The crispy sweet treat was discontinued five years ago to the chagrin of fans, and they've been calling for its return ever since.

Taco Bell temporarily restored its Caramel Apple Empanada to the menu on Thursday, Nov. 21, as part of its “Decades” lineup of nostalgic, retired food items. The dessert features warm apples in a crispy crust and goes for about $2.99. Taco Bell introduced it in 2000 but discontinued it in 2019.

For many of us, the past few years have been tough. Not only did we endure a global pandemic, but fast food fans were also united in another shared sorrow. Less than a year before lockdown, in the summer of 2019,

Taco Bell's Decades Menu has brought back the Green Sauce Burrito, Meximelt, Gordita Supreme and now the Caramel Apple Empanada.

Taco Bell has announced the return of the crowd-favorite, Caramel Apple Empanadas in the Decades menu starting November 21. The news was shared on Instagram by food influencer, Snackolator.

Taco Bell began its Decades Menu on Oct. 31 with items like the '60s Tostada and '70s Green Sauce Burrito. It's ending with Caramel Apple Empanada.

Since it departed from the menu, fans have begged for the return of their beloved sweet Caramel Apple Empanada, and now Taco Bell is rewarding their patience