Taco Bell’s New 2026 Menu: Every Item From the Live Más Live Reveal

Taco Bell used its “Live Más Live” event at the Hollywood Palladium to reveal what it is calling one of its boldest menu years yet. More than 20 new items were announced, covering savory entrees, a new line of dusted chicken nuggets, dessert Crunchwraps, new drinks, and a couple of reveals that are not food at all. Here is everything that was confirmed, grouped by category, plus what is actually known so far about pricing and release dates.

For everything already on menus today, see the Taco Bell menu price guide or browse the full menu explorer. Once these new items start showing up locally, the Meal Tray Calculator can help you plan an order around them.

Nacho Fries Are Becoming a Permanent Item

The headline announcement: Nacho Fries, one of Taco Bell’s most-requested returning items, is set to become a permanent menu fixture by the end of 2026 instead of cycling on and off as a limited-time offer. On our own tracker, Nacho Fries is currently listed at $2.29 with 330 calories. A new Flamin’ Hot version, tossed with Flamin’ Hot Nacho Cheese sauce, is joining as a separate item alongside the original.

Three New “Dusted” Crispy Chicken Nugget Flavors

A new line of white-meat crispy chicken nuggets is arriving, coated in seasoned “dust” instead of a wet sauce. The lineup includes a Diablo Dusted version built around smoky heat, a Doritos Cool Ranch Dusted version served with a matching dip, and a Flamin’ Hot Dusted version described as a slower-building heat rather than an instant burn. All three are positioned as shareable sides rather than combo mains.

New Savory Entrees and Bowls

Several new entrees build on the existing Cantina Chicken and Mexican Pizza lines:

• Cheesy G Sliders – flatbread-wrapped fried shells with a mozzarella, pepperjack and cheddar blend, lettuce, pico and chipotle sauce, in steak or chicken.
• Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza with Jalapeño Citrus Salsa – slow-roasted chicken, black beans and crispy tortillas layered with green chile sauce, a three-cheese blend, cabbage, pico and two salsas.
• Mexican Pizza Empanadas – a 3 or 6-piece order of seasoned beef and three-cheese blend with Mexican Pizza sauce for dipping.
• Queso Cracked Cantina Bowl – seasoned rice, chicken, black beans, lettuce, cabbage, sour cream and pico, topped with a cotija dip and a crackable cheddar layer.
• Flamin’ Hot Mini Taco Salad – seasoned beef, Flamin’ Hot Fritos, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and refried beans in a tortilla bowl with a Flamin’ Hot rim.
• Firecracker Burrito – a red flour tortilla filled with seasoned rice, nacho cheese, beef, Fiesta strips, chipotle sauce and sour cream, finished with cayenne “poppin’ crystals.”

Dessert Drops: Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap and More

The dessert lineup is expanding well past churros this year. The centerpiece is a Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap Slider: a vanilla filling and a crispy cinnamon-sugar tostada with a caramelized crust, folded into a warm tortilla. Alongside it: a Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie with passionfruit and key-lime notes, a Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada made with Milk Bar, and a Strawberry & Cream Mexican Pizza Bite built on a tostada with cheesecake filling and macerated strawberries. A two-piece Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanada set is already rolling out nationwide.

New Drinks for 2026

New drinks include a Mountain Dew Baja Midnight soda (with a sugar-free Baja Midnight Zero version), a Strawberry Horchata Refresca made with cinnamon, vanilla and freeze-dried strawberry bits, a cold brew topped with purple horchata cold foam, and a blended Salt & Straw Tacolate Chiller based on last year’s Tacolate dessert. Check today’s Happier Hour deals once these drinks are live locally, since Freezes and fountain drinks are usually the items included in that window.

The Novelty Extras

A couple of reveals were more about the show than the menu: an edible, crispy Fire Queso sauce packet designed to turn a hot sauce into something you can eat on its own, and a set of caffeine-infused, citrus-scented Mountain Dew Baja Blast under-eye patches. Neither is a food-menu item, but both were part of the same reveal.

When Will These Items Actually Be Available?

Outside of Nacho Fries and the Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas, Taco Bell has not published exact release dates or prices for most of these items. They are expected to roll out in stages through 2026, and the company has pointed customers to its app for local availability. Once an item shows up near you, check our menu explorer for current pricing and the price comparison guide to see how it is priced in-store versus through delivery apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nacho Fries a permanent item now?

Yes. Taco Bell confirmed Nacho Fries will become a permanent menu item by late 2026 instead of returning as a limited-time offer.

What is Live Más Live?

Live Más Live is Taco Bell’s branded event where the company reveals its upcoming menu lineup for the year, mixing product announcements with entertainment segments.

Do the new 2026 items have prices yet?

Not officially, for most of them. Taco Bell typically finalizes pricing closer to each item’s local rollout, and prices can vary by restaurant and market.

Where can I check prices once these items launch?

Once an item appears on your local menu, check our menu explorer for current pricing and the Meal Tray Calculator to estimate a full order.