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Taco Bell · Cantina Baja Crispy Chicken Bowl
A bowl with crispy chicken, creamy Baja Sauce, Baja Slaw made from purple cabbage and cilantro in a poblano Baja-style dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo.
Every bowl menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put bowl on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 10 bowl menu launches across 5 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Taco Bell, Cava, Playa Bowls, El Pollo Loco.
- Launches
- 10
- Chains
- 5
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-09
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 626-09
- 426-10
Who launched bowl first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweetgreen | Autumn Harvest Bowl | September 4, 2026 |
| 2 | El Pollo Loco | Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowl | September 17, 2026 |
| 3 | Taco Bell | Mini Tostada Bowl | September 19, 2026 |
| 4 | Taco Bell | Mini Fiesta Bowl | September 19, 2026 |
| 5 | Playa Bowls | Happy Pumpkin Açaí Bowl | September 21, 2026 |
| 6 | Playa Bowls | Apple Cinnamon Crunch Bowl | September 21, 2026 |
| 7 | Cava | Greek Goddess Salmon Bowl | October 13, 2026 |
| 8 | Cava | Greek Goddess Dressing Bowl | October 16, 2026 |
| 9 | Taco Bell | Cantina Baja Slow-Roasted Chicken Bowl | October 20, 2026 |
| 10 | Taco Bell | Cantina Baja Crispy Chicken Bowl | October 20, 2026 |
All launches
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Taco Bell · Cantina Baja Slow-Roasted Chicken Bowl
A bowl with slow-roasted chicken, creamy Baja Sauce, Baja Slaw made from purple cabbage and cilantro in a poblano Baja-style dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo.
New permanentPermanent
Cava · Greek Goddess Dressing Bowl
A curated bowl featuring salmon, created to promote a new Greek Goddess dressing.
New permanentPermanent$17.60
Cava · Greek Goddess Salmon Bowl
A bowl with CAVA's Glazed Salmon served over saffron rice and arugula with red pepper hummus, traditional hummus, pickled onions, fiery broccoli, sumac cabbage slaw, and Greek Goddess dressing.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Playa Bowls · Apple Cinnamon Crunch Bowl
An açaí base topped with diced apples, blueberry flax granola, walnuts, and banana, finished with a peanut butter drizzle and cinnamon.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Playa Bowls · Happy Pumpkin Açaí Bowl
An açaí base topped with granola, banana, coconut whip and pumpkin spice, finished with a pumpkin butter drizzle and a chocolate hazelnut jack-o-lantern garnish.
Test marketWhile supplies last$2.99
Taco Bell · Mini Fiesta Bowl
A small burrito bowl with rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese, a three-cheese blend, Spicy Ranch Sauce, and Fiesta Strips, tested as part of the Luxe Value Menu refresh.
Test marketWhile supplies last$2.79
Taco Bell · Mini Tostada Bowl
A tostada bowl served in a crunchy tortilla bowl, filled with rice, Fiesta Potatoes, seasoned beef, three-cheese blend, nacho cheese, Fiesta Strips, reduced-fat sour cream, and pico de gallo.
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El Pollo Loco · Cheesy Enchilada Double Chicken Bowl
A bowl with a double portion of chopped flame-grilled chicken, seasoned rice, pinto beans, and a double portion of shredded Jack cheese, topped with guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, and a choice of red or green chile enchilada sauce.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Sweetgreen · Autumn Harvest Bowl
A bowl combo of blackened chicken, maple glazed Brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese, roasted almonds, wild rice, shredded kale, and balsamic vinaigrette.