# Springtime Tex-Mex Restaurant Menus The Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom OC Cantina Menu is Flavorful By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-chicago-pizza-taproom References: [restaurantmagazine](http://www.restaurantmagazine.com/old-chicago-pizza-taproom-turns-up-the-flavor-with-all-new-oc-cantina-menu-and-cinco-beer-tour/) & [oldchicago](https://oldchicago.com/)  The [Old Chicago Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-love-pizza) + [Taproom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-menu-items) OC Cantina Menu is headed to the brand's participating locations as a new lineup of food items that are crafted with authentic flavor in mind to work well for foodies to try out this springtime. The menu includes the Nacho Average Pizza alongside the Ranchero Quesadilla, Queso Bueno, Southwest Chicken Pasta and Churro Bites, which are each great on their own or for sharing. The menu items will be on offer from April 2 through May 25, 2025 and are being offered alongside the Cinco Beer Tour, which includes such options as the [Pacifico](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-surf-leagues) draft, Modelo Especial draft and Corona. Senior Director of Marketing Windi Cooper commented on the Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom OC Cantina Menu saying, "Our OC Cantina menu is where scratch-made pizza meets the bold, vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex, delivering those irresistible cheese pulls our guests will crave. Perfectly complemented by a refreshing Pacifico draft or our signature Ginger Paloma, it offers a one-of-a-kind southwest dining experience. Guests will savor the fusion of bold flavors in every bite." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 38% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fusion Flavor Experiences:** The OC Cantina Menu highlights the trend of blending traditional pizza with Tex-Mex elements, offering a unique dining experience that challenges conventional food categories. - **Seasonal Menu Offerings:** The introduction of a limited-time spring menu capitalizes on the growing preference for seasonal dining options that encourage repeat visits. - **Event-oriented Beverage Pairing:** Pairing new menu items with a themed beer tour aligns with the trend of crafting holistic dining experiences that integrate food and drink in novel ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hybrid Cuisine Restaurants:** Hybrid cuisine restaurants are tapping into consumer desires for unique food experiences that combine flavors from different culinary traditions. - **Seasonal Dining Concepts:** The focus on springtime menus reflects an industry shift towards seasonal concepts that keep offerings fresh and engaging for customers. - **Beverage and Food Pairing:** Beverage and food pairing in special events provides a platform for restaurants to create more immersive and memorable dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinco de Mayo Nacho Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinco-beer-tour.md) - [Spicy Nashville-Themed Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-menu-items.md) - [City-Celebrating Sausage Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-love-pizza.md) - [Value-Minded Mexican Cuisine Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-menu-items.md) - [Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-de-mayo-menu.md) - [Chicken Wing-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winginspired-menu.md) - [Taco-Inspired Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellow-mushroom-taco-nirvana.md) - [Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-taco.md) - [Modern Mexican Taco Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-tacos.md)