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# Hearty Mexican Sandwiches
Taco Cabana Has a New Chicken Milanesa Torta Served on Telera Bread

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-04-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-milanesa-torta
References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/taco-cabana-adds-three-new-street-tacos-and-chicken-milanesa-torta-brings-back-peach-empanadas/)

Even if you can't visit Mexico, you can still get a taste of [Mexican street food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-chalupas) with [Taco Cabana's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-asada-street-tacos) latest offerings: three new Grilled Street Tacos and a Chicken Milanesa Torta.

In Mexico, a torta refers to a popular sandwich made with one of two types of white sandwich rolls. Taco Cabana's new Chicken Milanesa Torta starts with telera bread and adds a breaded chicken breast, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime ranch sauce. The heart new sandwich can be enjoyed on its own, or as part of a combo with chips, queso, and a drink.

In addition to the chicken sandwich, Taco Cabana is also serving up new Grilled Street Tacos in three tasty varieties: Carne Asada, Pork Adobado, and Pollo Adobado.

Image Credit: Taco Cabana

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Mexican Street Food:** The rising popularity of Mexican street food presents an opportunity for restaurants to offer unique and authentic options like Taco Cabana's new Chicken Milanesa Torta.
- **Creative Sandwiches:** Innovation in sandwich making, like using telera bread and new ingredients, can help set a restaurant apart and attract customers as seen with Taco Cabana's Chicken Milanesa Torta.
- **Combo Meals:** Packaging inventive food combinations in a combo meal, like Taco Cabana's Chicken Milanesa Torta with chips, queso and a drink, is a clever way to increase sales and satisfy customers.

### Where This Applies

- **Restaurant:** Restaurants can offer unique and authentic Mexican street food options like Taco Cabana's Chicken Milanesa Torta to attract customers.
- **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can differentiate themselves by including creative new sandwich options and combo meals like Taco Cabana's Chicken Milanesa Torta in their menus.
- **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can expand their offerings by partnering with restaurants that serve authentic Mexican street food, such as Taco Cabana, and featuring their combo meals for delivery.

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