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Published on February 13, 2024
Taco Bell Cooks Up Foodie Excitement with New Menu Reveals and Choco Taco Revival in Las VegasSource: Instagram/saltandstraw

Taco Bell is doubling down on their menu innovation game with a recent announcement that's got foodies on the edge of their seat. The fast-food giant revealed a plethora of new menu items last week in Las Vegas at the "Live Más Live" event, according to a report from Eat This, Not That!. Fans can salivate over updates to classics like Cinnabon Delights and Nacho Fries, alongside completely novel concoctions. However, Taco Bell's yet to pin down release dates for these hungry crowd teasers.

In an collaboration that melted hearts and perhaps future sales, Taco Bell teamed up with Salt & Straw to resurrect a fan-favorite — the Choco Taco. After its discontinuation by Klondike, this revival comes with a gourmet twist, featuring "cinnamon ancho chocolate taco," as revealed in a behind-the-scenes Instagram story by Salt & Straw's co-founder Tyler Malek. "This is the most delicious thing you will eat in your entire life," Malek declared, hinting that a taste is not too far off on the horizon. The news was first served up by OregonLive.

The Salt & Straw collaboration ups the ante with a "hand-pressed waffle cones, freshmade cinnamon ancho ice cream dipped in single origin chocolate and studded with toasted brown rice," as per a statement obtained by KOIN. To top it off, these delectable chocolate tacos comes served with a side of custom sauce packets and tangy cheesecake dip — a combination that's likely to draw lines longer than a summer day.

The chocolate taco isn't entirely new for Salt & Straw, who released a limited edition Chocolate Tacolate back in 2022, which sold out in minutes. This partnership with Taco Bell might just be the ticket to a dessert renaissance. Stay tuned for an official release date, which the brands promise will be as exciting as the products themselves.