Yes, they still make Taco Flavored Doritos. However, during 2020 when the pandemic was releasing its havoc, Frito-Lay, the manufacturer, briefly discontinued the chips. Thankfully, they are now back in production.
Frito-Lay confirmed via Twitter in November 2021 that Taco Doritos are currently being manufactured:
Hi Scott – We're still producing Doritos Taco. Check out our product locator, https://t.co/xWMmeTBJ5C. Thanks!
— Frito-Lay (@Fritolay) November 15, 2021
Frito-Lay temporarily stopped making Taco Flavored Doritos sometime in 2020 to meet the demand for its products. We assume the company was concentrating on high in-demand products such as Nacho Cheese Doritos as they worked through the challenges of Covid. Keep in mind that Frito-Lay also makes several other popular snack foods like Lay’s, Cheetos, Fritos, Sun Chips, Cracker Jack, and more. These brands certainly factored into the overall product demands.
Here is a Twitter post from Frito-Lay dated April 2020 stating that they have simplified production and paused making Doritos Taco:
Hi Chris – We have simplified our production to best meet the current overall demand. Because of this, we have temporarily paused the production of Doritos Taco. We know that’s disappointing, but rest assured, our plans are to start back production as soon as possible!!
— Frito-Lay (@Fritolay) April 20, 2020
As late as October 2020, Frito-Lay was still not making Taco Flavored Doritos:
Hi Michelle – We have simplified our production to best meet the current overall demand. Because of this, we have temporarily paused the production of Doritos Taco. We know that’s disappointing, but rest assured, our plans are to start back production as soon as possible!
— Frito-Lay (@Fritolay) October 15, 2020
That all changed around November/December 2020 when Frito Lay brought back Taco Doritos:
Great news: Doritos Taco is back! ???? Please visit our handy product locator (https://t.co/uPHSVEGaRa ) to search for them near you. Give us a call at 800-352-4477 if you need further assistance. Thanks for being a fan!
— Frito-Lay (@Fritolay) December 1, 2020
Unfortunately for the Canadian market, Doritos Taco Flavored chips have been discontinued in Canada:
Sadly, Doritos Taco has been discontinued in Canada. We’ll certainly pass along your note to our Canadian team for any future consideration of bringing this snack back. Thanks!
— Frito-Lay (@Fritolay) January 15, 2021
Where To Buy Taco Flavored Doritos?
The best way to find Taco Doritos is by visiting the Doritos.com product page here. Once on this webpage, you will see a “Buy Now” button. Click this button to be taken to the product finder page where you can enter your Zip Code to find Taco Flavored Doritos near you.
At the time of this article, Taco Doritos were not readily available at all stores where we shop. For example, Kroger had them in stock but they were nowhere to be found at our local Target and Walmart. In other words, it might be a good idea to check with the store to see if they are in stock if you are going to the store solely for Taco Flavored Doritos.
Good luck! We hope you are able to Taco Flavored Doritos near you.
Sources:
Doritos.com
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