**Taco Bell Tests New Menu Items in Ohio**
Taco Bell has announced that it is rolling out two exciting new menu items for testing in Ohio. Residents in Cincinnati and Charlotte can try the **Caliente Cantina Chicken Burrito** and **Strawberry Passionfruit Aguas Refrescas**.
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### New Menu Highlights
– **Caliente Cantina Chicken Burrito**: Priced at **$6**, this burrito features Taco Bell’s new Caliente Sauce, which combines various peppers, including red, ghost, and jalapeño. This item is part of Taco Bell’s Cantina Chicken Menu, launched to cater to the growing demand for chicken options.
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– **Strawberry Passionfruit Aguas Refrescas**: Available for **$4**, this refreshing drink is made with green tea infused with strawberry passionfruit and dehydrated strawberry slices, served in a 20-ounce cup. The drink was developed after testing various fruit-infused beverages in Southern California.
Taco Bell’s Menu Evolution
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Liz Matthews, Taco Bell’s Global Chief Food Innovator, stated, “As we constantly listen to our audiences, we know that a winning equation is giving them what we know they want plus something next-level.” This reflects Taco Bell’s commitment to evolving its menu based on customer preferences.
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In addition to these new items, Taco Bell recently teased over a dozen upcoming menu offerings for 2024, including crispy chicken nuggets and cheesy Street Chalupas, during its “Live Más Live” event in April. The chain is also testing the **Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa** in Texas, featuring a smaller shell toasted with cheddar cheese and filled with options like Cantina Slow-Roasted Chicken or grilled steak.
Taco Bell aims to keep its loyal customers engaged through innovative digital offerings, such as the **Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass**, which allows subscribers to redeem one order of nacho fries each month for just $10.
With these new items and initiatives, Taco Bell continues to enhance its menu and customer experience, catering to the evolving tastes of its diners.