# Value-Based QSR Churro Desserts Taco John’s Announces the Return of Its Craveable $2 Churro By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-churro References: [tacojohns](https://tacojohns.com/?sddddgsds)  [Taco John’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-breakfast-menu) is bringing back one of its craveable fan favorites — the $2 Churro. Guests can now enjoy the crisp, crunchy, sweet and cinnamony Spanish treat on Taco John’s ValuEST Menu. Guests can now enjoy Taco John's churros, which are fried in-house, dusted with [cinnamon sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-caramel-tamales), and are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. “We’re excited to reintroduce Taco John’s beloved churro,” said Taco John’s Corporate Chef and Director of [Menu Innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-quesadilla-taco) Brad Bergaus. “And, at this incredible value, this freshly fried treat is the perfect way to end — or maybe even start — a Taco John’s visit. We look forward to having our guests come in and get their day going on a sweet note!” Image Credit: Taco John's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Value-based QSR Desserts:** By creating affordable, high-quality desserts, quick-service restaurants can cater to budget-conscious consumers looking for a treat. - **Menu Innovation:** Innovative menu offerings such as Taco John's churro can help quick-service restaurants stand out from the competition and increase customer loyalty. - **Snackification:** The trend of consumers preferring to snack throughout the day rather than eat full meals presents an opportunity for quick-service restaurants to offer innovative, portable snack options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants (QSR):** QSRs can take advantage of the trend towards budget-conscious consumers and the popularity of snacking by offering affordable, convenient snack options like Taco John's churro. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative menu offerings like Taco John's churro can appeal to consumers seeking unique desserts and snacks, leading to increased sales and customer loyalty. - **Hospitality:** By offering unique and affordable desserts like Taco John's churro, restaurants can enhance the overall dining experience and attract more customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken Quesadilla Taco Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-quesadilla-taco.md) - [Rich Limited-Time QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-johns2.md) - [Tortilla Chip-Infused Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-crunch-burritos.md) - [Queso-Drizzled Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-fried-chicken-taco.md) - [Buget-Friendly Bean Tostadas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refried-bean-tostada.md) - [Value-Packed QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-cravings-value-menu.md) - [Dippable Mini Churros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-churritos.md) - [Bold QSR Breakfast Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-breakfast-menu.md) - [Nacho-Inspired QSR Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-taco-bravo.md)