Taco Bell is reviving 5 retro menu items, and they’re all under $3

There are some cheesy blasts from the past coming to Taco Bell.

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant is reviving five old menu items for a limited time beginning October 31. The Decades Menu features fan-favorite items from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s.

The tostada is the most dated item. It was one of six items released at Taco Bell’s first walkup location in California, according to a press release, and tops a tostada shell with refried beans, red sauce, lettuce and shredded cheese. This item costs $2.19.

Tostadas; Green Sauce Burrito.

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The 1970s are represented with the Green Sauce Burrito, which combines refried beans, onions, shredded cheese and a tomatillo-jalapeño green sauce in a soft tortilla for $2.49. Customers have tried using ordering tricks to recreate this burrito over the years, making this one of Taco Bell’s “most hacked” items, according to the company.

MTV may not play music videos like they did in the 1980s, but Taco Bell is bringing back another relic of the era. The highly requested Meximelt ($3) is a tortilla filled with beef, pico de gallo and a blend of three cheeses (mozzarella, cheddar and monterey jack cheese).

Meximel; Gordita Supreme.

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A bite of the $3 Gordita Supreme should bring back memories of Beanie Babies, mood rings and Tamagotchis. The 1990s-inspired option is a flatbread filled with beef, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and the same three-cheese blend as the Meximelt.

The Gordita Supreme will also be available in a $7 Luxe Cravings Box along with a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Double Stacked Taco, chips and nacho cheese and a fountain drink.

The 2000s bring a sweet item: the Caramel Apple Empanada. The Y2K throwback packs a crisp dough with apple chunks and caramel for $3. Unlike the other Decades Menu items, this limited-time dessert will not be available until November 21st.

Taco Bell’s decade-inspired collectible cups.

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Fans can score the Caramel Apple Empanada for even less than its $3 price from November 21st through December 18th. During these weeks, customers who order all four other items — Tostada, Green Sauce Burrito, Meximelt and Gordita Supreme — can grab the 2000s Item for $1 on the Taco Bell app.

Taco Bell also sells retro-inspired treats. Limited edition hoodies and stainless steel cups inspired by designs from the 1960s to the 2000s will be available on the app on October 29. Fans can also stop by the stores to grab plastic versions of the cups with a medium beverage purchase.