Taco Bell Fans Not Pleased With Loss of Mexican Pizza as Fast Food Chain Revamps Menu

Taco Bell said Thursday that it was in the final stages of streamlining its menu. Unfortunately for some, this process includes the removal of Mexican Pizza.

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Dedicated Taco Bell patrons are in mourning over the loss of their dear Mexican Pizza.

On Thursday the presumed go-to location for millions when they are hankering for some post-drunkery nourishment announced it was putting the "finishing touches" on a new "streamlined menu."

"We're constantly evaluating ways to provide a more efficient restaurant experience, and have already begun to see progress from streamlining our menu," Mike Grams, Taco Bell's president and global COO, said in a press release. "While we know fans may be understandably sad to see some of their favorites go, this evolution of our menu truly paves the way for fresh new ideas. The creativity and innovation in our kitchen hasn't slowed down at all, and we look forward to rolling out new fan favorites."

The announcement included a rundown of impending new releases and returning favorites, as well as a list of the items they're "saying goodbye to" including the Mexican Pizza, Pico de Gallo, and Shredded Chicken. Explaining the Mexican Pizza removal decision, the brand noted that its packaging is annually responsible in the U.S. for "7 million pounds of paperboard material."

For a closer look at what the Taco Bell menu will look like starting in November, head here.

As expected, plenty of Bell frequenters are not stoked about the Mexican Pizza's demise:

Taco Bell removing the mexican pizza from their menu https://t.co/LOrmBK6vqe

— Mikelennial (Parody) (@Mikelennial) September 3, 2020

TACOBELL JUST ANNOUNCED THEY ARE GETTING RID OF THE MEXICAN PIZZA AND I SWEAR TO GOD I WILL RIOT IN THE STREET.

— eibot (@TobieTobieTobie) September 3, 2020

Alright, @tacobell, I understand some of those first cuts you made, even if it hurt to lose the potatoes. But now you're axing the Mexican Pizza?!? pic.twitter.com/H7zlO9xZtI

— Justin Bradford (@justinbbradford) September 3, 2020

Come ONNNNNNNN! First the double decker now the Mexican Pizza?! https://t.co/19I67eAFox

— Jay Zawaski (@jayzawaski) September 3, 2020

RIP Mexican Pizza. Got me through college when I was broke. Definitely in the fast food hall of fame. https://t.co/OH6k9ih0r8

— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) September 3, 2020

Please @tacobell bring back Mexican pizza and spicy potato soft taco. I’m asking you nicely first.

— DOJA CAT (@DojaCat) September 3, 2020

This is getting personal, @tacobell. Mexican Pizza, pico de gallo and shredded chicken will depart Taco Bell restaurants on Nov. 5.https://t.co/aaGzWlmuCy

— Billy Jensen (@Billyjensen) September 3, 2020

Taco Bell already took the spicy potato taco from me, and now the Mexican Pizza?! pic.twitter.com/OBlVM2TVgi

— kyle the baron of pizza (@kyleembke) September 3, 2020

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