I tried Taco Bell's Volcano Menu and just found my new favorite burrito

Taco Bell is ready to bring the heat with the return of its Volcano Menu. Featuring the Volcano Taco, Double Beef Volcano Burrito, and Lava Sauce, the new menu will be available nationwide starting on Thursday.

Taco Bell fans have been clamoring for the Volcano Menu's return ever since it was discontinued in 2012. Now, after years of social media campaigns and even a Change.org petition, their prayers have finally been answered.

To honor the Volcano Menu's fiery flavors and 2000s popularity, Taco Bell thought Hilton would be the perfect spokesperson. Starting June 26, Taco Bell fans can dial 1-844-THTS-HOT to hear more about the Volcano Menu and get Hilton's advice on what's hot and what's not.

"Taco Bell's Volcano Menu isn't just iconic, it's the epitome of hot," Hilton said in a statement sent to Insider. "I am loving being a part of this Y2K revival with my very own Hot Line, and hope fans will take my advice to sliv más."

In addition to the Volcano Taco and Double Beef Volcano Burrito, Taco Bell fans will be able to add the Lava Sauce to any menu item for just $1.

During my visit to the secret test kitchen in Irvine, California, a Taco Bell chef said the Lava Sauce is the "real X-factor" of the Volcano Menu. She told me the spicy sauce combines the heat of red jalapeños with different cheeses to create a "really intense, spicy, cheesy experience."

Taco Bell's $2.49 Volcano Taco features a bright-red crunchy taco shell filled with seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, a three-cheese blend, and the Lava Sauce.

I don't usually go for tacos at Taco Bell (I'm a much bigger fan of their burritos), but I thought the Lava Sauce infused the beef with a great cheesy flavor that helped elevate the Volcano Taco. Plus, how fun is that bold red shell?

The Lava Sauce wasn't as spicy as I expected, with the cheesiness really working to balance the heat from the jalapeños. I'm a huge hot-sauce lover, but I appreciate that this is a sauce that anyone at Taco Bell — no matter their preferred spice level — can likely enjoy.

I thought the Lava Sauce tasted like a deliciously creamy, tangy, and cheesy dream. I'd eat it on just about anything.

Taco Bell's $3.99 Double Beef Volcano Burrito features seasoned rice, seasoned beef, a three-cheese blend, reduced-fat sour cream, crunchy tortilla steps, and Lava Sauce all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla.

The burrito also comes with an extra side of the Lava Sauce, which had an electric-orange hue that lived up to its name.

Taco Bell almost never misses when it comes to its burrito selection, and the returning Double Beef Volcano Burrito is no different.

The burrito is moist, and I loved the contrasting texture from the crunchy tortilla strips. The seasoned beef tasted delicious, and the Lava Sauce was the star once again. That cheesy heat paired perfectly with the beef and added a distinct flavor that tasted fresh, fun, and exciting. I would definitely order this again.

But my taste test wasn't done just yet. And, it turns out, there was another burrito I would love even more.

The team at Taco Bell's headquarters recommended I pair the Lava Sauce with Taco Bell's Cheesy Gordita Crunch, which features a warm flatbread layered with a three-cheese blend and wrapped around a crunchy taco. The taco has seasoned beef, spicy ranch sauce, crispy lettuce, and shredded cheddar cheese.

I tried the Cheesy Gordita Crunch with the Lava Sauce on the side, which got messy as the lettuce started falling out. Next time, I'd plop the Lava Sauce right on the taco, or swap out the spicy ranch sauce for it instead.

But I wasn't surprised that the Lava Sauce tasted delicious with the Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Its spicy cheesy flavor went perfectly with the flatbread and added some extra oomph to the overall flavor.

The Grilled Cheese Burrito has been one of my go-to orders at Taco Bell since it was first introduced in July 2020.

It features seasoned beef, seasoned rice, fiesta strips, nacho cheese sauce, creamy chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a three-cheese blend. The burrito is wrapped inside a warm flour tortilla, which has even more cheese grilled right on the top.

The team at Taco Bell's headquarters recommended that I swap out the chipotle sauce for the Lava Sauce, and it turned out to be the perfect combination.

You'd think combining the Lava Sauce with the nacho sauce, plus that grilled cheese on top, might be too much cheese. But all three cheesy flavors worked so well together, adding tons of depth without overpowering the burrito. That kick of heat from the jalapeños in the Lava Sauce also helped to balance each bite as it added some delicious spice. While I was a huge fan of the Volcano Double Beef Burrito, it was this combo that took my top spot.

What I love most about the Volcano Menu is all the new possibilities with the Lava Sauce. Whether you're a Mexican Pizza fan, love a Crunchwrap Supreme, or can't get enough of the Nacho Fries, there's truly a way for everyone to enjoy it.

And as for me, I'm happy to declare that the Grilled Cheese Burrito with Lava Sauce is my new favorite thing at Taco Bell — and I'll be ordering it all summer long.

As Paris Hilton would say, that's hot.