What happened to the Mexican Pizza?
The Mexican Pizza is back and core: listed at 448 of 452 restaurants read on 19 September 2026 at $4.99 to $7.99 (median $6.29, 448 restaurants). Taco Bell’s 18 April 2022 release announced its return that May.
TB Menus review deskReviewed 19 September 2026Prices read 19 September 2026 at 452 restaurantsHow every figure gets here
Today
Listed at 448 of the 452 restaurants read, in 50 states and DC. It is a core item on the read date: $4.99 to $7.99 (median $6.29, 448 restaurants), 530 calories on the record.
What happened, in the brand’s own releases
The newsroom release of 18 April 2022 announced the return: “While rumors of the Mexican Pizza’s return have been swirling for months, it hasn’t been publicly confirmed, until now.” “For fans wishing to snag a Mexican Pizza without leaving their home, customers can enjoy the convenience of delivery exclusively through DoorDash for the first week the iconic menu item is back (May 19 to May 26), rolling out to other delivery platforms beginning on May 27.” The release does not restate when the item had left the menu, and this site quotes what the release says rather than filling the gap from memory. Later releases show the brand using fan votes and its Decades menus to bring lines back: “Since its founding in 1962, Taco Bell has introduced craveable, Mexican-inspired products, delivering new flavors to fans through its menu innovation and creating a deep vault of favorites that fans are consistently pleading be added back on menus.”
The Mexican Pizza lines now
The Veggie Mexican Pizza is the certified vegetarian version; the Mexican Pizza Combo bundles the pizza with a drink and a taco. The Mexican Pizza against the Crunchwrap Supreme guide compares the pizza with the Crunchwrap.
What the record says
530 calories, 19 g of protein, 1,000 mg of sodium; the ingredient statement names Mexican Pizza Shell, Seasoned Beef, Seasoned Refried Beans, Three Cheese Blend, Mexican Pizza Sauce and Tomatoes. The Live Más Live 2026 reveal listed new forms in development, quoted on the newsroom: “Mexican Pizza Empanadas: Three or six bite-sized, crispy empanadas filled with seasoned beef, a melty 3-cheese blend, and a bold and flavorful sauce.”
Questions
What happened to the Mexican Pizza?
It left the menu and came back: the brand’s release of 18 April 2022 announced the return that May, and on 19 September 2026 it was listed at 448 of 452 restaurants read.
Is the Mexican Pizza back for good?
It has been on the menus read as a core item; the brand’s release called the 2022 return historic and named no end date. The menu change log records any move between reads.
How much is the Mexican Pizza?
$4.99 to $7.99 (median $6.29, 448 restaurants).
How many calories is the Mexican Pizza?
530 on the record; the veggie version 460.
Is the shell different from before?
The pages read do not say; the ingredient statement names a Mexican Pizza Shell and is quoted on the item page.
Is there a vegetarian Mexican Pizza?
Veggie Mexican Pizza, certified by its component tags.