Taco Bell debuts Decades Menu at this metro Phoenix restaurant

Taco Bell is taking a step back in style by transforming select restaurants into retro Taco Bells, where everything from the decor to the menu dates back to the 1960s to 2000. The chain is launching its nationwide Decades Menu with a 1960s-era restaurant. Scottsdale.

Glen Bell owned a hamburger joint called Bell’s Hamburgers before opening his first taco shop, Taco Tia, in 1954. He was selling hard-shell tacos (many say inspired by the dorado tacos sold at the Mexican restaurant next door) for just $0.19 each. Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, CA in 1962.

On October 30, Scottsdale Taco Bell will transform into the original 1960s mission-style restaurant, complete with crew members in retro uniforms, the Decades Menu displayed on vintage menu boards, ’60s décor and Decades products available for purchase. Each menu item is under $3.

What is the oldest item on the Taco Bell menu?

Introduced in 1962, when Taco Bell first opened, the Tostada is made with a crispy corn tostada shell topped with refried beans, tangy red sauce, crisp lettuce and a layer of shredded cheese.

What retro items did Taco Bell bring back?

Starting October 31, the following items will be added to the menu: ’60s Tostada ($2.19), ’70s Green Sauce Burrito ($2.49), ’80s Meximelt ($2.99) and ’90s Gordita Supreme ($2.99).

Starting November 21, the 2000s Caramel Apple Empanada ($2.99) will round out the roundup.

Users can also find the limited edition Decades Hoodie and Stainless Steel Decades Mugs.

Visit Decades Taco Bell in Arizona

The Taco Bell on McDowell Road near Hayden is being transformed into a 1960s-style restaurant.

In addition to the Decades Menu, for a limited time, Taco Bell is offering the $7 Luxe Cravings Box, which includes the ’90s Gordita Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Double Stacked Taco, chips and nacho cheese sauce plus a medium fountain. to drink.

Detail: 7847 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale.

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