Taco Bell Finally Brings Beloved Caramel Apple Empanadas Back to the Menu

Taco Bell has finally brought back a beloved sweet treat to its menu, with Caramel Apple Empanadas making their triumphant return.

The crunchy dessert, which was discontinued in 2019, finally returned to menus on Thursday, Nov. 21, per USA Today. The crunchy golden-brown crust of the empanada encases apple bits and a creamy caramel filling.

The treat is part of Taco Bell’s recently introduced Decades Menu, which consists of five dishes that are each under $3 and reflect a different decade in the chain’s 62-year history. The Meximelt, which consists of seasoned beef, pico de gallo, and a tortilla containing a mixture of mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese, is one of the other nostalgic foods.

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“The Decades Menu helps unite generations of fans who fondly remember these menu items, with a new era of fans who have yet to experience the delight of a savory Tostada, taste the legendary Green Sauce Burrito, or take their first bite of a Meximelt,” said the Mexican-inspired fast-food giant in a news release announcing the return of the Decades Menu.

A Full List of New-Old Taco Bell Items

The popular Decades Menu is selling the 1960s Tostada, 1970s Green Sauce Burrito, 1980s Meximelt, 1990s Gordita Supreme, and 2000s Caramel Apple Empanada for less than $3 nationwide for a short period of time.

Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell’s chief marketing officer, stated during the Decades Menu launch that “everyone remembers the moment they fell in love with Taco Bell and that one special menu item that brings you right back.” He added that the menu and “the merch we’re creating are an ode to our rich history and a love letter to our fans, whether they’ve been rolling through our drive-thru for decades or are just about to discover their first Caramel Apple Empanada.”

Another new menu item, the Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas, which debuted in Minneapolis on Oct. 31, is also now available to select Taco Bell aficionados. This limited-edition dish, which comes in two cheesy, street-sized shells that resemble the Quesalupa, features Cantina Slow-Roasted Chicken marinated in a savory blend of pineapple and chilies. With its robust aromas and crunchy cilantro and onion toppings, this new product, which retails for $4.99, is intended to captivate customers.