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A nod to the beloved Mexican al pastor dish, Taco Bell’s latest innovation adds a bold twist by marinating Cantina Slow-Roasted Chicken with chiles and a hint of pineapple, wrapped in two cheesy, street-sized Quesalupa-inspired shells , topped with onion and cilantro.
Starting October 31, Taco Bell is testing Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas in Minneapolis for $4.99.* assume this isn't an A/B test and all locations will actually be pricing at $4.99?
The test builds on the success of Taco Bell’s new Cantina Chicken menu and Cheesy Street Chalupas innovation, marking Taco Bell's deeper connection to street taco culture, with more craveable Mexican-inspired items expected nationwide in 2025.
All assets for the Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas can be found here.
Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Taco Bell debuts its latest innovation, the Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas, introducing a new flavor variant of Cantina Slow-Roasted Chicken for the first time, marinated in a sweet yet savory pineapple and chiles blend, all wrapped in two cheesy, street-sized Quesalupa-inspired shells and topped with fresh onions and cilantro. For a limited time, lucky fans in Minneapolis will be the first to try the brand’s latest Chalupa innovation, starting October 31 for $4.99* at select participating locations.
Taco Bell’s Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas: a bold fusion of pineapple and chiles[JW1] with fan-favorite Cantina Chicken, wrapped in two cheesy, street-sized Quesalupa-inspired shells and topped with onion and cilantro—testing exclusively in Minneapolis
Drawing inspiration from the beloved Al Pastor dish within Mexican cuisine, Taco Bell brings a vibrant flavor-fusion to its latest offering. The Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas pays homage to the rich history and flavor of al pastor, a recipe born from the fusion of Mexican and Middle Eastern cooking styles and ingredients. Continuing to push boundaries through inspired innovations, Taco Bell is bringing a unique twist that blends flavorful, savory spices to the fan-favorite Cantina Slow-Roasted Chicken that has the perfect hint of sweetness for a taste that is both comforting and bold.
This test follows the success of Taco Bell’s new Cantina Chicken menu and Cheesy Street Chalupas innovation. The Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas marks the first flavor variant of the popular Cantina Chicken and continues Taco Bell journey of innovating from cultural inspiration as well as paying homage to authentic Mexican and Latin American flavors.
As Taco Bell remains developing bold new offerings, fans can look forward to even more al pastor-inspired news including quesadillas, burritos, and bowls testing later in 2025.
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* At participating locations for a limited time only, while supplies last. Contact restaurant for prices, hours and participation, which vary. Taxes extra. Prices higher with delivery