The 15 Best Taco Bell Sauces To Add to Your Order in 2025

You may have been using the same Taco Bell sauce for years — perhaps the default Bell Sauce or maybe a creamy Taco Bell cheese sauce. And that’s fine! It’s comforting to have a signature order — but oh, what a world of flavors you’d be missing out on if that were all you ever ordered.

The fact is, Taco Bell sauces run the gamut from mild to hot, red to green, all over the sauce spectrum. You might dip your Crunchwrap Supreme in a tangy Taco Bell chipotle sauce or spice up a Chalupa with Taco Bell’s Diablo Sauce. The possibilities are endless and many Taco Bell items are greatly improved by a little extra spice. 

But if you're looking for some new sauce picks, that’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up the top Taco Bell sauces so that the next time you hit up this most venerable of fast food places, you’ll be prepared to take advantage.

We’ll run you through the types of sauces that Taco Bell has to offer and nudge you in the direction of any new Taco Bell sauces you might want to try. All so you can "live más" when it comes to your sauce game. 

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The 15 Best Taco Bell Sauces To Try

1. Taco Bell Fire Sauce

Taco Bell has several types of hot sauce, including mild and hot and brand-specific Fire Sauce and Diablo Sauce. Of these, one of the hottest is Taco Bell’s Fire Sauce. Interestingly most say it is also thicker than its counterparts, bringing a complexity of flavor to your dipping experience that the other varieties can’t quite match. 

While we’re all used to thin, extremely viscous hot sauces, this Taco Bell sauce shows that the concept of a spicy condiment is quite versatile — think barbecue sauce, but spicy. 

Until Diablo Sauce was introduced, this was the hottest Taco Bell sauce you could order. Although true spice heads might not find it remarkably spicy, Taco Bell Fire Sauce adds enough kick to pair perfectly with lower-spice orders. 

Alternatively, it can add an extra layer of heat to a spicy menu item which may become too spicy when paired with Diablo sauce. Ultimately, it’s an absolute must if you’re looking to spice up a burrito or other hefty menu item. 

2. Taco Bell Mild Sauce 

Taco Bell Mild Sauce is the safe choice for most; it’s not too spicy or overpowering and is able to pair well with virtually any other menu item.

Not sure what sauce to use with that Taco Bell secret menu item and can’t get a good second opinion? In the mood for a little extra flavor, but nothing over-the-top? Mild is your move. This least-spicy of all the Taco Bell hot sauces does its best work when you’re in a “just-a-little mood.” 

Since this is such a mild sauce, you’re likely to enjoy it no matter what you order it with. It’s noted by many fans as tasting delicious but not really adding much heat, so if you can’t take too much heat, this is definitely the Taco Bell sauce for you!

3. Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce 

For many, this creamy, zesty and spicy condiment with just enough kick is the elite Taco Bell sauce. Because this one packs a flavorful punch, it’s best to pair this Taco Bell sauce with menu items that have a stronger flavor. In doing this, you ensure that the flavors of your meal can hold their own against the strong flavor profile of the chipotle sauce. 

However, most customers say this Taco Bell sauce goes with almost every menu item, including the most popular Taco Bell items, so you can’t really go wrong with it.

4. Taco Bell Avocado Ranch Sauce 

Sometimes, hot sauce just won’t cut it. Sometimes you want a Taco Bell sauce with something unique to offer, much more than just spice — and on those days, Taco Bell Avocado Ranch Sauce is your move. Even though you might worry that a pungent flavor like ranch would overpower the subtler taste of avocado, it’s a well-balanced pairing that lets both flavors shine.

Although it’s a bit less universal and perhaps more of an acquired taste than some of the chain’s more basic sauces, this Taco Bell sauce is a perfect choice to compliment the crunchy, savory flavors of most Taco Bell menu items. It’s especially fantastic with the mild flavor of chicken, so consider it if you’re thinking of ordering a chicken-based item. 

5. Taco Bell Diablo Sauce

This is the hottest Taco Bell sauce, bar none — with a name that translates to “devil,” you’d sure hope it would be! Although even the spiciest Taco Bell sauces aren’t likely to make you sweat if you're used to sauces made with hot peppers like ghost peppers or Carolina Reaper peppers, this one still packs a more-than-satisfying punch. 

Because Taco Bell Diablo sauce is so much spicier than any of its counterparts, it pairs best with milder menu items. Anything with cheese is a good bet, as dairy helps to moderate the spice, but our favorite pairing with Diablo Sauce? Taco Bell chicken nuggets. Seriously! You’d be surprised how much this Taco Bell sauce will elevate your chicken nugget experience (when this limited edition treat is available, of course). 

6. Taco Bell Sour Cream 

Okay, so this isn’t a sauce, per se — at least not in the way you probably think of the Taco Bell sauces that come in packets. But it is one of the many condiments Taco Bell offers, and it has its uses. 

If your meaty, cheesy meal needs a little something to cut the richness with a refreshing tang, this Taco Bell sauce has much to offer. You’ve probably used sour cream outside of a Taco Bell context, so apply the same rules here. It’s a great addition to nachos, tacos, quesadillas and other meat-heavy entrées. 

As a popular spot for the best vegetarian fast food, adding sour cream to any Taco Bell veggie order is also a great idea, adding an extra layer of flavor without the need for meat.

7. Taco Bell Spicy Ranch Sauce  

Sometimes your Crunchwrap needs a little bit of heat, but the runny texture of hot sauce just doesn’t seem to fit the bill. In those moments, this Taco Bell sauce is the perfect solution. Taco Bell Spicy Ranch Sauce is hot and creamy at the same time, resulting in a balanced sauce perfect for a hearty meal. 

It’s not the spiciest Taco Bell sauce you could choose, but let’s face it: you’d be ordering Diablo Sauce if you wanted that. The appeal of this eminent friend of the Crunchwrap Supreme is that it offers a best-of-both-worlds, uniting the creamy texture of ranch with the spicy kick of hot sauce. 

8. Taco Bell Cheese Sauce 

Taco Bell’s other dairy-based sauce option has a bit of a different role to play in the Taco Bell sauce universe. Namely, it exists to dip your nachos or nacho fries in. Of course, that’s not the only thing you can do with Taco Bell Cheese Sauce, which also tastes great on any beef-based menu item, from a Chalupa Supreme to a burrito.

This Taco Bell sauce is, unlike some of its sauce-fellows, exactly what it says on the label. If you know what nacho cheese sauce tastes like, then you know what to expect from this reliable Taco Bell sauce. Sometimes you need to know what you’re getting into, and this is a sauce for such times.

Occasionally, those searching for the best vegan fast food can enjoy this sauce as Taco Bell periodically releases vegan nacho cheese sauce. If you avoid dairy, just keep an eye out for the next announcement of this Taco Bell sauce being available. 

9. Taco Bell Avocado Verde Salsa

Some fans of Mexican food swear that tomatillo-based green salsas are the best partners for tacos. If you happen to be one of them, there’s a Taco Bell sauce for you. This newer Taco Bell sauce, debuting in 2024, is made with real tomatillo and avocado, and it’s said to have a mildly spicy, tangy kick.

In non-Taco Bell examples of Mexican cuisine, green sauces and salsas are most often served with chicken and cheese-based dishes. Take this as your cue to select Avocado Verde Salsa as your Taco Bell sauce of choice if you’re ordering chicken or vegetarian menu items.

10. Taco Bell Salsa Verde

You may not see this Taco Bell sauce mentioned anywhere at your local restaurant. That’s because Taco Bell Green Sauce (or Taco Bell Salsa Verde) is a secret menu item — you have to know to ask for it. It’s also not available at every location, so you’ll have to ask the cashier if your Taco Bell has this sauce in stock. 

If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a few packets of this sauce, expect a slightly spicy tomatillo sauce. It’s notably a key ingredient in the green sauce burrito, a beloved secret menu item.

The green sauce burrito was included in a “Decades Menu” lineup of discontinued favorites offered in November and December of 2024, so your store might have some leftover Taco Bell Green Sauce if you know to ask for it. 

11. Taco Bell Guacamole 

You can’t call yourself a Mexican restaurant chain without offering chips and guac. This Taco Bell sauce is, again, perhaps not the sauce you’re thinking of, but it’s a must-have partner for chips and one of the healthiest items at Taco Bell to boot. (Heart-healthy fats in your fast food lunch? You bet!)

If you’re craving something that brings creaminess and a unique texture to your meal, this is the Taco Bell sauce for you. 

12. Taco Bell Red Sauce

You have to love a classic. Taco Bell Red Sauce is a mildly spicy tomato-based sauce that’s best compared to an enchilada sauce, and it’s used in many burritos. That slightly thicker texture makes it a welcome alternative to runnier hot sauce when you’re eating something with a bit more heft to it. 

Since this Taco Bell sauce comes free with any order, you’ll probably get the chance to sample it with a variety of menu items. Luckily, its agreeable flavor marries well with most options. 

13. Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

Although it’s sold as Creamy Jalapeño Sauce, many people will know this sauce by a different name: Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce. That’s because it’s most notably used inside Taco Bell’s quesadillas. It’s also somewhat similar to Taco Bell Baja Sauce, a popular discontinued condiment. So if you ever get a hankering for Taco Bell’s quesadilla sauce, you now know what to ask for!

14. Taco Bell Hot Sauce

Don’t be fooled by its name: Taco Bell Hot Sauce is actually the second-mildest flavor of hot sauce that Taco Bell offers. It won’t pack the punch of Fire or Diablo Sauce, nor does it have the creaminess of Spicy Ranch — but if all you want is a little hint of spice, this is the Taco Bell sauce of the hour. It’s also a comfortable step up from Mild Sauce for those trying to test the spice waters without taking a major plunge.

15. Taco Bell Fire Ranch Sauce 

Ever wish Jalapeño Ranch Sauce were a little less spicy? If you did, Taco Bell has a sauce tailor-made for you. Fire Ranch Sauce is pretty much the same as its spicier counterpart, just a few steps down on the spice ladder.

The result is a Taco Bell sauce that’ll satisfy your cravings for the tiniest hint of heat in your creamy sauce. This sauce goes with most menu items and is another great partner for Taco Bell chicken nuggets when they're available.

Which Is the Best Taco Bell Sauce? 

Okay, so there’s a Taco Bell sauce for just about everything — we know that now. But if Taco Bell Sauces are ranked, which comes out on top? With new Taco Bell items hitting the market all the time, sauces included, which of these dozen-odd sauce options have customers coming back for more?

For many, the Mild Sauce is simply irresistible: what it lacks in spice, it makes up for in incredible flavor. Others swear by Creamy Jalapeño while some claim that Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce should take the title in any Taco Bell sauce ranking. 

Ultimately, your favorite Taco Bell sauce will depend on what you’re eating it with, and what flavor you hope it will add. Spice lovers will never go wrong with Fire or Diablo Sauce, but you may find yourself loving Avocado Ranch if your palate demands complexity.  

Who Made Taco Bell's Original Sauces? 

Taco Bell sauce hasn’t always looked the way it does now. When Taco Bell was founded in the 1960s, sauces were limited to red and green salsas served in small cups.

The plastic packets with peel-off lids that are commonly used for ketchup were introduced in the 1970s. By the 1980s, that packaging was phased out in favor of the sauce packets we know today. Since then, new flavors have continually been added to the menu, most of which are developed by special in-house product teams. 

As the sauces developed and the number of flavors grew, they quickly became iconic and beloved symbols of the franchise. Of the current flavors, though, Mild Sauce's release in 1994 changed the game for Taco Bell’s sauces and led to the proliferation of sauce-packet options we enjoy today.

At the end of the day, a fast food joint is only as strong as its sauce game. Taco Bell knows this well and offers a stacked lineup of sauce options to ensure that there is a condiment for every flavor and texture on its menu.

When you think about it like that, you really can’t go wrong with any Taco Bell sauce, and trying them all to discover your favorite is always a fun idea!

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