Taco Bell spent 2 years perfecting the recipe for its brand-new taco — and it was worth the wait

Anneta Konstantinides,Nancy LunaAug 5, 2023, 17:11 IST

Taco Bell's Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco is its best new item in years.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Taco Bell's Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco, released on Thursday, features a brand-new protein.
The new slow-braised shredded beef is a recipe that Taco Bell has been perfecting for two years.

Some people can solve a Rubik's cube in seconds. Others are really good at sports. But my expertise is all things Taco Bell.

I've gone to the secret test kitchen at the chain's Irvine headquarters, eaten a Crunchwrap Supreme while watching the waves at the world's most beautiful Taco Bell in Pacifica, and ranked everything from burritos to the Cravings Value Menu.

Why is this important for you to know? Because Taco Bell has a brand-new taco — and it's the best menu item the chain has released in years.

Trust me, I'm an expert.

Taco Bell's Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco, released nationwide on Thursday, comes with a brand-new protein.

Taco Bell's new Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco was released on Thursday.Taco Bell

The taco (seen here at Taco Bell's Hollywood launch party) comes with a red sauce and nacho cheese sauce.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The taco features a three-cheese blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Dunking my taco into the red sauce.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Nancy trying the Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco and the Hollywood launch party.Nancy Luna

Me with Taco Bell's new Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider