# Tropical Pork Burritos TacoTime's New Island Pork Burrito Features Caribbean Flavors By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-07-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-pork-burrito References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2017/06/28/tacotime-debuts-new-island-pork-burrito/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tacotime/photos/a.10150657701198863.412617.78323058862/10155012277983863/?type=1&theater) Following in the footsteps of other [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-taco) chains looking for international flavor inspiration, [TacoTime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-burrito) has debuted a new wrap called the Island Pork Burrito, which features distinct Caribbean flavors. While Mexican and Caribbean cuisine may seem world's apart, TacoTime has managed to combine ingredients from both regions to put an unexpected twist on the burrito. The Island Pork Burrito is a hearty wrap that combines shredded pork carnitas with seasoned rice, shredded cabbage, green onion, spicy pepper jack cheese and cool sour cream. For a hint of Caribbean flavor, the burrito also contains [pineapple jalapeno pico de gallo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-al-pastor-street-chalupas) and a slightly sweet honey sriracha aioli sauce. All of the ingredients are then wrapped up in a home-style tortilla and grilled until warm and toasty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **International Flavor Fusion:** Combining ingredients from different cuisines to create unexpected twists on traditional dishes. - **Caribbean-inspired Fast Food:** QSR chains creating menu items that incorporate distinct Caribbean flavors. - **Creative Burrito Concepts:** Innovative new burrito recipes featuring unique ingredient combinations and flavor profiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Opportunities for QSR chains to expand their menus with international flavors and appeal to a broader customer base. - **Mexican Cuisine:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate Caribbean ingredients and flavors into traditional Mexican dishes. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Producing and marketing Caribbean-inspired ingredients like pineapple jalapeno pico de gallo and honey sriracha aioli sauce for use in various food products and recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hawaiian-Inspired Pork Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-burrito.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-nacho-burrito.md) - [Meatless Nacho Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-burrito.md) - [Perfectly Layered Taco Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tostada-wrap.md) - [Authentic Slow-Cooked Taco Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowcooked-pork-carnitas.md) - [Colorful Carnitas Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-carnitas-taco.md) - [Fruit-Topped Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-breakfast-tacos.md) - [Achiote-Spiced Pork Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiote-carnitas-bowl.md) - [Collaborative Pork Taco Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-pork-al-pastor.md)