Taco Bell Is Testing 2 ‘Bold' New Menu Items-Including a Birria Dipping Quesadilla
Taco Bell is currently testing two new menu items, one of which takes on the viral birria recipe in signature T-Bell form.
After what feels like weeks of new nationwide releases, the popular Mexican-inspired fast-food chain revealed it's testing new entrées that mash up current trends with fan-favorite flavors-and Parade editors are already hoping one of the newcomers gets a chance to expand across the country.
On Thursday, Taco Bell announced the limited arrival of its new Shredded Beef Dipping Quesadilla-its take on birria-style recipes-and Cantina Chicken Verde Nachos.
Taco Bell Is Testing a New Shredded Beef Dipping Quesadilla and Cantina Chicken Verde Nachos
Taco Bell's Shredded Beef Dipping Quesadilla (also called the Birria Dipping Quesadilla in some locations) is inspired by the flavors of traditional dipping tacos, according to an official statement.
The recipe features a warm tortilla filled with tender shredded beef, melty cheese, diced onion, cilantro and creamy jalapeño sauce, rolled and grilled to perfection. Each order is served with a side of warm, savory beef broth topped with diced onion and cilantro for dipping, creating a "rich, indulgent experience in every bite," per the brand. Say less, Taco Bell, we need to try this one.
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Its new Cantina Chicken Verde Nachos deliver "layers of flavor and loads of crunch," with crunchy tortilla chips, black beans, a double portion of Cantina Chicken (as compared to the Cantina Chicken Soft Taco), zesty green sauce, a three-cheese blend, reduced-fat sour cream, onion, cilantro and an Avocado Verde Salsa packet, offering a "bold, satisfying nacho experience."
What Taco Bell Locations Are Serving the New Items?
According to Thursday's announcement, Taco Bell is currently testing its new Shredded Beef Dipping Quesadilla at select restaurants in Detroit, Michigan, where it will be available for about $5.49 for a limited time.
However, its new Cantina Chicken Verde Nachos will be on menus at participating stores in Austin, Texas, for $7.99 (prices may vary) while supplies last.
While the majority of Taco Bell fans will have to wait and see whether the company decides to make these items available nationwide before trying them, the fast-food chain has only rolled out two major additions to its menus that guests anywhere can enjoy-at least for now.
Announced earlier this week and only arriving on menus yesterday, is Taco Bell's new "St. Augustine-Style" Chicken Nacho Fries and a returning fave: the Triple Double Crunchwrap.
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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 5:05 AM.