# Hot Sauce Chicken Nachos Qdoba Collaborated with Cholula on New Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Nachos By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-06-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-hot-sweet-chicken-nachos References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/06/29/qdoba-adds-new-cholula-hot-sweet-chicken-nachos-and-new-cholula-hot-sweet-chicken-two-taco-plate-with-chips/)  [Qdoba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-apocalypto) is teaming up with one of the most popular hot sauce brands out there to launch two tasty new dishes: [Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-rita) and Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Two Taco Plate with Chips. Perfect for those who can handle a little bit of heat, both of Qdoba's new chef-crafted entrees feature the brand's signature flame-grilled chicken tossed in a combination of Cholula Original Hot Sauce and real honey. The new Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Nachos takes this Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken and pairs it with a plate of freshly made tortilla chips, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, and the brand's classic three-cheese queso. On the other hand, the new Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Two Taco Plate with Chips features your choice of soft corn, flour, or crispy taco shells filled with Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken, three-cheese queso, salsa roja, cilantro, pickled red onions, and tortilla strips. Image Credit: Qdoba ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Flavorful Collaboration:** Opportunity for food and beverage brands to collaborate with popular condiment companies to create unique flavor combinations. - **Spicy and Sweet Fusion:** Demand for products that combine spicy and sweet flavors, appealing to consumers looking for bold and balanced taste experiences. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Growing market for elevated fast food options that incorporate high-quality ingredients and chef-crafted flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants, food manufacturers, and condiment companies to create innovative flavor profiles and menu items. - **Snack Foods:** Opportunity for snack food companies to develop spicy and sweet flavor combinations in their product offerings. - **Fast Casual Dining:** Opportunity for fast casual restaurants to differentiate themselves through unique and flavorful menu items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Chip-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorizo-nachos.md) - [Ultra-Spicy Queso Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-apocalypto.md) - [Branded Sauce Tex-Mex Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-franks-redhot.md) - [Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chipotle-chicken-quesadilla.md) - [Queso-Drizzled Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-fried-chicken-taco.md) - [Hot Honey QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-diablo-sauce.md) - [Spicy Sauced Chicken Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliente-cantina-chicken-nacho-fries.md) - [Blended Hot Sauce Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-rita.md) - [Tex Mex Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-mac-queso.md)