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Naked Chicken Chalupa at Taco Bell — launch date and LTO window

A crispy-fried, white-meat chicken taco shell filled with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and Avocado Ranch Sauce, part of Taco Bell's Decades throwback menu of 2016 favorites.

Taco Bell Naked Chicken Chalupa
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Key data

Taco Bell launched the Naked Chicken Chalupa, announced August 24, 2026 through September 15, 2026, priced at $5.99. It is a limited-time offer in the tacos & burritos category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 2 sources and 1 independent outlet.

The facts

FieldValue
ChainTaco Bell
Launch typeLimited-time offer
AnnouncedAugust 24, 2026
Available fromNot stated
Available untilSeptember 15, 2026
Price$5.99
MarketsNationwide
ChannelsIn store, App only
CategoryTacos & burritos

Sources

Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.

  • Consumer mediaSeptember 14, 2026
    “Taco Bell is offering a deal where you can get a Naked Chicken Chalupa and a medium fountain drink for $3 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 8AM to 11:59PM PT, at participating locations nationwide, while supplies last.”
    brandeating.com ↗
  • Consumer mediaAugust 24, 2026
    “Naked Chicken Chalupa (suggested price of $5.99) - An occasional limited-time offering, it was still testing in 2016 (it launched nationally in 2017) and features a crispy-fried, white-meat chicken taco shell filled with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and Avocado Ranch Sauce.”
    brandeating.com ↗

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