Taco Bell Unveils New Dessert Empanadas for Under $3

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Taco Bell is introducing new Chocolate Fudge and Caramel Empanadas as part of its Luxe Value Menu, available for a limited time starting March 19. The chain is also debuting a Sweet Empanadas & Cream Chiller frozen beverage, which blends the empanada flavors with vanilla ice cream, caramel, and Mexican chocolate, exclusively at select Live Más Café locations.

Why it matters

Taco Bell's new dessert offerings reflect the brand's focus on delivering bold, indulgent flavors at an accessible price point, catering to consumers' growing demand for premium yet affordable treats. The limited-time nature of these items also creates a sense of urgency and excitement around the new menu additions.

The details

The Chocolate Fudge and Caramel Empanadas will be sold as a pair for $2.99 as part of Taco Bell's Luxe Value Menu. One empanada features a salted caramel filling in a classic crust, while the other is filled with rich chocolate fudge in a crispy chocolatey shell. The Sweet Empanadas & Cream Chiller blends pieces of the empanadas with a vanilla ice cream base, caramel swirls, and Mexican chocolate syrup, topped with whipped cream.

• The Chocolate Fudge and Caramel Empanadas will be available starting March 19, 2026.
• The Sweet Empanadas & Cream Chiller will be a limited-time offering exclusive to select Live Más Café locations in Southern California, Texas, and Las Vegas.

What’s next

Taco Bell is also launching several other limited-time menu items, including new versions of its Mexican Pizza, Cheesy G Sliders, and Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets. Additionally, the chain has announced that Nacho Fries will become a permanent menu item.