The Brief Salt & Straw has partnered with Taco Bell to launch The Tacolate, available starting in October. Portland-based ice cream maker Salt & Straw has partnered with Taco Bell to introduce the "Tacolate" this week at certain locations around the country. The frozen treat will be available in Salt & Straw shops and for nationwide shipping via Salt & Straw’s website beginning Friday, Oct. 3. Salt & Straw Tacolate announcement (Source: Taco Bell/Salt & Straw)More partnershipsThe backstory:Salt & Straw and Taco Bell have teamed up before. Back to 2016, Salt & Straw first launched their version of an ice cream taco at their soft serve concept, Wiz Bang Bar.