Taco Bell Revives Popular Empanada Format with New Chocolate and Caramel Varieties
The fast-food chain has reintroduced empanadas to its menu with a fresh take on the beloved dessert format. The new offering features a dual-pack of Chocolate Fudge and Caramel Empanadas, marking the return of a format that has long been requested by devoted customers.
This latest dessert addition represents the beginning of this year’s Live Más LIVE menu announcements, bringing back memories of the chain’s previous empanada offerings that gained significant popularity among fans.
The new empanada pair comes with distinct characteristics for each variety. The caramel version features a traditional pastry shell filled with salted caramel, while the chocolate option is encased in a cocoa-infused crust and filled with rich chocolate fudge. Both are designed to deliver the signature experience of a warm, crispy exterior that opens to reveal a molten center. The duo is priced at $2.99 and is available for a limited time as part of the restaurant’s Luxe Value Menu.
In addition to the handheld desserts, the company is experimenting with a frozen beverage that incorporates the same flavor profile. The Sweet Empanadas and Cream Chiller combines pieces of the empanadas with vanilla ice cream, enhanced with caramel and Mexican chocolate syrup swirls, and finished with whipped cream topping.
However, this frozen treat has limited availability, being tested exclusively at Live Más Café locations across Southern California, Texas, and Las Vegas during this trial period.
The announcement has sparked an immediate response from the brand’s fanbase, though not necessarily for the new products themselves. Instead, customers have seized the opportunity to renew their ongoing campaign for the permanent return of a previous favorite: the Caramel Apple Empanada.
Social media reactions have been particularly vocal about this specific request. Fans have expressed frustration with temporary offerings, with many commenting that they simply want the apple-caramel variety restored to the regular menu permanently. The sentiment appears to be that while new varieties are welcome, there’s a strong preference for bringing back the classic that many consider superior to any new alternatives.
This customer response highlights the challenge fast-food chains face when discontinuing popular items, as devoted fans often maintain hope for their return long after they’ve been removed from menus.