Despite upheaval from customers and numerous impassioned pleas and petitions, Taco Bell is still sticking to their decision to ditch the Mexican pizza, which has been a staple on their menu for 32 years. Combo No. He, however, found out the hard way. Ads are what helps us bring you premium content – thank you! It noted some items removed from menuboards can still be ordered: The Quesarito (available digitally via Taco Bell’s mobile app); and the 7-Layer-Burrito (also a digital-exclusive option). Some locations have reportedly taken it off of the menu already, and a nationwide departure … Taco Bell Is Removing The Mexican Pizza From Their Menu. Why does Taco Bell want to hurt us? Of course, those of us who participate in routine doom-scrolling already knew about this unfortunate event. Taco Bell suggested the classic Chicken Quesadilla and new Chicken Chipotle Melt as alternatives. It will just mean replacing nacho cheese sauce, shredded cheese, mayo-based sauces, and low-fat sour cream with tomatoes. When my hubby and I heard the news that Taco Bell was to remove their pizzas, we decided to set out and try our own copycat version at home. 2020 has taken so much from us over these past 11 months. Departing Taco Bell’s menu will be the Mexican Pizza, Pico de Gallo, and Shredded Chicken. 8 will now feature three Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme with a large drink for $6.99. One Brand Hopes So, New Considerations for Catering During COVID-19, Opening Restaurants During a Pandemic—It Can Be Done, 5 Tips for Creating a Budget for Your Restaurant. A petition was created by fans to save the menu item after Taco Bell announced its removal. Departing Taco Bell’s menu will be the Mexican Pizza, Pico de Gallo, and Shredded Chicken. Lastly, Taco Bell plans to test a previous fan-favorite—the Quesalupa—in Knoxville starting September 24. Taco Bell officially removed their Mexican Pizzas from the menu. The other nationwide product will be a Dragonfruit Freeze. As if 2020 couldn’t get any worse. How can I live más with all this sadness, Taco Bell? Taco Bell Is Removing The Mexican Pizza From Their Menu. There was even a Change.org petition which collected more than 130,000 signatures protesting this decision. According to Mike, he'd gone to Taco Bell the day before, for lunch. Taco Bell said removing the first will help it leave a lighter footprint since the Mexican Pizza’s packaging accounts for more than 7 million pounds of paperboard material per year in the U.S. Starting November 5, the brand will debut four fresh items—two national, one regional, and one pilot in Knoxville, Tennessee—and say goodbye to three long-running features. All are leaving November 5. will leave room for new fan favorites, continued progress in categories such as plant-based diets, and opportunities to bring back classics as LTOs. It features a dual drive thru and smaller footprint, as well as curbside pickup and “bellhops, which are concierge service of employees that take orders via tablet outside the restaurant. It’s already been removed from the “specialty menu” both online and in the mobile app. Copyright © 2020 Journalistic, Inc. All rights reserved. Now they coming for my Mexican Pizza. 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This will unroll via regional launch in select markets starting November 5. With Digital Surging, Panera Joins the Pizza Category, McDonald's Happy Meals are Still Getting Healthier, Burger King Owner to Modernize 10,000 Drive Thrus, Torchy’s Tallies $400 Million Investment to Spark Growth, Zaxby's Sells 'Significant' Stake to Goldman Sachs, Why a Digital Hiring Mindset Can Attract the Best Talent. “With safety top of mind, we want to ensure an easy and fast ordering experience of our guests and team members,” Taco Bell said.