TACO BELL® REVEALS ITS 2026 MENU INNOVATIONS AT LIVE MÁS LIVE: A NIGHT AT THE PALLADIUM - A STAR-POWERED HOLLYWOOD SPECTACLE, NOW STREAMING ON PEACOCK

Hosted by Vince Staples, the night featured craveable menu unveils including the Crème Brulee Crunchwrap Slider, Mountain Dew Baja MidnightTM Pie and Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, along with highly-anticipated appearances by Ariana Madix, Benson Boone, Doja Cat, Peso Pluma, Yeat, Demi Lovato, Fernando Mendoza, Davante Adams, and more.TLDR: Live Más LIVE: A Night at The Palladium unveiled 20+ menu innovations set to define Taco Bell's 2026 – from Nacho Fries arriving on menus permanently in 2026 to Mountain Dew Baja MidnightTM Pie, Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, the Crème Brulee Crunchwrap Slider, and bold new forms like Cheesy G Sliders.Now streaming exclusively on Peacock, the special marks the event's first appearance on the platform, elevating Taco Bell's biggest innovation night into a shared entertainment experience for fans nationwide.At the Hollywood Palladium, Vince Staples hosted an evening featuring fan celebrations and awards, comedic segments, musical renditions and more, each tied to their own menu reveal.Live Más LIVE assets can be found here. Watch the trailer here and stream on Peacock today!IRVINE, Calif., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- It's officially showtime. Live Más LIVE: A Night at The Palladium is now streaming exclusively on NBCUniversal's Peacock, taking Taco Bell's most ambitious innovation showcase yet from the Hollywood stage to fans nationwide. Taco Bell pulled back the purple curtain on its 2026 menu roadmap with a variety-show twist, blending epic product debuts, fan-driven moments, comedic bits, original musical renditions, surprise guest appearances, and more. The show also included a variety of deal drops and offers for fans watching the premiere at home.MEET THE CAST Hosted by musical artist Vince Staples, whose off-the-cuff wit set the tone for a night of unpredictability, Live Más LIVE brought together a powerhouse lineup of familiar faces and unapologetic Taco Bell fans – spanning music, comedy, sports, and culture.The star-studded guest list included Ariana Madix, Ashley Park, Benson Boone, Ciara Miller, Davante Adams, Devon Walker, The Bella Twins, DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak), Doja Cat, Fernando Mendoza, Myke Towers, Jason Sudeikis, Demi Lovato, Peso Pluma, Yeat and more. Each appearance fueled the craze, cravings, and celebration that anchors the Live Más spirit."This show is built specifically for the fans, and that's what I appreciate the most about Taco Bell," said host Vince Staples. "We harnessed that fan energy on stage and turned it into a must-watch moment. I'm excited for everyone to catch it on Peacock."CUE THE CRAVINGSAt the heart of the night: over 20 bold innovations were unveiled – some born from fan petitions, others curated from within the Taco Bell Test Kitchen exploring new forms, new flavors, and reimagined favorites. Each reveal unfolded through over-the-top, spectacle-worthy segments, proving once again that when Taco Bell fans speak, Taco Bell listens.Up first, a marquee lineup of headliners who commanded the stage and defined the night's biggest moments:Nacho Fries: After years of sell-out runs and passionate fan pleas, Nacho Fries are officially joining menus permanently later this year. The iconic, boldly seasoned fries have earned permanent status – a historic moment for one of the brand's cult favorites.Flamin' Hot® Nacho Fries: It's your beloved Nacho Fries, now paired with Flamin' Hot® Nacho Cheese sauce for a fiery kick in every dip. The classic nacho cheese gets an extra layer of bold Flamin' Hot® flavor, making each bite a craveable, spicy experienceCrispy Chicken is expanding with an all-new series of dusted nuggets:Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets: Taco Bell's signature crispy, all-white-meat chicken nuggets get dusted – not dunked – in fiery Diablo seasoning. Yeah, Diablo sauce is now a dust, delivering its unmistakable smokey heat in a way fans have never tasted before.Doritos® Cool Ranch® Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Doritos® Cool Ranch® dipping sauce: After Diablo Dust, fans can cool off with the next iteration of dusted nuggets coated in Doritos® Cool Ranch® seasoning and paired with a Doritos® Cool Ranch® dipping sauce for a flavor-on-flavor moment that's unapologetically bold.Flamin' Hot® Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets: Rounding out Taco Bell's new series of dusted nuggets is a bold and fiery Flamin' Hot® seasoning, delivering an amped-up crunch with a slow-building heat that will put Taco Bell's stamp on hot chicken.Mountain Dew Baja MidnightTM Pie: Following the Mountain Dew Baja BlastTM Pie's long-anticipated debut last Friendsgiving season, the brand is bringing the passionfruit flavors of Mountain Dew Baja MidnightTM to a pie offering a sweet, citrusy flavor reminiscent of key lime pie or sorbet.Crème Brulee Crunchwrap Slider: The iconic hexagon does it all and closed the show! Creamy vanilla filling. Crispy cinnamon sugar tostada. Grilled with a caramelized cinnamon sugar crust for a crackable, spoon-worthy finish, and wrapped in a warm tortilla, the show's grand finale reveal is the dessert fusion of your dreams. Category-defying new forms and formats that prove innovation hits different at Taco Bell:Cheesy G Sliders: Two soft, pillowy flatbreads wrapped around freshly ...Full story available on Benzinga.com