Taco Bell is making the Mexican Pizza $1 for a day. I tried the fan-favorite item, and it's worth the hype.

Taco Bell will sell Mexican Pizzas for $1 on Tuesday.Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for Taco BellTaco Bell is selling Mexican Pizzas for $1 on Tuesday, July 28.It features beef and beans between two tortilla shells, topped with cheese, tomatoes, and pizza sauce.

I tried the Mexican Pizza and loved its texture and flavors.When the news broke that lettuce sold at multiple Taco Bell restaurants had been linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, I was suddenly flooded with texts."Have you heard!?"

"Are you in the clear?" "This must be devastating."People hadn't been this concerned about me since I was trapped at Burning Man in 2023!

The truth is, though, I wasn't too stressed about my Taco Bell habit. I've been reporting on the chain for six years and knew that there were plenty of lettuce-free options I could still enjoy.Taco Bell knows this, too, and has been offering $1 deals on certain menu items — always lettuce-free — to thank the fans who have stuck with them and help entice those who might be weary.

Last Wednesday, it was the Enchirito that got the $1 special. On Tuesday, July 28, it will be the Mexican Pizza — one of the chain's most beloved menu items.Taco Bell saw a dip in foot traffic after it was linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

Mario Tama/Getty ImagesTaco Bell was thriving before the cyclosporiasis outbreak. It hosted giveaways and getaways for loyal customers, frequently revived beloved menu items, and had a knack for collaborating with hot sauce companies favored by Gen Z.In February, the chain reported 7% same-store sales growth.

On July 7, the stock price of Yum! Brands, Taco Bell's parent company, hit a five-month high of $167. It fell to $147 on July 17, the day after the FDA announced that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states had been linked to at least 1,644 cyclosporiasis cases.

According to data from the location intelligence firm Placer.ai, Taco Bell locations also saw a decline in foot traffic as news of the outb