Remember when your biggest worry was whether your Nokia would survive Y2K? Well, Taco Bell’s taking us back to those simpler times with their new Decades Y2K Menu, and honestly, it’s hitting all the right nostalgic notes – with the food and the prices. 

The Comeback Kids Are Here 🌮

Starting September 9th, five legendary menu items are making their triumphant return to the Taco Bell menu, and we’re talking about the stuff of fast-food folklore here. The Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos ($2.49) – you know, the one fans have been petitioning to bring back for years. There’s something magical about that tangy shell that just hits different than the original nacho cheese version.

The Double Decker Taco ($2.49) is also back, and if you’ve never experienced the genius of a soft tortilla wrapped around a crunchy taco shell, you’ve been missing out. It’s like Taco Bell’s answer to the age-old “hard or soft taco” debate – why not both?

For our plant-based friends, the 7-Layer Burrito ($2.49) returns as the customization queen it always was. Seven layers of beans, rice, sour cream, guac, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese – it’s basically a salad that doesn’t judge you for wrapping it in a tortilla.

But here’s where things get really interesting: the Chili Cheese Burrito ($2.99) is back everywhere! This cult favorite was so beloved that fans literally created a tracker website to hunt down the few locations that still served it. That’s dedication, people.

The Caramel Apple Empanada ($2.99) rounds out the lineup, and Taco Bell Rewards members get early access to this crispy, gooey goodness from September 2-8. Because sometimes you need dessert at 2 AM, and Taco Bell gets that.

Beyond the Menu

What makes this whole thing extra fun is that Taco Bell isn’t just bringing back the food – they’re going full 2000s with it. There’s an Ed Hardy collab (because of course there is), a digital pet called the “Crunchkin” in their app, and they even threw a party with Lil Jon in LA. It’s wonderfully ridiculous in the best possible way.

They’re also celebrating 20 years of the Crunchwrap Supreme with a special $9 Discovery Luxe Box, which feels appropriate since that hexagonal hero basically defined a generation of late-night eating.

The Real Deal

Here’s what’s genuinely exciting about this: these aren’t just random throwback items. These are the menu casualties that fans never stopped asking about. The Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos alone sparked years of petitions, and the Chili Cheese Burrito developed its own underground following.

At a time when everything seems more expensive, having legitimate 2000s favorites return for under $3 each feels like a small victory. Whether you’re genuinely nostalgic for the era or just want to try what all the fuss was about, this menu delivers both the flavors and the price point that made Taco Bell a late-night legend.

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