I first heard about Mexican Pizza from my best friend Shivani, who was always ordering it when we went to Taco Bell in high school. For many years, I didn’t even realize there was a meat version.
Shivani was among the many people I knew who were devastated when Taco Bell took Mexican Pizza off its menu, and she was the first in line for its return. When I asked Shivani what the Mexican Pizza meant to her, she said it’s always been her favorite item at any fast-food restaurant.
“Growing up as a vegetarian, it was always tough to find food that was tasty and fulfilling — especially when it came to fast food,” she said. “Anytime my parents asked if we wanted to eat out, my first thought was always Taco Bell.”
