{"id":43035,"date":"2026-08-13T11:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43035"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:51:28","slug":"taco-bell-tajin-collab-is-bound-to-be-an-instant-fan-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43035","title":{"rendered":"Taco Bell &#038; Taj\u00edn Collab Is Bound To Be An Instant Fan-Favorite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<section class=\"ione-key-points\">\n<ul>\n<li>Taco Bell and Taj\u00edn partner to launch three new menu items featuring the iconic Mexican seasoning.<\/li>\n<li>The collaboration celebrates Taj\u00edn&#8217;s popularity and Taco Bell&#8217;s innovative approach to Mexican-inspired dishes.<\/li>\n<li>Rewards members can score limited-edition Taco Bell x Taj\u00edn bag charm sets on August 18.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taco Bell knows a thing or two about innovating, and their latest release embodies exactly why fans remain so enamored with the brand.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"617\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384196259.png?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Two tacos with ground beef, lettuce, and tomatoes on a black tray, accompanied by a Taco Bell branded drink cup.\" class=\"wp-image-4614623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384196259.png?strip=all&amp;quality=80 2162w, 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https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384196259.png?resize=250%2C151&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384196259.png?resize=244%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 244w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384196259.png?resize=245%2C148&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384196259.png?resize=143%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 143w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384196259.png?resize=144%2C87&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384196259.png?resize=50%2C30&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Taco Bell \/ Taco Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fast food chain is teaming up with Taj\u00edn for a limited time only, launching three new menu items with the beloved, tangy seasoning weaved throughout. The collab is a match made in heaven, combining Taco Bell\u2019s not-so-classic interpretations of Mexican dishes with a seasoning that\u2019s been in a staple in Mexican cupboards for decades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A menu this big deserves the stamp of approval from one of Taj\u00edn\u2019s biggest fans. The brand also brought in Peso Pluma for this collaboration, celebrating the obsession fans have carried for years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"620\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A person wearing a purple apron and jewelry enthusiastically bites into an orange taco shell.\" class=\"wp-image-4614622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?strip=all&amp;quality=80 2138w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=300%2C182&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=768%2C465&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=1024%2C620&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=1536%2C930&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=2048%2C1240&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=180%2C109&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=165%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 165w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=330%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 330w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=83%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 83w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=720%2C436&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=900%2C545&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=1200%2C726&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=450%2C272&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=600%2C363&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=250%2C151&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=243%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 243w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=245%2C148&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=142%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 142w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=144%2C87&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865384066617.png?resize=50%2C30&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Taco Bell \/ Taco Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the lineup:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf2e Taj\u00edn Taco ($2.99): A crunchy shell seasoned with Taj\u00edn and loaded with seasoned beef, Spicy Ranch sauce, crisp lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese and mango salsa for a sweet, tangy, craveable bite. Each Taj\u00edn Taco comes with a Taj\u00edn Cl\u00e1sico Seasoning packet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uded3 Taj\u00edn Cheesy Gordita Crunch ($5.99): One of Taco Bell\u2019s most beloved menu items gets a bold new twist with a Taj\u00edn-seasoned crunchy taco shell wrapped in a warm, pillowy flatbread with a blend of mozzarella, pepper jack and cheddar cheeses. Tucked inside is seasoned beef, Spicy Ranch, crisp lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese and mango salsa. Served with a Taj\u00edn Cl\u00e1sico Seasoning packet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd64 Taj\u00edn Pineapple Strawberry Freeze (16 oz. $3.99 \/ 20 oz. $4.19): Tropical pineapple flavor blended with strawberry-flavored syrup and Taj\u00edn for a sweet, refreshing frozen sip with a burst of zesty chile lime flavor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But wait, there\u2019s more! On August 18 at 2 PM PT, Taco Bell Rewards Members can head to Tuesday Drops in the Taco Bell app for a chance to score a limited-edition Taco Bell x Taj\u00edn bag charm set. The collectible set includes a mini Taj\u00edn bottle in a hand-beaded holder, a miniature Taco Bell bag that doubles as a stash for Taj\u00edn packets and hot sauce.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taco Bell hosted <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/author\/rebecahjacobs\/\">BOSSIP\u2019s Rebecah Jacobs<\/a> for an exclusive tasting of the new menu items in Miami, giving us the scoop on the long-awaited collab ahead of the drop. It\u2019s safe to say this collaboration is just as good as you\u2019d think, with the Taj\u00edn-seasoned shells coming out on top as the real standout of the evening.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"618\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A yellow and red smoothie drink with a Taco Bell logo, next to a bottle of Tajin seasoning.\" class=\"wp-image-4614621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?strip=all&amp;quality=80 2142w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=300%2C181&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=768%2C463&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=1024%2C618&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=1536%2C926&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=2048%2C1235&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=180%2C109&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=166%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 166w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=332%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 332w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=83%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 83w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=720%2C434&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=900%2C543&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=1200%2C724&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=450%2C271&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=600%2C362&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=250%2C151&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=244%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 244w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=245%2C148&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=143%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 143w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=144%2C87&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/17865383908923.png?resize=50%2C30&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Taco Bell \/ Taco Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With temperatures rising to new heights (thanks, climate change) the Taj\u00edn Pineapple Strawberry Freeze is going to be a staple for as long as it\u2019s on the menu. It\u2019s reminiscent of a mangonada, but much lighter, making for a perfect treat to beat the heat this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Taco Bell x Taj\u00edn menu items are available on August 13!<\/p>\n<aside id=\"ione-ve-expanded\" class=\"ione-ve\">\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taco Bell and Taj\u00edn partner to launch three new menu items featuring the iconic Mexican seasoning. The collaboration celebrates Taj\u00edn&#8217;s popularity and Taco Bell&#8217;s innovative approach to Mexican-inspired dishes. Rewards members can score limited-edition Taco Bell x Taj\u00edn bag charm sets on August 18. 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