Hungry for customers, Taco Bell is offering $1 lettuce-free deals

Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource, KVIA ABC-7 · July 22, 2026 · 2 min read

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Taco Bell’s business has taken a major hit after lettuce served at the chain was linked to the cyclospora outbreak . To win back wary customers, the company is now offering enchiritos and regular nacho fries for $1 each — items sans lettuce. The one-day-only dea...

Why this matters in The El Paso

The move by Taco Bell to offer $1 lettuce-free deals is a significant attempt to regain customer trust, and El Paso residents who frequent the chain are likely watching closely. With several Taco Bell locations throughout the city, the impact of the cyclospora outbreak on local foot traffic is a concern for the local economy. As a major employer and taxpayer in the area, a prolonged decline in sales could have ripple effects on the community. The fact that Taco Bell is using social media to promote the deal and show support from customers suggests the company is trying to rebuild its reputation from the ground up. El Pasoans who have been loyal to the brand will be interested to see if this promotion is enough to bring back customers and restore confidence in the chain's food safety. The success of this deal will be closely watched in the coming days to see if it can help reverse the decline in customer visits.

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Category: business · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: KVIA ABC-7 · Reading time: 2 min

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Hungry for customers, Taco Bell is offering $1 lettuce-free deals

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