“When Taco Bell announced it was removing potatoes as part of its menu ‘streamlining’ efforts this summer, vegetarians and nightshade fans alike cried out in agony. The potato was the chain’s ‘secret weapon’” and was a hearty filling for anyone who wanted to avoid meat but wanted something more than just beans and cheese. But apparently enough people yelled at Taco Bell that they are now bringing the potatoes back on March 11. Sometimes bullying works!”
“The Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco will live más, and as before customers can substitute potatoes for the filling in any other offering. Taco Bell’s global chief food innovation officer Liz Matthews explained that because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the lack of indoor dining, the company was focused on paring down the menu so it could get customers through the drive-thru quickly. And while Matthews says the company expected some complaints about god’s own tuber, it received more than she expected. ‘I feel like I’ve almost heard from everybody in the country on the potato bites,’ she said” – Eater.