Taco Bell adds new twist to cult classic drink but its only available at one location
Blast off, Las Vegas.Taco Bell has announced a drink-centric expansion and a boozy new addition to its beverage lineup.On October 15th, the fast-food chain announced it will open more Live Más Cafés, a specialty drink-focused concept already available at nearly 40 Taco Bell restaurants in the U.S.Among the new cafes opening will be a stand-alone Las Vegas location serving Taco Bell’s Boozy Mountain Dew Baja Blast.Taco Bell is no stranger to booze slinging; several of the brand’s upscale Taco Bell Cantina restaurants offer alcoholic options, including beer and wine.
The first Taco Bell Cantina to sell alcohol opened in Chicago in 2025.Slated to open later this fall, the new Las Vegas locale will occupy a shipping container adjacent to the Las Vegas Taco Bell Cantina on Las Vegas Boulevard.Beyond the Boozy Mountain Dew Baja Blast, the Las Vegas location will serve 20 specialty drinks, including a Strawberry Passionfruit Refresca Rush and a Cold Brew Cinnatini.Taco Bell devotees can also score exclusive merch at the Vegas outpost.
In addition to the Vegas location, Taco Bell is opening three Live Más Cafés in India: in Lafayette, Greenfield and Muncy.The Lafayette location is slated to open on October 22, while the others are scheduled to open before the end of the year.
Three California Live Más Cafés will also open before we close out 2026 in Irvine, Tustin, and The Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles. “Our fans have always loved our beverages, and the response to Live Más Café has shown us they’re craving even more,” said Liz Matthews, Global Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell.“Seeing that excitement continue to grow across our Cafés tells us we’re onto something special, and we’re ready to take it even further with bold new drinks and more ways for fans to experience Live Más Café.” Since launching in Chula Vista, California, in 2024, Live Más Café has introduced nearly two dozen new beverage innovations, includi...