# Artisanal Ice Cream Tacos The Salt & Straw x Taco Bell The Tacolate is Sweet and Crunchy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-10-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-x-taco-bell References: [foodbeast](https://www.foodbeast.com/news/this-ice-cream-taco-from-salt-straw-and-taco-bell-is-almost-a-decade-in-the-making/) & [saltandstraw](https://saltandstraw.com/)  The [Salt & Straw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatiers-collection) x [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-bell-truffle) The Tacolate has been unveiled as a new collaboration between the brands that's crafted with taste, texture and quality in mind. The treat is making its way to Salt & Straw locations and starts off with a [hand-pressed waffle cone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-taco-shell) that's packed with cinnamon ancho chili ice cream. The treat is then dunked in single origin-sourced chocolate and finished with a dusting of toasted brown rice for a touch of additional texture. The taco comes served with custom sauce packets with Taco Bell branding in two flavor options including Wildberry Cinnamon and Mango Jalapeño. The Salt & Straw x Taco Bell The Tacolate is also being launched for sale online in six packs alongside a commemorative keychain. Image Credit: Salt & Straw ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.4/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 52% - 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 Desserts:** The fusion of traditional dessert forms with unique flavors like cinnamon ancho chili ice cream creates a distinctive product that challenges the conventional ice cream market. - **Artisanal Collaborations:** Partnerships between artisanal brands and fast-food giants, like Salt & Straw and Taco Bell, pave the way for innovative joint ventures that merge quality with mass appeal. - **Flavor Innovation:** Vibrant and unexpected flavor pairings, such as Wildberry Cinnamon and Mango Jalapeño, offer consumers novel taste experiences that redefine indulgence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Specialty Desserts:** The specialty dessert industry can explore new horizons with gourmet offerings like artisanal ice cream tacos that blend high-end ingredients with popular formats. - **Collaborative Branding:** The collaborative branding industry benefits from innovative co-branded products that capture the essence of both brands involved, appealing to a broader audience. - **Food E-commerce:** Selling unique food items such as artisanal ice cream tacos online enhances the direct-to-consumer model in the food industry, broadening the potential customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Taco-Inspired QSR Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-klondike-choco-taco.md) - [Collaboration QSR Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-bell-truffle.md) - [Iced Dessert Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Ice Cream Waffle Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-n-peanut-butter-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Taco-Style Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-oreo-cookie-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Frozen Halloween-Themed Taco Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boo-batter-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Strawberry-Flavored QSR Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-sweet-treats.md) - [Ice Cream-Filled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sin-taco.md) - [Collaboration Filled Pastry Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulce-de-leche-cinnabon-delights.md)