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Taco Bell® Turns Back Time: Nostalgic Menu Test Celebrates Blast from the Past
This August, Taco Bell fans in Southern California are in for a treat that’s both delicious and nostalgic. The beloved chain is testing a menu that brings back some of its most missed fan-favorite items from each of the past five decades—reviving the classics that have left lasting impressions on their patrons.
Reliving Delicious Memories
Spanning from the 1960s to the 2000s, Taco Bell’s special menu will feature iconic items that made history. The nostalgic menu will be available from August 15-21 at the Barranca (Irvine) and Brea locations, and from August 15-19 at the Fullerton location. Here’s what you can expect from each decade:
- 1960s – Tostada: Priced at $2.19, it’s one of the original delights from Taco Bell’s 1962 menu. Enjoy a crispy corn tostada shell topped with savory refried beans, tangy red sauce, crisp lettuce, and shredded cheese.
- 1970s – Green Burrito: A throwback to the ’70s for $2.49, this burrito wraps savory refried beans, crunchy onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and a spicy green sauce made from green chili, tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and spices in a warm tortilla.
- 1980s – Meximelt: Revisit the ’80s with this $2.99 favorite combining freshly made pico de gallo, a three-cheese blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, and seasoned beef, all melted together in a soft tortilla.
- 1990s – Beef Gordita Supreme: For $2.99, the ’90s are back with a warm, pillowy flatbread filled with seasoned beef, cool reduced-fat sour cream, crisp lettuce, a trio of cheeses, and diced tomatoes.
- 2000s – Caramel Apple Empanada: Ending on a sweet note from the 2000s, this $2.99 golden-brown empanada features a crispy exterior filled with tender apple pieces and a creamy caramel-infused filling.
A Celebration of Decades
Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer, Taylor Montgomery, shared insights on bringing these items back: “Thanks to our rich history, we have a vault of craveable products our fans have become passionate about. We continuously explore ways to reintroduce the favorites that deliver on the comfort and value they are looking for. Now, we’re thrilled to unite two groups of fans: those who fondly remember these menu items and those who have yet to experience the delight of a Caramel Apple Empanada or savor their first bite of a Meximelt.”
Taco Bell is not only looking to stir up memories but also to gauge the potential for a nationwide rollout of these classic items later this year.
Don’t Miss Out!
If you’re in Southern California, don’t miss this limited opportunity to dive into the flavors of the past with Taco Bell’s nostalgic menu. It’s a tasty trip down memory lane that might just become part of your future too. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting blast from the past as Taco Bell explores bringing these beloved items to a wider audience later this year.
About Taco Bell Corp.
For more than 61 years, Bell has brought innovative, craveable Mexican-inspired food to the masses, and was recently recognized as one of TIME’s Most Influential Companies, one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies and Nation’s Restaurant News’ Brand Icon. For more information about Taco Bell, visit our website at www.TacoBell.com, our Newsroom at www.TacoBell.com/newsroom, or check out www.TacoBell.com/popular-links. You can also stay up to date on all things Taco Bell by following us on LinkedIn, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook and by subscribing to our YouTube channel.
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Blue Apron just picked up a new win in the prepared-meals space.
Consumer365 has recognized Blue Apron as the Best Prepared Meal Delivery Service (2026), pointing to the company’s chef-curated recipes and its growing lineup of ready-to-eat meals built for busy, time-constrained households. The recognition reflects growing consumer demand for convenient food options that reduce cooking time without sacrificing quality, structure, or variety.
Why prepared meals keep winning right now
The press release frames prepared meal delivery as a practical middle ground between cooking from scratch and defaulting to fast food or repetitive takeout.
Consumer365 notes the appeal comes down to a few clear benefits:
- Less time spent cooking (and less cleanup)
- Predictable portions and easier meal planning
- Reduced food waste, since you’re not buying full-size ingredients you may not use
- Flexibility for solo diners or households with irregular schedules
Prepared meals are especially useful during the workweek, when the friction of cooking can push people toward faster—but not always better—options.
What Consumer365 highlighted about Blue Apron
Consumer365’s recognition focuses on how Blue Apron has expanded beyond meal kits while keeping a consistent culinary identity.
Chef-curated structure across product lines
A key point: prepared meals under Dish by Blue Apron are developed by the same in-house culinary team behind Blue Apron’s meal kits. Consumer365 says that continuity helps maintain consistency in flavor development, portioning, and ingredient selection across different formats.
Refrigerated (not frozen) and fast to heat
Dish by Blue Apron meals arrive fully cooked and refrigerated (not frozen). Each meal is packaged as a single serving and designed to reheat in either a microwave or conventional oven.
Most dishes are ready in five to ten minutes, making them a solid option for lunches, quick dinners, or nights when cooking time is limited.
Rotating menus and nutrition standards
Consumer365 also points to weekly rotating menus that span a range of styles, including seafood-based dishes, vegetable-forward meals,
About Blue Apron
Blue Apron launched in 2012 and says it has delivered more than 600 million meals nationwide. The company describes itself as a flexible mealtime brand with a weekly rotating menu of 100+ meals, including pre-made options and meal kits. Blue Apron is also part of Wonder.
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The full review is available at Consumer365.org.
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Sweet Coffee Cake with a Crunch
This content features a recipe for Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake, characterized by its mild sweetness and crunchy topping. Served warm with ice cream or powdered sugar, it combines oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, and cream cheese. Additional resources for recipes and food-related content are available on Culinary.net and STM Daily News.
Last Updated on March 2, 2026 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) You can delight nearly any guest with this cake that delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping. Serve it warm with a side of ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Find more dessert recipes at Culinary.net.
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Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake
Recipe adapted from Wilton.
Nonstick cooking spray
Topping:
- 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
Cake:
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- To make topping: In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
- Using pastry blender, cut butter into mixture until blended.
- To make cake: In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- In large bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and sugar. Beat mixture until smooth.
- Add egg, egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract. Beat mixture until smooth.
- Combine flour mixture with cream cheese mixture. Spread mixture in pan. Sprinkle topping over batter.
- Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or dust with powdered sugar.
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(Family Features) Chasing away those final cool days in the spring can be done in a cinch: just turn classic chicken noodle soup into a fresh, lemony meal. This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal and find more soup inspiration at Culinary.net. 
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 6 cups broth
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- cucumber sandwiches, for serving
- Chop carrots and celery. In pot, saute with butter.
- In bowl, mix chicken with lemon juice and lemon pepper then set aside.
- After carrots and celery are tender, add broth and orzo to pot. Then add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes then add chicken and cream; simmer about 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with cucumber sandwiches.
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