# Humorous Italian Cuisine Tacos The Pizza Hut Italian Taco Offers a Cheeky Take on Mexican Food By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-taco References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/09/14/pizza-hut-unveils-new-italian-taco-in-response-to-taco-bells-mexican-pizza/) & [pizzahut](https://www.pizzahut.com)  The [Pizza Hut Italian Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hut-pasta) has been created in response to the Mexican Pizza from [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-mexican-pizza) for patrons to try as a cheeky take on classic Latin cuisine. The tongue-in-cheek menu item is simply a piece of the brand's signature pizza folded into a taco shape to give it a new form for patrons to try. The Italian Taco is described by the brand as being a hand-tossed taco shell that's stuffed with ample marinara sauce along with mozzarella cheese and your choice of additional toppings. The Pizza Hut Italian Taco was unveiled on the brand's [TikTok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foryoupizza-challenge) account and coincides with the return of Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell, which is slated to be available at participating locations September 15. Image Credit: Pizza Hut ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 13% - 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 - **Fast Food Mashups:** Opportunity for fast food chains to create unique menu items by blending two or more popular cuisines to cater to consumer curiosity and taste preferences. - **Social Media Product Launches:** Opportunity for brands to leverage the power of social media to introduce new products and generate buzz among consumers. - **Amusing Food Offerings:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer funny and whimsical menu items to attract customers looking for a unique dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food brands can create funny and delicious menu items that cater to customer preferences and boost sales. - **Social Media Marketing:** Social media platforms can offer increased opportunities for brands to launch products and reach new customers. - **Casual Dining:** Restaurants can offer creative and amusing menu items to attract customers looking for unique dining experiences and stand out in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Pizza Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-zaco.md) - [Fiery Hybrid Taco Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-mexican-pizza.md) - [Double Layered Taco Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-crunch-pizza.md) - [Limited-Edition Taco-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrac-taco-pizza.md) - [Taco-Inspired Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellow-mushroom-taco-nirvana.md) - [QSR Pizzeria Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hut-pasta.md) - [Spicy Jalapeno-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-2.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-pizza-lineup.md) - [Seven-Layer Taco Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-johns-taco-pizza.md)