Taco Bell Reopening Previously Closed Location on June 14
The restaurant revealed the "fiery" release of the new Mike's Hot Honey Diablo Sauce on the beloved chain's crispy chicken nuggets. It's the first time hot honey brand has ever collaborated to create a brand-new take on the condiment sweeping the nation.
'We didn't just drop a new sauce, we unlocked a totally new way to experience nuggets with an entirely new take on hot honey,' Liz Matthews, Taco Bell's Global Chief Food Innovation Officer said in a statement. 'Our sauces spark obsession – fans collect them, remix them and make them part of who they are. Teaming up with Mike's Hot Honey, which has a passionate following of its own, felt like the ultimate way to build on our legacies of sauce innovation. Now we've got this delicious sweet-heat experience that transforms every dip, dunk, or drizzle into something fans have never tasted from us before.'
One previously closed location will be able to offer its guests the new experience in the near future. On June 10, Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees operating more than 350 restaurants, announced the grand reopening of its Lenexa, Kansas Taco Bell location.
The restaurant will officially reopen on June 14 at 11 a.m. ET. The first 50 guests in line will receive a free Taco Bell-branded frisbee or bottle opener, plus a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Taco Bell-branded pickleball set or tote bag.
'Our guests can look forward to a stylish new dining experience with exceptional service,' Kara Ramirez, VP of Operations for Diversified Restaurant Group, Kansas City said in a statement. 'We are excited to introduce innovative digital features that simplify the ordering process, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.'
The Lenexa location offers dine-in, online ordering for pickup and delivery, and catering services for large groups. The restaurant is open every day from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.Taco Bell Reopening Previously Closed Location on June 14 first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2025
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