Taco Bell Brings Back Meximelt, Gordita Supreme, Caramel Apple Empanadas With New Decades Menu Under $3

Taco Bell fans are nothing if not fiercely loyal and passionate about their menu preferences, so the fast-casual Mexican-inspired chain is bringing back five iconic items from its first 50 years to unlock customers’ core memories and awaken new nostalgia.

The 60s Tostada, 70s Green Sauce Burrito, 80s Meximelt and 90s Gordita Supreme are all available now for under $3 nationwide for a limited time on the wildly popular About Decades Menu.

The beloved Caramel Apple Empanada joins the legendary tasty lineup on November 21 to round out the retro offerings.

“Everyone remembers the moment they fell in love with Taco Bell and that one special menu item that brings you right back,” said Taco Bell Chief Marketing Officer Taylor Montgomery in the company’s announcement of its Decades Menu.

Montgomery added that the menu plus “the merchandise we create is an ode to our rich history and a love letter to our fans, whether they’ve been rolling through our drive-thru for decades or are just discovering their first Caramel Apple Empanada. “

What’s on the Taco Bell Decades Menu?

60’s – Tostada: An OG menu item, this was one of six menu items released in 1962 at Taco Bell’s first walkup location in Southern California. It’s made with a crispy corn tostada shell, layered with fresh beans, tangy red sauce, lettuce and shredded cheese for $2.19.

70s – Green Sauce Burrito: Taco Bell said this is one of its “most hacked” burritos to date. Loaded with refried beans, onions, shredded cheddar cheese and green sauce made with green chiles, tomatillos, jalapeno peppers and spices, it will be available for $2.49.

80s – Meximelt: This was one of the most requested comeback items from Taco Bell’s 80s menu. Meximelt is made with fresh pico de gallo and a blend of three cheeses — mozzarella, cheddar and Monterey jack — melted with seasoned beef in a tortilla and is priced at $2.99.

90s – Gordita Supreme: The warm flatbread is filled with seasoned beef, low-fat sour cream, lettuce, a blend of three cheeses and topped with chopped tomatoes. It will cost $2.99.

00’s – Caramel Apple Empanada: A Y2K star was born when this sweet pastry hit the scene. A golden brown, crispy pastry exterior is filled with apple chunks and a creamy caramel filling, which will be available for $2.99.

Taco Bell will also sell a retro version of its $7 Luxe Cravings Box made its debut this summer. The retro version will feature the 90s Gordita Supreme, a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, a Double Stacked Taco, chips with nacho cheese sauce and a medium fountain drink.

In addition to the most coveted menu items, Taco Bell is also throwing it back with limited-edition retro-inspired stainless steel cups and hoodies that boast unique designs from the 60s to the 2000s. Both will be available to Taco Bell Rewards members as a drop-in app, with additional opportunities to score exclusive merchandise by taking a weekly “Decades personality quiz” in the Taco Bell app.

Check the app and Uber Eats from November to December for freebies with minimum purchases.