# Spicy Santa-Inspired Tacos Torchy’s Tacos' Naughty Santa Taco is the December Taco of the Month By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naughty-santa-taco References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/torchys-naughty-santa-taco-available-all-december) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TorchysTacos/photos/10159152840834284) This December, Santa Claus is coming to Torchy's and he's bringing the new Naughty Santa Taco with him. The new Naughty Santa Taco is Torchy's Tacos' December Taco of the Month. The flavorful creation consists of [grilled shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-shrimp) paired with chorizo, pickled onions, jack cheese, avocado, cilantro, and poblano sauce, all served on a flour tortilla. As [Torchy’s Tacos'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanchez-taco) Founder Mike Rypka explains, the new taco "pairs well with a warm bowl of Green Chile Queso and a [frozen swirled margarita](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingle-berry-rita) for a little festive cheer." The Naughty Santa Taco is available all month long and, as always, a portion of the proceeds from all the Taco of the Month sales will go to Torchy’s charitable partners. Image Credit: Torchy’s Tacos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Holiday-inspired Foods:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create limited edition holiday-themed products to attract festive customers. - **Charitable Partnerships:** Opportunity for businesses to partner with non-profit organizations and donate a portion of sales to make a positive impact on the community during the holiday season. - **Exotic Taco Combinations:** Opportunity for restaurants to experiment with unique flavor combinations in their taco recipes to stand out in a crowded market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Industry can capitalize on holiday-themed products to increase sales and partner with charities to give back to the community. - **Non-profit:** Industry can seek out partnerships with businesses to receive donations from the sale of holiday-themed products and create sustainable partnerships long-term. - **Hospitality:** Industry can incorporate unique menu items with exotic flavor combinations to attract adventurous customers and stand out in the competitive market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Scrambled Egg Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanchez-taco.md) - [Herbaceous Crispy Cod Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reefer-taco.md) - [Crispy Summertime Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-fish-taco.md) - [Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-en-nogada-taco.md) - [Waffle-Filled Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roscoe.md) - [Sweet Chile Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangin-shrimp-taco.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-shrimp-taco.md) - [Extra Spicy Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-shrimp.md) - [Tropical Mango Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-shrimp-street-tacos.md)