# Boozy Mexican Beverages These Taco Bell Cantina Restaurants Will Serve Beer, Wine and Margaritas By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-cantina References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2015/09/94040/taco-bell-serves-alcohol?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss_linkback2) & [torontosun](http://www.torontosun.com/2015/09/15/glass-of-wine-with-that-chalupa-taco-bell-to-serve-alcohol-at-2-new-us-locations) Taco Bell is introducing a new, dine-in concept: the [Taco Bell Cantina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantina-chicken-burrito-fries-deal). At a Taco Bell Cantina, patrons will be able to sit and enjoy their [Mexican fare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-taco) along with an alcoholic beverage -- a first for the fast food giant. On the menu -- along with such extravagant food creations as 'Grilled Stuft Nachos,' 'Cap'n Crunch Delights' and the ever-classic 'Chalupa' -- is beer, wine and a special [Taco Bell frozen beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-frozen-margaritas). The Taco Bell take on the margarita will come in three flavors: 'Mountain Dew Baja Blast,' 'Cantina Punch' and 'Cantina Margarita.' Each one can be infused with either Captain Morgan white rum, Ketel One vodka or Don Julio tequila. Taco Bell Cantina has two locations so far, in Chicago and San Francisco, but as the concept expands, the local Taco Bell may just get a little livelier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Alcoholic Fast Food:** The introduction of alcoholic beverages in fast food restaurants creates opportunities for innovative menu options and experiences. - **Fast Food Dine-in Concepts:** The Taco Bell Cantina concept introduces a new dining experience in the fast food industry, paving the way for similar concepts. - **Creative Flavor Infusions:** Offering unique flavor combinations in frozen beverages opens up opportunities for experimentation and product differentiation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** The Taco Bell Cantina concept disrupts the fast food industry by offering alcoholic beverages and a dine-in experience. - **Beverage:** The introduction of Taco Bell's alcoholic beverages creates new opportunities for innovation and expansion in the beverage industry. - **Hospitality:** The Taco Bell Cantina concept highlights the potential for innovation in the hospitality industry by combining fast food with a full-service dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Restaurant Café Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-mas-cafe.md) - [Fruit-Infused Green Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agua-refrescas.md) - [Permanent Margarita Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-margarita-flavors.md) - [Blended Tex-Mex Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-chillers.md) - [Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murrays-che.md) - [QSR-Backed Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-dream-freezes.md) - [Crispy Chicken-Filled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantina-crispy-chicken-tacos.md) - [Mexican-Inspired QSR Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-iced-coffee.md) - [Frozen QSR Mango Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-mango.md)