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Taco Bell debuts ‘mini’ menu item — but it won’t stick around. Here’s what to know

A Taco Bell “fan favorite” is hitting menus nationwide after limited-time test, the fast food chain said.
A Taco Bell “fan favorite” is hitting menus nationwide after limited-time test, the fast food chain said. Photo by Yum! Brands

Taco Bell’s newest offering was made for dipping — though sharing is optional.

The cheesy dipping burritos arrived Thursday, Jan. 16, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide for a limited time, according to the California-based fast-food chain.

For $4.99, customers get two mini burritos filled with cheese and their choice of grilled, marinated steak or chicken, Taco Bell said in a news release.

Taco Bell’s new cheesy dipping burritos are available in two varieties: grilled, marinated steak or chicken.
Taco Bell’s new cheesy dipping burritos are available in two varieties: grilled, marinated steak or chicken. Photo by Taco Bell Corp.

The burritos can be paired with one of three dipping sauces:

  • Creamy chipotle
  • Nacho cheese sauce
  • Reduced-fat sour cream

The snack-sized offering was previously tested in Detroit and “quickly became a fan favorite,” prompting the push for a nationwide rollout, according to Taco Bell.

“As Taco Bell’s first limited-time offer innovation of 2025, this launch marks the beginning of an exciting year of bold flavors and inventive formats at Taco Bell, designed to make every bite an experience,” the restaurant said.

The cheesy dipping burritos join a handful of new offerings also set to hit menus Jan. 16, including:

Find your nearest Taco Bell here.

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This story was originally published January 16, 2025 at 6:51 AM with the headline "Taco Bell debuts ‘mini’ menu item — but it won’t stick around. Here’s what to know."

Tanasia Kenney
Sun Herald
Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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