The new Gordita Crunch Duos delivers big flavor, with a choice of marinated steak or savory slow-roasted chicken.
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Taco Bell is giving fans a new way to satisfy their Cheesy Gordita Crunch cravings with Gordita Crunch Duos — a snack-sized remix inspired by the iconic cheesy/crunchy contrast of the Cheesy Gordita Crunch with a huge flavor payoff – available for a limited time beginning September 17.
Gordita Crunch Duos come two to an order, with a choice of grilled, marinated steak or savory slow-roasted chicken, layered with warm, pillowy flatbread, a melty three-cheese blend and a crispy white-corn shell, plus creamy chipotle sauce, crisp lettuce and freshly prepared daily pico de gallo.
Fans can grab Gordita Crunch Duos a la carte for $5.49* or discover them as part of the $9* Discovery Luxe Box, alongside a Doritos® Locos Taco, Crunchy Taco, Chips & Nacho Cheese Sauce and a medium fountain drink.
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Irvine, Calif. (September 10, 2026) — Taco Bell is giving the legendary Cheesy Gordita Crunch a fresh new form, remixing its iconic flavors and textures into an offering that delivers a huge flavor payoff.
Inspired by the classic pillowy-crunch contrast that made the Cheesy Gordita Crunch an icon, the new Gordita Crunch Duos bring that fan-favorite experience into a new format. Gordita Crunch Duos hit menus nationwide starting September 17 for a limited time.
An Icon Gets a New Form
For years, fans have loved the Cheesy Gordita Crunch for its mix of pillowy softness, crunchiness, melty cheese and bold sauce, earning its place as one of Taco Bell’s most craveworthy menu items.
Each order of the Gordita Crunch Duos comes in pairs, made with warm, pillowy flatbread layered with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack and cheddar cheese, wrapped around freshly fried daily white-corn shell, then filled with a choice of grilled, marinated steak or slow-roasted chicken. Creamy chipotle sauce, crisp lettuce and freshly prepared daily pico de gallo top it off for the ultimate flavor experience available for $5.49*.
The result is familiar but unexpected: a snack-sized innovation delivering a huge flavor payoff that channels the cheesy, crunchy contrast Cheesy Gordita Crunch fans crave.
And the lineup doesn’t stop there. Joining Gordita Crunch Duos for a limited time, Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Sliders make their return to menus, now featuring Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce, giving fans even more Taco Bell favorites to enjoy.
Make It a Discovery
For fans looking to pair the new Duos with other beloved menu items, the $9* Discovery Luxe Box* brings together Gordita Crunch Duos with a Doritos® Locos Taco, Crunchy Taco, Chips & Nacho Cheese Sauce and a medium fountain drink.
Gordita Crunch Duos are available at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide beginning September 17 for a limited time.
* At participating locations for a limited time only (as applicable), while supplies last. Contact restaurant for prices, hours and participation, which vary. Taxes extra. Prices higher with delivery. In combos and boxes, drinks exclude freezes and specialty beverages.
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