Taco Bell Quesarito: Is It Back? Price, Ingredients and Volcano Quesarito
The Quesarito is a burrito wrapped inside a quesadilla, and it’s one of the Taco Bell items fans ask about most. It left in-store menus in 2020, then kept coming back for short runs. This guide explains its status, what’s inside and what happened each time it returned.
Quick answer: The Quesarito isn’t on Taco Bell’s regular menu. It comes back for limited runs and one-day deals: Taco Bell brought it back on December 18, 2025, for $4.99, launched a spicy Volcano Quesarito in January 2026 and sold it for $1 for one day on August 11, 2026. Check the Taco Bell app in case your store has it.
Quesarito at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On the regular menu? | No, it returns for limited runs |
| What it is | A burrito wrapped inside a cheesy grilled quesadilla |
| Limited run | December 18, 2025, at $4.99 |
| Spicy version | Volcano Quesarito, January 2026 |
| One-day deal | $1 on August 11, 2026 |
| Closest permanent item | Grilled Cheese Burrito |
Is the Quesarito Back at Taco Bell?
The Quesarito isn’t a permanent item. Since 2020, it has returned only for limited runs and one-day deals:
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Taco Bell advertises the Quesarito, including during the NBA Draft |
| August 2020 | It leaves in-store menus in Taco Bell’s menu cuts |
| December 18, 2025 | It returns nationwide for a limited time at $4.99 |
| December 23, 2025 | The first 30,000 Rewards members can claim a $1 Quesarito in the app |
| January 2026 | The limited-time Volcano Quesarito launches with new Volcano Sauce |
| August 11, 2026 | The Quesarito returns for one day at $1, in-store, in the app and at the drive-thru |
Because Taco Bell keeps bringing it back, it’s worth turning on notifications in the Taco Bell app.
What Is a Taco Bell Quesarito?
A Quesarito is a burrito wrapped in a quesadilla. Taco Bell fills a tortilla with seasoned beef, seasoned rice, chipotle sauce and reduced-fat sour cream. Then it wraps that burrito inside a grilled quesadilla with melted cheese.
The result has two layers of tortilla and cheese on the outside, so it’s cheesier and heavier than a regular burrito.
Taco Bell Volcano Quesarito
In January 2026, Taco Bell launched the Volcano Quesarito for a limited time. It added Volcano Sauce, a creamy, cheesy and spicy sauce that Taco Bell called the successor to its old Lava Sauce. For more on Volcano Sauce and other limited sauces, see our Taco Bell sauces guide.
The Nikola Jokić Quesarito Story
The Quesarito has a famous sports moment. During the 2014 NBA Draft, TV coverage cut to a Taco Bell Quesarito commercial right as the Denver Nuggets picked Nikola Jokić. Jokić later became a three-time NBA MVP. When the Quesarito returned in December 2025, Taco Bell playfully asked Jokić to try it. He said it was nice they were finally apologizing, but he still said no.
How to Order a Quesarito
When the Quesarito is available:
- Order it in the Taco Bell app, where limited-time items and deals usually show up first.
- Swap the protein: change the seasoned beef to steak or chicken for an upcharge.
- Add heat: add jalapeños or a Diablo sauce packet.
- Join Taco Bell Rewards: some $1 Quesarito deals have gone only to Rewards members in the app.
What to Order When the Quesarito Isn’t Available
If your store doesn’t have the Quesarito, these permanent items come closest. Prices and calories are from this guide and vary by location.
| Item | Why it’s similar | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Burrito | Burrito with a cheesy grilled crust, rice and chipotle sauce | $5.89 | 690 |
| Steak Quesadilla | Grilled, cheesy and filled with steak | $6.59 | 500 |
| Cheesy Double Beef Burrito | Beef and cheese in a burrito | $2.99 | 560 |
The Grilled Cheese Burrito is the closest match, since it also pairs a burrito filling with a cheese layer on the outside. Looking for other items that left the menu? See our discontinued Taco Bell items guide.