Taco Bell Brings Back Fan-Favorite Empanada Dessert—With a Twist

The fast-food chain is testing new Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas and a frozen Sweet Empanadas & Cream Chiller.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Taco Bell has brought back the empanada format with a new Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas duo, as well as a frozen Sweet Empanadas & Cream Chiller being tested at select Live Más Café locations. However, fans are already renewing their campaign for the return of the beloved Caramel Apple Empanada.

Why it matters

Taco Bell's dessert offerings are a major draw for the brand's loyal fanbase, who have strong opinions on the return of popular items like the Caramel Apple Empanada. The new Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas and frozen Sweet Empanadas & Cream Chiller represent the brand's efforts to innovate and satisfy customer cravings.

The details

The new Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas are a two-pack for $2.99, with one empanada filled with salted caramel and the other with chocolate fudge. The Sweet Empanadas & Cream Chiller blends pieces of the empanadas into a vanilla ice cream base, adds swirls of caramel and Mexican chocolate syrup, and tops it with whipped cream. This frozen drink is only available at select Live Más Café locations in Southern California, Texas, and Las Vegas.

  • The Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Empanadas are now available on Taco Bell's Luxe Value Menu for a limited time.
  • The Sweet Empanadas & Cream Chiller is currently being tested at select Live Más Café locations.

The players

Taco Bell

A fast-food restaurant chain known for its Mexican-inspired menu items and innovative limited-time offerings, including desserts.

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The takeaway

Taco Bell's new dessert offerings demonstrate the brand's commitment to innovation and satisfying customer cravings, but the strong fan demand for the return of the Caramel Apple Empanada shows the importance of listening to loyal customers and bringing back beloved menu items.