Taco Bell Confirms It’s Axing Potato Items, 7-Layer Burrito, and More | Eater

"On August 13 the chain will remove all potato dishes along with other menu items in a major overhaul announced on its website. The revamp is being positioned as a significant streamlining of operations—intended to trim costs and free up space for new fan favorites and plant-based innovations—while introducing a few new items, including a $5 Grande Nachos Box and a $1 Beef Burrito. The cuts are especially painful for vegetarians and plant-based customers who have relied on the potato offerings as one of the few non-meat fast-food options; beans will remain, but fans of the carb-on-fat-on-carb hit of Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes (potatoes with cheese sauce and sour cream wrapped in a tortilla) may want to savor them now. A company representative also noted that some restaurants have paused breakfast service due to reduced hours and left open the possibility that potatoes could remain available in the breakfast daypart if service resumes." - Jenny G. Zhang