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’Save the Mexican Pizza!’: Petition to save this beloved Taco Bell food item gains nearly 100K supporters
Read full article: ’Save the Mexican Pizza!’: Petition to save this beloved Taco Bell food item gains nearly 100K supportersAn online petition to save the beloved Mexican Pizza from leaving the Taco Bell menu is trending on social media and it’s gaining more followers by the minute. However, beginning Nov. 5, Taco Bell will be getting rid of the Mexican Pizza, pico de gallo, and shredded chicken. “Currently, Mexican Pizza packaging accounts for over 7 million pounds of paperboard material per year in the U.S.,” Taco Bell said in a news release. The Mexican Pizza combo will be replaced with a Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme combo. The Mexican Pizza is a crisp tortilla shell topped with refried beans and a layer of taco beef, which makes the “crust," topped with Mexican pizza sauce, a three-cheese blend and tomatoes, according to Taco Bell’s website.
Taco Bell removing even more items from its menu starting Nov. 5
Read full article: Taco Bell removing even more items from its menu starting Nov. 5Starting Nov. 5, Taco Bell will be getting rid of the following items:Mexican pizzapico de galloshredded chickenThe chain says by getting rid of its Mexican Pizza, it will cut down on the packaging it uses for the menu item. Currently, Mexican Pizza packaging accounts for over 7 million pounds of paperboard material per year in the U.S., Taco Bell said in a news release. Taco Bell says fresh tomatoes will be replacing its pico de gallo. The Shredded Chicken Soft Taco, Shredded Chicken Burrito, and Shredded Chicken Quesadilla Melt will also be off the menu by Nov. 5. Taco Bell says it is also testing the return of its Quesalupa in Knoxville, Tennessee, starting Sept. 24 before bringing it back to menus nationwide next year.