# Jalapeno Ranch-Smothered Tacos Rusty Taco's New Green Street Taco Features a Creamy Jalapeno Ranch By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-07-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-street-taco References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/rusty-taco-introduces-new-green-street-taco) With the summer season leaving many consumers craving fresh ingredients and bright flavors, [Rusty Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusty-taco) has just debuted a new crave-worthy [Green Street Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-pizzeria). Rusty Taco's new Green Street Taco is the brainchild of Rusty Taco franchisees in Dayton, Ohio. The taco itself is a flavorful combination that's named it after a real street in Ohio. And while the Green Street Taco has been a popular secret menu item in Dayton for years, now Rusty Taco is taking it nationwide. The new Green Street Taco starts with [roasted pork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-pork-al-pastor) that's combined with housemade tomatillo sauce on a flat top grill. The pork is then topped with a creamy house-made jalapeno ranch sauce, cotija cheese, cilantro, diced onion, and a slice of avocado, all served in a warm flour tortilla. Image Credit: Rusty Taco ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 28% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fresh Ingredient Cravings:** The summer season has sparked a desire for fresh ingredients and bright flavors, presenting opportunities for businesses to innovate and create new menu items. - **Secret Menu Items:** Offering secret menu items, like Rusty Taco's Green Street Taco, can generate intrigue and excitement among customers, leading to increased customer loyalty and engagement. - **Housemade Sauces:** The use of housemade sauces, such as the jalapeno ranch sauce in Rusty Taco's Green Street Taco, provides a unique and customizable flavor experience for customers, offering potential for differentiation in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can tap into the trend of fresh ingredient cravings by introducing new menu items featuring locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, catering to the demand for healthier and flavorful options. - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains can create buzz and provide personalized experiences by offering secret menu items, encouraging customers to try new and exclusive offerings. - **Condiment Industry:** The condiment industry can explore opportunities to develop and market various housemade sauces to restaurants and foodservice providers, capitalizing on the growing demand for unique flavor profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seared Beef Street Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-asada-street-tacos.md) - [Tropical Mango Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-shrimp-street-tacos.md) - [Ingredient-Packed Grilled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-grilled-tacos.md) - [Roasted Poblano Pepper Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-brisket-poblano-taco.md) - [Flavorful Layered Burrito Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-peezler.md) - [Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-street-food-fest.md) - [Queso-Drizzled Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-fried-chicken-taco.md) - [Colorful Carnitas Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-carnitas-taco.md) - [Tiny Fried Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-fried-chicken-taco.md)