Taco Bell announced it will drop Mexican pizza from the menu. Why is the restaurant chain giving the beloved menu item the boot? According to the company it’s all for the sake of the planet. In a statement the company explained, “We know some fans may be sad to see this one go, we are too. One silver lining of saying goodbye to the Mexican Pizza that might help you rest easy is that removing it from our menus helps us work towards our commitment to leave a lighter footprint on our planet. Currently, Mexican Pizza packaging accounts for over 7 million pounds of paperboard material per year in the U.S.”
The company said it realized the pizza was a favorite of vegetarians. ” For vegetarians who might have customized the Mexican Pizza as part of their go-to order, remember Taco Bell is still vegetarian-friendly. Our menu remains highly customizable, and we encourage anyone looking for a vegetarian alternative to swap out any meat for our original plant-based proteins – black and pinto beans.” Additionally, they dropped a few hints that there could be more plant-based choices coming in the near-future.
Also dropping off the menu are pico de gallo and shredded chicken. “Which means we will be saying goodbye to the Shredded Chicken Soft Taco, Shredded Chicken Burrito, and Shredded Chicken Quesadilla Melt on November 5.”
Taco Bell President Mike Grams said, “We’re constantly evaluating ways to provide a more efficient restaurant experience, and have already begun to see progress from streamlining our menu.”
That’s just the latest round of menu cuts.
Off The Menu
Back in July, Taco Bell announced plans to drop these items starting August 13:
Tacos
- Grilled Steak Soft Taco
Burritos
- 7-Layer Burrito
Specialties
- Nachos Supreme
Cravings Value
- Beefy Fritos Burrito
- Spicy Tostada
- Triple Layer Nachos
- Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Snacks
- Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
- Loaded Grillers (Cheesy Potato, Beefy Nacho)
- Chips & Dips
Breakfast
- Mini Skillet Bowl
What’s New?
Taco Bell announced four new menu items.
- Chicken Chipotle Melt – Available all over the country.
- Dragonfruit Freeze – Available all over the country.
- Green Sauce – Available in some regions of the country starting November 5.
- Quesalupa – Testing in the Knoxville, TN market only
