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
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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
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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 Crunchy Burritos
The Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider Remixes Taco Bell Favorites
Leather Taco Holsters
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Dippable Birria Taco Kits
Old El Paso's Birria Tacos Rival Restaurant Experiences
Nostalgic 2000s QSR Menus
Taco Bell Rewinds the Clock with its 'Decades Y2K Menu'
Breakfast Taco Kits
Old El Paso's All-in-One Kit Creates Flavorful, Satisfying Morning Meals
Frozen Halloween-Themed Taco Treats
The Cold Stone Creamery Boo Batter Ice Cream Taco is Flavorful
Micro Tex-Mex QSR Toys
The MGA Miniverse Make It Mini Taco Bell Collection Comes Blind-Packaged
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Snackable Fashion Statements
QDOBA Debuts a Bold Look at New York Fashion Week
Taco-Holding Belt Designs
The Venmo Taco Bellt Has a Handcrafted Design
Hybrid Cuisine Meal Kits
The Old El Paso Mexican Pizza Kit Has a Restaurant-Inspired Profile
Dippable Grilled Burritos
Moe's Southwest Grill Dropped Snacbakle Grilled Burrito Dippers
Ranch-Covered Nacho Fries
Zab’s Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries are Coming to Taco Bell This April
Collaboration Cracker Taco Shells
Ortega Cheez-It Taco Shells Have a Cheesy Taste in Every Bite
Flavor Mashup Snacks
Mad Genius Snack Lab Makes Globally Inspired Bites for Gen Z & Millennials
Burger-Inspired Wonton Tacos
Applebee's Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos are a New Culinary Mashup
Tex-Mex Instant Noodles
Old El Paso Ramen Noodles Excite Taste Buds with Spicy, Smoky Flavors
Edible Hot Sauce Packets
Taco Bell Unveiled the Fire Queso Sauce Packet at Live Más LIVE 2026
Stacked Birria Burritos
Bubbakoo’s Burritos New Birria Crunch Stack is a Crispy & Cravable Snack
Spicy QSR Collaborations
Wendy's and Takis Join Forces for a Limited-Time Summer Menu
QSR-Based Golf Capsules
Taco Bell x Bad Birdie Launch a Limited-Edition Merch Collection
Streetstyle Snack Pouches
The Cheez-It Walking Taco's Packaging Was Made for K-12 Foodservice
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
Fan-Inspired Pizza Rolls
Viral Snack Hacks Shaped the New Totino's Pizza Rolls
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
Crunchy Dorado-Style Tacos
Taco John’s is Introducing the New Crunchy Dorado Taco
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
Spice-Driven QSR Series Menus
The Jack in the Box Hot Ones Menu Doubles Down on Spicy Fare
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
Tex-Mex QSR Pocket Sandwiches
The Taco Bell Crispalupa Has a Convenient, Crispy Format
Warm Weather-Taco Menus
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Has a New Viva Los Tacos Menu for Late Spring
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
Mini Cinnamon Sugar Churros
Taco Bell's New Cinnamon Sugar Churros Have Arrived
Spicy Textural Chicken Wraps
The Taco Bell Southwest Hot Chicken Crunchwrap is Limited-Edition
Mexican-Inspired Summer Menus
QDOBA Mexican Eats Debuts Spicy Tequila Lime Steak and Churro Chips
Spicy Collaboration QSR Meals
The Jack in the Box Hot Ones™ Munchie Meal is Here for the Summer
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
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
Spicy Ranch-Filled Burritos
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Has a New Crispy Jalapeño Ranch Burrito
Collaboration Filled Pastry Bites
Dulce de Leche Cinnabon Delights Were Created with Taco Bell
Crispy Butter Chicken Tacos
The Butter Chicken Taco is Coming to Taco Bell Locations in the U.S.
Sweet Heat Tex-Mex Menus
Taco Bell Sweet Chipotle Lime Crispy Chicken is Being Tested in Utah
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Steak-Topped Nacho Fries
Taco Bell is Launching New Steak & Guac Nacho Fries for a Limited Time
Taco Graphic Tee Capsules
FREAK’S STORE x Taco Bell T-Shirt Blends Cultural Motifs
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
QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections
Chipotle Created a Limited-Edition Temporary Tattoo Collection
Mexican QSR Chicken Pizzas
The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza Comes with a New Sauce
Satisfying Breakfast-Suited Burritos
The Taco Bamba Tighty Whitey is Available Starting at 8am
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
Streetstyle Protein Entrées
Food Truck Cuisine Inspired the Soules Kitchen Street Eats Line
Classic Burrito Returns Initiatives
Del Taco Relaunched Project Sunrise and Classic Burritos
Convenient Frozen Comfort Foods
The Latest Mason Dixie Foods Products are Satisfying
Craveable Cold Brew Beverages
The First Taco Bell Cold Brews are Exclusive to Live Más Cafés
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
Limited-Edition Taco-Inspired Pizzas
The RaceTrac Taco Pizza Offers a New Twist on a Classic
Cookie-Based Taco Kits
Nestlé Toll House Cookie Tacos Kit is Limited-Edition
Ice Cream Waffle Tacos
Cold Stone is Adding a New Cookies 'n' Peanut Butter Ice Cream Taco
Low-Cost Tex-Mex Chicken Snacks
These Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Menu Items are Being Test Marketed
Spicy Steak Nacho Fries
Taco Bell Loaded Steak & Jalapeño Nacho Fries are Flavor-Packed
Limited-Edition Dessert Taco Shells
Old El Paso Debuted Special Packs with J.J. Watt & Jason Kelce
Texture-Driven Mexican Cuisine Kits
The Old El Paso Smoky BBQ Crunchy Taco Kit Elevates a Classic
Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Pizza Menus
Mountain Mike's Pizza Pizza de Mayo Menu Has Three Items
Strawberry Sugar Donut Holes
Taco Bell's is Releasing New Strawberry Cinnabon Delights
Nacho-Inspired QSR Tacos
The Taco John's Nacho Taco Bravo is Packed with Taste and Texture
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
Snackable Value Meals
Del Taco's Micro Meal Shares a Burrito, Fries and a Donut Bite
Chicken Fajita-Inspired Slidered
White Castle's New Chicken Fajita Slider Just Arrived
Boldly Flavored Frozen Taquitos
El Monterey Más Bold Taquitos Have Flavor Inside and Outside
Signature Value-Driven Menus
Taco Bell Introduces its New 'Luxe Value Menu' Across the U.S.
Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Debuts Two New Time-Limited Menus and a Signature Taco
Protein-Packed Burrito Bowls
Cantina Latina Makes Convenient, Latin-Inspired Prepared Meals
Summer Mexican QSR Offerings
Quesada Burritos & Tacos Heats Up Summer with New Menu Releases
Spicy Quesadilla-Style Menu Items
Taco Bell Corp. Debuts the Volcano Quesarito
Indulgent Ranch-Inspired QSR Menus
Zaxbys Highlights Its Chicken Bacon Ranch Lineup
Taco-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Mellow Mushroom Taco Nirvana Menu is a Limited Time Offering
Hybrid Latin Dessert Chips
QDOBA Churro Chips are the Brand's First Dessert in Over a Decade
Braised Beef Nacho Fries
New Shredded Beef Nacho Fries are Coming to Taco Bel
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Dippable Cheesy Burritos
Taco Bell Launches the New 'Cheesy Dipping Burrito' After a Trial
Sweet Celebration Churros
Taco Bell and Milk Bar Teamed Up to Create Birthday Cake Churros
Fajita-Inspired QSR Menus
Taco Bell Debuts a Limited-Time Fajita Menu, with Two Noteworthy Dishes
Ingredient-Packed Value-Minded Burritos
Del Taco Classic Burritos Now Weigh in at Half a Pound
Golden Bowl Steak Quesadillas
Taco Bueno Has Unveiled a New Steak Floppin’ Bowl
Savory Fries-Filled Burritos
The Wienerschnitzel Chili Cheese Fries Burrito Comes in Three Flavors
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Loaded Spiced Steak Fries
Taco Bell Unveils Two New French Fry Items with Extra Toppings
Reprised Fan-Favorite Menu Items
The Quesarito Returns to Taco Bell Locations Across the U.S.
Quesadilla Bun Burgers
Bad Daddy’s New Smashadilla Burger Swaps Burger Buns for Quesadillas
Affordable Chili Cheese Menus
Taco Bell is Testing a New Chili Cheese Menu in the Louisville
Sweet-Yet-Savory Burrito Bowls
The Hot Head Burritos Hawaiian Burrito and Bowl are Satisfying
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Value-Minded Tex-Mex Meal Boxes
Del Taco El Big Boxes Prioritize Value with Ample Food Inside
Elevated Value Menus
Taco Bell is Testing a Luxe Value Menu with Items Priced at $3 or Less
Fire-Roasted Pepper Steak Quesadillas
The Taco Bell Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla is Tasty
Casserole-Inspired Tacos
Fuego Tortilla Grill New Frito Pie Taco is Warm Weather-Ready
Spicy Tex-Mex Chicken Menus
The Taco Bell Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu Has Many Options
West Coast-Inspired Mexican Foods
Miguel's Jr. Cali Burrito is Arriving Alongside Additional Eats
Authentic Ready-to-Use Tortillas
La Mexicana Tortillas are Versatile and Easy to Fold
Ingredient-Packed Grilled Tacos
Taco John's Stuffed Grilled Tacos Come in Two Varieties
Value-Minded Mexican Cuisine Dishes
These New Taco Cabana Menu Items are Here for Summer
Discounted Chicken Wrap Meals
Taco Cabana Released a New Chicken Tender Wrap Meal Deal
Spicy Snack Chip Burritos
The Taco Bell Flamin’ Hot® Grilled Cheese Burrito is Fiery and Flavorful
Bold Savory Protein Bowls
Torchy's Tacos Launched Torched Bowls for Flavor Seekers
Queso-Packed Burrito Menus
Hot Head Burritos Queso Gone Wild Celebrates the Tex-Mex Cheese
Spicy Ranch Sauces
Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets are Back with New Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch
Heat-And-Serve Burrito Line Expansions
Tres Picosos Debuts Its Line of Burritos at Quality Mart
Smoky Halloumi Burritos
M&S Foodhall Crafted a Convenient, All-in-One Mexican Meal
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
The Burgerville Tostada Cheeseburger is a Limited Time Offering
Beef-Packed Grilled Cheese Tacos
Moe's Southwest Grill Quesabirria Taco Features Slow-Cooked Meat
Mexi-Cali Potato Hash Menus
The California Tortilla Gator Tater Menu Features Several Options
Flavor-Rich West Coast Burritos
Baja Fresh California Burritos Come in Two Protein Options
Crispy Tex-Mex Chicken Menus
The Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Menu Will Launch in Canada
Oversized QSR Nacho Meals
Taco Bell Grande Nachos Come with Beef or Chicken
Value-Focused Taco Seasonal Menus
Condado Tacos Has Announced a New Seasonal Menu
Branded Sauce Tex-Mex Dishes
Taco Bell and Frank's RedHot Partnered for Spicy Sauce and Fare
Oversized Quesadilla Dishes
Zaxby's Giant Quesadillas are a New Take on a Classic
International Cuisine Taco Bowls
Velvet Tacos Velvet Bowls Have Tortilla-Free Recipes
Fiesta Menu Entrée Expansions
Taco John’s Adds the New Fiesta Burrito and Fiesta Quesadilla