Taco Bell is turning up the heat with a new limited-time menu item, the Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito, available at locations across the U.S. beginning October 16. The spicy addition brings together the fiery flavor of Flamin’ Hot snacks with the fast food chain’s signature burrito format.
The burrito introduces Flamin’ Hot Rice, a brand-new offering infused with the flavor of Fritos Flamin’ Hot corn chips and a mix of red peppers, cheddar cheese powder, garlic, paprika, and lime.
Alongside the rice, the burrito is packed with several familiar Taco Bell ingredients, delivering what the company describes as a layered, bold eating experience. A layer of grilled cheese on the exterior gives the burrito a crispy, melty shell.
What’s in the Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito
- Flamin’ Hot Rice (with Fritos Flamin’ Hot chips and seasoning blend)
- Seasoned beef
- Nacho cheese sauce
- Creamy chipotle sauce
- Fritos Flamin’ Hot chips
- Reduced fat sour cream
- Three-cheese blend
- Grilled cheese outer layer
Customers can order the burrito à la carte for $5.49 or as part of the $9 Discovery Luxe Cravings Box, which includes other menu favorites.
The release follows a series of spicy collaborations Taco Bell has pursued in the past, including Flamin’ Hot Doritos Locos Tacos.
While the long-running Beefy Crunch Burrito remains a fan favorite, the chain appears to be shifting its focus toward bolder, hotter items that combine spice with textural variety.
The Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito will be available for a limited time while supplies last.