Taco Bell's New Menu Items Put A Twist On 2 Fan-Favorites

It may be a brand new year, but Taco Bell has decided to make the old new again by putting a spin on some of its already popular menu items. The Tex Mex chain has announced the upcoming launch of Steak Garlic Nacho Fries and two new Baja Blast frozen slushy drinks.

The original Nacho Fries launched in 2018 and have made several intermittent returns to the menu since. Some might even say Taco Bell has brought back these fries so many times and in so many variations that it's a wonder the spuds haven't become a permanent menu item by now.

Perhaps 2025 will be the charm for this particular Nacho Fries iteration, but it looks like the new Baja Blast slushies might be just another chapter in the Baja Blast saga. For those unfamiliar with Baja Blast history, the unique aquamarine-colored flavor was first introduced at Taco Bell all the way back in 2004 and had since made an appearance on the menu in many forms. In 2023, Taco Bell ran a limited offering of Baja Blast gelato. 

This time around, it's soda-inspired baja and garlicky fries that are bringing Taco Bell into 2025. So let's get the lowdown on these new menu offerings.

As mentioned, Taco Bell's new Steak Garlic Nacho Fries are just the latest variation on a fan favorite. The new fries will hit the menu on January 16 and will sell for $4.99. The fries are made up of well-known and well-seasoned fries topped with marinated, grilled steak, pico de gallo (made fresh daily), shredded cheddar cheese, nacho cheese sauce, and a new creamy Garlic Ranch Sauce made with garlic and jalapeño peppers.

To go along with these savory, spicy fries comes some seriously sweet new beverage options. The new Baja Blast flavors are Baja Dream and Strawberry Baja Dream. Both contain a swirl of vanilla crème mixed into the classic Baja Blast. The slushy drinks will also hit the menu on January 16 and will sell for $3.69 for a 16-ounce and $3.89 for a large 20-ounce. Taco Bell notes these vanilla swirled, frozen drinks take inspiration from the dirty soda craze that spread from Mormon Utah to the nation just a couple years ago. 

There's nothing wrong with a good re-run, so hopefully Taco Bell's spin on its classics leads to some staying power. Here's to a garlicky but sweet start to 2025.