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# Plentifully Topped Nacho Meals
El Pollo Loco Double Loaded Nachos are Packed with Fresh Toppings

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-02 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-loaded-nachos
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/09/02/el-pollo-loco-introduces-new-double-loaded-nachos-in-two-flavors/) & [elpolloloco](https://www.elpolloloco.com)

The [El Pollo Loco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overstuffed-quesadilla) Double [Loaded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-tater-scoops) Nachos are being launched by the brand for patrons with a penchant for the signature dish to help them enjoy them as a meal or to share. The nachos come in two options including the Double Crunch Taquito Nachos and the Double Chicken Nachos, which are both crafted with [ample fresh toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-footlong-nachos) to make them more of a meal than an appetizer. The Double Chicken Nachos have a more traditional recipe, while the Double Crunch Taquito Nachos are topped with handmade chicken taquitos for an unexpected take on a classic.

The El Pollo Loco Double Loaded Nachos are arriving now at participating locations, but are a limited-time offering that will only be around for a short while.

Image Credit: El Pollo Loco

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Packed Nacho Meals:** Restaurants can create new nacho dishes that are more of a meal than just an appetizer.
- **Ample Fresh Toppings:** More restaurants can create dishes with a variety of fresh and delicious toppings for added flavor and texture.
- **Unexpected Takes on Classics:** Restaurants can add their own twist to classic dishes to provide consumers with a new and exciting food experience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains can add new nacho dishes to their menus to attract customers with a diverse palette.
- **Casual Dining Industry:** Casual dining restaurants can add new dishes that are more of a mix between an appetizer and meal to appeal to customers looking for a quick and satisfying meal.
- **Snack Industry:** Snack brands can create snack packs or larger bags with a mix of nachos and toppings for on-the-go snacking that's more filling than a regular bag of chips.

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