Taco Bell Brings
Back Mexican Pizza , to Menus Nationwide.
Taco Bell fans who have the Taco Bell app were treated to an early return of the item on May 16 and May 17.
The Mexican Pizza officially returns
to the menu on May 19.
Mexican Pizza has a long history with the brand , Mark King, Taco Bell CEO, via 'USA Today'.
I'm glad we could give fans what they crave and bring our classic Mexican Pizza back home
where it belongs, Mark King, Taco Bell CEO, via 'USA Today'.
The popular item was removed from Taco Bell's menu in 2020.
The removal created a furor among die-hard fans of the Mexican Pizza.
In fact, 171,717 people signed a Change.org petition to bring it back to Taco Bell's menu.
Global chief brand officer Sean Tresvant says he and his team "were surprised by the little bit of backlash — it was tough to take off the menu.".
The silver lining is being able to bring it back, Sean Tresvant, Taco Bell Global Chief Brand Officer, via 'The Washington Post'.
Fans expressed their excitement at the return of the item in press interviews and on social media.
I can usually eat one [Mexican Pizza], but my boyfriend can do like three or four, Lauren Newton, Taco Bell Fan,
via 'The Washington Post'.
The Mexican pizza is back today at @tacobell. Proof there is still hope for the world, Twitter user.
One step closer to the world being right again. #mexicanpizza, Twitter user.
'Mexican Pizza: The Musical' featuring Dolly Parton and Doja Cat premieres on TikTok on May 26.
'Mexican Pizza: The Musical' featuring Dolly Parton and Doja Cat premieres on TikTok on May 26