by Taco Bell Kicks Up Its Cantina Chicken
The Cantina Chicken Menu has been a hit at Taco Bell since it was introduced in 2024 and now they are kicking things up with a Caliente version. Following is a rundown of the new items from the press release:
- Caliente Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco ($2.99) – A white corn shell that is freshly fried daily, filled with slow-roasted chicken and a 3-cheese blend, generously coated with a layer of grilled cheese on the outside, drizzled with the Caliente Sauce.
- Caliente Cantina Chicken Soft Taco ($2.99) – A warm, soft tortilla packed with slow-roasted chicken, iceberg lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo, completed with Caliente Sauce.
- Caliente Cantina Chicken Burrito ($5.99) – Packed with a double portion of slow-roasted chicken (compared to the Cantina Chicken Soft Taco) topped with iceberg lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and a Caliente Sauce.
- Caliente Cantina Chicken Quesadilla ($6.49) – A melted cheese lover’s dream, slow-roasted chicken enveloped in a warm flour tortilla alongside a decadent layer of a 3-cheese blend, crisped to perfection with grilled cheese on the outside and served with guacamole and reduced-fat sour cream for dipping and kicked up with the heat of Caliente Sauce drizzled inside.
- Caliente Cantina Chicken Bowl ($7.99) – A flavor-packed bowl, loaded with slow-roasted chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, iceberg lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, pico de gallo, reduced-fat sour cream, guacamole, cheddar cheese and topped with Caliente Sauce.
- Caliente Sauce – Fans can feel the heat and let their spicy sides shine through by adding the all-new Caliente Sauce to their favorite Taco Bell menu items for an additional charge.
Note that the prices above will vary by location. The Caliente menu launches in stores on February 27th and it is around for the dreaded limited time only. And starting on March 27th, the Bell will be pairing its Nacho Fries with this new menu in the Caliente Cantina Chicken Nacho Fries.
Wingstop Is Giving Away Its New and Improved Tenders
Wingstop is apparently trying to up the game with their tenders with a new and crispier version. Following is the description from the press release:
Tender fans can say goodbye to bland, basic chicken tenders and get their hands on Wingstop’s crispy tenders, hand sauced-and-tossed in one of Wingstop’s 12 bold flavors, paired with the brand’s iconic ranch dip for the ultimate flavor experience. Unlike the plain chicken tenders and strips across the market, Wingstop’s new crispy tenders serve as a vehicle for the brand’s craft-made sauces – fan-favorite Hot Honey Rub, tried-and-true OG Hot and legendary Lemon Pepper, to name a few.
And to promote the new tenders, they are giving away one million tenders (not all at once, though). If you go to their website and put in your phone number, they will text you a code for two free tenders with the sauce of your choice. This deal is good through the end of March.
Kettle Adds a New “Swicy” Flavor
Kettle Brand is jumping aboard the “swicy” (sweet and spicy) trend with the release of its new Chamoy chips inspired by the Mexican condiment made from fruit, chiles, and spices. Following is the official description from the website:
Experience the bold flavor of authentic Mexican cuisine with new Kettle Brand Limited Edition Chamoy Flavored Potato Chips! Boldy flavorful, salty meets sweet, tangy and spicy in every crunchy bite of these Chamoy flavored kettle chips. With visible seasonings, these kettle chips deliver a burst of flavor in ever bite.
These are on loan from Limited-Time-Only-Ville, so you will want to grab a bag if you see them on the shelf.
