Taco Bell is set to invigorate its offerings with the launch of the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza, which will be available from 21 May, with exclusive early access for rewards members on 19 and 20 May through the Taco Bell app. Priced at £6.49, this enticing new dish comprises layered tortilla shells filled with slow-roasted chicken, black beans, green chile sauce, a mixture of three cheeses, purple cabbage, and pico de gallo.
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This latest addition has been teased at Taco Bell’s Live Más Live event, and the company promises it is just the first of several exciting Mexican Pizza variations in the pipeline. Taco Bell appears keen to create a buzz around this new offering, which is poised to appeal to fans of both traditional and modified pizza styles.
Accompanying the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza is a new spicy-sweet Jalapeño Citrus Salsa, which the company claims will enhance “every Cantina Chicken menu item,” bringing what they describe as “undeniable main character energy.” This salsa, which is available for a limited time, reflects Taco Bell’s ongoing quest to innovate and cater to diverse tastes.
In recent months, Taco Bell has been busy refreshing its menu with a variety of new items. Just last month, the chain reintroduced its Crispy Chicken Nuggets, incorporating a spicy twist through the use of its Diablo Sauce, which has been transformed into a dusting that covers the chicken nuggets, fried to a crisp perfection.
On the same day the nuggets returned to menus, Taco Bell also made headlines with the comeback of the Triple Double Crunchwrap. This expanded version of a customer favourite features more layers of seasoned beef, complemented by nacho cheese sauce and tostada shells, all wrapped in a corn tortilla and grilled. The addition of reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes adds an extra layer of flavour.
Moreover, in a nod to their ongoing creativity, Taco Bell released a new variation of their popular nacho fries in April. They collaborated with the hot sauce brand Zab’s to create the Zab’s Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries. This innovative dish features a unique sweet and spicy ranch made from Zab’s ‘St. Augustine Style’ sauce, combined with Taco Bell’s own Spicy Ranch. It’s a special partnership that marks the brand’s first venture with Datil Pepper hot sauce.
The new nacho fries are expertly layered with slow-roasted chicken, warm nacho cheese sauce, a blend of cheeses, and pico de gallo, finished off with a drizzle of Zab’s Ranch. This combination showcases Taco Bell’s commitment to surprising customers with bold flavours and unique partnerships.
As the fast-food chain continues to diversify its menu, it appears that they are eager to maintain engagement with their customer base. The introduction of the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza, along with the fresh Jalapeño Citrus Salsa, promises to deliver exciting new experiences for Taco Bell aficionados.
With a considerable emphasis on innovation, the brand demonstrates a clear understanding of evolving tastes and dietary preferences, reinforcing its position in the competitive fast-food landscape. Whether relishing the new pizza or enjoying the spicy nuances of the salsa, Taco Bell is certainly making strides to keep the menu fresh and appealing.