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Gourmet Fast Food Tacos

These New 'Knockout Tacos' Feature Bold and Unexpected Flavors

— November 4, 2015 — Lifestyle
'Qdoba' recently announced the launch of its new 'Knockout Tacos.' While there are a number of fast casual restaurants that specialize in Mexican cuisine, Qdoba is looking to stand out from the rest by offering a greater variety of taco options. These miniature tacos are perfect for those who like to sample multiple different items at once.

The Knockout Tacos add more variety to the Qdoba menu by giving customers the option to choose from bold and unexpected flavors. There are six new varieties and each is available with a corn or flour tortilla. The tacos feature a variety of different fillings, including chicken, steak and pulled pork. These is also a vegetarian option, which features a blend of black beans and corn salsa. The tacos can be purchased individually or as a set of three, making them ideal for sharing.

The new taco offerings are part of a move to transition from 'Qdoba Mexican Grill' to 'Qdoba Mexican Eats.'
Trend Themes
1. Increased Menu Variety - Qdoba's introduction of Knockout Tacos reflects an increasing trend towards offering a greater variety of menu options to cater to customer preferences.
2. Bold and Unexpected Flavors - With their diverse filling options, Knockout Tacos represent an ongoing trend towards the implementation of bold and unexpected flavors in fast food.
3. Sharable Portions - The option to purchase Knockout Tacos individually or as a set of three speaks to wider trend towards offering fast food options that cater to those looking for sharable portions.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Casual Dining - The trend towards offering greater menu variety and more diverse flavor options is a trend within the fast casual dining industry.
2. Mexican Cuisine - Qdoba's transition to Qdoba Mexican Eats and the launch of their new taco options positions them within the Mexican cuisine industry.
3. Fast Food - The ability to order sharable portions is a trend within the fast food industry that allows for customers to enjoy smaller snacks with friends or family.
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