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Lava Sauce was a spicy nacho cheese sauce that added a fiery kick to Taco Bell's menu offerings for several years. It was first introduced in 2008 as part of the Volcano Taco, which quickly became a fan favorite thanks in part to the bold flavor of the Lava Sauce. Following the success of the Volcano Taco, Lava Sauce was also included in other popular menu items such as the Volcano Nachos and the Volcano Double Beef Burrito.

For several years, Lava Sauce remained a popular choice among Taco Bell customers who appreciated its unique combination of spice and cheese. However, the sauce was eventually discontinued in 2013, much to the disappointment of many fans. The reasons for the discontinuation of Lava Sauce are not entirely clear, but it is possible that the sauce's intense spiciness may have made it less appealing to some customers.

Despite its discontinuation, Lava Sauce made a brief return to Taco Bell's menu in September 2015 as part of the Volcano Quesarito and Steak Burrito. The limited-time offering was a hit with fans, many of whom had been eagerly awaiting the return of the spicy nacho cheese sauce. While Lava Sauce may no longer be a regular menu item at Taco Bell, its legacy lives on among fans who continue to reminisce about the bold and flavorful sauce.

Lava sauce was temporarily brought back on June 29th 2023 (June 27th 2023 for Taco Bell Rewards Members) along with the Volcano Taco and the Volcano Double Beef Burrito.

History[]

Lava Sauce dates its origins back to June 1995, with its introduction in the Volcano Taco as a Congo tie in. Users across the country praised its roll-out, design, and flavor. In May 2009, the Volcano Menu expanded to include the Volcano Burrito and the Volcano Nachos, which incorporated Lava sauce and generated even more praise for the company.

Lava Sauce was a strong selling point for the Volcano Menu, and with the passage of time came a decrease in sales. Among the reasons was a leaning-away from fast food in general.

After 5 years of stardom, much to the disappointment of many Taco Bell enthusiasts, Lava Sauce came to an end in September 2013. Several social media campaigns to bring it back were launched soon after the decision was made.

2015 Reissue[]

On September 23, 2015, Taco Bell announced the return of Lava Sauce in a tweet, which read:

You asked for it. Lava Sauce is back. Get it on the volcano taco tomorrow!

The spicy nacho cheese sauce had been a popular item in previous years and many fans had been asking for its return. To the delight of fans, Lava Sauce was brought back and was immediately available on the Volcano Taco.

In addition to the Volcano Taco, customers were able to add Lava Sauce to any menu item they desired. The sauce was made available in small plastic trays, making it easy for customers to dip their favorite Taco Bell items in the bold and flavorful sauce.

The return of Lava Sauce was met with great enthusiasm from fans, many of whom had been eagerly anticipating its comeback. Some fans even took to social media to share their excitement about the sauce's return and to express their appreciation for Taco Bell's decision to bring it back.

While Lava Sauce is no longer a regular menu item at Taco Bell, the excitement generated by its brief return in 2015 is a testament to the sauce's enduring popularity among fans.

Current Status[]

On March 16th, 2023, Taco Bell announced that they would be bringing back their popular Volcano Menu, complete with the fan-favorite Lava Sauce. The original Volcano Menu, launched in 2008, included items like the Volcano Taco, Volcano Burrito, and Volcano Nachos, all of which were known for their spicy flavors and Lava Sauce, a blend of cheese, sour cream, and fiery jalapenos.


It is worth noting that Lava Sauce has made an appearance in some form in Taco Bell's international markets. In the United Kingdom, for example, Taco Bell offers a tomato-based sauce that is also known as Lava Sauce. This sauce has a similar consistency and spiciness to the original Lava Sauce, but is more akin to a salsa in terms of flavor and texture. While this may not be the same Lava Sauce that fans remember from the past, it does offer a taste of the spicy sauce that many fans have been missing.

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