Taco Bell’s Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas Add More Crunch and Flavor to the Original, Inside and Out

Street Chalupas are back and bolder than ever, featuring a crispy toasted cheddar shell, vibrant street taco-inspired fillings, and all-new Chile Lime Crema Sauce

TLDR:

• Introducing Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas – the next evolution of Taco Bell’s ode to street-style flavors and ingredients with an all-new toasted cheddar shell that packs more crunch, cheese, and sauce.
• Layered with flavor from the outside in, this fresh twist on the fan-favorite is filled with onions, cilantro, your choice of two premium proteins, and a brand-new Chile Lime Crema Sauce, all wrapped in Taco Bell’s toasted cheddar shell.
• Starting March 27, fans nationwide can enjoy a pair of two Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas with their choice of slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak for $5.49* for a limited time, while supplies last.
• Assets for Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas can be found here.

Irvine, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Inspired by the vibrant culture of street tacos, Taco Bell‘s Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas revive the fan-favorite street chalupas with a bold new edge: a crispy new exterior and craveable sauce. Street food is all about bold flavors, bright ingredients and a touch of creativity and this next evolution in Taco Bell’s ode to street food culture infuses the best of traditional street tacos – simple ingredients like onions and cilantro – into a crispy toasted cheddar shell and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce. This new menu item provides a new flavor experience that’s craveable from the outside in.

Building on a legacy of bold chalupa innovations, Taco Bell is merging two fan-favorite menu creations from the past – the Toasted Cheddar Chalupa from 2019 and last year’s Cheesy Street Chalupas – to deliver the ultimate mashup of crispy, cheesy and street-inspired indulgence. Initially tested in Houston in August 2024 and recently announced at Taco Bell’s Live Más LIVE event in New York, the new menu item is now available nationwide for $5.49 a la carte starting March 27, for a limited time while supplies last.

“The street taco is a cultural staple built on bold flavor and quality ingredients, and the Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas honors that tradition while bringing in a unique Taco Bell touch that packs even more flavor into every bite,” said Luis Restrepo, Taco Bell’s Vice President, Product Innovation. “Fans immediately fell in love with the crispy, cheesy bite of the Toasted Cheddar Chalupa in 2019, and now we’re elevating that street-inspired flavor experience and that’s exactly the kind of comeback our fans have been waiting for.”

Unique Tasting Experience with Flavors That Hit from the Outside In

The Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas deliver a striking first impression with layers of flavor inside and out. Here’s the breakdown:

• Toasted Cheesy Shell: A chalupa shell with a layer of mild cheddar, baked directly into the dough, and toasted to perfection for a crispy, cheesy, and savory bite.
• Premium ingredients: Packed with fresh onions and cilantro – an ode to the street taco – and a choice of slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak.
• Saucy surprise: Chile Lime Crema Sauce – a bold and zesty fusion of lime, fiery chile peppers, garlic, parmesan, and Romano cheeses, bringing all the flavors together in harmony.

Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas are available for a limited time at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide, starting at $5.49 for two chalupas (same protein per order). Fans looking for the ultimate feast can grab the Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas Discovery Luxe Box, which includes fan-favorite menu items and the opportunity to discover a limited-time new favorite (while supplies last) for $9.00*, featuring:

Two Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas (choice of Cantina Chicken or Steak)

• One Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos
• One Crunchy Taco
• Cinnamon Twists
• Medium Fountain Drink

The deals don’t stop there – in April, Taco Bell fans can save big with special offers and drops all month long:

• Taco Bell Rewards Members have a chance to claim one Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas order for only $1 during the April 15 Tuesday Drop on the app.**
• From April 4-10, customers who buy Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas in the Taco Bell app will get 10% off a future app order (up to $5).***
• From April 11-13, customers will get 1 free order of Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas with $20+ orders from Uber Eats and Grubhub.****
• From April 11-13, customers who order in the Taco Bell app will get $0* delivery fee with $25+ order.*****
• From April 17-19, customers will get 1 free Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas order with $20+ order from DoorDash.******
• From April 18-19, customers who order in the Taco Bell app will get $0* delivery fee with $25+ order.*******

About Taco Bell Corp.

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* At participating U.S. locations for a limited time only (where applicable), while supplies last. Contact restaurant for prices, hours and participation, which vary. Taxes extra. Prices higher with delivery. In combos and boxes, drinks exclude freezes.

** On 4/15/25 from 2pm PT to 3pm PT Rewards Members that click “Claim Reward”, will claim a reward for a Cantina Chicken or Steak Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa which may be purchased for $1, plus tax. Limit one (1) per user. Redeemable only via the Taco Bell mobile app at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Must add qualifying product, Cantina Chicken or Steak Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa, to cart. If part of a delivery order, delivery fee & other fees may apply. Product or ingredient substitutions, upgrades, or add-ons to eligible redemptions may incur an up-charge cost. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer. Prices and items vary. No cash value. Additional terms apply: TacoBell.com/legal-notices/terms-of-use ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC.

*** Between 4/4/25 and 4/10/25, buy a Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas order a la carte and receive a reward for 10% off a future order (max $5. Valid only on app orders placed ahead for pickup and delivery orders placed on the Taco Bell app at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Reward is valid for 14 days after issuance. Redeemable only via the Taco Bell mobile app, at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Not available for delivery orders, unless placed on the Taco Bell app. Must be a registered Taco Bell Rewards member in order to redeem. Reward valid for 10% off an order with a max discount of $10. Reward valid one (1) time per registered user. Reward is non-transferrable and cannot be combined with some other offers. No cash value. Terms and conditions apply: tacobell.com/terms. ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC. 

**** Offer valid from 4/11/25-4/13/25 only. Spend $20 or more (before taxes, fees, and gratuities) and add Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas to your cart before completing order to receive a free Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas on your order for delivery at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations for users who place an order on the Uber Eats, Postmates or Grubhub website or app. Item as part of a combo does not qualify. Limit one per order. Taxes and fees still apply. Order min before taxes and fees. Discount of menu item price applied to order and does not apply to taxes and fees. Prices may be higher than at restaurants. 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. Cannot be combined. Additional terms apply, visit TacoBell.com/delivery. See delivery partner sites for location availability. Must have or create a valid account with a valid form of accepted payment on file. No cash value. Non-transferable. ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC.

***** Excluding Colorado where $0.29 state-mandated retail delivery fee applies. From 04/11/25 12:01 AM to 04/13/25 11:59 PM, when you place a delivery order of $25 or more (before taxes and fees) on the Taco Bell app, your order will be eligible to receive a $0 delivery fee reward at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Delivery is not available in all locations. Items available for delivery, prices & participation vary. Taxes and tip apply. Must be a registered Taco Bell Rewards member in order to redeem. Not valid in-store or with a pickup order. Reward valid one (1) time per registered user per day. Reward is non-transferrable and cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Terms: ta.co/terms ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC.

****** Offer valid from 4/17/25-4/19/25 only. Spend $20 or more (before taxes, fees, and gratuities) and add Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas to your cart before completing order to receive a free Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas on your order for delivery at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations for users who place an order on the DoorDash website or app. Item as part of a combo does not qualify. Limit one per order. Taxes and fees still apply. Order min before taxes and fees. Discount of menu item price applied to order and does not apply to taxes and fees. Prices may be higher than at restaurants. 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. Cannot be combined. Additional terms apply, visit TacoBell.com/delivery. See delivery partner sites for location availability. Must have or create a valid account with a valid form of accepted payment on file. No cash value. Non-transferable. ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC.

******* Excluding Colorado where $0.29 state-mandated retail delivery fee applies. From 04/18/25 12:01 AM to 04/19/25 11:59 PM, when you place a delivery order of $25 or more (before taxes and fees) on the Taco Bell app, your order will be eligible to receive a $0 delivery fee reward at participating U.S. Taco Bell® locations, while supplies last. Delivery is not available in all locations. Items available for delivery, prices & participation vary. Taxes and tip apply. Must be a registered Taco Bell Rewards member in order to redeem. Not valid in-store or with a pickup order. Reward valid one (1) time per registered user per day. Reward is non-transferrable and cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Terms: ta.co/terms ©2025 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC.

Contacts:

Ronald Quintero
Taco Bell Corp.
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Ty Hughes
Edelman
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