Taco Bell Is Dropping 5 New Menu Items—and Each One Is Under $3

Times are tough, guys. You know it, I know it, we all know it. It feels like things get more expensive by the day, and the price of food in particular has skyrocketed in the last few years. Even formerly affordable dining options, like fast food, have become seriously pricey. Nowadays, you can drop a couple of hours’ wages on a meal that used to be just a few dollars, making people think twice about whether they eat at the likes of Taco Bell, even if they bring back discontinued menu items thanks to famous rappers.

Thankfully, the bigwigs at the Mexican-inspired chain have clearly realized that their prices have become unpalatable, and they’ve come out swinging at the start of 2026 with a brand new set of affordable menu items. Its Luxe Value Menu includes five new items, all of which are under $3, and they look pretty good. 

Salads, Stackers, and Churros Are All on the Menu

While it’s hard to get a lot of range out of value menus, Taco Bell does a pretty good job. First in its line-up of new items is its Mini Taco Salad, which stuffs ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and refried beans into a taco bowl, topping it with Taco Bell’s chipotle sauce.

The Beefy Potato Loaded Griller is perfect for folks who might want something a bit more substantial, combining beef, crispy potato pieces, reduced-fat sour cream, and nacho cheese plus chipotle sauce in a grilled wrap. 

Next up, Taco Bell is unveiling its Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker. This folded, grilled tortilla contains chicken, Taco Bell’s Avocado Ranch Sauce, and a three-cheese blend, with lettuce and tomatoes for a burst of freshness.

For a side that feels a little more like an entrée, the Chips & Nacho Supreme Dip will hit the spot. With each order, you get a tub of layered ground beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, nacho cheese sauce, and a three-cheese blend. It’s topped with pico de gallo and served with a bag of tortilla chips.

Finally, if you’re after a sweet treat, Taco Bell’s Salted Caramel Churros combine a creamy interior with a crispy churro shell dusted in salted caramel sugar. Bear in mind, though, that these are a limited-edition item, so get them while you can. 

Taco Bell’s Luxe Value Menu Is an Attempt to Combine Value and Flavor

Announcing the new line-up, Taco Bell Chief Marketing Officer Luis Restrepo emphasized the brand’s commitment to good food at good prices. “The Luxe Value Menu was built on one ambition: to defy expectations of what value can be. Through extensive fan testing and bold innovation, we created menu items that deliver an elevated experience at an accessible price point.”

Restrepo went on to stress that he hopes that the precedent that Taco Bell sets with this value menu ripples out throughout the rest of the fast food world. That being said, the chain is far from the first to introduce value items—and only time will tell whether they actually taste as good as they say. Stay tuned for a review of all these new Taco Bell items here on Sporked!