Taco Bell is set to launch an exciting new dessert item in collaboration with the renowned ice cream brand Salt & Straw, with the highly anticipated product hitting select locations and online shipping nationwide on Friday, October 3. This collaboration, named The Tacolate, promises to be a unique twist on classic flavors inspired by children’s favorite ice cream truck treats.
The Tacolate combines the culinary creativity of Salt & Straw’s innovative team with Taco Bell’s signature elements. This delectable dessert features ancho chili cinnamon ice cream nestled inside a taco shell made from crunchy waffle cones, which is then dipped in rich single-origin chocolate and sprinkled with toasted brown rice for a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. To complement this indulgent treat, The Tacolate will also include two special sauce packets—Mango Jalapeno Sauce and Wildberry Cinnamon Sauce—giving it a quintessential Taco Bell flair.
The partnership follows Taco Bell’s history of innovative collaborations and fan-favorite menu items, including the popular Cheesy Street Chalupas and revamped Y2K Decades Menu, as well as exciting products like Mountain Dew Baja Blast Midnight. The chain’s ability to blend familiar flavors into new experiences has earned it a loyal fanbase that eagerly anticipates each new release.
Social media has been buzzing with anticipation since the announcement of The Tacolate during Taco Bell’s Live Más Live event in 2024, where fans expressed their excitement online. Posts indicating overwhelming enthusiasm from fans highlight just how eager customers are to experience this new dessert.
The Tacolate will be made available at multiple Salt & Straw locations across states like Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington. For those outside these areas, a 6-pack of Tacolates can be ordered for nationwide shipping from Salt & Straw’s website as well as select third-party delivery services. As a special launch treat, exclusive merchandise, including a commemorative keychain featuring the signature sauce packet, will also be available.
This flavorful collaboration highlights the dedication of both Taco Bell and Salt & Straw in pushing the envelope with their offerings, ensuring fans of both brands have something extraordinary to look forward to. As excitement builds in anticipation of the release, it seems that The Tacolate is poised to become another beloved item for fans of these two culinary powerhouses.