Taco Bell Brings India's Butter Chicken Taco to US After Landslide Vote

• Taco Bell is launching its Butter Chicken Taco, a popular Indian menu item, in the US.
• The decision followed a 'Global Taco Vote' where it won with 65% against Thailand's Kickin' Chicken Taco.
• The taco features slow-roasted chicken in a tomato-cream sauce with Indian spices, in a crispy chalupa shell.
• Butter chicken is a beloved international dish in the US, seen as a 'bridge' dish by food bloggers.
• Expected as a limited-time offer in late 2026, some are skeptical about replicating authentic flavors.

Key Questions Answered

Will Taco Bell's Butter Chicken Taco succeed in the US?

The Taco Bell Butter Chicken Taco is expected to succeed in the US, having won a "Global Taco Vote" with 65% of the vote.

How will the Butter Chicken Taco impact Indian cuisine popularity?

The "Butter Chicken Taco" is expected to boost the popularity of Indian flavors in the US. It secured a significant 65% of votes in a "Global Taco Vote".

What other global menu items could come to the US?

Taco Bell's Butter Chicken Taco, originally from India, is coming to the US. This follows a "Global Taco Vote" where American diners chose it over Thailand's Kickin’ Chicken Taco.