomatillos, jalapeños, and spices.
- Meximelt—$2.99: Taco Bell’s iconic Meximelt from the ’80s combines seasoned beef, pico de gallo, and a blend of three melted cheeses inside a tortilla. Fans have long requested this item’s return.
- Gordita Supreme – $2.99: Representing the ’90s, the Gordita Supreme includes seasoned beef, reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce, a three-cheese blend, and diced tomatoes on a soft flatbread.
- Caramel Apple Empanada—$2.99: Last but not least, the Caramel Apple Empanada from the 2000s features a deep-fried pastry shell filled with warm, caramel-coated apples.
These items will only be back for a limited time, so Taco Bell fans should mark their calendars. The Tostada, Green Sauce Burrito, Meximelt, and Gordita Supreme will hit restaurants on October 31, while the Caramel Apple Empanada arrives on November 21.
A Celebration of Taco Bell’s Rich History
Taco Bell’s brand-new Decades Menu is about more than just food. It’s a nod to the chain’s evolution and legacy of bringing exciting, crave-able Mexican-inspired flavors to fans.
According to Taco Bell, the menu unites longtime fans who remember these items, with new customers eager to experience them for the first time.
“Since its founding in 1962, Taco Bell has introduced crave-able, Mexican-inspired products, delivering new flavors to fans through its menu innovation and creating a deep vault of favorites that fans are consistently pleading be added back on menus,” the company said.
“The Decades Menu helps unite generations of fans who fondly remember these menu items with a new era of fans who have yet to experience the delight of a savory Tostada, taste the legendary Green Sauce Burrito, or take their first bite of a Meximelt.”
More Exciting Promotions: Luxe Cravings Box and Limited-Edition Merch
In addition to the returning Decades Menu items, Taco Bell will also introduce a limited-edition $7 Luxe Cravings Box, packed with some of the most popular items. The box will include:
- The returning Gordita Supreme alongside a Beefy 5-layer Burrito (490 calories).
- Double Stacked Taco (320 calories).
- Medium fountain drink.
- Nacho cheese sauce with chips (220 calories).
For Taco Bell superfans, the chain has also created limited-edition merchandise inspired by designs from the 1960s through the 2000s.
Rewards members can get early access to this collection, featuring hoodies and stainless steel cups, beginning on October 29 at 2 p.m. PT. Plastic versions of these special cups will also be available in Taco Bell restaurants nationwide for a limited time while supplies last.
Step Back in Time: ’60s-Themed Makeover at a Scottsdale Taco Bell.
As part of the Decades Menu launch, Taco Bell is giving one of its locations a total retro makeover. The Taco Bell restaurant at 7847 E. McDowell Road in Scottsdale, Arizona, will transform into a ’60s-themed Taco Bell for a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Visitors to this location on October 30 can enjoy the full Decades Menu a day early and may even snag some exclusive freebies. Employees will be decked out in retro uniforms, and the decor will reflect the chain’s early days, bringing the past to life in a fun and engaging way.
Countdown to the Decades Menu: Key Dates to Remember
To make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting return of Taco Bell’s classic items, keep the following dates in mind:
- October 29: Early access to Decades-themed merch for Taco Bell Rewards members at 2 p.m. PT.
- October 30: Retro-themed restaurant event at Taco Bell in Scottsdale, AZ, featuring exclusive giveaways and early access to the Decades Menu.
- October 31: National release of the Tostada, Green Sauce Burrito, Meximelt, and Gordita Supreme at participating Taco Bell locations.
- November 21: National release of the Caramel Apple Empanada, completing the Decades Menu collection.
Conclusion:
With these long-awaited menu items returning, Taco Bell is giving fans a delicious slice of nostalgia, whether it’s the cruncTostadaered Tostada from 1962 or the sweet, deep-fried Caramel Apple Empanada from the 2000s.
Adding to the excitement are the Luxe Cravings Box, themed merchandise, and a retro restaurant experience that makes this launch one of the most memorable in recent Taco Bell history.
So, if you’re a Taco Bell fan or just curious to try these legendary flavors, now’s the time to start planning your visit. The Decades Menu and all these throwback offerings will only be around for a limited time, so enjoy them while they last!