Taco Bell has big things coming in 2o24, and customers could not be more excited. From new menu items to new sections of the menu all together, the fast food chain has a lot in store all throughout the year, but the first thing happens TODAY, Jan. 11th: the new 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt. Keep reading to find out more information about this new item and others.
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1. 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt
Coming to Taco Bell stores on Jan. 11th, the 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt features a “soft flatbread filled with grilled, marinated, all-white meat chicken, creamy chipotle sauce, and a melted three-cheese blend consisting of cheddar, mozzarella, and monterey peper jack cheeses,” according to Taco Bell.
Customers can find this new item on the Cravings Value Menu for less than $3, and long-time customers who recognize this item from years ago are really excited. “The flatbread is coming back???” one customer asked. “I think it’s been since school-age that I’ve had that. Can’t wait!”
“Yessss Flatbread is back!!!” another customer wrote. “I used to love eating them in 2011.”
“I’ve missed the flatbread, it’s SO GOOD,” said another fan.
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2. Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla & Crunchwrap Supreme At-Home Cravings Kit
Don’t have a Taco Bell near you? Not to worry, you can have all the deliciousness of Taco Bell at home with their new cravings kits, sold exclusively at Walmart. The first cravings kit is the Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla, which comes with 4 10-inch flour tortillas, cheese sauce, and chipotle creamy sauce. The protein and toppings are all you, so even if you’re on a New Year’s health kick, you can still make this item both healthy and delicious.
The other cravings kit, the Crunchwrap Supreme kit, comes with 4 12-inch flour tortillas, cheese sauce, 4 crunchy tostada shells, and taco seasoning. As with the Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla, you can personalize this item with any toppings or additions you like.
“OMG Need to try!!!” one customer wrote on social media about the announcement. “Taco Bell is life!!”
“Yes, finally!” added another fan.
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3. Cheesy Chicken Crispanada
Coming to store on Feb. 14th, Taco Bell’s take on an empanada is the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada, featuring a delicate pastry dough that’s “crisped to perfection” and filled with “shredded chicken and melty three-cheese blend.” It’s served with a spicy ranch sauce to dip in, and customers are more than excited.
“The snack gods blessing us yet again!!” one person commented on social media, adding the hashtag, #YesPleaseAndThankYou.
“Oh man that looks good!” another customer wrote.
“That looks delicious,” said another person. “Need to try that!”
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3. Craving Value Menu
Taco Bell's new Craving Value Menu dropped earlier this week on Monday, Jan. 8th, and consists of 10 new and fan-favorite items for less than $3. Here's what's on the menu:
- Cheesy Roll Up - $.1.19
- Spicy Potato Soft Taco - $1.29
- Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito - $1.49
- Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes - $2.49
- Double Stacked Taco - $1.99
- Stacker with beef and cheese - $2.19
- Cheesy Double Beef Burrito - $2.79
- 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt - $2.29
- Chicken Enchilada Burrito - $2.49
- Loaded Beef Nachos - $2.99
Taco Bell SMO, Taylor Montgomery, released this statement with the announcement of the new value menu: "Value has always been at the cornerstone of what we offer at Taco Bell, but we knew heading into this new year we wanted to take it to the next level. As our consumers are looking for more ways to save, we’re committed to expanding on our value offerings through new menu items and digital offerings that deliver quality and abundance."
4. Veggie Build-Your-Own-Cravings Box
Taco Bell is also making it easier for vegetarians to get their fix of Taco Bell, adding a permanent feature to their menu: the Veggie Build-Your-Own-Cravings Box. For just $4.99, customers can concoct a box consisting of one specialty item, one classic item, and one side, plus a medium fountain drink. Here are some of the options. Specialty Items:
- Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme
- Black Bean Chalupa
Classic Items
- Bean Burrito
- Spicy Potato Soft Taco
- Cheese Bean & Rice Burrito
Sides
- Chips & Nacho Cheese Sauce
- Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
- Cinnamon Twists
