The menu additions draw on different periods in Taco Bell's history, with the Meximelt associated with the 1980s, the Caramel Apple Empanada with the 2000s and the Quesarito previously available in markets including the United States and Spain.
Rather than introduce the item across its Canadian network, Taco Bell Canada is using the Southwestern Ontario launch as a controlled test of demand and restaurant operations.
Since Diablo first launched in the U.S in 2015, Canadian fans have repeatedly asked Taco Bell to bring the sauce north – on the brand’s own social channels and across online communities.