The wait is over for the return of Nacho Fries. On April 13, the popular Taco Bell comeback item will be featured on menus in the USA for the ninth time in its classic form and an additional version with an elevated twist. The fast food restaurant chain is teaming up with the Austin, Texas maker of Yellowbird Hot Sauce to stack flavor and spice on the brand’s iconic fries with the limited time offering of Yellowbird Nacho Fries. This new take on the classic product includes a limited edition Spicy Habanero Ranch sauce that customers can also add to any menu item for two weeks or while supplies last.
Yellowbird is known for using homegrown, flavorful and premium ingredients and its exclusive sauce collaboration with Taco Bell puts a kick in the brand’s iconic Nacho Fries. This mashup brings together crispy, boldly spiced slim-cut potato fries and warm nacho cheese sauce, topped with steak and Taco Bell + Yellowbird’s exclusive Spicy Habanero Ranch for $4.99.
“We’re honored to be collaborating with the innovative team at Taco Bell to bring our signature blend of bold flavor and heat to their menu with Yellowbird Nacho Fries,” said George Milton, chief executive officer of Yellowbird. “This partnership is a testament to both the growing popularity of each company’s commitment to taking risks and offering unique and exciting menu items for their customers. We can’t wait for everyone to experience the delicious, spicy taste of Yellowbird in this exciting new form.”
The Spicy Habanero Ranch sauce is a versatile, fruity, acidic hot sauce blending the ingredients Yellowbird devotees consistently celebrate. Layer onto any Taco Bell menu item and flavors are instantly intensified by the additional heat. Customers ordering through the Taco Bell app can add the Spicy Habanero Ranch sauce to any item for an extra $1 for a limited time.
“We pride ourselves with serving bold flavors, so partnering with Yellowbird to deliver on spice and craveability feels like second nature,” said Liz Matthews, Irvine, California-headquartered Taco Bell’s chief food innovation officer. “Yellowbird utilizes premium ingredients to create their sauces and the Spicy Habanero Ranch sauce seamlessly compliments the full Taco Bell menu.”
While Yellowbird Nacho Fries will be available for only two weeks, the original Nacho Fries will stay on menus beyond the collaboration, for a limited time, and customers can snag the classics for just $1.99. Those hungry for more can order the Deluxe Cravings Box with Nacho Fries alongside the Chicken Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Doritos Locos Taco and a medium drink for $8.49.
