This week, Taco Bell ads have been pushed out by the fast food franchise in response to the allegations that its meat filling isn't beef.
This top list covers a wide range of innovative food advertising, from burger bumvertising to controversial ad campaigns. Hopefully, the Taco Bell ads will help the food giant get out of this mess.
Implications - Advertisements have had to become unique in order to stand out against others, especially if the advertising is in a large category such as food. Ideas such as mischievous junkfood ads, billboards made of lettuce and overly stimulating ads have proven to be effective when reaching consumers regardless if it was positive or negative.
61 Foodvertising Innovations
58
Awesome Outdoor Ads
9 Not So Boring Billboards
57
McPhotoshopping
McDonalds Gets Creative With Digitally Modified Ad Campaigns
56
Racist McDonalds Ad?
Look Closer : Individuals
55
2 Creative McDonald's Ads
WiFi + 24/7 Drive Thru
54
Personified Food Ads
The Bosch Electric Food Chopper Will Make Your Veggies Scream
53
Papa John's Guerilla Ad
Fake Delivery Man in Your Peep Hole
52
McDonalds India Uses Baby Ronald
Scaring Customers Away?
51
Puzzle Billboards
McDonald's Sort Your Head Out Campaign
50
Bikini Beach Burgers
Does Audrina Patridge for Carl's Jr. Make Junk Food Look Sexy?
49
Controversial Burger Ads
Sexy Ads Show BK Super Seven Incher will “Blow Your Mind Away”
48
Batman Pizza
The New Gotham City Pizza at Domino's
47
Comics to Promote Coffee
Burger King Joe
46
McDonalds Uses Subliminal Advertising (or do they?)
45
Burger Bumvertising
The KFC 'Double Down' Promotion's Got Back
44
Billboards That Hatch
McDonald's Giant Egg Hatches Daily
43
Suicide Food Ads
Carrots and Onions are Dying to Get into Ristorante Cantina
42
White Space in Ads
McDonalds Draws a Blank
41
Homosexual Fast Food Ads
The McDonald's Gay Commercial is a First for the Restaurant Giant
40
Carl's Jr Flat Buns Ad
Teachers Rage Over Suggestive Ad
39
Easily Misinterpreted Ads
KFC Waiters With Mouths Taped
38
Horrorvertising
Burger King's ‘Open Late' Campaign Caters to Scary Villains
37
Sticker Attack
Guerrila Campaign for Ugi's Pizza
36
McDonald's Painted Handvertising
Rock 'n' Fries
35
Sultry Fast Food Ads
Padma Lakshmi of "Top Chef" Works on Hardee's Western Bacon Thickburger
34
Suggestive Sizevertising
Burger King ‘Big Boner' Commercial
33
Crowdsourced McAdvertising
The McDonalds Honor Angus Campaign is Created by Customers
32
Ads That Can Only Be Read At Night
McDonald's Creative Night Adshell
31
Controversial Ad Campaign
Defamatory Pizza Box Marketing
30
Movie Icon Food Ads
The McDonalds 'Come As You Are' Campaign Has Some Familiar Faces
29
Controversial Junkfood Ads
Doritos Banned Super Bowl Commercial Bites Off More Than it Can Chew
28
Zombie Food Ads
The Resident Evil 5 Print Campaign Says “You are on the Menu”
27
Soulmate Junk Food Campaigns
Frito Lay's 'Made for Each Other' Campaign Pairs 'Love & Sockets'
26
Free Foodvertising
Gratis Grub at Denny's Feeds 2 Million Patient People
25
Manly Burger Ads
The McDonalds Quarter Pounder Commercial Inspired by Old Spice Ads
24
Subtly Sultry Bun Ads
The BK Whopper Ads are Hilariously Cheeky
23
Druggie Hamburger Ads
Childhood Obesity Commercial Takes Junk Food Too Far
22
Finger-Paint Campaigns
KFC Finger Lickin' Ads
21
War-Inspired Snack Food Ads
‘Battle of the Beans' Pits Soybeans vs. Jelly Beans
20
Artistic Floodvertising
Fake Flooding at McDonalds to Promote Climate Change Awareness
19
Sensual Foodvertising
PETA Rude Food PSA
18
Branded Corn Fields
World's Largest Corn Maze Promotes McDonald's Coffee
17
Chicken Dancing Cheerleaders
Carl's Jr Jalapeño Chicken Sandwich Ads
16
Overly Stimulating Ads
Swedish McDonalds Coffee Ads
15
Animated Bus Stop Billboards
McDonald's Big Mac Yawning Ad
14
Beefy Fragrance Ads
Piers Morgan is the New Face of Burger King Body Spray
13
Anti-Vegetarianism
Wendy's Meatatarians Unite Commercial
12
Profane French Fries
New Zealand Burger King Ad Gives Gateway Tolls the Finger
11
Junk Food Ads Targeting Children
Who? Is Upset
10
Warrior Moms for Healthy Lunches
Burger King 'The Battle is Over' Ads
9
Sacrificial Junk Food Ads
Doritos 'Tribe' Commercial is Crowdsourced Snacktastic Genius (UPDATE)
8
Controversial Junk Food Ads
The Doritos Super Bowl 2011 Commercial Raises Eyebrows
7
Retro Rap Burger Promos
Burger King's SpongeBob SquarePants Kids' Meal Ad
6
Interpretive Food Ads
This Strange Ad Humorously Explains ‘How Sushi is Made'
5
Documentary-Style Comparevertising
Whopper Virgins Choose Between Burger King & McDonald's B
4
Mischievous Junkfood Ads
Campaign Entices Mothers To Host Parties at McDonalds
3
Crude Mafiads
New York Pizza Mafia Commercials
2
Seasonals Adverfriesing
McDonald's Deep Fried Christmas Tree
1
Spicy Condiment Campaigns
The Englischer Spezial Senf Mustard Ad is Tear-Jerkingly Sharp
Related Ideas
Food Pairing Campaigns
Trigger the Taste Celebrates Beloved Heinz Matchups
Snackable Crunchy Burritos
The Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider Remixes Taco Bell Favorites
Leather Taco Holsters
Taco Bell Introduces the Novelty Taco Bellt Holster with Venmo
Familiar Free-From Snack Products
Simply Snacks is Debuting Four New Product Varieties
Fiesta-Focused Food Campaigns
Ortega® Extends Cinco de Mayo Celebrations with Seis de Mayo
Nostalgic 2000s QSR Menus
Taco Bell Rewinds the Clock with its 'Decades Y2K Menu'
Cheeky Burger Billboards
The Habit Burger & Grill Humorously Calls Out Five Guys
Renowned Chef Burger Campaigns
Burger King UK Launches its 'Not Made by Gordon' Spot
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Street Burger Campaigns
Mcdonald’s Street Fighter Menu Collaboration Celebrates Arcade Energy
Vanilla Creme-Spiked Sodas
Pepsi Dirty Soda Has Just Arrived at Taco Bell
Taco-Holding Belt Designs
The Venmo Taco Bellt Has a Handcrafted Design
Affordability-Focused Game-Day Campaigns
Kroger Offers Discounts on Snacks, Beverages & Foods
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Ranch-Covered Nacho Fries
Zab’s Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries are Coming to Taco Bell This April
Tex-Mex Instant Noodles
Old El Paso Ramen Noodles Excite Taste Buds with Spicy, Smoky Flavors
Innovative Snack Launches
Utz Brands, Inc. Unveils a Variety of Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Real-Food Entrée Giveaways
The Chipotle Realest 30 Will Share a Text-to-Claim Code on Game Day
Modern Hustle-Inspired Food Campaigns
StarKist Co. Positions Itself as Fuel for the Modern Hustle
Silly Restaurant Chain Ads
German Doner Kebab Brings Bold Flavors and Quirky Ads to America
Remixed Flavor Snack Products
These PepsiCo Flavor Swap Snacks Intermix Familiar Products
AI-Embracing Asian Cuisine Ads
The Teriyaki Madness What's with Bob? Ad Was Created with Genre.ai
Edible Hot Sauce Packets
Taco Bell Unveiled the Fire Queso Sauce Packet at Live Más LIVE 2026
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Spicy QSR Collaborations
Wendy's and Takis Join Forces for a Limited-Time Summer Menu
Fruity Creative Campaigns
Tic Tac® Chewy! Debuts the Soft on the Inside Campaign
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
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
Football-Inspired Fast-Food Packaging
Bojangles Has Unveiled Its 2025 Big Bo Box Lineup
Fan-Favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Taco Bell is Reintroducing Its Crispy Chicken Nuggets in April
Nostalgic Infomercial Grill Spots
Bud Light x Traeger Grills Launch the 'Traegerator'
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
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
Anniversary-Honoring QSR Campaigns
The Jack in the Box 75th Anniversary Campaign Launches in 2026
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Fiber-Focused Cereal Ads
Raisin Bran Uses its Super Bowl Spotlight To Promote Gut Health
Appetizer-Flavored Snack Chips
These New Pringles Chips are Arriving with Football Season in Mind
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
In-Restaurant Café Concepts
The Live Más Café Serves Craveable Specialty Drinks
Movie-Goer-Inspired Soda Campaigns
Evolution Fresh Introduced its 'Fresh Twist on Soda' Campaign
Steak-Packed Tex-Mex Sliders
The Taco Bell Steak & Queso Crunchwrap Sliders are Satisfying
Early Allergen Exposure Ads
The Square Baby Super Bowl Spot Promotes a Science-Backed Message
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Tex-Mex QSR Pocket Sandwiches
The Taco Bell Crispalupa Has a Convenient, Crispy Format
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Celebrity-Starring Super Bowl Ads
Taco Bell Recruits Doja Cat for its New Super Bowl Advertisement
Flavor Anthem Ads
Frank's RedHot is Bringing Flavor to the Big Game with Its Eat The GOAT Campaign
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
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Spicy Textural Chicken Wraps
The Taco Bell Southwest Hot Chicken Crunchwrap is Limited-Edition
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Aspirational Tex-Mex QSR Deals
Taco Bell Manifestmas Offers Rewards Members Exclusive Deals
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
Delivery Mishap-Inspired Campaigns
Knorr Launched its #DeliverBetter Campaign to Promote Cooking
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Humorous Condiment-Inspired Campaigns
Hellmann’s Introduces the #ENDCONDIMENTHOARDING Campaign
Restaurant-Style Pasta Meal Kits
The New Helper Deluxe Meals Deliver a Takeout-at-Home Experience
Hybrid Burger-Inspired Tacos
Freddy's Smash Burger Taco is Priced Starting at $3.49
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Southwestern Cuisine QSR Meals
These Whataburger Menu Items Come in New and Returning Options
Hot Sauce-Topped Tuna Ads
Chicken of the Sea and Jessica Simpson Team Up for a New Advertisement
Gas Station Meal Expansions
7-Eleven Enters Fast-Food Territory with Chicken Items
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
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
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Taco Graphic Tee Capsules
FREAK’S STORE x Taco Bell T-Shirt Blends Cultural Motifs
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Quirky Pizza Chain Ads
Little Caesars X Eugene Levy Join To Promote Super Puffs at the Super Bowl
Skateboarder-Approved Tex-Mex Meals
Taco Bell and Tony Hawk Partnered for a New Meal
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Cheeky Celeb-Inspired Fictional Characters
Hellmann's Debuts Meal Diamond Ahead of the Super Bowl
Simplified Food Campaigns
gusto! Relaunched its Feel Good Flavor Mission
Corn Chip-Stuffed Burritos
Freebirds World Burrito Has a Beefy New Frito Pie Burrito
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Combat-Themed QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Street Burgers are Street Fighter-Inspired
Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties
Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
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
Shrimp Chips-Focused Campaigns
Calbee America Launches 'What the Wild Ones Eat' Campaign
Extra-Terrestrial Chocolate Ads
Kinder Bueno's Super Bowl Ad Makes a Moment "Yes Bueno"
Critical Spicy Snack Campaigns
The New Flamin’ Hot Campaign Puts Its Spice to the Ultimate Test
Low-Cost Tex-Mex Chicken Snacks
These Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Menu Items are Being Test Marketed
Expansive Meat-Free Food Campaigns
The Meat Free Made Easy! Campaign Features Over 40 Brands
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Anti-Shrinkflation QSR Initiatives
These Jack in the Box Value Deals Offer Ample Food and Drink
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Texas-Honoring Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Launches the Nothin' Tops Texas Campaign
Farmer-Focused Campaign Ads
Tha Lay's Super Bowl Ad Puts Farmers in Focus
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
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.
Cheesy Burger Campaigns
Carl's Jr. Launches its 'Queso Crunch Burger' and 'Kay So?' Campaign
Holiday-Ready Burger-Inspired Pizzas
Toppers Cheeseburger Pizza Has a Tangy Burger Sauce and More
Spicy Plant-Based Bites
Rebellyous' Spicy Kickin' Line Expanded to Include Tenders, Nuggets & More
Spicy Quesadilla-Style Menu Items
Taco Bell Corp. Debuts the Volcano Quesarito
Playful Brand Messaging Campaigns
Chicago Town Pizza Unveiled the 'It IS that deep' Ad
Dippable Cheesy Burritos
Taco Bell Launches the New 'Cheesy Dipping Burrito' After a Trial
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Ingredient-Packed Value-Minded Burritos
Del Taco Classic Burritos Now Weigh in at Half a Pound
QSR-Backed Community Grants
Taco Bell Launches a New Scholarship Initative Amounting $28 Million
Reprised Fan-Favorite Menu Items
The Quesarito Returns to Taco Bell Locations Across the U.S.
Made-to-Order Retailer Burgers
The Nittany MinitMart Signature Burger Menu is Ready for Summer
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
Spicy Tex-Mex Chicken Menus
The Taco Bell Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu Has Many Options
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
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
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Bold Savory Protein Bowls
Torchy's Tacos Launched Torched Bowls for Flavor Seekers
Spicy Ranch Sauces
Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets are Back with New Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch
Comfort-Focused Beef Campaigns
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Promotes Beef Consumption
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
The Burgerville Tostada Cheeseburger is a Limited Time Offering
Slow-Roasted Beef Sandwich Ads
Arby's Debuts the Italian Beef Dip with Whitney Leavitt
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
Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns
Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker
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