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Recipe Variations
Here are some easy ways to make this recipe work for you:
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- As mentioned below, you can substitute the lean ground beef for ground turkey if you prefer. For something different, use diced boneless skinless chicken breast instead.
- Substitute the cheddar cheese for shredded sharp cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend.
Recipe FAQs
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- Taco Bell is introducing the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza, uniting the iconic Mexican Pizza with slow-roasted Cantina Chicken for the first time ever – available as early access for Taco Bell Rewards Members in the app, starting Ma
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Irvine, CA (RestaurantNews.com) For the first time ever, Taco Bell brings a Cantina Chicken state of mind to the iconic Mexican Pizza. Arriving nationwide May 21, the limited-time Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza brings slow-roasted Cantina Chicken together with new flavors, color and texture for
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Revealed at Live Más LIVE, the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza is only the beginning of what’s next for the fan-favorite menu item. Plus, the brand will be rolling out the all-new Jalapeño Citrus Salsa Sauce Packet: a sweet and spicy sauce packet bringing undeniable main character energy to every Cantina Chicken menu item for a limited time.
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A Classic Gets a Cantina Grade Glow Up
Mexican Pizza has long been one of
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A New Co-Star Enters the Cantina Chat
Bringing even more flavor to the spotlight is
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The Mexican Pizza Plot Thickens
The next chapter of the Mexican Pizza is on the horizon with more irresistible twists still on deck. With the debut of the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza, Taco Bell is building on a legend fans already love, bringing unapologetic energy, flavor and creativity to every layer.
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After: on Forest Avenue in Glen Cove is widely known for its ’90s-like design, but the restaurant may receive a rebranding, according to the city Building Department. The fast-food restaurant features an old Taco Bell aesthetic with an orange exterior and pastel-laden seating with pink, blue, and burnt orange accents, but that design...
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The exterior of the building will be changed to a flat white color with a purple rim around an orange roof, similar to what modern Taco Bells look like, according to the Glen Cove Building Department.
The logo on the eatery will also be changed from its retro purple to white, a
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A sign on the building reads, “Coming Soon! Newly renovated.”
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There are 8,239 Taco Bell restaurants in the United States, roughly 280 across the state and over 25 locations on Long Island, according to ScrapeHero.
But the Glen Cove location has stood out, as it has withstood the test of time. The restaurant has even gained notoriety on social media platfo
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Chronic late-night noise, unkempt garbage, and “parking lot mischief” were chief among the residents’ complaints. Village Mayor Peter Cavallaro thanked residents for their feedback and said the board would investigate the restaurant’s reported lapses and ownership before any consideration of ext
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After the mayor introduced the hearing, Matthew J. Ingber, Taco Bell’s legal counsel, said the restaurant was seeking to renew its permit to continue its hours of operation, offering dine-in service until 11 p.m. and drive-thru service until 2 a.m.
“Granting renewal of
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After: ’s special-use permit will not change the established character of the neighborhood nor will it intensify the existing use of the drive-thru, as they’ve been operating with these hours since 2011,” Ingber said. He added that the restaurant had received three complaints in the past two years, two for trash and one for noise coming from the drive-thru loudspeaker.
Unclear to the board members was both the curren
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“It’s the permit holder’s obligation to seek renewal,” Cavallaro said. “Can you advise the board why it wasn’t done earlier?”
Ingber said he’s looking into the cause of the delay, adding that the restaurant has had ownership changes overseen by the corporate office.
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“The drive-thru noise continues even after 2 a.m.,” said John Thomas, who lives four houses away. “People congregate in the parking lot with their car doors open and loud music playing, talking all night long.”
Thomas shared photos showing the parking issues on Manhattan Avenue and the removal of the bushes next to the restaurant, which have worsened the noise problem, he said.
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Resident Toni Smiles complained of the trash and debris on the street generated by the
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John Morrison, a resident for 24 years who currently lives behind the Taco Bell, echoed the complaints about garbage, noise, traffic and parking lot fights, which often require police intervention, he said.
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“Staying open til 2 a.m. is horrendous for the residents,” Morrison said. “It backs up traffic and causes a safety issue.”
Morrison described “jerry-rigging” the restaurant’s dilapidated fence which abuts his property so that his dogs won’t get out. “I’ve gone into
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Kathleen Smith, a retired Westbury school teacher, said that although she was currently recovering from dental issues she felt it was important to attend the meeting and “make a statement on behalf of my neighbors, asking the board not to renew this permit for hours until 2 a.m.”
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Murmurs of approval came from the assembled village members.
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“This info will help us figure out what to do,” Cavallaro said, encouraging the community members to continue filing complaints with the code enforcement hotline.
After confirming with Ingber that the restaurant has a new operator, Trustee Beaumont Jefferson expressed concerns that the operator is not complying with
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Ingber thanked the residents and the board for their feedback and said he would bring the complaints to his client. “We want to be a good neighbor and we are taking this matter seriously,” Ingber said. “I don’t doubt the truthfulness of the comments tonight, but they never made it to the head office.”
Cavallaro requested that Ingber provide the
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Before: able were treated to performances by local drag queens, while brand partner Kay Sedia (See what she did there?) served as host across the events. The incorporation of local performers ensured that while the brunches felt cohesive, there was a different vibe in each location. Whether the queens focused on comedic entertainment or delivered live opera performances (yes, that actually happened in New York), they tapped into the local culture to add some hometown flair. It was paramount that
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“If you want to connect and impact a community, then you have to show up consistently and you have to show up as more than just a drop in the bucket,” says Prince. “I look forward to doing more types of events like this. Maybe not necessarily a tour, but continuing that relationship with the community and building it out in
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After: ’s fan community. So when the fast food giant’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group suggested activating a classic drag brunch at one of its restaurants, the brand recognized an opportunity to both support its fans and make a lasting impact. And so a five-city brunch tour was born, offering attendees vibrant drag performances, an elevated version of cuisine from the $5 Bell Breakfast Box, ample bubbly, celebratory décor and an integrated partnership with
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