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Taco Bell brings back fan favorite after ‘overwhelming’ demand. What to know

Starting Aug. 14, Taco Bell lovers can order the cheesy street chalupas.
Starting Aug. 14, Taco Bell lovers can order the cheesy street chalupas. Taco Bell

Fans of Taco Bell’s cheesy street chalupas are in for a treat.

The street-style tacos are returning to the menu Aug. 14, thanks to an “overwhelming” demand, Taco Bell said in a news release.

But they won’t be around for long.

The spin-off of the classic chalupa was first released last July, McClatchy News reported. Since then, it has become “one of the best-selling innovations,” the California-based fast-food chain said in the release.

These tacos, like the Quesalupa, are made with a double-layered shell filled with melted mozzarella and pepper jack cheese.

The taco is then stuffed with slow-roasted Cantina chicken or marinated steak and topped with fresh onion, cilantro and drizzled with creamy jalapeno ranch.

The tacos are served as a pair for $5.49 at participating restaurants.

Taco Bell did not say how long the tacos would be sold, just “while supplies last.”

Cheesy street chalupas are inspired by traditional street tacos made in Hispanic and Latino communities, the fast-food chain said in the release.

Find the closest Taco Bell location here.

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This story was originally published August 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM with the headline "Taco Bell brings back fan favorite after ‘overwhelming’ demand. What to know."

Helena Wegner
McClatchy DC
Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of Washington and the western region. She’s a journalism graduate from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She’s based in Phoenix.
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