The Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Is Returning—Here’s When It Will Hit Menus

If you keep up with Taco Bell menu news, you know there are always new items joining the lineup, often replacing eats that have overstayed their welcome. But every now and then, a classic is replaced, leaving loyal customers in shock. That’s exactly what happened with the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza.

This cult-favorite creation (ground beef and refried beans sandwiched between two crispy tortillas, then topped with melted cheese and tomatoes) which was wiped from menus back in 2020. Since then, there has been an outcry on social media—and even a petition on Change.org—to bring back the beloved meal.

Here’s the good news: Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza is finally coming back.

What Happened to the Mexican Pizza?

Back in November 2020, Taco Bell announced that it was parting ways with its Mexican Pizza.

This news was not taken lightly. The menu staple had been around since 1985, when it was first introduced as Pizzazz Pizza, and customers were devastated to see it go. So, they took to social media to air their grievances, and eventually, a Change.org petition was made to keep the Mexican Pizza on Taco Bell’s menu.

The devoted fan base rallied over 170,000 signatures on the petition, yet we still said goodbye to the Mexican Pizza. But that’s about to change.

But It’s Finally Coming Back at Taco Bell

Or it will be soon! On Instagram, fast-food influencer @markie_devo says we can expect the return of the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza sometime this summer, most likely in May. While we can hardly wait, we’ll try to satisfy any Taco Bell cravings with our second string options, like the Beefy Potato Rito and a Pineapple Whip Freeze. We might even try to whip up a homemade Mexican Pizza.

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