# Bacon-Packed Tex-Mex Meals These Taco Bell Bacon Menu Items are Arriving in Canada By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-07-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-bacon References: [canadify](https://canadify.com/2023/07/19/taco-bell-canada-adds-new-bacon-grilled-cheesy-quesadilla-and-new-bacon-cheesy-fries/) & [tacobell](https://www.tacobell.ca)  These new Taco Bell Bacon menu items are being launched at participating locations in Canada to provide consumers with a series of extra-meaty Tex-Mex foods to enjoy. The new items include the Bacon Grilled Cheesy Quesadilla and the Bacon Cheesy Fries, which are both packed with ample bacon, cheese and more. The Bacon Grilled Cheesy Quesadilla has a three-cheese blend with grilled chicken and a creamy chipotle sauce as well as bacon encrusted onto the outside, while the Bacon Cheesy Fries feature the brand's Loaded Fries topped with bacon and nacho cheese. The new Taco Bell Bacon items are a limited-edition offering that will only be available during the summer months. Hungry patrons can also enjoy the Bacon Grilled Cheesy Quesadilla as part of the Bacon Grilled Cheesy Quesadilla Big Bell Meal. Image Credit: Taco Bell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 17% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Bacon-infused Tex-mex:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the creation of more bacon-infused Tex-Mex menu options to cater to the growing demand for indulgent meaty flavors. - **Limited-edition Summer Offerings:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce exclusive and time-limited menu items during specific seasons to create hype and drive customer engagement. - **Loaded Fries Craze:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Capitalize on the popularity of loaded fries by experimenting with unique toppings and flavors to attract customers seeking indulgent snacking options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate unconventional ingredients and flavors into fast food menus to offer novel experiences that stand out in a highly competitive industry. - **QSR (quick Service Restaurant):** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop and promote limited-time menu items that appeal to customers' desire for novelty and exclusivity, driving higher foot traffic and sales in QSR establishments. - **Snack Foods:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create and market unique snack options, like loaded fries with exciting toppings and flavors, that cater to consumers craving indulgent and satisfying snacking experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Bacon QSR Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-4.md) - [Tex-Mex Bacon QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-grilled-cheese-menu.md) - [Grilled Steak Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-grilled-cheese-burrito.md) - [Canada-Exclusive Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-nacho-fries.md) - [Crispy Tex-Mex Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-crispy-chicken-menu.md) - [Cheesy Folded Tortilla Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stacker.md) - [French Fry-Stuffed Tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fries-pocket.md) - [Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-menu-items.md) - [Crunchy QSR-Made Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-1.md)