# Fired Corn Masa Entrees Taco Cabana's New Cheese Poblano Torpedo is Filled with Cheese & Poblano By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-12-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-poblano-torpedo References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/12/06/taco-cabana-launces-new-cheese-poblano-torpedo-and-new-chicken-tinga-torpedo/) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taco-cabana-launches-the-holiday-season-with-new-limited-time-menu-items-301182834.html#:~:text=For) This holiday season, [Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-asada-street-tacos) Cabana has added two new festive items: the new Cheese Poblano Torpedo and the new Chicken Tinga Torpedo. Taco Cabana's TC Torpedoes are [fried corn masa stuffed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-al-pastor-street-chalupas) with a savory filling. The new Cheese Poblano Torpedo features a [blend of cheese and poblano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-potato-poblano-pepper-tacos) on the inside, while the Chicken Tinga Torpedo is stuffed with chicken tinga. Both of these new TC Torpedoes can be enjoyed as a two-pack, as a plate with rice, beans, guac, and two tortillas, or as a combo with chips, queso, and a drink. Beyond the new entrees, Taco Cabana is also serving up a new Rum Tea Punch and a non-alcoholic Cafe de Olla, which is a sweetened coffee with hints of cinnamon spice. Image Credit: Taco Cabana ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fried Corn Masa Entrees:** Exploring innovative fillings for fried corn masa entrees, such as cheese poblano and chicken tinga. - **New Torpedo Options:** Introducing new torpedo options with different fillings, expanding the range of choices for customers. - **Holiday Season Offerings:** Enhancing seasonal offerings with festive items like the Cheese Poblano Torpedo and the Chicken Tinga Torpedo. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Restaurants:** Fast food restaurants can explore new menu options by adding innovative fillings to existing fried corn masa entrees. - **Beverage Industry:** Beverage companies can capitalize on the holiday season by introducing new seasonal drinks like the Rum Tea Punch and Cafe de Olla. - **Mexican Cuisine:** Restaurants specializing in Mexican cuisine can expand their menu offerings with creative and festive torpedoes and traditional drinks like Cafe de Olla. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-taco.md) - [Value-Minded Mexican Cuisine Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-menu-items.md) - [Seared Beef Street Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-asada-street-tacos.md) - [Fiery Cheese Fusion Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-1.md) - [New Year Taco Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-qsr-menu.md) - [Fried Chocolate-Filled Tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chimis.md) - [Hatch Chile Mexican Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-chile-smoked-pulled-pork.md) - [Diced Pork Street Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-pastor-street-tacos.md) - [Handheld Taco-Inspired Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-and-cheese.md)