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# Cheesy Macaroni-Stuffed Tacos
Tijuana Flats is Serving Up New Limited-Edition Mac & Queso Dishes

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-01-30 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-queso
References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/tijuana-flats-adds-mac-queso-items-limited-time) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tijuanaflats/photos/a.10152115824380069.1073741843.8905570068/10155145777880069/?type=3&theater)

Cheese lovers everywhere are sure to rejoice over the news that Tijuana Flats is serving up twice the cheesy goodness with its new limited-edition 'Mac & Queso' menu. With three different options to choose from, the tasty new dishes are a creative twist on tex mex cuisine.

Tijuana Flats' new Mac & Queso menu is a limited-edition selection of dishes, each of which combines traditional mac and cheese with Tijuana Flats’ signature queso. The first of the new dishes is the Blackened Chicken Mac & Queso Grilled Tacos, which combine the cheesy filling with blackened chicken. The other new menu items are the Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Queso Burrito and the Mac & Queso Bangin’ Chicken Bowl, which feature shaved sirloin steak and chicken respectively.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Gourmet Twist on Traditional Cuisine:** The 'Mac & Queso' menu from Tijuana Flats offers a creative spin on tex mex dishes, combining macaroni and cheese with their signature queso.
- **Limited-edition Menu Offerings:** Tijuana Flats' new Mac & Queso menu introduces three exclusive dishes for a limited time, creating a sense of urgency and exclusivity for cheese lovers.
- **Cheese-based Innovations:** The cheesy macaroni-stuffed tacos and other menu items from Tijuana Flats open up opportunities for other food establishments to explore innovative ways to incorporate different types of cheese into classic recipes.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Restaurant:** Restaurants can take inspiration from Tijuana Flats and create limited-edition menus that showcase unique twists on traditional dishes, attracting customers with exclusive offerings.
- **Food and Beverage:** The 'Mac & Queso' trend can inspire food and beverage companies to develop new products that combine different types of cheeses to create innovative and indulgent culinary experiences.
- **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can experiment with cheesy menu options, like macaroni-stuffed tacos, to tap into the growing demand for comfort food and gourmet fast casual dining experiences.

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