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Chip-Encrusted Taco Shells

Taco Bell's Flamin’ Hot Doritos Locos Taco is Rolling Out Nationwide

— April 15, 2020 — Lifestyle
Taco Bell has taken its fan-favorite Doritos Locos Taco up a notch with the debut of the new Flamin' Hot Doritos Locos Taco.

For those unfamiliar, the Doritos Locos Taco is a taco that features a hard shell made from crushed up Doritos chips. The new Flamin' Hot Doritos Locos Taco takes this culinary creation to the next level by using Flamin' Hot Doritos chips instead of the milder variety. The result is a spicy shell paired with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and shredded cheese. Now the fiery creation is available nationwide for taco lovers.

Of course, this isn't the first time Taco Bell has experimented with different Doritos flavors. Just a few years back, the brand debuted Chicken Cool Ranch and Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos.


Image Credit: Taco Bell.
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Fast Food - There is potential for more fast food restaurants to incorporate spicy flavors into their menus in order to appeal to customers who enjoy the heat.
2. Innovative Taco Shells - Taco Bell's experiment with different Doritos flavors could inspire other fast food chains to experiment with different types of chips or coatings for their tacos, creating more variety and potential for new customers.
3. Limited-time Offerings - The popularity of limited-time offerings from fast food chains such as Taco Bell can spur demand for creating unique and exciting menu items to draw in customers for a short period of time.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food restaurants can look to the success of the spicy Flamin' Hot Doritos Locos Taco as an example of how incorporating unique flavors and ingredients can attract new customers.
2. Chips and Snack Foods - There is potential for chip and snack food companies to partner with fast food chains like Taco Bell to create exclusive flavor offerings, providing an opportunity for cross-promotion and increased sales for both industries.
3. Food and Beverage Packaging - The popularity of the Doritos Locos Taco concept highlights the potential for creativity and innovation in food and beverage packaging, as unique and unconventional materials can be used to enhance the overall consumer experience.
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