Taco Bell has long been the go-to for late-night tacos and Baja Blasts, but the brand is now making a major play for your morning coffee run. On September 16, Taco Bell officially opened two new Live Más Café locations in San Diego and Irvine, rolling out a café-style twist that makes drinks the star of the show.
The Live Más Café is a café-within-a-Taco Bell that serves more than 20 handcrafted drinks, from iced Mexican mochas to fruity Refrescas made with freeze-dried fruit. “Bellristas” whip them up behind the counter, shaking, blending, and pouring like you’d see at any coffee shop. Turns out, Taco Bell doesn’t just want to feed you at midnight—they want to help you start your mornings off right, too.
What’s On the Menu?
You’ll find specialty iced coffees, energy-boosting green tea Refrescas, and frozen slushy-style Refresca Freezes. Seasonal items keep things fresh too—like the Caramel Apple Empanada Chiller, a frozen drink blended with pieces of Taco Bell’s cult-favorite empanada. It’s only available for a limited time at the Chula Vista, San Diego, and UC Irvine locations.
The menu is stacked with sweet and refreshing options. There’s a Strawberry Matcha Chiller, a Mexican Chocolate Churro Chiller, and even a Dirty Baja Blast Dream Soda. Coffee drinkers get choices like the Cinnabon Caramel Latte or a simple Coffee Horchata, and if you’re looking for a kick, the café serves energy drinks from Rockstar and Celsius…