# Hefty Vegan-Friendly Burrito Del Taco Just Launched Three New Beyond Meat Epic Burrito Options By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-burrito References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/del-taco-introduces-new-epic-burritos-beyond-meat) In an effort to cater to the growing number of consumers going vegan, [Del Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-rice-and-cheese-burrito) has teamed up with [Beyond Meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-carne-asada-steak) to launch three new Epic Burrito options. While many fast food brands have launched plant-based products made with Beyond Meat, these dishes often contain cheese or other dairy-based sauces—making them unsuitable for vegans. In contrast, two of Del Taco's new Epic Burritos are completely vegan. There's the Epic Beyond Original Mex Burrito made with plant-based Beyond Meat, slow-cooked beans, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, and pico de gallo. There's also the Epic Beyond Fresh Avocado Burrito, made with plant-based Beyond Meat, cilantro lime rice, sliced avocado, fresh-made pico de gallo, salsa casera, and seasoned black beans. Beyond the vegan options, there's also a new Epic Beyond Loaded Queso Burrito that includes creamy Queso Blanco, and shredded cheddar cheese. Image Credit: Del Taco ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Growing Demand for Vegan Fast Food:** Quick-serve chains that can offer vegan and plant-based options will capture market share among growing numbers of vegan consumers. - **Rising Popularity of Beyond Meat:** Beyond Meat's partnership with Del Taco as well as other fast food chains indicates the growing demand for vegan-friendly meat alternatives. - **Increasing Availability of Vegan Options in Fast Food:** More fast food companies are expanding their plant-based menu options to attract and retain vegan customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** As consumers demand more plant-based options, fast food chains will need to innovate and adapt to keep up with competitors. - **Alternative Protein:** Beyond Meat and other alternative protein companies will play a critical role in providing options for vegan and health-conscious consumers seeking plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products. - **Food Service:** Food service providers and catering companies will need to offer plant-based options to remain competitive and capture the growing market of vegan consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Beef Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofaux-taco.md) - [Vegan-Friendly QSR Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-crunchwrap.md) - [Plant-Based Carne Asada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-carne-asada-steak.md) - [Slow-Cooked Bean Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-rice-and-cheese-burrito.md) - [Vegan Chorizo QSR Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-del-mar.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Tex-Mex Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-with-vegan-nacho-sauce.md) - [Savory Mexican-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-tortas.md) - [Shelf-Stable Plant-Based Taco Fillings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-birria.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-nacho-burrito.md)