# Lightly Spiced Soft Shell Tacos Taco John's is Adding Fiesta Softshell Tacos This Fall By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-09-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-softshell-tacos References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/taco-johns-launches-fiesta-softshell-tacos/)  [Taco John's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-fiesta-sauce) is bringing the heat (but not too much heat!) this fall with the debut debut of its new Fiesta Softshell Tacos. Perfect for getting the party started, the new Fiesta Softshell Tacos make a great choice for tailgates and other festive fall gatherings. The new tacos start with your choice of [grilled all-white meat chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-crispy-chicken) or [hand-cut sirloin steak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-queso-crunchwrap-sliders), which is then topped with a savory Fiesta sauce that packs just a tiny bit of heat. The tacos also include made-in-house Pico de Gallo, a four-cheese blend, and shredded lettuce, all wrapped up in a soft flour tortilla. Not only are the new Fiesta Softshell Tacos delicious, but they're also a great deal. Right now, you can enjoy two for $5 Fiesta Chicken Softshell Tacos. Image Credit: Taco John’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 29% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mild-spice Innovations:** The introduction of lightly spiced dishes like Fiesta Softshell Tacos can cater to consumers seeking flavorful meals without overwhelming heat. - **Convenience Food Deals:** Affordable options such as Taco John’s two-for-$5 deal demonstrate a growing trend towards providing cost-effective, high-quality food choices. - **Customization in Fast Food:** Offering choices between grilled all-white meat chicken and hand-cut sirloin steak shows an increasing focus on personalized dining experiences in fast food. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains like Taco John’s are exploring the balance of flavor and price to attract budget-conscious yet quality-seeking customers. - **Food and Beverage:** The Food and Beverage industry is seeing a rise in demand for mildly spiced, customizable menu items that appeal to a broad demographic. - **Event Catering:** Event catering businesses can leverage menus featuring versatile, crowd-pleasing items like Fiesta Softshell Tacos for gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fiesta Menu Entrée Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-burrito.md) - [Saucy White Fish Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-fiesta-sauce.md) - [Queso-Drizzled Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-fried-chicken-taco.md) - [Chicken Quesadilla Taco Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-quesadilla-taco.md) - [Tiny Fried Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-fried-chicken-taco.md) - [Grilled Quesadilla Shell Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-quesadilla-taco.md) - [Ultra-Cheesy Crispy Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-quesadilla.md) - [Ingredient-Packed Grilled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-grilled-tacos.md) - [Tropical Mango Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-shrimp-street-tacos.md)