Nacho Fries go permanent

Taco Bell unveiled the 2026 menu roadmap at Live Más LIVE: A Night at The Palladium, a one-night special hosted by Vince Staples that streamed March 10, 2026 on Peacock. (prnewswire.com (prnewswire.com)) The showcase rolled out “20+” menu innovations alongside the Nacho Fries reveal, including new dessert Crunchwraps and a trio of dusted chicken nugget flavors. (prnewswire.com (prnewswire.com)) Nacho Fries first debuted nationwide on Jan. 25, 2018 as a $1 limited‑time item, and Taco Bell reported selling roughly 53 million orders of the fries during that initial run. (prnewswire.com (prnewswire.com)) (eater.com (eater.com)) Taco Bell previously experimented with a Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass in November 2023 that let Rewards members redeem one regular order per day for 30 consecutive days for $10. (prnewswire.com (prnewswire.com)) (qsrmagazine.com (qsrmagazine.com)) Company data cited by industry press indicates Nacho Fries have become a frequent add-on—representing roughly one in four orders at the chain during prior cycles. (nrn.com (nrn.com)) The spicy spin unveiled at the Palladium, billed as Flamin’ Hot Nacho Fries, pairs the seasoned fries with a Flamin’ Hot‑spiced nacho‑cheese dipping sauce as one of the new flavor variations. (qsrmagazine.com (qsrmagazine.com)) (usatoday.com (usatoday.com)) Taco Bell’s announcements have not specified exact nationwide rollout dates for individual items, with coverage noting the company provided a 2026 roadmap but left specific release timing unannounced. (foxla.com (foxla.com)) (prnewswire.com (prnewswire.com))