Update, March 11, 2021: Today is the day, folks. Taco Bell announced back in January that its beloved potato menu items would be returning permanently on March 11 and would you look at that...it's finally March 11! Time flies when you're yearning for a spicy potato soft taco, I guess!
Last summer, the spicy potato soft taco and the cheesy fiesta potatoes were taken off the menu to help simplify Taco Bell's menu items during the ongoing pandemic. While we totally understood why the decision was made, many Taco Bell fans were not happy, especially those who don't eat meat. Thankfully, that change didn't last too long and Taco Bell heard all of our pleas, so the potato items are back for good.
The spicy potato soft taco will be only a buck and the cheesy fiesta potatoes are $1.49. You are also totally able to swap out the meat and add potatoes to any of Taco Bell's menu items if you're living that meatless life or just want to try something new. Such amazing news to finish up your week! May your future be full of spicy, cheesy potatoes. Praise be.
Original Post, January 14, 2021: Here's something you may no longer be used to: good news! Taco Bell announced today that it is bringing back its potato options in just a few weeks.
In the announcement, Taco Bell said that its Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco will be back PERMANENTLY starting on March 11. They were originally taken off menus last summer in order to simplify Taco Bell's menu options, which, while totally valid, definitely broke some hearts. But now, they're on their way back and carb fans can breathe easily. The Spicy Potato Soft Taco will be just $1 and the Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes are $1.49 at participating locations. You can also easily swap meat for potatoes or beans on any of Taco Bell’s menu items if you're looking for more veggie-friendly options.
The chain also announced that it would be beefing up (haaaaaha) its vegetarian options, teaming up with Beyond Meat to create a new plant-based protein that will be tested within the next year. It's not clear what exactly this innovation will look like, but our fingers are personally crossed for a Beyond Doritos Locos Taco. YUM. This will be Taco Bell's first time testing out plant-based meat in the U.S. and we couldn't be more excited about it...and the potatoes. Still psyched about those too!
I dunno about you, but my stomach growled just THINKING about getting a forkful of Taco Bell's cheesy potatoes! May we never take them for granted again!
