The return of the Mexican Pizza

BY BRIANA EDWARDS

Fans of Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza can thank rapper Doja Cat for its comeback. 

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Buzz surrounding the return of Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza dates back to March when Doja Cat uploaded a freestyle jingle about the discontinued menu item. 

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The TikTok video went viral, leading social media users to make an apparent demand that Taco Bell bring back the Mexican Pizza. 

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In April, during her performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Doja Cat announced onstage that she brought back Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza. 

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The restaurant chain used footage from the event as its official promo for the highly-demanded menu item, announcing its Mexican Pizza returns May 19.

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The return of the Mexican Pizza doesn't end at the menu. Following up Doja Cat's Coachella announcement, Taco Bell took it a step further, announcing Mexican Pizza: The Musical

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 The production is set to feature Dolly Parton starring opposite Doja Cat. Mexican Pizza: The Musical presented by Taco Bell's Live Mas Productions will premiere May 26 on TikTok. 

I think they should!

Dolly Parton

on if Taco Bell should bring back the Mexican Pizza

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After 18 months since it was discontinued, the Mexican Pizza returns to Taco Bell menus. As Doja Cat would put it – on May 19, fans can get a shell with the sauce and cheese, and eat, eat, eat their pizza with refried beans.

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