Taco Bell Brings Back 1960s-2000s Classics for Under $3

Taco Bell’s fan-favorite menu items from the chain’s first five decades are returning for less than $3

Taco Bell's Decades Menu | ©Image Credit: Taco Bell
Taco Bell's Decades Menu | ©Image Credit: Taco Bell

Taco Bell is taking fans on a delicious trip down memory lane with the launch of its Decades Menu. This limited-time offering features iconic menu items from Taco Bell’s first five decades, each returning for under $3. Read on to discover which classic Taco Bell menu items are included in this grand comeback.

What’s included in Taco Bell’s Decades Menu?

Since its founding in 1962, Taco Bell has become a beloved brand, introducing crave-worthy, Mexican-inspired dishes that fans can’t get enough of. Over the years, the brand has continuously innovated its menu, creating a treasure trove of fan favorites that customers consistently beg to see return. Taco Bell’s Decades Menu brings these iconic items back, uniting generations of fans who fondly remember them with a new wave of customers eager to try these classics for the first time.

Here’s a look at the delicious menu items making a nostalgic comeback:

  • ‘60s – Tostada: One of Taco Bell’s original six menu items from 1962, the Tostada features a crispy corn shell layered with refried beans, tangy red sauce, fresh lettuce, and shredded cheese. A true classic, it’s available for $2.19.
  • ‘70s – Green Sauce Burrito: This “most-hacked” burrito from the groovy ’70s is packed with refried beans, onions, cheddar cheese, and Taco Bell’s signature green sauce, made with green chili, tomatillos, jalapeños, and spices. Get it for $2.49.
  • ‘80s – Meximelt: A much-requested fan favorite, the Meximelt combines fresh pico de gallo, a three-cheese blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, and seasoned beef, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This iconic ‘80s treat is priced at $2.99.
  • ‘90s – Gordita Supreme: The Beef Gordita Supreme ruled the ‘90s with its soft flatbread, seasoned beef, reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. It is now priced at $2.99.
  • ‘00s – Caramel Apple Empanada: A sweet sensation from the early 2000s, this empanada features a crispy, golden-brown crust filled with spiced apple pieces and creamy caramel. Taste it once again or for the first time at $2.99.

The ‘60s Tostada, ‘70s Green Sauce Burrito, ‘80s Meximelt, and ‘90s Gordita Supreme will be available at participating Taco Bell locations across the United States starting October 31st. The ‘00s Caramel Apple Empanada will join the menu starting November 21st.

The ‘90s Gordita Supreme will also be available as part of Taco Bell’s $7 Luxe Cravings Box, which includes a Beefy 5-layer Burrito, a Double-Stacked Taco, chips and nacho cheese sauce, and a medium fountain drink.

Exclusive deals and discounts for Taco Bell’s Decades Menu

To celebrate the launch of the Decades Menu, Taco Bell is dropping exclusive deals and discounts in the Taco Bell app and in partnership with Uber Eats. See below for the complete list:

  • Taco Bell App (November 1st-20th): Purchase all four Decades Menu items (‘60s Tostada, ‘70s Green Sauce Burrito, ‘80s Meximelt, and ‘90s Gordita Supreme)
  • Taco Bell App (November 21st-December 18th: Get a Caramel Apple Empanada for just $1 from November 21st through December 18th.
  • Uber Eats (November 22nd-24th): Enjoy a free ’00s Caramel Apple Empanada with any $20+ order.
  • Uber Eats (November 29th-December 1st): Get a free ’90s Beef Gordita Supreme with any $20.90+ order.
  • Uber Eats (December 6th-8th): Enjoy a free ’80s Meximelt with any $20.80+ order.
  • Uber Eats (December 13th-15th): Get a free ’70s Green Sauce Burrito with any $20.70+ order.
  • Uber Eats (December 16th-18th): Enjoy a free ’60s Tostada with any $20.60+ order.

Taco Bell’s Decades Menu is more than just a meal

Taco Bell's Limited-Edition Stainless-Steel Decades Cups and Limited-Edition Decades Hoodies | ©Image Credit: Taco Bell
Taco Bell’s Limited-Edition Stainless-Steel Decades Cups and Limited-Edition Decades Hoodies | ©Image Credit: Taco Bell

Taco Bell is taking nostalgia to the next level! To celebrate the launch of its Decades Menu, the fast-food chain is also offering fans the chance to channel their favorite Taco Bell era with limited-edition merchandise.

Starting at 5 p.m. PT on October 29th, Rewards Members can exclusively access the drop of Limited-Edition Stainless-Steel Decades Cups and Limited-Edition Decades Hoodies. These stylish items feature unique designs from the ‘60s to the ‘00s, allowing fans to show their love for their favorite Taco Bell decade.

To add to the fun, Taco Bell is hosting a weekly in-app Decades Quiz. Rewards Members who complete the quiz will be entered for a chance to win either a hoodie or a stainless-steel cup! Each week, fans will answer decade-specific questions to determine their playful “Taco Bell Archetype”. The five lucky winners at the end of the quiz experience will receive the entire Decades hoodies and stainless-steel cups collection!

Customers nationwide can also visit their local Taco Bell to snag plastic versions of the Limited-Edition Decades Cups. While supplies last, medium-sized drinks will be served in a random commemorative plastic cup.

A Taco Bell location in Scottsdale, Arizona is getting a ‘60s makeover

Taco Bell is kicking off its Decades Menu experience by giving fans in Scottsdale, Arizona, a chance to relive the ’60s in style. On October 30, the Taco Bell location at 7847 E McDowell Rd will be transformed into a retro haven, complete with ’60s decor and team members dressed in vintage uniforms. Fans attending this special event will be among the first to order the entire Decades Menu a day early, while supplies last! The first 100 fans to arrive starting at 2 p.m. ET will receive a randomly selected Decades Hoodie and Stainless-Steel Cup Kit, subject to size availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

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