Taco Bell May Have Discontinued Baja Sauce, But That Doesn't Mean It's Gone For Good

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Much like Baja Blast Mountain Dew, Baja Sauce from Taco Bell has enjoyed a bit of a cult following. The creamy orange sauce offers a nice combination of spice and tang that's just as good poured over a Cheesy Gordita Crunch as it is as a dipping sauce for a chicken quesadilla. Sadly, Baja Sauce isn't currently available at Taco Bell, but die-hard fans of the creamy, spicy condiment have options (including signing the petition on Change.org for the chain to bring Baja Sauce back to the restaurant). 

We aren't sure exactly when the sauce was pulled from the Taco Bell menu, and Reddit threads show that many fans of Taco Bell are super frustrated that they can no longer get their favorite condiment in-house. If you're nostalgic for the days of Baja Sauce, you may be able to simply get your fix at your local Target. Alongside taco seasoning and taco sauce, you can also buy Taco Bell Baja Sauce off Amazon. While this is certainly a simple solution, many fans of the in-store sauce say that the bottled stuff doesn't compare. While it's tough to pinpoint the exact difference between the in-restaurant sauce and the stuff that's currently on store shelves, many Baja Sauce fans say that the bottled version doesn't have quite the same kick as they stuff they enjoyed years ago on top of or alongside their favorite Taco Bell menu items.

If you find that the bottled version of Taco Bell's Baja Sauce doesn't quite satisfy your craving, all hope isn't lost. There are tons of copycat recipes online that can help you make Baja Sauce in your own kitchen. While the ingredients vary from one copycat recipe to another, most have the same basic makeup, including ingredients like mayo, red bell pepper, Parmesan cheese (grate it yourself for better flavor), vinegar, and lime juice. This doesn't stray too far away from the ingredients listed on the store-bought bottles of the stuff, but making your own version at home allows you to customize the spice level to your liking.

While you can certainly use your homemade Baja Sauce on your favorite takeout Taco Bell, you can also put it to good use on copycat Taco Bell at-home recipes (or a spicy Baja fish taco bowl). Homemade Crunchwrap Supremes are super easy to make at home — as long as you have a large tortilla and a crunchy tostada, you can layer in the rest of your favorite ingredients and toast it to perfection. The only thing that can make a homemade Crunchwrap even better is a side of perfectly spiced Baja Sauce on the side. You can also create homemade Double Stacked Tacos — with a Baja twist. Before you layer your soft shell on the outside of your hard shell, add a bit of Baja Sauce to the melted cheese to create a bit of a kick — and don't forget to give yourself an extra side of sauce, of course.