Business Insider's Anneta Konstantinides thought no fast-food experience could compare to visiting the most beautiful Taco Bell in the world — until she went to the chain's first-ever superfan convention in Las Vegas during Super Bowl weekend.
The food was obviously the highlight — the crowd roared when they learned that over a dozen new menu items were coming in 2024.
From the Baja Blast pie (yes, pie!) to the Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme (yes, Cheez-Its!) Konstantinides got to try them all. Here's her ultimate ranking of the new items coming to Taco Bell this year.
15. Baja Blast gelato
[Taco Bell's Baja Blast gelato. Taco Bell]
Taco Bell will be rolling out new treats to celebrate the Baja Blast's 20th anniversary, including its first-ever gelato. It has the classic Baja Blast tropical-lime flavor and a bright teal hue that nearly matches the iconic drink, which Mountain Dew created for Taco Bell in 2004.
Konstantinides loves the idea of a Baja Blast dessert, but doesn't think it works in gelato form.
14. Baja Blast twists
[Baja Blast twists. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider]
The Baja Blast twists are another upcoming dessert inspired by Taco Bell's most famous drink, with a twist on the chain's long-beloved cinnamon twists. It swaps the spice for small blue flecks instead, and the overall effect reminded me of Fruity Pebbles cereal.
The twists are fun, but Konstantinides thinks Taco Bell's Tajín twists — which are also set to come out this year — are far superior.
13. Grilled-cheese dipping-taco with steak
[The grilled-cheese dipping-taco with steak. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider]
Taco Bell blew Konstantinides away with the original grilled-cheese dipping-taco, released in August 2023.
The beef is swapped for grilled steak here in this new grilled-cheese dipping-taco, which also features sour cream, a three-cheese blend, and a crispy corn tortilla with more cheese melted on top. Konstantinides didn't love this protein swap.
12. Disha Hot sauce
[Disha Hot sauce is coming to Taco Bell. Taco Bell]
Konstantinides has always gravitated toward hot sauces with a strong roasted flavor, so Disha Hot feels like it was made for her. There's so much depth in its heat, which hits you slowly. If you love simmering heat, you'll definitely want the Disha Hot packets when they're released.
11. Tajín twists
[Taco Bell's Tajín twists. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider]
Taco Bell is teaming up with Tajín — a Mexican spice mix featuring chile peppers, salt, and lime — for three new items this year, including the Tajín twists.
The Tajín twists were the first item Konstantinides tried, and she was delightfully surprised by their flavor.
10. Baja Blast pie
[Taco Bell's Baja Blast pie. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider]
Taco Bell is keeping mum on the details of what's actually in the pie, at least for now. But Konstantinides did get to try a slice, and honestly, she kind of liked it.
It's hard to wrap your head around the combination of this light, zingy, and fruity flavor with a texture as dense as German chocolate pie. But the crust is delicious, the pie is silky, and the whipped cream and lime zest on top give each bite some extra oomph. And how cool is the color?
To read about more menu items coming to Taco Bell's menu this year, head to Business Insider.
