Mexican Pizza was removed from Taco Bell’s menu in 2020 after decades of availability, then returned in 2022. As of May 2026, Taco Bell is expanding its fiesta-style pizza lineup with a Cantina makeover. The Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza uses the same crunchy tortilla shells as the classic version, but fills them with slow-roasted chicken and black beans. It is topped with a three-cheese blend, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, and red cabbage. The pizza is served with a packet of avocado verde salsa and a new jalapeño citrus salsa. Rewards members and app users received early access, and orders can include additional limited-time jalapeño citrus salsa packets. A no-meat veggie version is also available for comparison.
"That blip is in the past, and the iconic Mexican Pizza has been securely back on the menu since 2022. Not only that, but as of May 2026, the chain is now doubling down on fiesta-style pies. That's right. The beef-filled pizza we know and love is getting a Cantina makeover. Let me be the first to introduce you to the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza: the latest limited-time release in a long line of Cantina creations."
"It features that same pair of crunchy tortilla shells, but packs in slow-roasted chicken and black beans. Then, on top, you'll find a three-cheese blend, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, and red cabbage for an extra pop of color. It's served with a packet of avocado verde salsa and a new jalapeño citrus salsa - because what's a Taco Bell order without a saucy sidekick?"
"As is the case with many new fast-food releases nowadays, Taco Bell rewards members and app users were invited for an exclusive first taste. I took advantage of my status to get an early slice. Let's see how the new pizza fares and compares to its legendary predecessor."
"I fired up my Taco Bell app bright and early on May 19, the first day the new pizza was available to rewards members. I added the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza to my cart, which automatically comes with the two sauce packets, but also tacked on an extra limited-time jalapeño citrus salsa packet to my order for good measure. Additionally, I noticed that the pizza also comes in a no-meat veggie form (much like the classic Mexican Pizza does). So, I ordered that, as well as a standard Mexican Pizza, to compare."
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