Taco Bell Announces Potatoes Will Return to Permanent Menu

"After eliminating all potato items from its menu in July as part of a COVID-era streamlining that also cut the 7-Layer Burrito and Nachos Supreme (and preceded the Mexican Pizza's removal in November), the chain apologized and announced that potato items will return beginning March 11 — dubbed “Tater Time.” The move sparked strong backlash from vegetarians, vegans and other fans who relied on potatoes as a meat-free or creative option (including the Potato Soft), prompting a Change.org petition and viral stories such as a Missouri man preserving a frozen Potato Soft. CEO Mark King appeared in the announcement as a talking potato, saying the company is working to make things right, and the brand also plans to test a Beyond Meat item later this year; there is still no update on the Mexican Pizza." - Rachel Sugar