1960s: Tostada ($2.19) The Tostada debuted when the original Taco Bell opened its doors. This combo of crispy corn tostada shells, refried beans, a “tangy” red sauce, lettuce, and cheese was ...

What a difference an arch makes. The Taco Bell at 821 N. Milpas St. is one of the oldest in the history of the iconic California franchise. When it opened in 1965, live mariachi music greeted guests.

Bell, who opened his first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962, quickly built on the success of simple formula staples that can still be found on the menu almost six decades later, like burritos, tostadas ...

Taco Bell is testing a new Luxe Value Menu featuring five items priced at $2.99 each, available only at select locations. The ...