If nothing else these crazy Taco Bell creations prove that the Mexican food-inspired fast food chain is willing to take chances. Whereas other fast food joints focus on artisan buns and organic ingredients, Taco Bell gleefully tries to up the ante as much as possible. The result is a constantly changing menu filled with food that goes viral the second it's revealed.
Some of these crazy Taco Bell creations have managed to become mainstays on the menu. However, the majority of these burritos, quesadillas and tacos were designed specifically as one-off items with a limited shelf life. The company's unique approach ensures that there's always something fresh to find in its stores. It also gives the Internet something to talk about (and more than likely go crazy over) every few months.
22 Crazy Taco Bell Creations
From Chocolate-stuffed Quesadillas to Croissant Taco Shells:
Michael Hines — Apr 8, 2017 — Lifestyle
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Spicy Hybrid Burritos
The New Jalapeno Popper Quesarito Features Jalapeno Slices and Melted Cheese
21
Snack-Embedded Fast Food Meals
The Taco Bell Cheetos Quesadilla is Available in the Philippines
20
Chicken-Based Chips
Taco Bell's New Crispy Chicken Chips Put a Creative Twist on Chicken Tenders
19
Croissant Taco Shells
Taco Bell is Experimenting with a Flaky Butter Pastry Breakfast Taco
18
Mysterious Candied Slurpees
The Taco Bell Freeze AIRHEAD Flavor is Hidden For Eaters to Guess
17
Chocolate-Stuffed Quesadillas
Taco Bell's New 'Chocodilla' Turns a Popular Entree into Dessert
16
Crispy Chicken Shell Chalupas
The Taco Bell Naked Chicken Chalupa is Made with a Meat Shell
15
Snack Food-Stuffed Wraps
The New Cheetos Crunchwrap Slider is Made with Spicy Cheese Puffs
14
Double Decker Tacos
This Taco Features a Flour Tortilla Folded Over a Crunchy Taco Shell
13
Korean Quesadilla Dishes
Taco Bell in Korea Started Serving a Kimchi Quesadilla Last June
12
Cheesy Fried Chicken Tacos
This Chain is Putting a Mexican-Inspired Twist on Its Fried Chicken
11
Fried Cheese-Filled Tacos
The New Cheesy Chalupa Crunch Features a Fried Chalupa Shell
10
Potato Chip Nachos
This New Menu Item at Taco Bell Revolutionizes a Classic in Tex Mex Cuisine
9
Energy-Infused Slushies
This Fruit Slushie is Made from a Popular Energy Drink
8
Cheese Puff-Filled Burritos
The New Cheetos Burrito is a Culinary Mash-Up for Snack Food-Lovers
7
Corn Chip-Stuffed Burritos
The Beefy Crunch Burrito Combines Seasoned Ground Beef with Corn Chips
6
Fast Food Breakfast Bowls
This Savory Breakfast Dish is Made from Hearty Ingreidents
5
Chicken Taco Shells
Taco Bell's Latest Food Hybrid is a Whole New Take on a Classic Dish
4
Seasoned Tex-Mex Fries
Taco Bell is Testing Out Seasoned French Fries Spiced with Habaneros
3
Candied Cherry Slushies
Taco Bell Adds a New Frozen Drink to its Menu Inspired by Cherry Starburst
2
Hybrid Mexican Wraps
Taco John's New Quesadilla Tacos Combine Two Classic Mexican Dishes
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Cereal-Covered Donut Holes (UPDATE)
Taco Bell is Making Their Cap'N Crunch Cereal Treat Official
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Snackable Fashion Statements
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Triple-Item Tex-Mex Meal Deals
The Taco Bell Chalupa Bell Bundle is Packed with Food
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Tex-Mex Instant Noodles
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Edible Hot Sauce Packets
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Spicy QSR Collaborations
Wendy's and Takis Join Forces for a Limited-Time Summer Menu
Tortilla-Breaded Chicken Nugget Meals
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Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Streetstyle Snack Pouches
The Cheez-It Walking Taco's Packaging Was Made for K-12 Foodservice
QSR-Based Golf Capsules
Taco Bell x Bad Birdie Launch a Limited-Edition Merch Collection
Fan-Favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Taco Bell is Reintroducing Its Crispy Chicken Nuggets in April
QSR Beachcore Fashion Collections
The Taco Bell x Hollister Y2K Capsule Collection is Nostalgic
Chocolatey Mexican QSR Drinks
The Taco Bell Cream Chiller is Exclusive to the Live Más Café
Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauces
Taco Bell Has New Chicken Nuggets & Hidden Valley Ranch Fire Sauce
At-Home QSR Taco Meals
The Taco Bell at Home Line Satisfies Cravings at the Comforts of Home
Handheld Taco-Inspired Pastries
Taco Cabana Debuts a Pastry Take of Its Bean and Cheese Taco
Hot Honey QSR Sauces
Taco Bell Mike’s Hot Honey Diablo Sauce Brings the Sweet Heat
Street Food-Inspired QSR Menus
Taco Bell’s Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas are Decadent
Deep-Fried Pickle Tacos
The Del Taco Fried Pickle Taco Gets in on Pickle Popularity
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Dessert-Themed QSR Empanadas
The Taco Bell Dessert Empanadas Come in Two Options
Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages
Say ‘I Do’ with Taco Bell’s Ultimate Vegas Wedding Experience
Meaty Plant-Based Burritos
Tortilla Created the Beyond Steak Chimichurri Burrito with Beyond Meat
In-Restaurant Café Concepts
The Live Más Café Serves Craveable Specialty Drinks
Steak-Packed Tex-Mex Sliders
The Taco Bell Steak & Queso Crunchwrap Sliders are Satisfying
Bacon-Packed Pizza Bites
Little Caesars Bacon & Cheese Crazy Puffs are Arriving Now
Nostalgic QSR Menus
Taco Bell Canada Has Launched a Flavorful Throwback Menu
Tex-Mex QSR Pocket Sandwiches
The Taco Bell Crispalupa Has a Convenient, Crispy Format
Celebrity-Starring Super Bowl Ads
Taco Bell Recruits Doja Cat for its New Super Bowl Advertisement
Meaty Ranch Tex-Mex Menus
The Taco Bell Chicken Bacon Ranch Menu Items Come in Two Options
Canada-Exclusive Menu Items
Taco Bell Launches Bold 'Nacho Fries' in Canada
QSR Savoury Menu Expansions
Wendy’s Debuts Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger & Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap
Spicy Textural Chicken Wraps
The Taco Bell Southwest Hot Chicken Crunchwrap is Limited-Edition
Aspirational Tex-Mex QSR Deals
Taco Bell Manifestmas Offers Rewards Members Exclusive Deals
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
QSR-Backed Dirty Sodas
Taco Bell's New Baja Dream Freezes Have Arrived for Consumers
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Crispy Poblano Pepper Tacos
These Crispy Potato & Poblano Pepper Tacos are an Easy Appetizer
Tex-Mex Cafe Concepts
Taco Bell is Doubling Down on Drinks with Its New Live Más Cafe Concept
Hybrid Burger-Inspired Tacos
Freddy's Smash Burger Taco is Priced Starting at $3.49
Southwestern Cuisine QSR Meals
These Whataburger Menu Items Come in New and Returning Options
Steak-Topped Nacho Fries
Taco Bell is Launching New Steak & Guac Nacho Fries for a Limited Time
Collaboration Filled Pastry Bites
Dulce de Leche Cinnabon Delights Were Created with Taco Bell
Slow-Cooked Bean Burritos
Del Taco Just Added a New Bean, Rice and Cheese Burrito to its menu
Frozen Black Cherry Slushies
Taco Bell is Adding a New Midnight Cherry Freeze Drinks
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Crispy Butter Chicken Tacos
The Butter Chicken Taco is Coming to Taco Bell Locations in the U.S.
Crispy Rice QSR Desserts
Little Caesars Crazy Treats are Made with Twix Candy Bars
Taco-Flavored Snack Crackers
Cheez-It Cheesy Taco Crackers are a Walmart Exclusive
Crispy Chicken-Themed Menus
Taco Bell is Testing Out a New Crispy Chicken Strips Menu
QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections
Chipotle Created a Limited-Edition Temporary Tattoo Collection
Taco Graphic Tee Capsules
FREAK’S STORE x Taco Bell T-Shirt Blends Cultural Motifs
Limited-Time Protein Offerings
Moe's Southwest Grill Reinstates its 'Shredded Beef Birria'
Extra-Spicy Purple Sauces
Taco Bell's Purple Chile Sauce is So Spicy It Requires a Waiver
Skateboarder-Approved Tex-Mex Meals
Taco Bell and Tony Hawk Partnered for a New Meal
Classic Burrito Returns Initiatives
Del Taco Relaunched Project Sunrise and Classic Burritos
Streetstyle Protein Entrées
Food Truck Cuisine Inspired the Soules Kitchen Street Eats Line
Convenient Frozen Comfort Foods
The Latest Mason Dixie Foods Products are Satisfying
Corn Chip-Stuffed Burritos
Freebirds World Burrito Has a Beefy New Frito Pie Burrito
Cookie-Flavored Slush Drinks
The Taco Bell Confetti Cookie Freeze Features Vanilla Creme Swirls
Snack-Flavored Taco Menus
The Taco Cabana Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo Collection is Made with Cheetos
Spicy Sauced Chicken Fries
Taco Bell Caliente Cantina Chicken Nacho Fries are Boldly Seasoned
Fan-Fueled Menu Hacks
The Taco Bell Fan Style Feature Celebrates Custom Orders
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The RaceTrac Taco Pizza Offers a New Twist on a Classic
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Nestlé Toll House Cookie Tacos Kit is Limited-Edition
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These Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Menu Items are Being Test Marketed
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Taco Bell Loaded Steak & Jalapeño Nacho Fries are Flavor-Packed
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The Taco John's Nacho Taco Bravo is Packed with Taste and Texture
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Taco Bell Steak Garlic Nacho Fries Offer a New Take on a Classic Side
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c Embraces the Winter Season with the Three Fan-Favorites
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bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
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Del Taco El Big Boxes Prioritize Value with Ample Food Inside
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Miguel's Jr. Cali Burrito is Arriving Alongside Additional Eats
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Beef-Packed Grilled Cheese Tacos
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Dippable Mini Churros
District Taco is Serving Up a New Churritos Dessert
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The Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Menu Will Launch in Canada
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Savory Sauce-Topped Burritos
Chronic Tacos Wet Burrito Offers a New Way to Enjoy a Classic
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Condado Tacos Has Announced a New Seasonal Menu
Dipping Sauce-Paired Burritos
Taco Bell Dipping Burritos Come in Steak and Chicken Options
Half-Pound Steak Burritos
Del Taco Just Added the New Chipotle Carne Asada Steak Burrito
Branded Sauce Tex-Mex Dishes
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Oversized Quesadilla Dishes
Zaxby's Giant Quesadillas are a New Take on a Classic
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Velvet Tacos Velvet Bowls Have Tortilla-Free Recipes
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