Taco Bell Tests the Return of Five Nostalgic Menu Items at Three Locations in California

Taco Bell tests the return of five nostalgic menu items from the 1960s through the 2000s exclusively at three Taco Bell restaurants in Southern California. The items include the Tostada, Green Burrito, Meximelt, Gordita, and Caramel Apple Empanada.

The Tostada was first introduced as one of the original menu items when Taco Bell first opened its doors in 1962. It features a crispy corn tostada shell topped with refried beans, tangy red sauce, shredded lettuce, and shredded cheese. It's priced at $2.19.

In the 1970s, Taco Bell's burritos were available with green or red sauce. The Green Burrito consists of refried beans, onions, shredded cheese, and a green sauce made with green chili, tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and spices. It's available for $2.49.

The Meximelt arrived in the late 1980s and features a melted three-cheese blend (mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack), pico de gallo (originally it was made with "fiesta salsa" which was pico de gallo), and seasoned ground beef folded in a soft flour tortilla. It costs $2.99 during the test.

The Beef Gordita Supreme debuted in the 1990s (along with the Baja and Sante Fe Gorditas) and features seasoned ground beef, reduced-fat sour cream, shredded lettuce, a three-cheese blend, and diced tomatoes, folded in a pillowy warm flatbread. It's priced at $2.99.

Introduced in the 2000s, the Caramel Apple Empanada features a crispy-fried empanada filled with apple pieces and a caramelly, creamy filling for $2.99.

The menu will be available at the following Southern California locations, while supplies last:

• 2222 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606 from August 15 to August 21, 2024
• 303 W Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821 from August 15 to August 21, 2024
• 31 E Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832 from August 15 – August 19, 2024

Taco Bell is looking into bringing the nostalgic menu nationwide later this year for a limited time.

Photo via Taco Bell.