Taco Bell\u2019s latest menu innovation features several fresh and premium ingredients wrapped in cheese stuffed chalupa shells<\/strong><\/p>\n TLDR:<\/strong><\/p>\n Exclusive Deals & Offers<\/strong><\/p>\n Inspired by Street Food Flavors and Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n Street vendors are known to honor tradition and heritage by infusing their own flavorful spin on each dish. Inspired by Hispanic and Latino cultural tastemakers and their unique takes on the taco, Taco Bell evolved its legendary Chalupa to fuse ingredients often found in the iconic street taco.<\/p>\n An ode to the street taco and street food culture, the Cheesy Street Chalupas is the latest of many craveable transformations on the Chalupa since the original debuted in 1999. The street-sized cheese-stuffed chalupa shells were inspired by the iconic Quesalupa shell, one of Chalupa\u2019s most innovative spinoffs which entered the scene in 2016 for a limited time. Taco Bell\u2019s latest menu innovation brings together classic street food ingredients with a Taco Bell twist that hits icon status at first bite.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe Chalupa has taken many delicious forms over the years, but with the Cheesy Street Chalupas, we set out to create a new flavor-rich way for fans to enjoy the beloved menu item,\u201d said Luis Restrepo, Taco Bell\u2019s Vice President, Product Innovation. \u201cThe fresh onions and cilantro atop layers of cheese and premium proteins seasoned to perfection adds a different flavor profile and is our playful nod to the street taco that we all know and love.\u201d<\/p>\n Giving Back to Entrepreneurs That Inspire Taco Bell<\/strong><\/p>\n As Taco Bell\u2019s menu has long been inspired by Mexican and other Latin American flavors, the brand has been on a mission to support the street food entrepreneurs at the forefront of food culture. These culinary experts continue to inspire with their ingenuity, dedication and tenacity, making positive impacts in their local communities. However, they often face financial challenges and permitting obstacles that limit their ability to run a successful business \u2013 so Taco Bell is taking action to help alleviate barriers for these entrepreneurs by gifting them fully funded health permit compliant street carts.<\/p>\n Over the past two years, in partnership with Revolution Carts<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, Taco Bell has donated 26 carts<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and will have donated a total of 46 street-legal food carts by the end of this summer to empower food entrepreneurs across Southern California serving tacos, tamales, burritos and more. Each Revolution Cart is custom designed to visually express the recipient\u2019s unique business and personal style \u2013 complete with umbrellas and mobile friendly accessories.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen it comes to supporting the communities that inspire our food innovation, we\u2019re just getting started,\u201d said Restrepo. \u201cThe 46 street-legal food cart donation is the first of a long-term commitment we have to these entrepreneurs; more to come in the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n SoCal-based fans can attend the next in-person Taco Tuesdays in the Arts District<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0event to celebrate the new round of Revolution Cart donations hosted at Ave 26 Family Night Market on July 23 , with recipients Arcelia and Gerardo Reynoso (Te Quiero Mucho Tamales<\/u><\/strong><\/a>), Vanessa Galvan (MexxItUp<\/u><\/strong><\/a>), Maria and Irma Pasasin (Mima\u2019s Cocina), Luisa Sanchez (La G\u00fcerita), Carlos Hernandez (Lady Tamales) and Ashley Silva (Reina\u2019s Cuisine). Come out to support the street market community on July 23 and August 13, from 5 p.m. \u2013 10 p.m. PT at 860 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013 and experience music, local food for purchase, art, and the chance to hear the recipient\u2019s unique stories as they unveil their customized Revolution Carts surrounded by family and community.<\/p>\n About Taco Bell Corp.<\/strong><\/p>\n For more than 61 years, Bell has brought innovative, craveable Mexican-inspired food to the masses, and was recently recognized as one of Fast Company<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u2018s World\u2019s Most Innovative Companies, one of TIME<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u2018s Most Influential Companies, and Nation\u2019s Restaurant News<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u2018 Brand Icon. For more information about Taco Bell, visit our website at TacoBell.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, our Newsroom at TacoBell.com\/news<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or TacoBell.com\/popular-links<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. You can also stay up to date on all things Taco Bell by following us on LinkedIn<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, TikTok<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, X<\/u><\/strong><\/a> (formerly Twitter), Instagram<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, Facebook<\/u><\/strong><\/a> and by subscribing to our YouTube<\/u><\/strong><\/a> channel.<\/p>\n About Revolution Carts<\/strong><\/p>\n Revolution Carts<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0was started by Richard Gomez, Matthew Geller, and Patrick Lennon. Three industry experts saw the need for small street vendors to get health-permitted, compliant vending carts. With over 30 years of manufacturing, grassroots advocacy, and education experience, in 2021, the team designed the first ever LA County Health Department permitted prepackaged hot holding push cart for vendors who wanted the opportunity to sell legally with the LA City Sidewalk Vending Permit. Their first sidewalk cart, \u201cThe Tamalero<\/u><\/strong><\/a>,\u201d is a lightweight, affordable sidewalk cart with low operational costs and is the perfect tool for new or experienced small business owners to enter the formal economy and sell at high volume. Following the Tamalero, Chief Engineer Richard Gomez designed the first health permitted Sidewalk Grill Cart<\/u><\/strong><\/a> to\u00a0be used for onsite cooking. The Sidewalk Grill Cart will be available Summer 2024.<\/p>\n At Revolution, when conceptualizing new designs, the team doesn\u2019t just focus on the mechanics of the sidewalk carts they build; they use the carts as a medium to express their identity\u2014creatively and culturally. In addition to being used for cooking, selling, and providing opportunities, Revolution\u2019s sidewalk carts also help beautify the city streets in which they roll, serving local and traditional fare from a piece of art.<\/p>\n More than a business, it\u2019s a passion project for three friends who believe that providing carts for vendors is only the first step in the vending cycle. Partnering with large sponsors, food distributors, and vendor technology solution platforms, Revolution Carts plans to provide resources for vendors to help guide them to the successful operation they\u2019ve always dreamed of.<\/p>\n *\u00a0At participating locations for a limited time only, while supplies last.\u00a0 Contact restaurant for prices, hours and participation, which vary. Taxes extra.\u00a0Prices higher with delivery. In combos and boxes, drinks exclude freezes.<\/em><\/p>\n ** Between 8\/1\/24 \u2013 8\/4\/24 qualifying orders of $25+ will be eligible to include an order of free Cheesy Street Chalupas (must add qualifying a-la-carte order to your cart). Redeemable only via the Taco Bell mobile app for delivery orders, at participating U.S. Taco Bell\u00ae locations, while supplies last. Must be a registered Taco Bell Rewards member in order to redeem. Reward valid for 1 (one) free order of Cheesy Street Chalupas. Reward valid 1 (one) time per registered user. No product or ingredient substitutions, upgrades, or add-ons. Reward is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Terms and conditions apply TacoBell.com\/legal-notices\/terms-of-use<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n *** Offer valid for active DashPass Customers only. Between 7\/18\/24 \u2013 7\/24\/24, Spend $25 or more and add the Cheesy Street Chalupas to your cart (before taxes, fees & gratuities) to receive $8 off your order for delivery at participating U.S. Taco Bell\u00ae locations for users who place an order with Taco Bell on DoorDash\u2019s website or app. Order min before taxes and fees. For a limited time and while supplies last. Not valid in-store or with a pickup order. Not valid for dine-in or group orders. Prices and items may vary. Item as part of a combo or box does not qualify. Cannot be combined. Other fees and taxes will apply. Discount of menu item price applied to order and does not apply to taxes and fees. Additional terms apply, visit TacoBell.com\/delivery<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. See delivery partner apps for location availability. Must have or create a valid account with a valid form of accepted payment on file. No cash value. 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Irvine, CA\u00a0 (RestaurantNews.com<\/u><\/a>)\u00a0 Taco Bell<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is introducing the new Cheesy Street Chalupas, a menu item that fuses inspiration from street tacos with Taco Bell flavors and Quesalupa-inspired cheesy chalupa shells. The Cheesy Street Chalupas are street-sized and served as a bundle of two, featuring traditional street taco ingredients \u2013 like fresh onions and cilantro\u00a0 \u2013 remixed with premium proteins, all wrapped in chalupa shells that have been stuffed with melted mozzarella and pepperjack cheeses. Fans can enjoy their choice of slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak, topped with a creamy Jalape\u00f1o Ranch sauce. The new menu item, which tested in October 2023, is available nationwide for $5.49 a la carte* starting July 18, for a limited time and while supplies last.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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